This barn used to be the carriage house for an adjacent property, and was initially in pretty bad shape: no roof, sagging beams, and so much Redwood duff and ivy that the owner didn't realize there was a concrete floor underneath. A framer helped the owner reframe the barn from the inside, using dimensional lumber to keep the integrity of the original studs. (Back in the day, a 2 x 4 actually measured 2" x 4".) The siding seen here was originally on the inside of this same wall. Originally the barn had three "rooms", and when the third room collapsed the wall was replaced with plywood.

The different styles of modern taste Couture has designed various styles that meet today’s tastes, which are all capable of effectively satisfying the different needs for performing, functioning and appealing qualities. Couture Sheer Horizontal Shades offers an innovative decorative design and functionality through a unique three-dimension structure. An acoustic absorption effect is formed by the internal spacing of three-dimensional structure. Couture Sheer Shades is energy efficient and offers UV protection superior functionality by adjusting and angle other vane to limit the amount light transmitted. Components are available in 15 color and variety of option for both components and fabrics allow you the best possible color and functionality match.

This outdoor living space features a custom circular fire pit gathering area built with Unilock materials, designed to create a comfortable and visually striking focal point within this backyard in New Albany, Ohio. The fire pit area is constructed using Unilock Copthorne pavers in a three-color blend arranged in a classic herringbone pattern, which adds texture and timeless character to the circular patio surface. Surrounding the fire pit are curved sitting walls built with Unilock Dimensional wall block in the Sierra color, providing both structure and comfortable seating for outdoor gatherings. The sitting walls and fire pit structure incorporate Copthorne double accent banding, which adds contrast and design detail that ties the hardscape elements together. The fire pit and sitting walls are finished with double fullnose coping, creating smooth, rounded edges that provide a refined and comfortable seating surface around the fire feature. Flanking the seating area are decorative columns constructed from the same Unilock Dimensional Sierra wall block, further enhancing the architectural feel of the space. Each column is capped with Unilock Ledgestone rock-faced pillar caps, adding texture and a natural stone appearance that complements the surrounding patio materials. These columns help frame the circular fire pit area and create visual balance within the landscape. Adjacent to the fire pit gathering space, the upper patio is constructed with Unilock Beacon Hill Flagstone pavers in the Sierra blend, offering a natural stone aesthetic and durable surface for outdoor living. The patio design incorporates a red three-color Copthorne accent border, which connects the upper patio visually with the circular fire pit area below. Together, these elements create a cohesive outdoor living space that combines durable Unilock hardscape materials with thoughtful design. Projects like this custom circular fire pit and patio in New Albany, Ohio demonstrate how professionally designed hardscapes can transform a backyard into a welcoming outdoor environment for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying outdoor living throughout Central Ohio.

Three season porch has interchangeable glass and screen inserts to extend the season for outdoor living in Vermont.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary screened-in back porch remodel in Burlington with decking and a roof extension

Vanessa Guevara
Open concept kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped open concept kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Top floor is comprised of vastly open multipurpose space and a guest bathroom incorporating a steam shower and inside/outside shower. This multipurpose room can serve as a tv watching area, game room, entertaining space with hidden bar, and cleverly built in murphy bed that can be opened up for sleep overs. Recessed TV built-in offers extensive storage hidden in three-dimensional cabinet design. Recessed black out roller shades and ripplefold sheer drapes open or close with a touch of a button, offering blacked out space for evenings or filtered Florida sun during the day. Being a 3rd floor this room offers incredible views of Fort Lauderdale just over the tops of palms lining up the streets. Color scheme in this room is more vibrant and playful, with floors in Brazilian ipe and fabrics in crème. Cove LED ceiling details carry throughout home. Photography: Craig Denis

Bio wood is a completely chemical free wood flooring made from European larch and crafted in Italy. This wood species is known for its beautiful elongated and dimensional grain. Bio wood is vapor treated, the planks are placed in sealed basins that emit a steam composed of water and other natural elements creating a natural sealer on the finished surface. This vapor treatment and drying creates an extremely durable, non-permeable finish. These planks have a hand-sawn surface, and due to the nature of the finishing system each plank is subtly different. This collection is a variable width floor and contains three different plank widths. *These planks are completely chemical free and certified for use in bio buildings.

Dimensional shower tile along the vanity wall creates movement and continuity, creating contrast with the sleek angles and clean finishes of the contemporary bath hardware and quartz countertop.

The different styles of modern taste Couture has designed various styles that meet today’s tastes, which are all capable of effectively satisfying the different needs for performing, functioning and appealing qualities. Couture Sheer Horizontal Shades offers an innovative decorative design and functionality through a unique three-dimension structure. An acoustic absorption effect is formed by the internal spacing of three-dimensional structure. Couture Sheer Shades is energy efficient and offers UV protection superior functionality by adjusting and angle other vane to limit the amount light transmitted. Components are available in 15 color and variety of option for both components and fabrics allow you the best possible color and functionality match.

It’s rare when a client comes to me with a brief for a complete home from scratch, but that is exactly what happened here. My client, a professional musician and singer, was having a luxury three-story condo built and wanted help choosing not only all the hardscape materials like tile, flooring, carpet, and cabinetry, but also all furniture and furnishings. I even outfitted his new home with plates, flatware, pots and pans, towels, sheets, and window coverings. Like I said, this was from scratch! We defined his style direction for the new home including dark colors, minimalistic furniture, and a modern industrial sensibility, and I set about creating a fluid expression of that style. The tone is set at the entry where a custom laser-cut industrial steel sign requests visitors be shoeless. We deliberately limited the color palette for the entire house to black, grey, and deep blue, with grey-washed or dark stained neutral woods. The navy zellige tiles on the backsplash in the kitchen add depth between the cement-textured quartz counters and cerused cabinetry. The island is painted in a coordinating navy and features hand-forged iron stools. In the dining room, horizontal and vertical lines play with each other in the form of an angular linear chandelier, lighted acrylic light columns, and a dining table with a special faceted wave edge. Chair backs echo the shape of the art maps on the wall. We chose a unique, three dimensional wall treatment for the living room where a plush sectional and LED tunable lights set the stage for comfy movie nights. Walls with a repeating whimsical black and white whale skeleton named Bruce adorn the walls of the powder room. The adjacent patio boasts a resort-like feeling with a cozy fire table, a wall of up-lit boxwoods, and a black sofa and chairs for star gazing. A gallery wall featuring a roster of some of my client’s favorite rock, punk, and jazz musicians adorns the stairwell. On the third floor, the primary and guest bathrooms continue with the cement-textured quartz counters and same cerused cabinetry. We completed this well-appointed home with a serene guest room in the established limited color palette and a lounge/office/recording room. All photos by Bernardo Grijalva

The texture of the porcelain stoneware surface is the conceptual result of the fusion of three different materials (glass, leather and fabric) to generate a powerful multisensory effect: the final perception is an image of warmth, while from up close it is easy to appreciate the innovative character of the texture and its three-dimensional tactile impact. The large range of colors and the availability of large formats permit creative application in all kinds of situations.

Playing with three-dimensional elements transformed this gallery wall into an immersive architectural feature rather than a traditional art display. Layering floating shelves, sculptural artifacts, handcrafted masks, and dimensional artwork creates visual depth, movement, and sophisticated asymmetry that draws the eye throughout the composition. The vibrant global collection comes alive against the bold lime green walls, whose saturated color provides a dramatic backdrop that intensifies every texture, material, and handcrafted detail. The result is a bespoke gallery installation that celebrates curated travel treasures, contemporary luxury, and artistic storytelling while bringing exceptional character and personality to the home's modern interior.

It’s rare when a client comes to me with a brief for a complete home from scratch, but that is exactly what happened here. My client, a professional musician and singer, was having a luxury three-story condo built and wanted help choosing not only all the hardscape materials like tile, flooring, carpet, and cabinetry, but also all furniture and furnishings. I even outfitted his new home with plates, flatware, pots and pans, towels, sheets, and window coverings. Like I said, this was from scratch! We defined his style direction for the new home including dark colors, minimalistic furniture, and a modern industrial sensibility, and I set about creating a fluid expression of that style. The tone is set at the entry where a custom laser-cut industrial steel sign requests visitors be shoeless. We deliberately limited the color palette for the entire house to black, grey, and deep blue, with grey-washed or dark stained neutral woods. The navy zellige tiles on the backsplash in the kitchen add depth between the cement-textured quartz counters and cerused cabinetry. The island is painted in a coordinating navy and features hand-forged iron stools. In the dining room, horizontal and vertical lines play with each other in the form of an angular linear chandelier, lighted acrylic light columns, and a dining table with a special faceted wave edge. Chair backs echo the shape of the art maps on the wall. We chose a unique, three dimensional wall treatment for the living room where a plush sectional and LED tunable lights set the stage for comfy movie nights. Walls with a repeating whimsical black and white whale skeleton named Bruce adorn the walls of the powder room. The adjacent patio boasts a resort-like feeling with a cozy fire table, a wall of up-lit boxwoods, and a black sofa and chairs for star gazing. A gallery wall featuring a roster of some of my client’s favorite rock, punk, and jazz musicians adorns the stairwell. On the third floor, the primary and guest bathrooms continue with the cement-textured quartz counters and same cerused cabinetry. We completed this well-appointed home with a serene guest room in the established limited color palette and a lounge/office/recording room. All photos by Bernardo Grijalva

Designers Hugo Silva and Joana Santos. Description With a strong geometric character, DUO is a dialogue between two different shades of cork. The DUO exists in 5 versions. Each grows from its two-dimensional tile pattern making it a three-dimensional volume that ends in circular shape. Thus, we can switch between two functions: a square table and a circular bench. Together, DUOs create vibrant compositions and a set of shapes according to where they are observed. Materials Composite black cork and composite light cork. Finishes: Colorless aqueous coating with water, oil, stain and dirt repellency properties, as well as high UV resistance and aging properties. Dimension L30 x H45 x D30 cm

It’s rare when a client comes to me with a brief for a complete home from scratch, but that is exactly what happened here. My client, a professional musician and singer, was having a luxury three-story condo built and wanted help choosing not only all the hardscape materials like tile, flooring, carpet, and cabinetry, but also all furniture and furnishings. I even outfitted his new home with plates, flatware, pots and pans, towels, sheets, and window coverings. Like I said, this was from scratch! We defined his style direction for the new home including dark colors, minimalistic furniture, and a modern industrial sensibility, and I set about creating a fluid expression of that style. The tone is set at the entry where a custom laser-cut industrial steel sign requests visitors be shoeless. We deliberately limited the color palette for the entire house to black, grey, and deep blue, with grey-washed or dark stained neutral woods. The navy zellige tiles on the backsplash in the kitchen add depth between the cement-textured quartz counters and cerused cabinetry. The island is painted in a coordinating navy and features hand-forged iron stools. In the dining room, horizontal and vertical lines play with each other in the form of an angular linear chandelier, lighted acrylic light columns, and a dining table with a special faceted wave edge. Chair backs echo the shape of the art maps on the wall. We chose a unique, three dimensional wall treatment for the living room where a plush sectional and LED tunable lights set the stage for comfy movie nights. Walls with a repeating whimsical black and white whale skeleton named Bruce adorn the walls of the powder room. The adjacent patio boasts a resort-like feeling with a cozy fire table, a wall of up-lit boxwoods, and a black sofa and chairs for star gazing. A gallery wall featuring a roster of some of my client’s favorite rock, punk, and jazz musicians adorns the stairwell. On the third floor, the primary and guest bathrooms continue with the cement-textured quartz counters and same cerused cabinetry. We completed this well-appointed home with a serene guest room in the established limited color palette and a lounge/office/recording room. All photos by Bernardo Grijalva

In dialogue with history The gently curving figures create a whimsical play resembling an asymmetrical arabesque. Flirting with the traditional motif of the carpet's ornament is a meta-message addressed to cultural memory. The canvas of the rug is divided into segments by light lines, which look three-dimensional thanks to the yellow reflex. The framed spaces are colored as if isolated from the others. The color varies both through the effect of inhomogeneous coloring of the threads and weaving of two or three close colors next to each other, forming a background of a complex color gradient of shades of gray and blue. The virtue of centuries-old traditions of hand knotting The rug is made in the traditional hand weaving workshop of Nepal. Masters of this art have been preserving the technology for hundreds of years, and in collaboration with modern European designers create unique rugs at the junction of tradition and modernity. Natural raw materials are used in the creation of this rug, which reflects the idea of authentic aesthetics and modern requirements for ecological comfort. The density of the rug is 100 knots per inch.

Playing with three-dimensional elements transformed this gallery wall into an immersive architectural feature rather than a traditional art display. Layering floating shelves, sculptural artifacts, handcrafted masks, and dimensional artwork creates visual depth, movement, and sophisticated asymmetry that draws the eye throughout the composition. The vibrant global collection comes alive against the bold lime green walls, whose saturated color provides a dramatic backdrop that intensifies every texture, material, and handcrafted detail. The result is a bespoke gallery installation that celebrates curated travel treasures, contemporary luxury, and artistic storytelling while bringing exceptional character and personality to the home's modern interior.

The different styles of modern taste Couture has designed various styles that meet today’s tastes, which are all capable of effectively satisfying the different needs for performing, functioning and appealing qualities. Couture Sheer Horizontal Shades offers an innovative decorative design and functionality through a unique three-dimension structure. An acoustic absorption effect is formed by the internal spacing of three-dimensional structure. Couture Sheer Shades is energy efficient and offers UV protection superior functionality by adjusting and angle other vane to limit the amount light transmitted. Components are available in 15 color and variety of option for both components and fabrics allow you the best possible color and functionality match.

It’s rare when a client comes to me with a brief for a complete home from scratch, but that is exactly what happened here. My client, a professional musician and singer, was having a luxury three-story condo built and wanted help choosing not only all the hardscape materials like tile, flooring, carpet, and cabinetry, but also all furniture and furnishings. I even outfitted his new home with plates, flatware, pots and pans, towels, sheets, and window coverings. Like I said, this was from scratch! We defined his style direction for the new home including dark colors, minimalistic furniture, and a modern industrial sensibility, and I set about creating a fluid expression of that style. The tone is set at the entry where a custom laser-cut industrial steel sign requests visitors be shoeless. We deliberately limited the color palette for the entire house to black, grey, and deep blue, with grey-washed or dark stained neutral woods. The navy zellige tiles on the backsplash in the kitchen add depth between the cement-textured quartz counters and cerused cabinetry. The island is painted in a coordinating navy and features hand-forged iron stools. In the dining room, horizontal and vertical lines play with each other in the form of an angular linear chandelier, lighted acrylic light columns, and a dining table with a special faceted wave edge. Chair backs echo the shape of the art maps on the wall. We chose a unique, three dimensional wall treatment for the living room where a plush sectional and LED tunable lights set the stage for comfy movie nights. Walls with a repeating whimsical black and white whale skeleton named Bruce adorn the walls of the powder room. The adjacent patio boasts a resort-like feeling with a cozy fire table, a wall of up-lit boxwoods, and a black sofa and chairs for star gazing. A gallery wall featuring a roster of some of my client’s favorite rock, punk, and jazz musicians adorns the stairwell. On the third floor, the primary and guest bathrooms continue with the cement-textured quartz counters and same cerused cabinetry. We completed this well-appointed home with a serene guest room in the established limited color palette and a lounge/office/recording room. All photos by Bernardo Grijalva