Everyday luxury, built in. These bathrooms were fully reimagined with custom vanities, frameless glass showers, vertical tile layouts, and warm wood tones—turning daily routines into calming rituals.

“Passalacqua is not a destination. It’s a return to beauty, to ritual, to the art of living well.”
Elegant living room photo in San Francisco

For their third Urbanology collaboration, longtime clients and close friends, the Songs, both physicians, envisioned a beautifully designed home in Dallas that exuded calm functionality and understated beauty. Rooted in their Asian heritage and Kim’s love for wabi-sabi simplicity, the design embraced clean lines, warm neutrals, and tactile materials that feel approachable yet elevated. The entry and living spaces were reimagined with textural millwork and a sculptural fireplace, creating cohesion and a serene rhythm between daily life and family gatherings. In the office, a once-awkward layout was transformed through custom millwork that turned the piano into a purposeful centerpiece, joined by a reading nook and seamless storage. The expansive primary bedroom gained intimacy and balance through built-in plaster planters, library-style cabinetry, and a curved sofa perfect for evening wine and conversation. Peter’s guest-turned-primary bath became a master class in function, featuring seamless, antimicrobial surfaces and smart hidden storage for his daily rituals. Through every detail, this third phase of the Midway Hollow residence reflects “the art of ease”: spaces that are clean but lived-in, practical but poetic. What began as functional refinements evolved into a warm, layered home—one that honors the couple’s rhythm, heritage, and pursuit of a life beautifully designed, but never overdone.

Craftsmanship leads the narrative in this custom bathroom design, where an elegant custom vanity pairs with a custom mirror with lighting to brighten daily rituals. A clear glass shower enclosure reveals a generous walk-in shower set on a marble-inspired shower floor, balancing texture and polish. Layered custom bathroom lighting warms the scheme, while designer bathroom fixtures add subtle shine without overpowering the composition. Hints of modern farmhouse bathroom character—clean profiles, tactile finishes—soften the contemporary edge. Space-savvy planning ensures a luxury small bathroom feels open and tailored, with storage integrated where it’s most useful. As a tailored bathroom remodel, every element is purposeful, delivering a contemporary custom bathroom that looks refined and lives effortlessly.

Step into a world of luxury and sophistication with our tall shower featuring exquisite marble walls in a captivating blend of grey and white. The moment you step inside, you'll be immersed in a realm of elegance and timeless beauty, carefully crafted to provide an unparalleled showering experience. The marble walls envelop you in a sense of opulence, with delicate veins of grey and white interwoven like a work of art. Each panel exudes a sense of grandeur, elevating the entire shower space to new heights of sophistication. As your eyes trace the sleek lines of the frameless shower doors made from pristine glass, a feeling of openness and modernity washes over you. The transparency of the doors effortlessly showcases the stunning marble walls, allowing the intricate patterns to shine through and create a visual feast. Underfoot, the honeycomb floor, a tasteful blend of grey and white, welcomes your steps with its tactile charm. The intricate design adds a touch of uniqueness and complements the elegance of the marble walls, creating a harmonious and stylish sanctuary for your daily rituals. The shower's tall design offers a sense of freedom and spaciousness, ensuring a comfortable and refreshing experience every time you step in. The water cascades down like a gentle rain, enveloping you in a soothing embrace that washes away the cares of the day. Whether it's starting your morning routine or unwinding after a long day, this tall shower with its marble walls and frameless glass doors is a sanctuary of relaxation and rejuvenation. The marriage of refined materials, elegant design, and thoughtful details makes it a standout feature in any bathroom, exuding a sense of luxury that transforms showering into a cherished indulgence.

Creating a home that was warm and inviting, where large family gatherings could take place, was an important element to the house design. The rooms were personalized to reflect the homeowners’ world travels with distinctive color palettes and unique touches including the installation of an ornamental porch swing in the breakfast nook. Additionally, the homeowner’s aging mother stays with them for extended periods throughout the year so safe, comfortable and accessible spaces were built to accommodate her. During the ground breaking ceremony, not only did we toast the occasion with mimosas, but we enjoyed a new experience with a Hindu Bhoomi Puja ritual, which literally means, the worship (Puja) of the land (Bhoomi). We were honored to be a part of this very interesting ceremony.

While California’s capital may not be known for the square footage of its lots, this residence is located on an acre of picturesque land in Sacramento’s historic equestrian district, which features large rural lots situated squarely within an intensely urban context. The design of this home luxuriates in its leg room, sprawling across the property in true single story style. The simple, dark exterior modestly invites the landscape to be the primary feature. However, the home’s understated elevation lies in stark contrast with the bright, exuberant interiors, which reflect the vibrancy of the young family who occupy it. Oriented toward the large backyard, the home is organized into separate living and resting wings that unite in the outdoor communal space. At the request of the clients who work from home, the circulation is designed to bring to life the “micro-commute”. Daily rituals of work, rest, living, and hospitality have been thoughtfully delineated to create layered pathways within the floor plan and landscaping. By extension, the resulting experience celebrates not only purposeful and elegant spaces, but the micro-journeys taken to get there.

Inspired by this Arvada kitchen renovation? Our design process blends refined materials, custom details, and thoughtful space planning to create homes that are as functional as they are beautiful. For clients seeking a luxury kitchen remodel with warmth, elegance, and everyday ease, this bespoke custom kitchen, project "Nest and Nurture" is a beautiful example of what is possible when design is tailored to the way a family truly lives. This kitchen was designed to support the rhythm of modern family living while honoring timeless, elevated craftsmanship. This transitional kitchen began as a structural redesign, requiring engineering expertise to open up the heart of the home and create a more connected, light-filled space where cooking, gathering, hosting, and everyday routines could happen with ease. The result is a warm and highly functional luxury kitchen layered with enduring materials and thoughtful details. Rich walnut cabinetry brings depth and natural character, while Taj Mahal quartzite countertops introduce soft movement, creamy warmth, and refined elegance. Brushed brass hardware, plumbing, and lighting add a tailored glow throughout the space, balancing the organic wood tones with a polished, sophisticated finish. Durable ceramic tile completes the palette, offering texture, practicality, and timeless appeal. Designed with both beauty and convenience in mind, this Arvada kitchen remodel features bespoke storage solutions crafted around the family’s daily life. Custom pull-outs, hidden organizational systems, specialty cookware storage, integrated towel storage, and finely crafted cabinetry create a kitchen that feels effortless to use and beautiful from every angle. Every detail was designed to reduce clutter, improve flow, and make the kitchen work harder without sacrificing style. With its blend of classic detailing, modern openness, and fashion-forward functionality, Nest and Nurture reflects a truly elevated approach to transitional kitchen design. This renovation transformed the home into a more generous, welcoming, and highly personalized space—one built for connection, comfort, and the everyday rituals that make a house feel deeply lived in.

“Passalacqua is not a destination. It’s a return to beauty, to ritual, to the art of living well.”
Elegant bathroom photo in San Francisco

This charming coffee nook designed for quiet moments, features custom cabinetry, built-in shelving, and a sleek marble backsplash. The perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and functional design, creating a warm and inviting corner for daily rituals.

This modern bathroom combines warmth, serenity, and function to create a true spa retreat at home. Clean lines and organic textures meet in a minimalist design featuring a dramatic wood ceiling, brass fixtures, and a black tile shower. A freestanding tub is framed by large windows, bringing in natural light and blurring the line between indoor and outdoor living. The double vanity, crafted from rich walnut with a marble countertop and vessel sinks, balances contemporary style with timeless materials. Designed with wellness in mind, the space feels both luxurious and calming — a place to recharge and unwind. From the floating vanity to the carefully layered lighting, every detail is meant to elevate daily rituals. This tranquil, nature-inspired bathroom is the perfect example of mountain modern living in Colorado.

Does anyone really like sitting on a sofa? I admit that I dont. I want my own space to fidget and fuss without disturbing. I often encourage clients to consider individual seating in lieu of a traditional sofa, allowing people to engage in the time-old ritual of circling up.

The Birch's downstairs bathroom showcases a timeless and clean design with its white cabinets, white countertop, white trim, white doors, and silver bath hardware. The white cabinets provide ample storage space for your bathroom essentials, while the white countertop offers a sleek and pristine surface for your daily routines. The white trim and doors create a cohesive and seamless look, adding to the overall brightness and freshness of the space. A large mirror enhances the sense of spaciousness and reflects light, making the bathroom feel even more inviting. With its elegant simplicity, The Birch's downstairs bathroom offers a serene and pristine atmosphere for your daily self-care rituals.

This designer’s ideal is homeowners with a clear vision, set priorities, and values that align seamlessly with ours. These clients, an accomplished artist and the owner of a generational hops growing farm, were collaborative and trusting from the start. They conscientiously selected a team of Architect (Green Hammer), General Contractor (Cellar Ridge) and ATIID for furnishings and finishing touches. Each firm was able to meticulously manage their leg of the project, while collaborating wholistically with each other and the homeowners. The family farmhouse, lovingly named “Westwood,” was showing the wear one expects after serving a growing family for decades. The owner’s dream was to revive, open up, and breathe modern life into each space, while respecting the home’s heritage. One of our first collaborations was the light fixture that would grace the main two-story entry hall. HiiH Lights in Astoria, Oregon, was commissioned to bring “the function of light, the craft of paper, and the art of sculpture” to the home. Visiting the maker’s space – a massive barn on his coastal property – was such an inspiring adventure! Original work by the resident artist sets an ethereal tone in the space, and an antique bench handsomely blends the old with the new. A wall that divided the home’s living room and kitchen was removed, and the breezy and bright gathering room was born. Light walls, warm wood tones, cozy upholstery, clean lines and heritage elements create a welcoming atmosphere and invite lounging and conversation. The sun-drenched nook is the home’s main indoor dining area, with an extension table and sculpted chairs that are just right for family gatherings or morning rituals with the Sunday paper. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with every modern amenity, but its casual attitude is “let’s make a mess and eat!” The owner’s artwork graces the mantel over the new fireplace that was carved from a tree felled on the property, illustrating the thoughtful consideration of each element. The muted wool area rugs in the entryways and great room are hard-wearing for farm life, and the furniture’s classic lines, bold contrasting colors, deep seating and soft textures encourage cozy conversations or large group gatherings. The library is undoubtedly our favorite space in this home. Tucked in “speakeasy style” behind a hidden (wallpapered!) door in the moody wet bar, and drenched in deep green, the room offers a quiet retreat that hugs you in an embrace of books and family photos. The cozy settee nestled between the bookcases sits opposite a custom pair of modern cognac leather wing chairs. The area rug continues the storied look without the antique price tag with a piece from Loloi’s “Heritage Collection.” A little va-va-voom was requested for the powder bath and boy did we deliver! Custom wallpaper plays over original wainscotting and ceilings wrapped in more glorious green. The space evokes joy every time you open the door! A primary suite that would “transport us to another world” and be “classic yet modern, peaceful, collected and uncluttered” was a tall order. Our new furniture layout takes full advantage of the view of wine country hills and the Willamette River, welcomes fireside lounging, and serves as a calm respite for the lovely owners. Westwood Farmhouse truly was inspired by family, genuine love for home and graciousness for all who enter. Finishing the job was emotional for all involved because we were truly made to feel like part of the family. Photography by George Barberis

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The design embraces classical symmetry while allowing for naturalistic plant expression, striking a balance between formality and softness. Carefully chosen materials—aged red brick, patinated iron, and reclaimed stone pavers—lend an established feel, making the garden seem as though it has always belonged here. It’s a space for reflection, for morning coffee, or an intimate evening conversation—the kind of outdoor room that becomes a ritual.

Other people call this style Zen gardens because they are meant for contemplation. This garden style originated in Japan at the same time Zen Buddhism started to become more popular around 1300 AC. Japanese gardens tend to be minimalist, monochromatic and well-trimmed. Not straight lines like in Formal gardens, but rather round or smoothly in and out shapes. Since the purpose of creating this garden style is for contemplation, relaxation and meditation, every element brought into the design has to be in alignment with this philosophy. These gardens are meant to connect visually but not physically. Japanese gardens calm your senses. Like English gardens, they are meant to be around your home. This garden style wants to replicate the mountains and rivers seeing in the beautiful natural landscapes in Asia but at a small, intimate scale. Every element brought to Japanese gardens has a meaning. These elements have to be well curated and carefully placed. Boulders represent mountains, raked white sands represent rivers and waves from the ocean, bridges mean connection between the earthly world and the spiritual earth, islands symbolize of longevity and health, water basins are used for ritual cleansing and the round trimmed bushes provide smoothness and calm to your senses. Sound is something not to forget when planning these gardens. You can achieve this by incorporating soft running water or planting bamboo (its leaves produce a soft, crackling sound when wind passes by). Water also represents life-giving force. Other garden elements to consider are stone lanterns, color red (denotes strength, strong emotions, vitality, power). Plants mostly used in Japanese gardens are cherry trees, Japanese maples, pines, Yaupon hollies, bamboo, azaleas, camelias, hydrangeas, water lilies, mosses among others.

The design embraces classical symmetry while allowing for naturalistic plant expression, striking a balance between formality and softness. Carefully chosen materials—aged red brick, patinated iron, and reclaimed stone pavers—lend an established feel, making the garden seem as though it has always belonged here. It’s a space for reflection, for morning coffee, or an intimate evening conversation—the kind of outdoor room that becomes a ritual.

Inspired by this Arvada kitchen renovation? Our design process blends refined materials, custom details, and thoughtful space planning to create homes that are as functional as they are beautiful. For clients seeking a luxury kitchen remodel with warmth, elegance, and everyday ease, this bespoke custom kitchen, project "Nest and Nurture" is a beautiful example of what is possible when design is tailored to the way a family truly lives. This kitchen was designed to support the rhythm of modern family living while honoring timeless, elevated craftsmanship. This transitional kitchen began as a structural redesign, requiring engineering expertise to open up the heart of the home and create a more connected, light-filled space where cooking, gathering, hosting, and everyday routines could happen with ease. The result is a warm and highly functional luxury kitchen layered with enduring materials and thoughtful details. Rich walnut cabinetry brings depth and natural character, while Taj Mahal quartzite countertops introduce soft movement, creamy warmth, and refined elegance. Brushed brass hardware, plumbing, and lighting add a tailored glow throughout the space, balancing the organic wood tones with a polished, sophisticated finish. Durable ceramic tile completes the palette, offering texture, practicality, and timeless appeal. Designed with both beauty and convenience in mind, this Arvada kitchen remodel features bespoke storage solutions crafted around the family’s daily life. Custom pull-outs, hidden organizational systems, specialty cookware storage, integrated towel storage, and finely crafted cabinetry create a kitchen that feels effortless to use and beautiful from every angle. Every detail was designed to reduce clutter, improve flow, and make the kitchen work harder without sacrificing style. With its blend of classic detailing, modern openness, and fashion-forward functionality, Nest and Nurture reflects a truly elevated approach to transitional kitchen design. This renovation transformed the home into a more generous, welcoming, and highly personalized space—one built for connection, comfort, and the everyday rituals that make a house feel deeply lived in.