Example of a beach style dark wood floor kitchen pantry design with white cabinets and subway tile backsplash

Casey Shea
Alcove shower - contemporary master stone tile alcove shower idea in New York

Nicholas Gingold
Home design - transitional home design idea in Orange County

This client came to us with a very clear vision of what she wanted, but she needed help to refine and execute the design. At our first meeting she described her style as somewhere between modern rustic and ‘granny chic’ – she likes cozy spaces with nods to the past, but also wanted to blend that with the more contemporary tastes of her husband and children. Functionally, the old layout was less than ideal with an oddly placed 3-sided fireplace and angled island creating traffic jams in and around the kitchen. By creating a U-shaped layout, we clearly defined the chef’s domain and created a circulation path that limits disruptions in the heart of the kitchen. While still an open concept, the black cabinets, bar height counter and change in flooring all add definition to the space. The vintage inspired black and white tile is a nod to the past while the black stainless range and matte black faucet are unmistakably modern. High on our client’s wish list was eliminating upper cabinets and keeping the countertops clear. In order to achieve this, we needed to ensure there was ample room in the base cabinets and reconfigured pantry for items typically stored above. The full height tile backsplash evokes exposed brick and serves as the backdrop for the custom wood-clad hood and decorative brass sconces – a perfect blend of rustic, modern and chic. Black and brass elements are repeated throughout the main floor in new hardware, lighting, and open shelves as well as the owners’ curated collection of family heirlooms and furnishings. In addition to renovating the kitchen, we updated the entire first floor with refinished hardwoods, new paint, wainscoting, wallcovering and beautiful new stained wood doors. Our client had been dreaming and planning this kitchen for 17 years and we’re thrilled we were able to bring it to life.

A reclaimed White Oak mantel in a Rockport, Massachusetts home. Longleaf Lumber custom-milled this antique wooden mantel so that the original hand-hewn surface remained on the top of the piece, and roughsawn bandsaw texture presented itself to the room. Mortise pockets, checking, chisel marks, and character knots and nailholes provide the piece with an authentic presence.

While the majority of APD designs are created to meet the specific and unique needs of the client, this whole home remodel was completed in partnership with Black Sheep Construction as a high end house flip. From space planning to cabinet design, finishes to fixtures, appliances to plumbing, cabinet finish to hardware, paint to stone, siding to roofing; Amy created a design plan within the contractor’s remodel budget focusing on the details that would be important to the future home owner. What was a single story house that had fallen out of repair became a stunning Pacific Northwest modern lodge nestled in the woods!

Prosofsky Architectural Photography
Elegant kitchen photo in Edmonton

The antique reclaimed beams and rafters were sourced with a local supplier from a 19th century barn located in Connecticut. Recycling never looked so good!

Diane Johnson
Basement - industrial basement idea in Atlanta

Example of a transitional home design design in Minneapolis

Richard Leo Johnson
Example of a mountain style living room design in Atlanta

Urban dining room photo in New York

In the West, the premier private destination for world-class skiing is Yellowstone Club. The McKenna Mountain Retreat is owned by a family who loves the outdoors, whether it’s skiing the ‘Private Powder’ at YC, or fly fishing any of the nearby trout rivers. With grown children, they wanted a home that would be a place they could all gather comfortably, pursue their favorite activities together, and enjoy the beauty of their surroundings. Encircled by lodgepole pines, they also benefit for solitude without sacrificing the amenities found at the Club.

The bathroom is generously lit by natural light from two skylights above. A subtle but graphic pattern plays with the finish of standard white subway tile and wraps all sides of the ‘wet-room.’ A wall-hung toilet floats off the floor and makes for easy cleaning. Photo by Scott Norsworthy

This commercial tenant improvement was completed in 2016 for locally based international safe manufacturer and retailer. The improvements focused on representing the company’s deep local roots utilizing barnwood and other traditional materials while also representing its forward thinking vision with the creative use of metals, historical safes and polished concrete. Featuring reclaimed wood walls & trim, concrete floors, Zodiaq Astral Pearl, semi-private cubicles and reclaimed wood barn door. McCandless & Associates Architects Photography by: Farrell Scott

Tom Queally
Example of a mountain style home design design in Los Angeles

Chris Giles
This is an example of a mid-sized coastal stone screened-in back porch design in Chicago with a roof extension.

Example of a mountain style kitchen design in Phoenix

Tim Furlong Jr., RealTourCast
Example of a country master light wood floor bedroom design in Louisville with white walls