In this Cedar Rapids residence, sophistication meets bold design, seamlessly integrating dynamic accents and a vibrant palette. Every detail is meticulously planned, resulting in a captivating space that serves as a modern haven for the entire family. Enhancing the aesthetic of the staircase, a vibrant blue backdrop sets an energetic tone. Cleverly designed storage under the stairs provides both functionality and style, seamlessly integrating convenience into the overall architectural composition.

Modern Poolside Design with Elegant Stonework Enhance your outdoor space with this modern poolside design featuring elegant stonework. The clean lines and contemporary layout create a sophisticated and stylish environment, perfect for relaxation and entertaining. Experience the luxury of a beautifully crafted pool area that seamlessly integrates with your home's aesthetic.

This chef inspired modern farmhouse kitchen in Columbia, Tennessee, combines timeless rustic elements with high end functionality, creating a heart of the home space that's perfect for cooking, entertaining, and everyday family life. Flooded with natural light from large black framed windows overlooking hilltop views, the design features warm wood tones, sleek marble surfaces, and thoughtful details that blend style and practicality all while seamlessly integrating a back butler's kitchen for extra prep and storage. - Custom Herringbone Wood Ceiling: A stunning focal point with intricate herringbone patterned wood panels, adding warmth and architectural interest while highlighting the vaulted space. - Oversized Marble Island: Polished white marble countertop with a built in sink, prep faucet, and ample seating for 4 6 on upholstered blue or gray bar stools ideal for casual meals or homework sessions. - Hidden Refrigerator: Seamlessly integrated into the light wood shaker style cabinets, maintaining a clean, cohesive look without disrupting the cabinetry flow. - Back Butler's Kitchen: A discreet adjacent space with additional counters, sink, storage, and appliances, perfect for mess free prep, catering, or hiding small appliances during gatherings. - Professional Appliances: High end stainless steel range with double ovens, gas cooktop, and wood accented vent hood; wall ovens and microwave for added convenience. - Subway Tile Backsplash and Gold Accents: Classic white subway tiles paired with brass pot filler, faucets, and hardware for a touch of elegance. - Abundant Storage and Lighting: Floor to ceiling cabinets, glass front display units, and a tall pantry; illuminated by recessed lights and gold chandeliers for a bright, inviting ambiance. Connects effortlessly to the dining area with a rustic wood table and Windsor chairs, plus views into the living room for easy entertaining. This kitchen exemplifies our expertise in crafting custom spaces that are both beautiful and functional, tailored to your lifestyle in Tennessee.

✨ Maximizing Your Homes Value with Smart Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Our talented team of experts at Levite Construction worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail of this Seattle's Capitol Hill Neighborhood home project was executed to perfection. We have brought together modern aesthetics, classic elements, and masterful craftsmanship to create a kitchen and bathroom that exude both functionality and beauty. From the sleek and modern appliances that seamlessly integrate with the smart home system with smart laundry system tunnel tubes, to the stunning hardwood flooring that adds warmth and character to the space, every element was carefully chosen to create a cohesive and inviting atmosphere. In addition to the kitchen remodel, we also tackled the powder room and bathroom, transforming them into luxurious retreats that are both functional and beautiful. The open shower and freestanding bathtub provide a spa-like experience, while the floating vanity and LED mirrors add a touch of contemporary elegance. Whether you're cooking up a storm in your new kitchen or relaxing in your newly renovated bathroom, this project is sure to impress. With its seamless integration of technology and design, it's a true testament to our commitment to creating spaces that are both stylish and functional. #FullRemodel #kitchenremodel #kitchen #bathroom #construction #TransformingSpaces #Remodel #RemodelingExperts

The seating area in this home is a captivating space that exudes a cozy and inviting ambiance, rich with wooden accents and a touch of modern sophistication. As you enter the room, your eyes are immediately drawn to the prominent wooden ceiling beams that traverse the ceiling. These beams not only add a sense of architectural charm but also provide a rustic element that sets the tone for the entire space. Throughout the seating area, wooden accents are thoughtfully incorporated, further enhancing the warm and natural aesthetic. Wooden furniture pieces, such as the console, create a cohesive and harmonious look. The black trim in the room adds a striking contrast to the wooden elements, injecting a modern edge into the design. The black trim can be found around windows, door frames, and other architectural details, creating a bold visual frame that accentuates the space. In harmony with the black trim, black monolith kul grilles vent covers are seamlessly integrated throughout, adding a sleek and contemporary touch. These vent covers not only serve their functional purpose but also contribute to the overall aesthetic of the seating area. The seating itself is designed for comfort and style, with plush armchairs adorned with soft cushions. The seating arrangement is arranged to encourage relaxation, making it an ideal space for peaceful moments of solitude. The overall ambiance of the seating area is a harmonious blend of rustic charm and modern sophistication. The wooden ceiling beams and accents exude warmth and a connection to nature, while the black trim and kul grilles vent covers add a contemporary flair. This combination creates a visually stunning and inviting space where one can relax, unwind, and appreciate the seamless integration of wooden elements and modern design touches. Photography: Nat Caron Photography

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton

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The heart of the Lux Lower Level. This view showcases the seamless integration of luxury lounge seating and professional-grade wine storage, creating a sophisticated environment where the homeowner's collection serves as a glowing backdrop for conversation and relaxation.

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to math the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who could not live in a tiny house, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design assistance by Jimmy Thornton

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Removable, washable bedding in the dog crate insures that the pet area stays clean. A metal laser-cut mesh plate covers the door and wall openings to support both the pets view and ventilation. A Bonisolli Photography

A free-standing painting and drawing studio, distinctly contemporary but complementary to the existing historic shingle-style residence. Together the sequence from house to deck to courtyard to breezeway to studio interior is a choreography of movement and space, seamlessly integrating site, topography, and horizon. Images by Steve King Architectural Photography.

Cape Cod; Dennis, MA The central feature is the kitchen island with its dark, contrasting countertop and traditional turned legs, providing a classic farmhouse aesthetic. Paired with the island are three natural-wood bar stools with woven cane seats, which add warmth and texture to the room. The stools are perfectly positioned for casual dining or conversation. The kitchen's cabinetry is a clean, classic off white shaker style that extends to the refrigerator and a built-in wine cooler, creating a seamless and integrated look. The ceiling design varies, with one section featuring traditional beadboard paneling, a common coastal design element, adding depth and visual interest. Two polished metal pendant lights hang over the island, providing focused task lighting and a touch of modern sophistication. Natural light pours into the space from a large window above the sink, which is flanked by simple white countertops and a backsplash. A vase of fresh green flowers on the island and a wine bottle hint at the room's use for entertaining and everyday living. The warm, wood floors complete the space, tying the natural elements together and grounding the bright, off white design.

Tucked away in the backwoods of Torch Lake, this home marries “rustic” with the sleek elegance of modern. The combination of wood, stone and metal textures embrace the charm of a classic farmhouse. Although this is not your average farmhouse. The home is outfitted with a high performing system that seamlessly works with the design and architecture. The tall ceilings and windows allow ample natural light into the main room. Spire Integrated Systems installed Lutron QS Wireless motorized shades paired with Hartmann & Forbes windowcovers to offer privacy and block harsh light. The custom 18′ windowcover’s woven natural fabric complements the organic esthetics of the room. The shades are artfully concealed in the millwork when not in use. Spire installed B&W in-ceiling speakers and Sonance invisible in-wall speakers to deliver ambient music that emanates throughout the space with no visual footprint. Spire also installed a Sonance Landscape Audio System so the homeowner can enjoy music outside. Each system is easily controlled using Savant. Spire personalized the settings to the homeowner’s preference making controlling the home efficient and convenient. Builder: Widing Custom Homes Architect: Shoreline Architecture & Design Designer: Jones-Keena & Co. Photos by Beth Singer Photographer Inc.

This brownstone, located in Harlem, consists of five stories which had been duplexed to create a two story rental unit and a 3 story home for the owners. The owner hired us to do a modern renovation of their home and rear garden. The garden was under utilized, barely visible from the interior and could only be accessed via a small steel stair at the rear of the second floor. We enlarged the owner’s home to include the rear third of the floor below which had walk out access to the garden. The additional square footage became a new family room connected to the living room and kitchen on the floor above via a double height space and a new sculptural stair. The rear facade was completely restructured to allow us to install a wall to wall two story window and door system within the new double height space creating a connection not only between the two floors but with the outside. The garden itself was terraced into two levels, the bottom level of which is directly accessed from the new family room space, the upper level accessed via a few stone clad steps. The upper level of the garden features a playful interplay of stone pavers with wood decking adjacent to a large seating area and a new planting bed. Wet bar cabinetry at the family room level is mirrored by an outside cabinetry/grill configuration as another way to visually tie inside to out. The second floor features the dining room, kitchen and living room in a large open space. Wall to wall builtins from the front to the rear transition from storage to dining display to kitchen; ending at an open shelf display with a fireplace feature in the base. The third floor serves as the children’s floor with two bedrooms and two ensuite baths. The fourth floor is a master suite with a large bedroom and a large bathroom bridged by a walnut clad hall that conceals a closet system and features a built in desk. The master bath consists of a tiled partition wall dividing the space to create a large walkthrough shower for two on one side and showcasing a free standing tub on the other. The house is full of custom modern details such as the recessed, lit handrail at the house’s main stair, floor to ceiling glass partitions separating the halls from the stairs and a whimsical builtin bench in the entry.

Tucked away in the backwoods of Torch Lake, this home marries “rustic” with the sleek elegance of modern. The combination of wood, stone and metal textures embrace the charm of a classic farmhouse. Although this is not your average farmhouse. The home is outfitted with a high performing system that seamlessly works with the design and architecture. The tall ceilings and windows allow ample natural light into the main room. Spire Integrated Systems installed Lutron QS Wireless motorized shades paired with Hartmann & Forbes windowcovers to offer privacy and block harsh light. The custom 18′ windowcover’s woven natural fabric complements the organic esthetics of the room. The shades are artfully concealed in the millwork when not in use. Spire installed B&W in-ceiling speakers and Sonance invisible in-wall speakers to deliver ambient music that emanates throughout the space with no visual footprint. Spire also installed a Sonance Landscape Audio System so the homeowner can enjoy music outside. Each system is easily controlled using Savant. Spire personalized the settings to the homeowner’s preference making controlling the home efficient and convenient. Builder: Widing Custom Homes Architect: Shoreline Architecture & Design Designer: Jones-Keena & Co. Photos by Beth Singer Photographer Inc.

Attractive living as an architectural experiment: a 136-year-old water tower, a listed building with a spectacular 360-degree panorama view over the City of London. The task, to transform it into a superior residence, initially seemed an absolute impossibility. But when the owners came across architect Mike Collier, they had found a partner who was to make the impossible possible. The tower, which had been empty for decades, underwent radical renovation work and was extended by a four-storey cube containing kitchen, dining and living room - connected by glazed tunnels and a lift shaft. The kitchen, realised by Enclosure Interiors in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, with furniture from LEICHT is the very heart of living in this new building. Shiny white matt-lacquered kitchen fronts (AVANCE-LR), tone-on-tone with the worktops, reflect the light in the room and thus create expanse and openness. The surface of the handle-less kitchen fronts has a horizontal relief embossing; depending on the light incidence, this results in a vitally structured surface. The free-standing preparation isle with its vertical side panels with a seamlessly integrated sink represents the transition between kitchen and living room. The fronts of the floor units facing the dining table were extended to the floor to do away with the plinth typical of most kitchens. Ceiling-high tall units on the wall provide plenty of storage space; the electrical appliances are integrated here invisible to the eye. Floor units on a high plinth which thus appear to be floating form the actual cooking centre within the kitchen, attached to the wall. A range of handle-less wall units concludes the glazed niche at the top. LEICHT international: “Architecture and kitchen” in the centre of London. www.LeichtUSA.com

This sun-filled farmhouse kitchen is the focal point of this home’s new addition. The kitchen is white with wood elements, giving it a contemporary feel. From the recessed outlets in the island, to the columns adorning the island, to the hood with walnut trim, to the paneled refrigerator that matches the cabinetry, every detail was customized for the homeowners. The kitchen is anchored by a large island with seating for seven and tons of storage. The island is bookended by additional components topped by walnut butcher block counters. One end serves as a table and the other end is an extra area for food prep and storage. There is also a cutting board integrated into the sink. The white quartz on the island and main kitchen counters and white subway tile backsplash give the kitchen a modern, sleek look. The walnut trim around the hood is a special touch that ties directly into the walnut butcher block counters. After tearing down this home's existing addition, we set out to create a new addition with a modern farmhouse feel that still blended seamlessly with the original house. The addition includes a kitchen great room, laundry room and sitting room. Outside, we perfectly aligned the cupola on top of the roof, with the upper story windows and those with the lower windows, giving the addition a clean and crisp look. Using granite from Chester County, mica schist stone and hardy plank siding on the exterior walls helped the addition to blend in seamlessly with the original house. Inside, we customized each new space by paying close attention to the little details. Reclaimed wood for the mantle and shelving, sleek and subtle lighting under the reclaimed shelves, unique wall and floor tile, recessed outlets in the island, walnut trim on the hood, paneled appliances, and repeating materials in a symmetrical way work together to give the interior a sophisticated yet comfortable feel. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016, 2017 and 2019. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images

Shoreline WA Smart Pergola Design-Build Project Project Overview In Shoreline, WA, our team successfully completed a design-build project featuring a state-of-the-art smart pergola. This innovative outdoor structure was custom-designed to enhance the client's residential space, blending modern aesthetics with advanced technology to create a functional and luxurious backyard retreat. Scope of Work Design Phase: Collaborated with the client to develop a tailored pergola design that complemented the existing landscape and home architecture. Incorporated smart features such as automated louvered roofing, integrated lighting, and climate control systems. Construction: Executed a full build, including site preparation, foundation work, and pergola installation. Utilized high-quality, weather-resistant materials to ensure durability and low maintenance. Smart Technology Integration: Installed a user-friendly control system allowing remote operation of the pergola’s features via smartphone app or voice commands. Included adjustable slats for customizable shade and ventilation, as well as energy-efficient LED lighting for ambiance. Landscaping Integration: Coordinated with landscapers to seamlessly integrate the pergola into the surrounding environment, enhancing the outdoor living experience. Key Features Automated Louvered Roof: Adjustable slats for optimal sunlight and weather protection. Smart Controls: Wi-Fi-enabled system for remote management of lighting, louvers, and optional heating elements. Sustainable Design: Eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient components to minimize environmental impact. Aesthetic Appeal: Sleek, modern design with customizable finishes to match the client’s style. Outcome The Shoreline smart pergola project was completed on time and within budget, delivering a versatile outdoor space that the client can enjoy year-round. The integration of smart technology elevated the functionality, providing convenience and comfort while adding significant value to the property. The project received high praise for its craftsmanship, innovation, and seamless blend of form and function. Location Shoreline, WA Project Type Residential Design-Build