Open floor plans allow you to get creative with the uses of a space. Blackdoor by TC added a bar to the entryway, complete with a luxe, gold accent mirror to make the best use of this space. The clients use this area to entertain often, so while it is not a typical use for the space, it made sense for our clients. Photo by Melissa Au

Mid-sized trendy open concept ceramic tile and gray floor family room library photo in Boise with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

A bit of bling in the lounge! These Four Hands chairs add pop of color and luxury to this customized space and tie in the Hollywood gold bookshelves. Designed as a conversation space, Tamra combined textures to make it cozy and the fireplace tiled to the ceiling creates a unique centerpiece. Museum lighting is a great way to display collectible items, such as guitars! Photo by Melissa Au

This small but mighty kitchen is designed for efficiency of space! Complete with pull out trash and recycling receptacle and wine cubby. The green and white arabesque backsplash is a POP of color against the classic white cabinets. Matte black hardware ties in the modern, black appliances. This kitchen is small but efficient!

Custom white kitchen with pops of bright blue
Large 1960s u-shaped porcelain tile, white floor and vaulted ceiling open concept kitchen photo in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Basement recreation room has carpeted floor and television stand.
Basement - transitional look-out carpeted and gray floor basement idea in Chicago with beige walls and no fireplace

With sweeping views of the Willamette river and Mt. Hood, this Atwater Place condo was designed with a balance of minimalism and livability in mind. A complete kitchen remodel brought a dark interior kitchen to the light and a full furnishings package welcomed Los Angeles transplants home to their new modern and bright residence. Our clients, a retired camera operator for both feature films and television and a producer/production manager on numerous television series including Weeds and The Middle, relocated from their traditionally-styled LA bungalow to Portland in the Summer of 2014. The couple sought a design departure from their long-term California residence and a fresh start for their new life in the South Waterfront. With only two pieces of sentimental furniture and a handful of artwork included in the plan, we set out to create a comfortable and clean-lined furnishings package complimenting the broad southeast views. Organically shaped upholstery pieces juxtaposed with angular steel and wood tables create a soft balance in the open floor plan. Several custom pieces, including a dining table designed by our studio and a custom hand-blown glass chandelier crafted by Scott Schiesel with Lightlite compliment timeless pieces from Knoll, Herman Miller, and B&B Italia. The kitchen is designed to reflect light and create brilliance in a space that is otherwise naturally dark. A material balance of stainless steel, back painted glass, quartz composite, lacquer, and mirror all play their part in creating a vibrant cooking environment. We collectively decided to forgo the traditional island pendant for a linear commercial fixture that provides tremendous light to the prep surface and creates an unexpected architectural element. The mirrored prep island creates the illusion of open space while concealing casework and wine storage on the working side of the kitchen. It is worth noting that this project was designed and installed almost entirely while our clients were still living in LA and wrapping up professional obligations and selling their home. This afforded us the tremendous opportunity to send our clients to showrooms not available in Portland to view key pieces before final specification. Textiles and finish samples were approved via mail and communication took place over e-mail, telephone, and an occasional office visit. This unique process lead to a successful result and a beautifully balanced living environment.

A bit of bling in the lounge! These Four Hands chairs add pop of color and luxury to this customized space and tie in the Hollywood gold bookshelves. Designed as a conversation space, Tamra combined textures to make it cozy and the fireplace tiled to the ceiling creates a unique centerpiece. Museum lighting is a great way to display collectible items, such as guitars! Photo by Melissa Au

Open floor plans allow you to get creative with the uses of a space. Blackdoor by TC added a bar to the entryway, complete with a luxe, gold accent mirror to make the best use of this space. The clients use this area to entertain often, so while it is not a typical use for the space, it made sense for our clients. Photo by Melissa Au

Open floor plans allow you to get creative with the uses of a space. Blackdoor by TC added a bar to the entryway, complete with a luxe, gold accent mirror to make the best use of this space. The clients use this area to entertain often, so while it is not a typical use for the space, it made sense for our clients. Photo by Melissa Au

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Transitional dining room photo in San Francisco

This small but mighty kitchen is designed for efficiency of space! Complete with pull out trash and recycling receptacle and wine cubby. The green and white arabesque backsplash is a POP of color against the classic white cabinets. Matte black hardware ties in the modern, black appliances. This kitchen is small but efficient!

Drama in the details! This unique, large-format tile creates a stunning fireplace surround. The perfect place to sit and gossip. Photo by Melissa Au
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept porcelain tile and gray floor living room remodel in San Diego with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This small but mighty kitchen is designed for efficiency of space! Complete with pull out trash and recycling receptacle and wine cubby. The green and white arabesque backsplash is a POP of color against the classic white cabinets. Matte black hardware ties in the modern, black appliances. This kitchen is small but efficient!

This small but mighty kitchen is designed for efficiency of space! Complete with pull out trash and recycling receptacle and wine cubby. The green and white arabesque backsplash is a POP of color against the classic white cabinets. Matte black hardware ties in the modern, black appliances. This kitchen is small but efficient!

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic backyard deck remodel in New York with a fire pit and no cover

This small but mighty kitchen is designed for efficiency of space! Complete with pull out trash and recycling receptacle and wine cubby. The green and white arabesque backsplash is a POP of color against the classic white cabinets. Matte black hardware ties in the modern, black appliances. This kitchen is small but efficient!

This small but mighty kitchen is designed for efficiency of space! Complete with pull out trash and recycling receptacle and wine cubby. The green and white arabesque backsplash is a POP of color against the classic white cabinets. Matte black hardware ties in the modern, black appliances. This kitchen is small but efficient!

When this client came to us, there was a couch and rug that he wanted to reuse. A little refreshing and some contemporary accessories gave this living room new life! The blue accent wall became the perfect display for our client's art! A fun, blue wing chair balanced the brown tones and the shadow box side tables allow our client to showcase memorabilia without taking up tabletop space!