Example of a black floor and double-sink doorless shower design in Boston with dark wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

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Example of a minimalist bedroom design in Vancouver

A hidden built-in wine display is one of the features of this small condo. A way to provide a multi- functional area with limited space. Built on the side of a custom built dining bench is completed with a large statement curated art pieces. Photo Credit: Tracey Ayton Photography

Transitional home design photo in Los Angeles

This all white kitchen is contrasted with the contrasting dark hardwood floor. We layered with hanging small planters to add greenery to the place. Photo Credit: Tracey Ayton Photography

This Siteline Cabinetry tall storage cabinet has roll-out shelves at a height that makes it easy to access. Deep shelves offer ample storage. Photo credit: Dennis Jourdan

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Large elegant single-wall eat-in kitchen photo in Seattle with an undermount sink, white cabinets, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Saturday August 22, 10:00 to 11:30am | Boulder A Virtuous Garden, Far Beyond Form and Emptiness by Martin Mosko and Luke Sanzone of Marpa Design Studio, with David Barrett, Barrett Studio Architects The owner of this fascinating new home and garden worked closely with the landscape architect and architect to create a house, barn, and riding arena that were at once modern, comfortable, warm, and carefully attuned to the natural surroundings. The house was designed with the Japanese principle of “wabi sabi,” the appreciation of beauty in imperfection and the natural cycle of growth and decay. The wood used in the siding was reclaimed from old buildings and combined with native stone. This principle extends into the landscape with the use of old, well-tended trees carefully chosen and trimmed so that the scale of the garden is maintained with the distant views. The clean, simple lines of the patios and the pool, the use of glass and steel, the radial drifts of ground covers, and the small lawn are all part of this aesthetic. All planting is xeric and foliage color was considered as important as the color of the blooms in creating an integrated palette. CoreTen steel edging shapes the landscape close to the pool and patio, while the outer circle of the garden is shaped by land forms. The house and the landscape use similar materials, forms, and colors, making an integrated whole. The result is simple, elegant, and uplifting. Photo courtesy of Marpa Design Studio

Kitchen - 1960s kitchen idea in Vancouver

Modern luxury, sophistication and simplicity was the design direction for this private residence at The Erickson building designed by Creative Shift Studio & Studio Brovhn. The clients desired a seamless transition moving from their former UBC residence to their new home at The Erickson. Elements incorporated into the turn-key style project were understated and textural fabrics, matte finishes and striking colours on a neutral background. It was the responsibility of the design team to renovate, style, accessorize and outfit the 2,300 square foot condo exactly to their taste which was upscale, elegant and modern.Original artwork painted by Miguel Brovhn. Locally sourced products were used in the styling.Design Team:Julie Miller | Creative Shift StudioMiguel Brovhn | Studio BrovhnPhoto Credit:Lucas Finaly Photography

Inspiration for a modern entryway remodel in Phoenix

Example of a minimalist family room design in Phoenix

Example of a pool design in Phoenix

The Control/Shift House is perched on the high side of the site which takes advantage of the view to the southeast. A gradual descending path navigates the change in terrain from the street to the entry of the house. A series of low retaining walls/planter beds gather and release the earth upon the descent resulting in a fairly flat level for the house to sit on the top one third of the site. The entry axis is aligned with the celebrated stair volume and then re-centers on the actual entry axis once you approach the forecourt of the house. The initial desire was for an “H” scheme house with common entertaining spaces bridging the gap between the more private spaces. After an investigation considering the site, program, and view, a key move was made: unfold the east wing of the “H” scheme to open all rooms to the southeast view resulting in a “T” scheme. The new derivation allows for both a swim pool which is on axis with the entry and main gathering space and a lap pool which occurs on the cross axis extending along the lengthy edge of the master suite, providing direct access for morning exercise and a view of the water throughout the day. The Control/Shift House was derived from a clever way of following the “rules.” Strict HOA guidelines required very specific exterior massing restrictions which limits the lengths of unbroken elevations and promotes varying sizes of masses. The solution most often used in this neighborhood is one of addition - an aggregation of masses and program randomly attached to the inner core of the house which often results in a parasitic plan. The approach taken with the Control/Shift House was to push and pull program/massing to delineate and define the layout of the house. Massing is intentional and reiterated by the careful selection of materiality that tracks through the house. Voids and relief in the plan are a natural result of this method and allow for light and air to circulate throughout every space of the house, even into the most inner core. Photography: Charles Davis Smith

Modern luxury, sophistication and simplicity was the design direction for this private residence at The Erickson building designed by Creative Shift Studio & Studio Brovhn. The clients desired a seamless transition moving from their former UBC residence to their new home at The Erickson. Elements incorporated into the turn-key style project were understated and textural fabrics, matte finishes and striking colours on a neutral background. It was the responsibility of the design team to renovate, style, accessorize and outfit the 2,300 square foot condo exactly to their taste which was upscale, elegant and modern.Original artwork painted by Miguel Brovhn. Locally sourced products were used in the styling.Design Team:Julie Miller | Creative Shift StudioMiguel Brovhn | Studio BrovhnPhoto Credit:Lucas Finaly Photography

Modern and industrial office interior design by Creative Shift Studio Custom desk designed by Creative Shift Studio Chairs: Pedrali from Bloom Furniture Tables: Pin Tables from Studio Brovhn Boardroom pendant lighting: StudioDUNN Photo Credit: Cat Segovia

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Phoenix

Modern luxury, sophistication and simplicity was the design direction for this private residence at The Erickson building designed by Creative Shift Studio & Studio Brovhn. The clients desired a seamless transition moving from their former UBC residence to their new home at The Erickson. Elements incorporated into the turn-key style project were understated and textural fabrics, matte finishes and striking colours on a neutral background. It was the responsibility of the design team to renovate, style, accessorize and outfit the 2,300 square foot condo exactly to their taste which was upscale, elegant and modern.Original artwork painted by Miguel Brovhn. Locally sourced products were used in the styling.Design Team:Julie Miller | Creative Shift StudioMiguel Brovhn | Studio BrovhnPhoto Credit:Lucas Finaly Photography

Modern luxury, sophistication and simplicity was the design direction for this private residence at The Erickson building designed by Creative Shift Studio & Studio Brovhn. The clients desired a seamless transition moving from their former UBC residence to their new home at The Erickson. Elements incorporated into the turn-key style project were understated and textural fabrics, matte finishes and striking colours on a neutral background. It was the responsibility of the design team to renovate, style, accessorize and outfit the 2,300 square foot condo exactly to their taste which was upscale, elegant and modern.Original artwork painted by Miguel Brovhn. Locally sourced products were used in the styling.Design Team:Julie Miller | Creative Shift StudioMiguel Brovhn | Studio BrovhnPhoto Credit:Lucas Finaly Photography