This project involved the careful reconsideration of a traditional Victorian home to meet the contemporary living needs of a busy family. The new design included a grand foyer, integrated a mudroom, maintained sizeable formal dining and living areas, relocated the kitchen, and created a more comfortable casual eating area and adjacent family room.

Comprised of two single family semi-detached homes, this project includes roof terraces overlooking river and monument views, gourmet chefs kitchens, and 1,000 sq ft master suites. The master bedroom suites take over the entire second floor and boast fireplaces and beautifully designed built-ins within sizeable walk-in closets. Both units also contain 1,000 sq ft basement in-law suites with their own entrances. Situated amongst historic homes within Old Town Alexandria, this project required approval by the Board of Architectural Review.

This project involved the careful reconsideration of a traditional Victorian home to meet the contemporary living needs of a busy family. The new design included a grand foyer, integrated a mudroom, maintained sizeable formal dining and living areas, relocated the kitchen, and created a more comfortable casual eating area and adjacent family room.

Comprised of two single family semi-detached homes, this project includes roof terraces overlooking river and monument views, gourmet chefs kitchens, and 1,000 sq ft master suites. The master bedroom suites take over the entire second floor and boast fireplaces and beautifully designed built-ins within sizeable walk-in closets. Both units also contain 1,000 sq ft basement in-law suites with their own entrances. Situated amongst historic homes within Old Town Alexandria, this project required approval by the Board of Architectural Review.

Comprised of two single family semi-detached homes, this project includes roof terraces overlooking river and monument views, gourmet chefs kitchens, and 1,000 sq ft master suites. The master bedroom suites take over the entire second floor and boast fireplaces and beautifully designed built-ins within sizeable walk-in closets. Both units also contain 1,000 sq ft basement in-law suites with their own entrances. Situated amongst historic homes within Old Town Alexandria, this project required approval by the Board of Architectural Review.

Comprised of two single family semi-detached homes, this project includes roof terraces overlooking river and monument views, gourmet chefs kitchens, and 1,000 sq ft master suites. The master bedroom suites take over the entire second floor and boast fireplaces and beautifully designed built-ins within sizeable walk-in closets. Both units also contain 1,000 sq ft basement in-law suites with their own entrances. Situated amongst historic homes within Old Town Alexandria, this project required approval by the Board of Architectural Review.

The project involved substantial alterations and additions to an existing Split Level style residence. The additions included an inviting Front Portico, sizeable Kitchen, Great Room, and rear Porch on the main floor, and a Master Suite on the upper level. As part of the renovation the Entrance Hall was made into an two-storey space, and various rooms were reconfigured on the main floor to create a Study Room for the family’s two sons, a large Walk-in Pantry, and a Mud Room. Important prerequisites established by the Clients were that we design comfortable, livable rooms, avoid superfluous spaces, and make sure that the Great Room was filled with natural light. Finally, a cozy Porch to enjoy “cafecitos” and “la tertulia” were a must. The construction was completed in nine months, and the project is a success by every metric of the Clients’ goals for their home transformation.

The project involved substantial alterations and additions to an existing Split Level style residence. The additions included an inviting Front Portico, sizeable Kitchen, Great Room, and rear Porch on the main floor, and a Master Suite on the upper level. As part of the renovation the Entrance Hall was made into an two-storey space, and various rooms were reconfigured on the main floor to create a Study Room for the family’s two sons, a large Walk-in Pantry, and a Mud Room. Important prerequisites established by the Clients were that we design comfortable, livable rooms, avoid superfluous spaces, and make sure that the Great Room was filled with natural light. Finally, a cozy Porch to enjoy “cafecitos” and “la tertulia” were a must. The construction was completed in nine months, and the project is a success by every metric of the Clients’ goals for their home transformation.

This project involved the careful reconsideration of a traditional Victorian home to meet the contemporary living needs of a busy family. The new design included a grand foyer, integrated a mudroom, maintained sizeable formal dining and living areas, relocated the kitchen, and created a more comfortable casual eating area and adjacent family room.

The project involved substantial alterations and additions to an existing Split Level style residence. The additions included an inviting Front Portico, sizeable Kitchen, Great Room, and rear Porch on the main floor, and a Master Suite on the upper level. As part of the renovation the Entrance Hall was made into an two-storey space, and various rooms were reconfigured on the main floor to create a Study Room for the family’s two sons, a large Walk-in Pantry, and a Mud Room. Important prerequisites established by the Clients were that we design comfortable, livable rooms, avoid superfluous spaces, and make sure that the Great Room was filled with natural light. Finally, a cozy Porch to enjoy “cafecitos” and “la tertulia” were a must. The construction was completed in nine months, and the project is a success by every metric of the Clients’ goals for their home transformation.

The Arrow Storage Locker Steel Storage Shed is a do it yourself project. The shed comes in a kit form and can be purchased through National Home Centers, Hardware stores and online Features: - Electro Galvanized Steel for corrosion resistance - Sizeable 7’ x 2’ footprint size to accommodate a variety of storage needs - Sloped steel roof to reduce pooling water - Double swing doors with large opening for easy entry and exit - Appealing aesthetics – Eggshell & Coffee to complement home exteriors - Includes four shelves and tool hanging rack for increased storage - DIY assembly with pre-cut and pre-drilled parts - 12 year limited warranty

The Arrow Sentry 6' x 5' Steel Storage Shed is a do it yourself project. The shed comes in a kit form and can be purchased through National Home Centers, Hardware stores and online Features: Electro Galvanized Steel for corrosion resistance Sizeable 6’ x 5’ footprint size to accommodate a variety of storage needs Low gable with reinforced steel roof Double swing doors with large opening for easy entry and exit Appealing aesthetics – Eggshell & Taupe to complement home exteriors DIY assembly with pre-cut and pre-drilled parts 12 year limited warranty

The Arrow Sentry 6' x 5' Steel Storage Shed is a do it yourself project. The shed comes in a kit form and can be purchased through National Home Centers, Hardware stores and online Features: Electro Galvanized Steel for corrosion resistance Sizeable 6’ x 5’ footprint size to accommodate a variety of storage needs Low gable with reinforced steel roof Double swing doors with large opening for easy entry and exit Appealing aesthetics – Eggshell & Taupe to complement home exteriors DIY assembly with pre-cut and pre-drilled parts 12 year limited warranty

This custom new construction home located in Fox Trail, Illinois was designed for a sizeable family who do a lot of extended family entertaining. There was a strong need to have the ability to entertain large groups and the family cooks together. The family is of Indian descent and because of this there were a lot of functional requirements including thoughtful solutions for dry storage and spices. The architecture of this project is more modern aesthetic, so the kitchen design followed suit. The home sits on a wooded site and has a pool and lots of glass. Taking cues from the beautiful site, O’Brien Harris Cabinetry in Chicago focused the design on bringing the outdoors in with the goal of achieving an organic feel to the room. They used solid walnut timber with a very natural stain so the grain of the wood comes through. There is a very integrated feeling to the kitchen. The volume of the space really opens up when you get to the kitchen. There was a lot of thoughtfulness on the scaling of the cabinetry which around the perimeter is nestled into the architecture. obrienharris.com

Chris Jacobson, a Bay Area Landscape Designer for nearly forty years and principal of GardenArt Group has consistently sourced items from the Richard Gervais Collection for a variety of his projects. For this garden in Palo Alto, Chris chose to use overscale ceramic containers from provincial kilns located in central and northern Thailand. He says that he always counts on our collection to instantly provide his gardens with a feeling of timelessness and tranquility. The Richard Gervais Collection maintains a sizeable inventory of ceramic planters, jars and figurative forms from these northern kilns rich in pottery and ceramic making for over two thousand years.

Dressing room complete with shoe shelving and handbag storage. http://www.elliotjames.com/east-ledang-malaysia/ Photography by Ken Tan

On your left upon entering is the sizeable and spacious walk-in closet, complete with adjustable shelves and cozy window bench. Polished chrome grab bars are strategically placed throughout the bathroom, an ADA height compliant toilet and custom height linen cabinet made mobility accessibility a key component for this project, yet no beauty was sacrificed to make this happen. This bathroom and closet are now the perfect pairing of both our clients’ desires in one charming sea blown setting.

The Arrow Storage Locker Steel Storage Shed is a do it yourself project. The shed comes in a kit form and can be purchased through National Home Centers, Hardware stores and online Features: - Electro Galvanized Steel for corrosion resistance - Sizeable 7’ x 2’ footprint size to accommodate a variety of storage needs - Sloped steel roof to reduce pooling water - Double swing doors with large opening for easy entry and exit - Appealing aesthetics – Eggshell & Coffee to complement home exteriors - Includes four shelves and tool hanging rack for increased storage - DIY assembly with pre-cut and pre-drilled parts - 12 year limited warranty

On your left upon entering is the sizeable and spacious walk-in closet, complete with adjustable shelves and cozy window bench. Polished chrome grab bars are strategically placed throughout the bathroom, an ADA height compliant toilet and custom height linen cabinet made mobility accessibility a key component for this project, yet no beauty was sacrificed to make this happen. This bathroom and closet are now the perfect pairing of both our clients’ desires in one charming sea blown setting.