Stacy Zarin Goldberg
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Lake house in Oconomowoc, WI, with fiber cement siding and fiber cement accent shakes.
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A Kitchen that the clients like to call mid-century modern. It is reminiscent of 70's styled houses with current 21st century modern design elements incorporated. This kitchen is done in rift cut walnut with quartz countertops that have a waterfall leg. This was one of the most detailed projects that we have had the pleasure of working on this year. A lot of time was spent working with the rift cut walnut to get each door and drawer front to match up with the one next to it. The straight lines and sharp angles really make each piece of this kitchen stand out. You need to spend a lot of time to find every detail in this kitchen remodeling project.

Photo: Teness Herman © 2015 Houzz
Example of a classic bathroom design in Los Angeles

Perfectly embedded on an acre of land overlooking a pond, in the heart of Willow Bend of Plano, this dated, traditional home got more than a complete facelift. The wife is a “farmer’s daughter” and could have never imagined having a home like this to call her own one day. Finding a 15’ dining table was a tall task… especially for a family of four. Using a local craftsman, the most gorgeous white oak table was created to host everyone in the neighborhood! The clients told a lot of stories about their past and children. The designer realized that the stories were actually treasures as she incorporated their memories and symbols in every room. She brought these memories to life in a custom artwork collage above the family room mantel. From a tractor representing the grandfather, to the Russian alphabet portraying the roots of their adopted sons and some Cambodian script, there were meanings behind each piece. In order to bring nature indoors, the designer decided to demo the exterior wall to the patio to add a large folding door and blew out the wall dividing the formal dining room and breakfast room so there would be a clear sight through to the outdoors. Throughout the home, each family member was thought of. The fabrics and finishes had to withstand small boys, who were extremely active. The use of outdoor fabrics and beautiful scratch proof finishes were incorporated in every space – bring on the hotwheels.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

Benjamin Benschneider
Rustic exterior home idea in Seattle

After years of living with their master bathroom, our clients felt they could no longer ignore its shortcomings or the siren’s call for renovation. Their desire was for a glowing traditional bathroom with the same sophistication and cohesive architectural vocabulary found throughout their home. They also wanted the space to provide a more open and organized plan, better lighting and storage, a more luxurious bathing experience and a more defined connection with the master bedroom. Photography by Troy Thies

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Warm Pecan stained cabinets complimented by a stunning Cambria Quartz called Skarra Brae. Also Cambria, Carrick matte tops with a painted white cabinet perimeter. A white ship-lap ceiling nicely draws attention to the re-purposed barn wood beam. Interesting light fixtures bring both great lighting and artistic appeal.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

A Kitchen that the clients like to call mid-century modern. It is reminiscent of 70's styled houses with current 21st century modern design elements incorporated. This kitchen is done in rift cut walnut with quartz countertops that have a waterfall leg. This was one of the most detailed projects that we have had the pleasure of working on this year. A lot of time was spent working with the rift cut walnut to get each door and drawer front to match up with the one next to it. The straight lines and sharp angles really make each piece of this kitchen stand out. You need to spend a lot of time to find every detail in this kitchen remodeling project.

A Kitchen that the clients like to call mid-century modern. It is reminiscent of 70's styled houses with current 21st century modern design elements incorporated. This kitchen is done in rift cut walnut with quartz countertops that have a waterfall leg. This was one of the most detailed projects that we have had the pleasure of working on this year. A lot of time was spent working with the rift cut walnut to get each door and drawer front to match up with the one next to it. The straight lines and sharp angles really make each piece of this kitchen stand out. You need to spend a lot of time to find every detail in this kitchen remodeling project.

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A Kitchen that the clients like to call mid-century modern. It is reminiscent of 70's styled houses with current 21st century modern design elements incorporated. This kitchen is done in rift cut walnut with quartz countertops that have a waterfall leg. This was one of the most detailed projects that we have had the pleasure of working on this year. A lot of time was spent working with the rift cut walnut to get each door and drawer front to match up with the one next to it. The straight lines and sharp angles really make each piece of this kitchen stand out. You need to spend a lot of time to find every detail in this kitchen remodeling project.

Gigi's Princess room was inspired by my 2014 Mansion in May nursery design. We used similar elements such as the blush pink and gold colors, tea set, gold crown and the large 8 foot giraffe. We added the Osborne & Little Coronata Star wallpaper to the mix with a custom neutral leopard print area rug. The custom window panels were made of Thibaut fabric called Robin with Samuel and Son's band trim applied at the leading edge. Restoration Hardware Baby & Child furnishings were used in a blush pink linen upholstery. The gold canopy bed and unicorn were curated from Pottery Barn Teen. Photo credit: Wing Wong of Memories, TTL.