Home Theater, Surround Sound and Gaming console set-up and installation
Living room - mid-sized contemporary living room idea in Los Angeles

Custom Built-In Water Feature - Hobe Sound, FL
Staircase - contemporary staircase idea in Miami

Custom Built-In Water Feature - Hobe Sound, FL
Inspiration for a contemporary staircase remodel in Miami

Mid-sized trendy open concept porcelain tile and brown floor living room photo in New York with white walls, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace and a tv stand

55" LG TV, Klipsch Sound Bar & Wireless Sub
Family room - mid-sized contemporary dark wood floor and brown floor family room idea in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Andy Mamott
Large trendy look-out dark wood floor and gray floor basement photo in Chicago with gray walls, no fireplace and a bar

Pre-wire: 55" LG TV, Klipsch Sound Bar & Wireless Sub
Mid-sized trendy dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Situated on the west slope of Mt. Baker Ridge, this remodel takes a contemporary view on traditional elements to maximize space, lightness and spectacular views of downtown Seattle and Puget Sound. We were approached by Vertical Construction Group to help a client bring their 1906 craftsman into the 21st century. The original home had many redeeming qualities that were unfortunately compromised by an early 2000’s renovation. This left the new homeowners with awkward and unusable spaces. After studying numerous space plans and roofline modifications, we were able to create quality interior and exterior spaces that reflected our client’s needs and design sensibilities. The resulting master suite, living space, roof deck(s) and re-invented kitchen are great examples of a successful collaboration between homeowner and design and build teams.

This project involved converting a partially finished basement into an ultimate media room with an English pub. The family is big on entertaining and enjoys watching movies and college football. It was important to combine the media area with the pub to create options for guests within the same space. Although the home has a full sized basement the staircase was centrally located, which made it difficult for special configuration. As a result, we were able to work with the existing plan be designing a media area large enough for a sectional sofa and additional seating with the English pub at the far end of the room. The home owner had a projection screen on a bare wall with the electrical components stacked on boxes. The new plan involved installing new cabinets to accommodate components and surround the screen to give it a built-in finish. Open shelving also allows the homeowner to feature some of their collectible sports memorabilia. As if the 130 inch projection screen wasn’t large enough, the surround sound system makes you feel like you are part of the action. It is as close to the I MAX viewing experience as you are going to get in a home. Sound-deadening insulation was installed in the ceiling and walls to prevent noise from penetrating the second floor. The design of the pub was inspired by the home owner’s favorite local pub, Brazenhead. The bar countertop with lift-top entrance was custom built by our carpenters to simulate aged wood. The finish looks rough, but it is smooth enough to wipe down easily. The top encloses the bar and provides seating for guests. A TV at the bar allows guest to follow along with the game on the big screen or tune into another game. The game table provides even another option for entertainment in the media room. Stacked stone with thick mortar joints was installed on the face of the bar and to an opposite wall containing the entrance to a wine room. Hand scrapped hardwood floors were installed in the pub portion of the media room to provide yet another touch to “Brazenhead” their own pub. The wet bar is under a soffit area that continues into the media area due to existing duct work. We wanted to creatively find a way to separate the two spaces. Adding trim on the ceiling and front of soffit at the bar defined the area and made a great transition from the drywall soffit to the wet bar. A tin ceiling was installed which added to the ambience of the pub wet bar and further aided in defining the soffit as an intentional part of the design. Custom built wainscoting borders the perimeter of the media room. The end result allows the client to comfortably entertain in a space designed just for them.

Living room - mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in New York with gray walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a modern kitchen remodel in Seattle

Probably our favorite Home Theater System. This system makes going to the movies as easy as going downstairs. Based around Sony’s 4K Projector, this system looks incredible and has awesome sound. A Stewart Filmscreen provides the best canvas for our picture to be viewed. Eight speakers by B&W (including a subwoofer) are built into the walls or ceiling. All of the Equipment is hidden behind the screen-wall in a nice rack – out of the way and more importantly – out of view. Using the simple remote or your mobile device (tablet or phone) you can easily control the system and watch your favorite movie or channel. The system also has streaming service available along with the Kaleidescape System.

This tufted wall was created as a custom piece for a transitional, complete home design that we worked directly with the clients to make. Although we love innovating in every space we work in, unique accents like these are ones in which we are able to build for clients when they are working with us on redesigning their home - not as single shipped pieces. Shannon Lazic Photography // www.shannonlazicphotography.com

Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in Seattle

Fine Garden Maintenance and Ecological Plantings on Long Island Sound. Property contains over 100 mop head hydrangeas, Limelight, Pee Gee Hydrangea trees and specimen evergreen ornamental trees all around perennial gardens and beach gardens. Peter Atkins and Associates,llc

Mid Century home tastefully updated throughought, with new entry, kitchen, storage, stair rail, built ins, bathrooms, basement with kitchenette, and featuring sweeping views with folding La Cantina Doors & Windows. Cabinetry is horizontally grained quarter sawn white oak, waterfall countertop surface is quartzite. Architect: Spinell Design, Photo: Miranda Estes, Construction: Blue Sound Construction, Inc.

This modern renovation creates a focal point for a cool and modern living room with a linear fireplace surrounded by a wall of wood grain granite. The TV nook is recessed for safety and to create a flush plane for the stone and television. The firebox is enhanced with black enamel panels as well as driftwood and crystal media. The stainless steel surround matches the mixed metal accents of the furnishings.

Example of a beach style blue two-story gable roof design in New York with a shingle roof

Small backyard stone patio fountain photo in DC Metro with no cover