This project is truly one of those designed by setbacks. The owners fell in love with the setting, sitting on a bank above the river, but a sewer easement through the center of the property, parallel to the road, cut the building envelope in half. Our goal was a 1,400 sq ft home with outside space on the river side of the home. We started with an attached garage concept, which is very desirable in our snowy climate, but it was forcing a compromise with no patio on the back of the house. We negotiated an agreement with the city staff to allow us to build a breezeway over the 25’ sewer easement. The breezeway was designed and constructed to be removable by forklift in 3 pieces, if it ever becomes necessary to work on the sewer line, buried about 20’ below grade. The owners had varying taste in the style of home they wanted, one on the more traditional end and one on a more contemporary bent. They also wanted low maintenance materials. The result is a simple gable form with over-sized knee braces and gable end vents for function as well as character. The home is finished with cedar shingle siding with a horizontal corrugated metal wainscot below. We opened the back of the house up with windows and sliding doors, giving great views into the trees and down to the river below. The greatest feature is the back patio perched on the bank with the sound of the river rising up from below. Photo By: Tom Stewart - http://tomstewartphoto.photoshelter.com/

The design concept revolved around this paradox. A large, 3-foot thick wall - used for built in storage, is clad in locally sourced Florida Keystone. The wall helps to serve as a sound buffer between the two primary functions public vs private/ entertainment vs sleep. The “party pavilion” is set to the east of the stone-clad wall and is set between the BBQ and pool deck to the south and a formal garden to the north. The sloping roof constructed of steel sits atop clerestory windows and a simple concrete box below. The sloping gesture in the roof makes reference to the architectural context while remaining modern and of its age through the selection of materials. The quieter functions to the west of the stone-clad wall are housed within a simpler stucco box. Therefore, the articulation of the architecture speaks to the functions within. That is to say that the entertaining volume contains elements that suggest movement and activity while the volume containing the sleeping rooms remain architecturally quiet with less articulation.

A classic victorian in Larchmont Manor near Long Island Sound received a facelift with a fresh white kitchen with soaring 9 foot ceilings. Cabinetry by Schrocks of Walnut Creek. Countertops quartz composite. Light fixtures, Restoration Hardware. Hardware, Top Knobs. Photography by Timothy Lenz.

Supporting wall between the kitchen and dining was removed as was the drop ceiling in the kitchen. It was discovered that it could be vaulted so we just had to restructure the ridge beams above to get one expansive vaulted ceiling across living, dining and kitchen. Both ridge beams now sit on the new post seen, which we made functional with an 18 bottle wine rack ($36) on the dining room side. Industrial & contemporary fixtures used with a natural looking laminate floor for durability. New french doors were put ($1900 each set) in to replace the old wooden ones and re-positioned to maximize light and space. Ceiling speakers set on an individual zone allow background music to be heard throoughout and Black-trim square LED pot recessed lights in the ceiling.

This formal living room was transform for a family with three young children into a semi formal family space. By building this large fireplace surround and hiding inside it a large smart television and sound bar, the family is able to use the room for both formal and in formal hosting. there was a dry bar built on one side of the room to accommodate the many guests, and a small desk and chairs duplicating as a game table for the kids. photographed by Hulya Kolabas

Surround is a modern sofa that merges state-of-the-art technology and innovation with extreme comfort. Modern in style, it's particularly relevant for music lovers, thanks to the option of integrating an audio kit with speakers in the sofa. Features that make Surround distinctive include the visible stitching on the generously proportioned seat and backrest cushions and the manually adjustable headrests to improve positions of personal comfort.

Entertaining, relaxing and enjoying life…this spectacular pool house sits on the water’s edge, built on piers and takes full advantage of Long Island Sound views. An infinity pool with hot tub and trellis with a built in misting system to keep everyone cool and relaxed all summer long!

Transitional bathroom photo in Chicago

This project is truly one of those designed by setbacks. The owners fell in love with the setting, sitting on a bank above the river, but a sewer easement through the center of the property, parallel to the road, cut the building envelope in half. Our goal was a 1,400 sq ft home with outside space on the river side of the home. We started with an attached garage concept, which is very desirable in our snowy climate, but it was forcing a compromise with no patio on the back of the house. We negotiated an agreement with the city staff to allow us to build a breezeway over the 25’ sewer easement. The breezeway was designed and constructed to be removable by forklift in 3 pieces, if it ever becomes necessary to work on the sewer line, buried about 20’ below grade. The owners had varying taste in the style of home they wanted, one on the more traditional end and one on a more contemporary bent. They also wanted low maintenance materials. The result is a simple gable form with over-sized knee braces and gable end vents for function as well as character. The home is finished with cedar shingle siding with a horizontal corrugated metal wainscot below. We opened the back of the house up with windows and sliding doors, giving great views into the trees and down to the river below. The greatest feature is the back patio perched on the bank with the sound of the river rising up from below.

Overlooking the Puget Sound, this 2,000 sf Pacific Northwest modern home effortlessly opens onto classic water views while optimizing privacy and Southern exposure with a private patio. Our clients sought a poetically minimalist and practical retirement home infused with rhythm and geometry. With dramatic roof lines and a projecting great room that define its form, the architecture’s simplicity frames its dramatic site to incredible effect while the interior playfully loops the spacious traffic patterns of this 3 bedroom 2.5 bath.

Completed in 2015, this project incorporates a Scandinavian vibe to enhance the modern architecture and farmhouse details. The vision was to create a balanced and consistent design to reflect clean lines and subtle rustic details, which creates a calm sanctuary. The whole home is not based on a design aesthetic, but rather how someone wants to feel in a space, specifically the feeling of being cozy, calm, and clean. This home is an interpretation of modern design without focusing on one specific genre; it boasts a midcentury master bedroom, stark and minimal bathrooms, an office that doubles as a music den, and modern open concept on the first floor. It’s the winner of the 2017 design award from the Austin Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and has been on the Tribeza Home Tour; in addition to being published in numerous magazines such as on the cover of Austin Home as well as Dwell Magazine, the cover of Seasonal Living Magazine, Tribeza, Rue Daily, HGTV, Hunker Home, and other international publications. Featured on Dwell! https://www.dwell.com/article/sustainability-is-the-centerpiece-of-this-new-austin-development-071e1a55

The Archive Sofa is the perfect balance of style. The ideal Sofa For City Living, the Archive Sofa blends the natural element of its walnut box-frame with plush tufted seating that has Dacron®-wrapped cushion fill. Archive is the perfect example of a Mid-Century modern furnishing. Simple and sturdy adjustable legs made from steel are powder-coated, graciously holding up the Archive sofa. A detail of brass fittings complete the sofa. Removable back cushions make it easy to create daybed for overnight guests. Environmentally sound, the inner frame is built with kiln-dried, which is 100% FSC®-Certified. W. 78"x D. 36"x H. 30" - SEAT H. 17"

Photo by Spacecrafting.com Built in 2011. Arts and Crafts inspired 4 bed, 3 bath walk out rambler situated on 0.58 acre, cul-du-sac, pond lot, with boulder wall and wooded rear yard privacy. Rustic alder doors and cabinets, white enamel trim, Screen porch, theatre room, central vacuum, 7 zone sound, largest garage footprint allowed in Maple Grove, heated garage with floor drain, furnace rated gas fireplaces, hand scraped Asian walnut wood floors, master with walk in shower and free standing soaking tub.

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Inspiration for a transitional guest bedroom remodel in Cedar Rapids with white walls and no fireplace

This project is truly one of those designed by setbacks. The owners fell in love with the setting, sitting on a bank above the river, but a sewer easement through the center of the property, parallel to the road, cut the building envelope in half. Our goal was a 1,400 sq ft home with outside space on the river side of the home. We started with an attached garage concept, which is very desirable in our snowy climate, but it was forcing a compromise with no patio on the back of the house. We negotiated an agreement with the city staff to allow us to build a breezeway over the 25’ sewer easement. The breezeway was designed and constructed to be removable by forklift in 3 pieces, if it ever becomes necessary to work on the sewer line, buried about 20’ below grade. The owners had varying taste in the style of home they wanted, one on the more traditional end and one on a more contemporary bent. They also wanted low maintenance materials. The result is a simple gable form with over-sized knee braces and gable end vents for function as well as character. The home is finished with cedar shingle siding with a horizontal corrugated metal wainscot below. We opened the back of the house up with windows and sliding doors, giving great views into the trees and down to the river below. The greatest feature is the back patio perched on the bank with the sound of the river rising up from below.

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This house was only 1,100 SF with 2 bedrooms and one bath. In this project we added 600SF making it 4+3 and remodeled the entire house. The house now has amazing polished concrete floors, modern kitchen with a huge island and many contemporary features all throughout.

In addition to crisp, detailed mid and high frequencies, this single in-ceiling speaker kicks out impressive bass due in part to the 8” carbon fiber composite woofer and heavy-duty and efficient magnet structure that focuses energy within the voice coil gap. Other Audiophile features designed into the ACE870 include front-mounted contour switch as well as butyl rubber surround that gives the speaker more excursion capability for deeper bass and wider frequency response. The ACE870 installs easily into ceilings with four easy-to-lock-in dog-eared brackets and includes a cut-out mounting template. Wide Dispersion Wide dispersion DALI speakers ensure a larger sweet spot to enjoy the best sound experience. Especially for in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. Slim Cabinet With a depth of 100-103 mm, our slim-profile DALI PHANTOM speakers fit conveniently into most standard walls. Magnetic Grille DALI PHANTOM S and M series magnetic front grilles have a simple, modern Nordic design that's both non-intrusive and attractive. Traditional Speaker Technologies DALI PHANTOM in-wall speakers feature many of our familiar technologies, including wood fibre cones and soft dome tweeters.

90" Floor Fountain. Clear Glass Center Mounted, Black Oxide Frame. Bring nature home with the Gardenfall water feature. The soothing sounds of water gently flowing past polished river rock will enhance the quality and beauty of your surroundings, as its humidifying and air-cleansing properties improve the air you breathe. The clean, contemporary lines of the GF8BG water fountain, with its clear glass surface and black frame, will suit any décor. Quiet and durable, it can be enjoyed both indoors and out year-round. This water feature can be customized with your logo.