Orange County, CA - Garage conversions are gaining popularity in heavily populated areas such as Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco and many other urban regions throughout the state of California. Many homeowners are converting their garages into actual liveable square footage. Some of the garage conversions we've seen include but are not limited to Home Offices, Playrooms, Man Caves, Entertainment Rooms, Guest Suites and/or Multipurpose Quarters. For this particular project located in Studio City, CA we were generously commissioned by our client to replace the existing roll-up garage door to actual swing-open carriage style doors featuring safari style windows for added ventilation while the children play inside the safe environment and protection of the newly converted garage. What a fantastic way to keep your kids within your supervision without them destroying your fine furniture or disturbing your peace! The garage door conversion for this home consisted of removing the existing roll-up garage door with all the track, springs and weather seal to start with a fresh, clean opening ready to receive the newly handcrafted carriage doors. Designing the carriage doors and keeping the home's original architectural essence was of utmost importance to us and the client. We also suggested awning style or safari style windows for ventilation as the garage was converted to a playroom and needed some air flow while being used. Additionally, the windows were designed to be larger than the standard carriage door size to allow more light inside the room during the day. At night, the lights inside shine through the traditional style window mullions with a warm glow that fills the exterior of the home. Preserving the traditional craftsmanship of authentically built carriage doors is always a priority when custom crafting and designing real carriage doors. Dynamic Garage Door is a true design consultation firm who also happens to manufacture world-class carriage doors and professionally installs them throughout the state of California while shipping outside of the state. Get a real carriage door conversion project price at: (855) 343-DOOR

This massive living space started as two separate rooms. We removed the pre-existing wall+fireplace and added the beam to make a large living space for this family of 5. The clients opted to forgo a rug to maintain a kid-friendly surface for ride-on car play!

Modern Play Kids Lower Level, this space a full build out. It started with the layout and finish selections and was featured in Abode Magazine for the playful elements, stark contrast of bright colors paired with black and white. This space has something for all ages. A rock climbing wall, glass slider to separate the kids area and adult movie space and layers to make it cohesive. Senior Designer Cori Dyer

Modern Play Kids Lower Level, this space a full build out. It started with the layout and finish selections and was featured in Abode Magazine for the playful elements, stark contrast of bright colors paired with black and white. This space has something for all ages. A rock climbing wall, glass slider to separate the kids area and adult movie space and layers to make it cohesive. Senior Designer Cori Dyer

Modern Italian Kids Bedroom Composition VV S010RL Made in Italy This Italian children's bedroom composition with a "bunk bed bridge" structure becomes a great solution for those looking for top quality kids furniture with large storage capabilites that takes up the smallest amount of space possible. All the elements within this collection are made with a durable and easy to clean melamine on both sides, which is available in a variety of matt colors that can be mixed and matched to help add a happy and energetic vibe to the kids bedroom. MATERIAL/CONSTRUCTION: E1-Class ecological panels, which are produced exclusively through a wood recycling production process Bases in 18 mm thick melamine Back panels are made of 3 mm thick MDF Doors in 18 mm thick melamine Front drawers made of 18 mm thick melamine The starting price is for the composition that includes the following elements: 1 x Composition bunk bed bridge (Reversible); 1 x Bottom Twin size platform Trundle or Storage bed ( fit US standard Twin size mattress 39" x 75"); 1 x Top Special size bed (Recquires Special size mattress 31.5" x 74.8") 1 x Metal Ladder and Top Bed Safety Bar Room/bed decorative accessories and the mattress are not included in the price. Dimensions: Composition bunk bed bridge (Reversible): W112.2" x D34" x H93" Bottom Twin bed Trundle or Storage internal dimensions W39" x D75" (US Standard) Bottom Full bed Trundle or Storage internal dimensions W54" x D75" (US Standard) Top Special Size bed internal dimensions W31.5" x D74.8" (Special Size)

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Elegant dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Baltimore with gray walls and a standard fireplace

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Example of a mid-sized trendy white one-story wood gable roof design in Charlotte

Pink and green abound in this bedroom. Graphic floral wallpaper is complemented by pink and white draperies with striped roman shades. A daybed along one wall allows room for a play table with pops of teal and a sitting area. Open shelving and a coral dresser provide space for books, toys and keepsakes. Summer Thornton Design, Inc.

Simply out of this world—the ghoulishly glamorous riches contained in our Black and Gold Scene Kit take your Halloween décor to the next dimension. Especially when you pose our bigger than life, Animated Operatic Giovanni figure at the door as your ghost of honor. Unsuspecting guests will be shocked with delight as he begins to move, while exquisitely somber organ music starts to play. Staged with his pet Gold Skeleton Dog, and more, creates one fierce-looking Halloween scene.

This massive living space started as two separate rooms. We removed the pre-existing wall+fireplace and added the beam to make a large living space for this family of 5. The clients opted to forgo a rug to maintain a kid-friendly surface for ride-on car play!

Rather than starting with an outcome in mind, this 1,400 square foot residence began from a polemic place - exploring shared conviction regarding the concentrated power of living with a smaller footprint. From the gabled silhouette to passive ventilation, the home captures the nostalgia for the past with the sustainable practices of the future. While the exterior materials contrast a calm, minimal palette with the sleek lines of the gabled silhouette, the interior spaces embody a playful, artistic spirit. From the hand painted De Gournay wallpaper in the master bath to the rugged texture of the over-grouted limestone and Portuguese cobblestones, the home is an experience that encapsulates the unexpected and the timeless.

This 1914 family farmhouse was passed down from the original owners to their grandson and his young family. The original goal was to restore the old home to its former glory. However, when we started planning the remodel, we discovered the foundation needed to be replaced, the roof framing didn’t meet code, all the electrical, plumbing and mechanical would have to be removed, siding replaced, and much more. We quickly realized that instead of restoring the home, it would be more cost effective to deconstruct the home, recycle the materials, and build a replica of the old house using as much of the salvaged materials as we could. The design of the new construction is greatly influenced by the old home with traditional craftsman design interiors. We worked with a deconstruction specialist to salvage the old-growth timber and reused or re-purposed many of the original materials. We moved the house back on the property, connecting it to the existing garage, and lowered the elevation of the home which made it more accessible to the existing grades. The new home includes 5-panel doors, columned archways, tall baseboards, reused wood for architectural highlights in the kitchen, a food-preservation room, exercise room, playful wallpaper in the guest bath and fun era-specific fixtures throughout.

photo by Douglas Gibb
Inspiration for an eclectic living room remodel in Edinburgh

Inquire About Our Design Services When we first started talking in the spring of 2015, I was impressed. She was witty, realistic, and understood that as much as she loves my shows on HGTV, design does not does not happen in 43 minutes! She told me about her space, and how she felt that her bedroom seemed “blah” to her. She had no retreat. Molly desperately longed for a place that she could spend time in, read in, play in and above all, relax in. What we did: Many people are terrified of hiring a designer. Rightfully so, they are investing a pretty penny in their homes. They want to make sure that everything, down to the last floral arrangement, is to their liking, because they will have to live it (and pay for it). Unfortunately, a client can unintentionally stifle a designer’s creativity through micro-management. This can produce lackluster results and ultimately cause more time (and money) to be spent on a project than is really necessary. With Molly, that was never an issue. Before she even showed me the room in question, she said that I could have full creative license to do what I needed to do to her bedroom. SAY WHAAH!? With Molly giving me complete creative freedom, I planned everything out and got down to business. The result: Bite-your-bottom-lip sexy. I don’t get jealous of too many of my clients’ spaces, but this one still takes my breath away every time I look at the pics! The craziest part was that by adding more furniture, it actually made the space feel larger. Molly and her husband Patrick loved the finished space, and promised me I will be back to finish the rest of the house! Here’s the highlights of the rest of the project: I came up with a space plan with three options. Next, we reviewed mood boards and fabric schemes that would work for both Molly and her hubby Patrick. We started with the bed. My goal was to add edge to its otherwise traditional style. We decided to spice things up by painting the trim work in the room black. We built in layers of lighting with dimmers. In a bedroom everything should be on dimmers, right? Right. We designed and customized bedding, chairs and window treatments. Together with Molly, we selected the most perfect wallpaper. This geometric “grasscloth” adds so much depth and dimension that was just missing before. What I love: That light fixture. I mean it is really, really amazing in person. The porcupine mirror. This thing came packaged like it was the hope diamond, and everyone was terrified to handle it. But it really became a highlight of the room.

A transitional townhouse for a family with a touch of modern design and blue accents. When I start a project, I always ask a client to describe three words that they want to describe their home. In this instance, the owner asked for a modern, clean, and functional aesthetic that would be family-friendly, while also allowing him to entertain. We worked around the owner's artwork by Ryan Fugate in order to choose a neutral but also sophisticated palette of blues, greys, and green for the entire home. Metallic accents create a more modern feel that plays off of the hardware already in the home. The result is a comfortable and bright home where everyone can relax at the end of a long day. Photography by Reagen Taylor Photography Collaboration with lead designer Travis Michael Interiors

What started out as demonstration gardens with rambling paths and open gathering spaces and transformed into a magical outdoor venue. We have had the please of designing and installing the initial concept, along with the modifications throughout the years to meet the ever changing needs of this space.

Brent Bingham Photography: http://www.brentbinghamphoto.com/
Inspiration for a large modern formal and open concept ceramic tile and gray floor living room remodel in Denver with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

From the start of styling process, Rebecca had big dreams of having basket wall on the wall behind the couch, something that we both agreed is yes quite trendy but timeless as well. It was the perfect opportunity to add some playfulness, warmth and texture to the space. There are many approaches that you can take when creating any kind of gallery wall whether you are using baskets, frames, plates, trays, etc. I tend to go with my guttural instinct and start hanging without measuring or overthinking things, however that is the artist in me. It is wise to sometimes take a step back and pause before poking nails in the wall!

A transitional townhouse for a family with a touch of modern design and blue accents. When I start a project, I always ask a client to describe three words that they want to describe their home. In this instance, the owner asked for a modern, clean, and functional aesthetic that would be family-friendly, while also allowing him to entertain. We worked around the owner's artwork by Ryan Fugate in order to choose a neutral but also sophisticated palette of blues, greys, and green for the entire home. Metallic accents create a more modern feel that plays off of the hardware already in the home. The result is a comfortable and bright home where everyone can relax at the end of a long day. Photography by Reagen Taylor Photography Collaboration with lead designer Travis Michael Interiors