Photos by Rick Pharaoh
Example of a trendy kitchen design in San Francisco

Photo: Peter Aaron
Example of a mid-sized trendy dark wood floor and brown floor great room design in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Fern Hill, Green Springs, Louisa County, VA Landscape Design & Sustainable Stewardship Gentle Gardener Green Design Architecture: David Neumann, FAIA copyright 2015 Virginia Rockwell

TRI Pointe Homes’ Debut Collection reflects the guiding principles that inspired the community’s design: a thoughtful approach to the stewardship of the land, connectivity to trails and sidewalks that traverse the community, and home designs that set the scene for indoor/outdoor living – all complementing the rich character of the land and nurturing a real community spirit.

A French or English country kitchen. Bright and airy with lots of detail.
Small french country l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in San Luis Obispo with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, an island and white countertops

A large home on acreage with a working vineyard, this house needed a large elegant "Old-World" style kitchen. The homeowner is an avid cook -- she wanted open shelves for her pots & pans on the island, 2 dishwashers, a professional style range, and custom copper hood. We built-in a integrated Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine cooler and refrigerated drawers. We also added a large stacked crown and lots of carved trim. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Barcelona

The owners of a local historic Victorian home needed a kitchen that would not only meet the everyday needs of their family but also function well for large catered events. We designed the kitchen to fit with the historic architecture -- using period specific materials such as dark cherry wood, Carrera marble counters, and hexagonal mosaic floor tile. (Not to mention the unique light fixtures and custom decor throughout the home.) The island boasts back to back sinks, double dishwashers and trash/recycling cabinets. A 60" stainless range and 48" refrigerator allow plenty of room to prep those parties! Just off the kitchen to the right is a butler's pantry -- storage for all the entertaining table & glassware as well as a perfect staging area. We used Wood-Mode cabinets in the Beacon Hill doorstyle -- Burgundy finish on cherry; integral raised end panels and lavish Victorian style trim are essential to the kitchen's appeal. To the left of the range a breakfast bar and island seating meets the everyday prep needs for the family. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Beacon Hill

Our client wanted a SIP built home and we incorporated this and many other energy and sustainability features into this home which was in the Sheboygan County Parade of Homes. Named "The Green Balanced Home", this project was all about creating practical and stunning living spaces that combined with sound environmental building materials and methods. By showcasing an assortment of leading-edge- green technologies, the Green Balanced Home was the talk of the Parade that year. In cooperation with our client, our methodology was: Start with the site: 1. Protected tree lines 2. Drought resistant vegetation 3. High proportion of natural, plantings versus higher maintenance lawn 4. Optimal home placement on lot for solar exposure 5. Narrower streets Build a high thermal envelope: 1. R-10 Gold Guard laminated EPS foam under basement, garage, and patio. 2. R-10 Gold Guard laminated EPS foam around exterior foundation walls. 3. R-10 ESP foam "shirt" around foundation 4. R-24 Structural Insulated panels (SIPs) for exterior walls, including garage 5. Sprayed foam in basement box sills and attic separation walls 6. R-15 garage door 7. R-60 blown cellulose attic insulation Add efficient heating, cooling, ventilation, and electric utilization elements: 1. High efficiency fireplace with auxiliary ducting 2. Pull-out exterior wood-loading drawer 3. Air-to-air heat pump 4. 95% efficient, ultra-quiet variable capacity furnace 5. 19 SEER air conditioner 6. Five zones with programmable thermostats 7. Heat reclamation from hot water usage 8. LED lighting 9. Skylights 10. Energy Star appliances 11. Prep for in-floor heating system 12. Prep for photovoltaic (PV) solar 13. Prep for solar hot water Incorporate water conservation: 1. Rain water recapture for toilet flushing and irrigation 2. Motion activated hot water circulation system 3. Power flush toilets 4. Dual flush toilets Create high indoor air quality: 1. HEPA and UV filters 2. Air-to-air exchanger 3. Ultra-quiet bathroom fans with moisture sensor activation Integrate sustainable, efficient materials: * Expanded polystyrene (ESP) foam that does not emit HCFC "greenhouse" gases * Oriented strand board (OSB) based siding, trim, and shutters * SIPs panels that contain ESP an OSB * Carpeting pads made from recycled materials * Stewardship-certified cabinet manufacturing * Job site recycling and reduce waste with SIPs

This home started life as a motel. A large extended family is now in residence and their is abundant space, however the building was divided up into numerous small rooms which did not function well at all. San Luis Kitchen helped unify the home by combining the small existing kitchen with an adjacent tiny bedroom, and then opening the resulting new kitchen up to a great room (created from joining more small rooms together). Now multiple generations can gather, cook, and eat together in peace and harmony. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Brookhaven's Bridgeport

This kitchen boasts cherry wood in a light stain finish with creamy counters and blue accents -- a real country kitchen in the County Club! Modern features such as the built-in refrigerator, double oven, soft-closing doors and drawers and easy access cabinets take the country classic to a whole new level. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Brookhaven's Andover

An open design with a focus on natural materials ‘brought the outside in’ to this lake house master bathroom remodel. Green design is featured in the wood selections. Reclaimed barnwood defines the space with the beautiful and raw tree silhouette burned into it. Ipe slats, a Forest Stewardship Council wood, forms the curvilinear structure above the tub. It features an infinity tub, horizontal rain shower, and a double-sided fireplace. design by Robin Colton Studio photographer : Allison Cartwright

TRI Pointe Homes’ Debut Collection reflects the guiding principles that inspired the community’s design: a thoughtful approach to the stewardship of the land, connectivity to trails and sidewalks that traverse the community, and home designs that set the scene for indoor/outdoor living – all complementing the rich character of the land and nurturing a real community spirit.

Photo: Durston Saylor
Example of a large mountain style medium tone wood floor entryway design in Atlanta with white walls and a glass front door

Prior to moving into their new home, these clients came to San Luis Kitchen to change out the kitchen. They wanted a contemporary kitchen with hints of the traditional and homey. Nice appliances, obscure glass doors for displaying dinnerware, and open shelves for crockery partnered with the brick fireplace make soften the sleek lines of the cabinets and counters. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Sonoma

Certified National Green Building Standard project. We created a stylish new kitchen with Frigidaire stainless steel appliances and granite countertops in St. Cecilia classic. Special green features include the sleek maple kitchen cabinets in a deep espresso finish. These cabinets are certified by the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) Environmental Stewardship Program. Recyclable ceramic tile in Desert Sand was selected for the kitchen.

Based loosely on Peit Mondrian's "lozenge" paintings, this kitchen uses cabinetry in a dark mahogany stain on maple, black and stainless steel. It features two cooking stations, a 48" built-in refrigerator, stainless steel cabinetry as well as appliances, quartz & concrete counters, a raised glass bar and mosaic glass back splash. The flooring is "Lyptus" brand hardwood in a natural finish -- made of a eucalyptus hybrid, sustainably grown in South America. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry, Brookhaven's Edgemont

Warm neutrals and straight lines give this master bath its contemporary appeal. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Brookhaven's Fairfield
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile bathroom remodel in San Luis Obispo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops and beige walls

I think this may be the fanciest laundry room we have done yet. Knotty cherry cabinets, high vaulted ceilings, thick limestone counters and a fountain for a faucet! Goodness! Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry, Brookhaven's Edgemont

DeFranco Landscaping Inc. has been recognized with the Frank Leonbruno Memorial Lake Stewardship Award for 100% Native Plant Shoreline Buffers like this along the shores of Lake George. Their work has been published in the Landscape Management Magazine and Turf Magazine.