Expansive Marvin Signature Ultimate windows in an Ebony finish transform this contemporary entry hall into a light-filled passage with views to the surrounding landscape. Large-format Porcelanosa Cotto Cañamo 24" x 24" tile grounds the space, while the dark window frames create dramatic geometric shadows across the floor. Floor-to-ceiling glass on both sides strengthens the connection between indoors and out, creating an architectural transition that feels open, bright and distinctly modern.

Eye-Land: Named for the expansive white oak savanna views, this beautiful 5,200-square foot family home offers seamless indoor/outdoor living with five bedrooms and three baths, and space for two more bedrooms and a bathroom. The site posed unique design challenges. The home was ultimately nestled into the hillside, instead of placed on top of the hill, so that it didn’t dominate the dramatic landscape. The openness of the savanna exposes all sides of the house to the public, which required creative use of form and materials. The home’s one-and-a-half story form pays tribute to the site’s farming history. The simplicity of the gable roof puts a modern edge on a traditional form, and the exterior color palette is limited to black tones to strike a stunning contrast to the golden savanna. The main public spaces have oversized south-facing windows and easy access to an outdoor terrace with views overlooking a protected wetland. The connection to the land is further strengthened by strategically placed windows that allow for views from the kitchen to the driveway and auto court to see visitors approach and children play. There is a formal living room adjacent to the front entry for entertaining and a separate family room that opens to the kitchen for immediate family to gather before and after mealtime.

«Modern elegance» at the intersection of Art Nouveau style and Art Deco metered elements. Plus of the apartments – French windows, filling the space with air. This feeling was supported and strengthened to the maximum using light color gamut and elegant, «floating» furniture. Minus of the room – low ceilings, which was compensated by light walls, thanks to which the boundary between the wall and the ceiling is erased. Color gamut – light pearl shades + «salted» tones of natural wood + «marine» tones in the range from blue to cold green. Coswick Grey Cashmere hardwood flooring use in the project. Design by Chernykh Elena & Evgenia Mazaitis. Studio: D-vision. Photography by Vitaly Ivanov.

A sunroom remodeling and custom furnishings project in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, featured in Main Line Today. Designed to strengthen the home’s indoor-outdoor connection, the space combines timeless architecture with a light, transitional aesthetic. A serene neutral palette, custom millwork, natural textures, and carefully curated furnishings create a bright and inviting retreat for year-round living and entertaining. The project extends outdoors to include elegant dining and lounge areas, featuring weathered teak, woven wicker furnishings, and a striking stone fireplace, resulting in a cohesive environment that balances comfort, sophistication, and relaxed luxury.

«Modern elegance» at the intersection of Art Nouveau style and Art Deco metered elements. Plus of the apartments – French windows, filling the space with air. This feeling was supported and strengthened to the maximum using light color gamut and elegant, «floating» furniture. Minus of the room – low ceilings, which was compensated by light walls, thanks to which the boundary between the wall and the ceiling is erased. Color gamut – light pearl shades + «salted» tones of natural wood + «marine» tones in the range from blue to cold green. Coswick Grey Cashmere hardwood flooring use in the project. Design by Chernykh Elena & Evgenia Mazaitis. Studio: D-vision. Photography by Vitaly Ivanov.

A sunroom remodeling and custom furnishings project in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, featured in Main Line Today. Designed to strengthen the home’s indoor-outdoor connection, the space combines timeless architecture with a light, transitional aesthetic. A serene neutral palette, custom millwork, natural textures, and carefully curated furnishings create a bright and inviting retreat for year-round living and entertaining. The project extends outdoors to include elegant dining and lounge areas, featuring weathered teak, woven wicker furnishings, and a striking stone fireplace, resulting in a cohesive environment that balances comfort, sophistication, and relaxed luxury.

The former kitchen was reimagined as a hardworking support zone featuring a new butler’s pantry, bar cabinet, mudroom, and powder room, while still preserving space for casual dining. Strategic window and door modifications enhanced natural light and strengthened connections to the surrounding outdoor spaces.

«Modern elegance» at the intersection of Art Nouveau style and Art Deco metered elements. Plus of the apartments – French windows, filling the space with air. This feeling was supported and strengthened to the maximum using light color gamut and elegant, «floating» furniture. Minus of the room – low ceilings, which was compensated by light walls, thanks to which the boundary between the wall and the ceiling is erased. Color gamut – light pearl shades + «salted» tones of natural wood + «marine» tones in the range from blue to cold green. Coswick Grey Cashmere hardwood flooring use in the project. Design by Chernykh Elena & Evgenia Mazaitis. Studio: D-vision. Photography by Vitaly Ivanov.

«Modern elegance» at the intersection of Art Nouveau style and Art Deco metered elements. Plus of the apartments – French windows, filling the space with air. This feeling was supported and strengthened to the maximum using light color gamut and elegant, «floating» furniture. Minus of the room – low ceilings, which was compensated by light walls, thanks to which the boundary between the wall and the ceiling is erased. Color gamut – light pearl shades + «salted» tones of natural wood + «marine» tones in the range from blue to cold green. Coswick Grey Cashmere hardwood flooring use in the project. Design by Chernykh Elena & Evgenia Mazaitis. Studio: D-vision. Photography by Vitaly Ivanov.

For a family who believes fitness is not only an essential part of life but also a fun opportunity for the whole family to connect, build and achieve greatness together there is nothing better than a custom designed obstacle course right in your back yard. THEME The theme of this half mile trail through the woods is evident in the fun, creative and all-inclusive obstacles hidden in the natural flow of the land around this amazing family home. The course was created with adults and children, advanced and beginner athletes, competitive and entertaining events all accounted for. Each of the 13 obstacles was designed to be challenging no matter the size, skill or ability of the athlete lucky enough to run the course. FOCUS The focus for this family was to create an outdoor adventure that could be an athletic, social and personal outlet for their entire family while maintaining the natural beauty of the landscape and without altering the sweeping views from the home. The large scale of the challenging obstacles is camouflaged within the landscape using the rolling hills and mature trees as a natural curtain in every season. The beauty of the course does not diminish the functional and demanding nature of the obstacles which are designed to focus on multiple strength, agility, and cardio fitness abilities and intensities. STORAGE The start of the trail includes a raised training area offering a dedicated space clear from the ground to place bags, mats and other equipment used during the run. A small all-terrain storage cart was provided for use with 6 yoga mats, 3 medicine balls of various weights, rings, sprinting cones, and a large digital timer to record laps. GROWTH The course was designed to provide an athletic and fun challenge for children, teens and adults no matter their experience or athletic prowess. This course offers competitive athletes a challenge and budding athletes an opportunity to experience and ignite their passion for physical activity. Initially the concept for the course was focused on the youngest of the family however as the design grew so did the obstacles and now it is a true family experience that will meet their adapting needs for years. Each obstacle is paired with an instructional sign directing the runners in proper use of the obstacle, adaptations for skill levels and tips on form. These signs are all customized for this course and are printed on metal to ensure they last for many years. SAFETY Safety is crucial for all physical activity and an obstacle course of this scale presents unique safety concerns. Children should always be supervised when participating in an adventure on the course however additional care was paid to details on the course to ensure everyone has a great time. All of the course obstacles have been created with pressure treated lumber that will withstand the seasonal poundings. All footer pilings that support obstacles have been placed into the ground between 3 to 4 feet (.9 to 1.2 meters) and each piling has 2 to 3 bags of concrete (totaling over 90 bags used throughout the course) ensuring stability of the structure and safety of the participants. Additionally, all obstacle lumber has been given rounded corners and sanded down offering less splintering and more time for everyone to enjoy the course. This athletic and charismatic family strives to incorporate a healthy active lifestyle into their daily life and this obstacle course offers their family an opportunity to strengthen themselves and host some memorable and active events at their amazing home.

Eye-Land: Named for the expansive white oak savanna views, this beautiful 5,200-square foot family home offers seamless indoor/outdoor living with five bedrooms and three baths, and space for two more bedrooms and a bathroom. The site posed unique design challenges. The home was ultimately nestled into the hillside, instead of placed on top of the hill, so that it didn’t dominate the dramatic landscape. The openness of the savanna exposes all sides of the house to the public, which required creative use of form and materials. The home’s one-and-a-half story form pays tribute to the site’s farming history. The simplicity of the gable roof puts a modern edge on a traditional form, and the exterior color palette is limited to black tones to strike a stunning contrast to the golden savanna. The main public spaces have oversized south-facing windows and easy access to an outdoor terrace with views overlooking a protected wetland. The connection to the land is further strengthened by strategically placed windows that allow for views from the kitchen to the driveway and auto court to see visitors approach and children play. There is a formal living room adjacent to the front entry for entertaining and a separate family room that opens to the kitchen for immediate family to gather before and after mealtime.

Design Build Team carpenters had to tear ceiling out and repair poorly done framing, strengthen the framing members, add a stronger beam, and put it back together. We also designed and added the china cabinets with lights. The lighting choices were made by Design Build Team with help from the client. Design Build Team complete re-configured the rooms as we expanded the kitchen area to include informal eating and family activity. This dining room was the "family room". Photos by: Michael Spillars

Limestone steps and terraces float through the gardens drawing the visitor into the landscape. A gradual approach to the house softens the steep site and strengthens the connection of the house to the street and neighbourhood. The planting, composed of a colour palette of pale blues and silvers, displays varying textures of grasses, bold architectural perennials, and the soft silvery mounds of the Lamb’s Ear that contrast beautifully against the clean lines of the steps and terraces. The back garden showcases a generous limestone terrace that blurs the lines between house and garden and an intimate dining area settled into the Oak trees. Viewed from many vantage points throughout the house, a grove of serviceberries at the back of the garden, nestled in a matrix planting of ferns and native groundcovers, provides a contemporary nod to the ravine setting and a dynamic seasonal backdrop.

FIORELLA GOLD, SILVER AND COPPER design by Nigel Coates Inspired by the floral world, the new Fiorella Mini and Fiorellina lamps, similar to a small ruffled boxwood bush which, with the new metallic finishes, are enriched by the magic of fine chisels in gold, silver and copper that seem to come from the Renaissance forge of Benvenuto Cellini. Thanks to their fresh figuration, are an effective manifesto of the expressive potential of Slamp. In the new metallic finish, these bright architectures strengthen their naturalistic image thanks to the multiple reflections of the petals that surround the light source.

This weekend getaway/barn is finished with HardiePlank siding with Board and Batten accents.This classic style of wide, vertical “boards” coupled with smaller width wooden strips called “battens” covering the seams between boards, provides texture and dimension, adding visual interest. Strengthened by its renowned ColorPlus® Technology, HardiePlank is a durable, low maintenance choice that will last for years

Designed to feel like a natural extension of the outdoors, this family room seamlessly blends indoor comfort with open-air serenity. The soaring ceiling enhances the airy, light-filled atmosphere, creating a space that feels expansive yet inviting and cozy all at the same time. A statement fireplace anchors the room, featuring the same stone used on the exterior facade of the house to strengthen the connection between the two spaces.

This customer was unhappy with the pressure-treated pine decking that had been installed only 6 yrs ago. The previous contractor had done a poor job of strengthening the 80yr old deck structure. We took off the pine decking and discovered very old joists and rot from water exposure. We re-built the entire deck structure tying it into the existing concrete porch columns. Then we were finally able to install the beautiful and durable Moso Bamboo-Xtreme porch flooring and siding for the new porch skirt. This deck will now last for another 80 yrs. This was a fun and satisfying project to complete.

Taking the updated backyard design a step farther, we added a custom cedar pergola. The pergola was built using 6 × 6 posts and the entire structure was stained in walnut to add contrast to the soft colors of the deck, and home. The use of larger posts gives the pergola a “beefier” more substantial look. We did have to brace the pergola against the fence to ensure no uplift and to strengthen the support due to the span.

This weekend getaway/barn is finished with HardiePlank siding with Board and Batten accents.This classic style of wide, vertical “boards” coupled with smaller width wooden strips called “battens” covering the seams between boards, provides texture and dimension, adding visual interest. Strengthened by its renowned ColorPlus® Technology, HardiePlank is a durable, low maintenance choice that will last for years