Meghan’s office presented a lot of opportunities for artwork, and a variety of it! It was an exciting challenge; one that we took in stride, as searched high and low for the perfect pieces. The hardest part about our search was finding large enough pieces of art to fill each wall. The gallery wall came about admist this struggle. Inspired by the water color prints from Meghan’s previous office, we decided to combine those with a variety of graphic prints in wood frames mixed in with photographs and sculptural pieces here and there.

Inviting, serene, personal. All words many of us want to use to describe our homes. Even though this family has two preschoolers, they aren't afraid to have the space feel grown up. Not seen is the box of brightly colored toys behind the sofa. This wall color is one of my favorites- a perfect putty with depth. Warmer than a gray, grayer than a typical beige, Grant Beige by Benjamin Moore strides the line of current and classic.

Nothing surprised our contractors more than when we announced we were going to have two faucets over our sink. This is a 36" long x 10" deep fire clay farmhouse sink - undercount - so it could take the two faucets in stride. We've loved having these two faucets from the moment they were added! The sink is no longer a bottleneck in our kitchen - two people can wash dishes, clean eggs, add water to a pot while someone else rinses something, clean veggies - the possibilities are endless. Two faucets! These are matching Delta Cassidy faucets. Jennifer Mackintosh

This is an example of a mid-sized rustic shade side yard stone garden path in Chicago for spring.

Aesthetic Value: The freestanding stairway features extensive stringer details. Compound transitions for several moulding details and handrail provide continuous flow of the stringers and balustrade from the cylinders at the bottom throughout the stair and balconies. Stair Safety: The project required spanning of greater run than normal. Additional treads and risers were added to create a nice rise to run ratio for a more comfortable stride at the walk path. Quality of Workmanship: Seamless joinery of mouldings throughout curves and transitions. Technical Challenge: Designing a stair that laid out to fit the well and span. Providing sufficient structure in the freestanding stairway to tie into the floating 2nd floor at the top of the stair.

Aesthetic Value: The designer wanted a nautical themed stair that fit a small space and gave the area a more open feel than the original outdated stair. Mirror polished stainless steel and Honduran Mahogany accomplished the objectives. Stair Safety: Each tread is skewed but careful layout provided for a very comfortable stride when traversing the stair. Quality of Workmanship: Solid Honduran Mahogany treads and rail. Horizontal bar balustrade and custom machined posts are mirror polished stainless steel. Technical Challenge: Providing a structure that was freestanding on one side of the lower portion and completely freestanding on the upper portion. Laying out the stair to fit the small well hole and still feel comfortable.

Meghan’s office presented a lot of opportunities for artwork, and a variety of it! It was an exciting challenge; one that we took in stride, as searched high and low for the perfect pieces. The hardest part about our search was finding large enough pieces of art to fill each wall. The gallery wall came about admist this struggle. Inspired by the water color prints from Meghan’s previous office, we decided to combine those with a variety of graphic prints in wood frames mixed in with photographs and sculptural pieces here and there.

Aesthetic Value: The designer wanted a nautical themed stair that fit a small space and gave the area a more open feel than the original outdated stair. Mirror polished stainless steel and Honduran Mahogany accomplished the objectives. Stair Safety: Each tread is skewed but careful layout provided for a very comfortable stride when traversing the stair. Quality of Workmanship: Solid Honduran Mahogany treads and rail. Horizontal bar balustrade and custom machined posts are mirror polished stainless steel. Technical Challenge: Providing a structure that was freestanding on one side of the lower portion and completely freestanding on the upper portion. Laying out the stair to fit the small well hole and still feel comfortable.

Aesthetic Value: The freestanding stairway features extensive stringer details. Compound transitions for several moulding details and handrail provide continuous flow of the stringers and balustrade from the cylinders at the bottom throughout the stair and balconies. Stair Safety: The project required spanning of greater run than normal. Additional treads and risers were added to create a nice rise to run ratio for a more comfortable stride at the walk path. Quality of Workmanship: Seamless joinery of mouldings throughout curves and transitions. Technical Challenge: Designing a stair that laid out to fit the well and span. Providing sufficient structure in the freestanding stairway to tie into the floating 2nd floor at the top of the stair.

Aesthetic Value: The freestanding stairway features extensive stringer details. Compound transitions for several moulding details and handrail provide continuous flow of the stringers and balustrade from the cylinders at the bottom throughout the stair and balconies. Stair Safety: The project required spanning of greater run than normal. Additional treads and risers were added to create a nice rise to run ratio for a more comfortable stride at the walk path. Quality of Workmanship: Seamless joinery of mouldings throughout curves and transitions. Technical Challenge: Designing a stair that laid out to fit the well and span. Providing sufficient structure in the freestanding stairway to tie into the floating 2nd floor at the top of the stair.

Aesthetic Value: The designer wanted a nautical themed stair that fit a small space and gave the area a more open feel than the original outdated stair. Mirror polished stainless steel and Honduran Mahogany accomplished the objectives. Stair Safety: Each tread is skewed but careful layout provided for a very comfortable stride when traversing the stair. Quality of Workmanship: Solid Honduran Mahogany treads and rail. Horizontal bar balustrade and custom machined posts are mirror polished stainless steel. Technical Challenge: Providing a structure that was freestanding on one side of the lower portion and completely freestanding on the upper portion. Laying out the stair to fit the small well hole and still feel comfortable.

Aesthetic Value: The freestanding stairway features extensive stringer details. Compound transitions for several moulding details and handrail provide continuous flow of the stringers and balustrade from the cylinders at the bottom throughout the stair and balconies. Stair Safety: The project required spanning of greater run than normal. Additional treads and risers were added to create a nice rise to run ratio for a more comfortable stride at the walk path. Quality of Workmanship: Seamless joinery of mouldings throughout curves and transitions. Technical Challenge: Designing a stair that laid out to fit the well and span. Providing sufficient structure in the freestanding stairway to tie into the floating 2nd floor at the top of the stair.

Aesthetic Value: The freestanding stairway features extensive stringer details. Compound transitions for several moulding details and handrail provide continuous flow of the stringers and balustrade from the cylinders at the bottom throughout the stair and balconies. Stair Safety: The project required spanning of greater run than normal. Additional treads and risers were added to create a nice rise to run ratio for a more comfortable stride at the walk path. Quality of Workmanship: Seamless joinery of mouldings throughout curves and transitions. Technical Challenge: Designing a stair that laid out to fit the well and span. Providing sufficient structure in the freestanding stairway to tie into the floating 2nd floor at the top of the stair.

Let’s take stride to a kitchen that carries a modern farmhouse style and embodies rustic and contemporary elements within its grasp. This design gives you a 3 in 1 victory starting with White-shaker styled cabinets that provide you with a modern appeal. The large island features a subtle elegance of quartz within a veining pattern. Stainless steel appliances give us a rustic feel while maintaining contrast. “Equip your iron gentleman and get ready for battle” a warrior would say in the medieval ages. But here, the battle is one with the dark contrast the black range hood provides. The wooden shelves add a warm touch that soothes the atmosphere of the room. Grab your Ink and grab your quill pen and reach out to us today for your free kitchen estimate and design. Fulfilling your dream kitchen is possible.

Inviting, serene, personal. All words many of us want to use to describe our homes. Even though this family has two preschoolers, they aren't afraid to have the space feel grown up. Not seen is the box of brightly colored toys behind the sofa. This wall color is one of my favorites- a perfect putty with depth. Warmer than a gray, grayer than a typical beige, Grant Beige by Benjamin Moore strides the line of current and classic. Photo Credit: Caleb Vandermeer Photography

Upper West Side, NYC contemporary galley kitchen remodel with modern gray kitchen cabinets, white quartz counters, and blue mosaic glass subway tile backsplash.

Luxury Vinyl Planks are a great option for water areas like bathrooms, basements, and kitchens. The technology is advancing so that the product looks and feels like natural products like wood and stone.

Late spring view of the side garden. Floral interest now includes the Ruby Slippers Hydrangea near the home and Blue Hill Salvia hitting full stride in the meadow planting. Earlier in the spring this scene featured pale yellow Lemon Merinque Baptisia and ice blue flowers of the Willowleaf Amsonia. Photograph by Katherine Palmer

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