This entertainment space was designed to reflect the way the homeowners live and gather — with comfort, function, and everyday connection in mind. The remodel centers around a custom-built bar with open shelving, integrated wine storage, and thoughtful millwork that balances rustic texture with refined craftsmanship. A dedicated poker table area creates space for relaxed hosting, while the layout maintains visual and physical flow into the adjacent game room. Natural materials and warm tones give the room a grounded feel, while transitional details keep the design timeless and approachable. Every element was selected to support both casual evenings and larger gatherings, allowing the space to adapt to the homeowners’ lifestyle. This project is a strong example of how intentional design can turn a specific vision — in this case, a space for entertaining with ease — into a personalized and lasting part of the home.

In this 1941 home in Northeast Seattle, there was a strong need for more space and functionality for a family. A bump-out remodel added valuable square footage, expanding and opening up the kitchen, a new bedroom for their teenage daughter, and adding a home office. The kitchen, the main focus of the remodel, was transformed into a bright, open space that serves as the central hub of the home. A large, central island with white quartz countertop provides ample room for family meals and casual gatherings. Though all in grayscale, the cabinets have different tones of warmth, offer ample storage and complemented by modern brass hardware. Unlike before where there was a wall, oversized windows fill the kitchen with natural light, making it an inviting space for cooking, dining, and spending time together. The bump-out also allowed for the addition of a private bedroom and a home office, meeting the needs of a growing family. The new bedroom offers a comfortable, dedicated space for their teenage daughter, while the separate office creates a quiet area for working from home. These thoughtful additions have not only improved the home’s flow but have also provided each family member with a place of their own, enhancing the quality of daily life.

This entertainment space was designed to reflect the way the homeowners live and gather — with comfort, function, and everyday connection in mind. The remodel centers around a custom-built bar with open shelving, integrated wine storage, and thoughtful millwork that balances rustic texture with refined craftsmanship. A dedicated poker table area creates space for relaxed hosting, while the layout maintains visual and physical flow into the adjacent game room. Natural materials and warm tones give the room a grounded feel, while transitional details keep the design timeless and approachable. Every element was selected to support both casual evenings and larger gatherings, allowing the space to adapt to the homeowners’ lifestyle. This project is a strong example of how intentional design can turn a specific vision — in this case, a space for entertaining with ease — into a personalized and lasting part of the home.

In this 1941 home in Northeast Seattle, there was a strong need for more space and functionality for a family. A bump-out remodel added valuable square footage, expanding and opening up the kitchen, a new bedroom for their teenage daughter, and adding a home office. The kitchen, the main focus of the remodel, was transformed into a bright, open space that serves as the central hub of the home. A large, central island with white quartz countertop provides ample room for family meals and casual gatherings. Though all in grayscale, the cabinets have different tones of warmth, offer ample storage and complemented by modern brass hardware. Unlike before where there was a wall, oversized windows fill the kitchen with natural light, making it an inviting space for cooking, dining, and spending time together. The bump-out also allowed for the addition of a private bedroom and a home office, meeting the needs of a growing family. The new bedroom offers a comfortable, dedicated space for their teenage daughter, while the separate office creates a quiet area for working from home. These thoughtful additions have not only improved the home’s flow but have also provided each family member with a place of their own, enhancing the quality of daily life.

This entertainment space was designed to reflect the way the homeowners live and gather — with comfort, function, and everyday connection in mind. The remodel centers around a custom-built bar with open shelving, integrated wine storage, and thoughtful millwork that balances rustic texture with refined craftsmanship. A dedicated poker table area creates space for relaxed hosting, while the layout maintains visual and physical flow into the adjacent game room. Natural materials and warm tones give the room a grounded feel, while transitional details keep the design timeless and approachable. Every element was selected to support both casual evenings and larger gatherings, allowing the space to adapt to the homeowners’ lifestyle. This project is a strong example of how intentional design can turn a specific vision — in this case, a space for entertaining with ease — into a personalized and lasting part of the home.

In this 1941 home in Northeast Seattle, there was a strong need for more space and functionality for a family. A bump-out remodel added valuable square footage, expanding and opening up the kitchen, a new bedroom for their teenage daughter, and adding a home office. The kitchen, the main focus of the remodel, was transformed into a bright, open space that serves as the central hub of the home. A large, central island with white quartz countertop provides ample room for family meals and casual gatherings. Though all in grayscale, the cabinets have different tones of warmth, offer ample storage and complemented by modern brass hardware. Unlike before where there was a wall, oversized windows fill the kitchen with natural light, making it an inviting space for cooking, dining, and spending time together. The bump-out also allowed for the addition of a private bedroom and a home office, meeting the needs of a growing family. The new bedroom offers a comfortable, dedicated space for their teenage daughter, while the separate office creates a quiet area for working from home. These thoughtful additions have not only improved the home’s flow but have also provided each family member with a place of their own, enhancing the quality of daily life.

This project features the Viking Pro XL 60″ Tall Vertical Cedar Cold Plunge, constructed from solid Western Red Cedar and installed on a finished patio surface. The plunge is built using thick, full-length cedar staves secured with stainless steel compression bands, creating a strong and watertight structure without synthetic liners or plastic shells. The vertical design maximizes immersion depth while maintaining a compact footprint. Western Red Cedar was selected for its natural resistance to moisture, mold, and decay. Its dimensional stability allows the structure to perform reliably through seasonal temperature changes, making it well suited for year-round outdoor use. The unit includes a dedicated equipment compartment housing the circulation and temperature control system, designed for easy access and straightforward maintenance. With proper care, solid cedar construction is built to last 15–20+ years outdoors, offering a durable and fully natural alternative to acrylic or plastic cold plunge tubs.

In this 1941 home in Northeast Seattle, there was a strong need for more space and functionality for a family. A bump-out remodel added valuable square footage, expanding and opening up the kitchen, a new bedroom for their teenage daughter, and adding a home office. The kitchen, the main focus of the remodel, was transformed into a bright, open space that serves as the central hub of the home. A large, central island with white quartz countertop provides ample room for family meals and casual gatherings. Though all in grayscale, the cabinets have different tones of warmth, offer ample storage and complemented by modern brass hardware. Unlike before where there was a wall, oversized windows fill the kitchen with natural light, making it an inviting space for cooking, dining, and spending time together. The bump-out also allowed for the addition of a private bedroom and a home office, meeting the needs of a growing family. The new bedroom offers a comfortable, dedicated space for their teenage daughter, while the separate office creates a quiet area for working from home. These thoughtful additions have not only improved the home’s flow but have also provided each family member with a place of their own, enhancing the quality of daily life.

This 5,000 square-foot project consisted of a new barn structure on a sloping waterfront property. The structure itself is tucked into the hillside to allow direct access to an upper level space by driveway. The forms and details of the barn are in keeping with the existing, century-old main residence, located down-slope, and adjacent to the water’s edge. The program included a lower-level three-bay garage, and an upper-level multi-use room both sporting polished concrete floors. Strong dedication to material quality and style provided the chance to introduce modern touches while maintaining the maturity of the site. Combining steel and timber framing brought the two styles together and offered the chance to utilize durable wood paneling on the interior and create an air-craft cable metal staircase linking the two levels. Whether using the space for work or play, this one-of-a-kind structure showcases all aspects of a personalized, functional barn. Photographer: MTA

Lincoln Lighthill Architect employed several discrete updates that collectively transform this existing row house. At the heart of the home, a section of floor was removed at the top level to open up the existing stair and allow light from a new skylight to penetrate deep into the home. The stair itself received a new maple guardrail and planter, with a Fiddle-leaf fig tree growing up through the opening towards the skylight. On the top living level, an awkwardly located entrance to a full bathroom directly off the main stair was moved around the corner and out of the way by removing a little used tub from the bathroom, as well as an outdated heater in the back corner. This created a more discrete entrance to the existing, now half-bath, and opened up a space for a wall of pantry cabinets with built-in refrigerator, and an office nook at the rear of the house with a huge new awning window to let in light and air. Downstairs, the two existing bathrooms were reconfigured and recreated as dedicated master and kids baths. The kids bath uses yellow and white hexagonal Heath tile to create a pixelated celebration of color. The master bath, hidden behind a flush wall of walnut cabinetry, utilizes another Heath tile color to create a calming retreat. Throughout the home, walnut thin-ply cabinetry creates a strong contrast to the existing maple flooring, while the exposed blond edges of the material tie the two together. Rounded edges on integral pulls and door edges create pinstripe detailing that adds richness and a sense of playfulness to the design. This project was featured by Houzz: https://tinyurl.com/stn2hcze

Here's what our clients from this project had to say: We LOVE coming home to our newly remodeled and beautiful 41 West designed and built home! It was such a pleasure working with BJ Barone and especially Paul Widhalm and the entire 41 West team. Everyone in the organization is incredibly professional and extremely responsive. Personal service and strong attention to the client and details are hallmarks of the 41 West construction experience. Paul was with us every step of the way as was Ed Jordon (Gary David Designs), a 41 West highly recommended designer. When we were looking to build our dream home, we needed a builder who listened and understood how to bring our ideas and dreams to life. They succeeded this with the utmost honesty, integrity and quality! 41 West has exceeded our expectations every step of the way, and we have been overwhelmingly impressed in all aspects of the project. It has been an absolute pleasure working with such devoted, conscientious, professionals with expertise in their specific fields. Paul sets the tone for excellence and this level of dedication carries through the project. We so appreciated their commitment to perfection...So much so that we also hired them for two more remodeling projects. We love our home and would highly recommend 41 West to anyone considering building or remodeling a home.

BEOVISION AVANT BeoVision Avant is a state-of-the-art TV featuring Ultra-High Definition (4K) images, a powerful 3-channel speaker system and total flexibility in terms of placement options. Precision tuned to Bang & Olufsen's most demanding standards, BeoVision Avant redefines the audio impact a TV can deliver. The 3-channel speaker system harnesses three dedicated tweeters, three midrange units and two powerful bass drivers. The result is a combination of clarity and power that truly embodies Bang & Olufsen's commitment to ultimate sound.

Here's what our clients from this project had to say: We LOVE coming home to our newly remodeled and beautiful 41 West designed and built home! It was such a pleasure working with BJ Barone and especially Paul Widhalm and the entire 41 West team. Everyone in the organization is incredibly professional and extremely responsive. Personal service and strong attention to the client and details are hallmarks of the 41 West construction experience. Paul was with us every step of the way as was Ed Jordon (Gary David Designs), a 41 West highly recommended designer. When we were looking to build our dream home, we needed a builder who listened and understood how to bring our ideas and dreams to life. They succeeded this with the utmost honesty, integrity and quality! 41 West has exceeded our expectations every step of the way, and we have been overwhelmingly impressed in all aspects of the project. It has been an absolute pleasure working with such devoted, conscientious, professionals with expertise in their specific fields. Paul sets the tone for excellence and this level of dedication carries through the project. We so appreciated their commitment to perfection...So much so that we also hired them for two more remodeling projects. We love our home and would highly recommend 41 West to anyone considering building or remodeling a home.

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Chicago.

Completed bluestone bench carved on site. One of several benches carved to help capture the essence of the place. Elements of the Lenapi Hall building and clock which are recognizable in the community are the focus of the design. The Building History: At the southeast corner of East State Street and South Main Street in Doylestown is Lenape Hall One of the most distinctive buildings in Doylestown, the building was designed by architects Addison Hutton & Thomas Cernea and dedicated November 17th 1874. It originally provided Doylestown with a large town hall for public meetings, a concentrated store area and a much-needed indoor market. In the early 20th century, the Strand Theater showed movies here until the building of the New Strand Theater, in 1925. In effect it was a Victorian shopping mall, which had a strong influence on the town’s commercial identity. from the doylestown historical society http://www.doylestownhistorical.org/BuildingRecognition/Lenape.htm In collaboration with Landscape Design Group Inc. Landscape Design by Landscape Design Group, Inc.

Perched above the street, this upper-level deck is a study in warmth, proportion, and connection to the outdoors. The rich wood-toned cladding wraps the facade in an inviting, tactile finish, contrasting beautifully with the sleek black-framed glass doors and windows. The architectural balance between horizontal wood grain and vertical glass panels brings rhythm and visual interest to the composition. The expansive glass openings flood the interior with natural light and open directly onto the deck, creating a seamless flow for entertaining or quiet retreat. By aligning the deck with the home's main living level, the space becomes an effortless extension of the kitchen and lounge, inviting alfresco dining or evening conversations under the stars. Durability and performance were as important as aesthetics here. The cladding material was selected for its longevity and ability to withstand Chicago's winters and summers alike. The black window frames provide a strong architectural outline, while the wide deck planks create a grounded, stable surface for gatherings of all sizes. From the street, this space signals the home's dedication to integrating outdoor living into everyday life. From inside, it feels like a private retreat—a place to exhale, unwind, and connect with the seasons.

Inspiration for a farmhouse dedicated laundry room remodel in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and multicolored countertops