Inspiration for a rustic brown one-story wood gable roof remodel in Seattle

A combination of finishes on the cabinets--a high gloss on the upper cabinets and a grey-stained wood on the lower cabinets--help give the kitchen a rhythm and movement that we just love, and that is reflected in the stone back splash. The goal was to bring the style and flare of the Midcentury Modern aesthetic back to the home using a neutral palette and lots of texture. The adjacent dining room was also part of the design, because the rooms have such a strong relationship to each other. We consulted on furniture and lighting in that room, making sure the two light fixtures (one over the sink, the other over the dining table) didn't compete for attention. We feel the end result is fresh, clean, and texturally beautiful. Kitchen and dining room staging by Allison Scheff of Distinctive Kitchens. Photos by Wynne H Earle

Viewed from across the yard, there is a strong relationship between the pool, pool house, and outdoor dining area.
Example of a classic backyard rectangular lap hot tub design in New York

Synthetic turf is used in place of hardscape around the pool to create a more open and "softer" look within the courtyard space. Travertine banding was designed as extensions of the house footprint to accentuate and form the shape of the pool and give it a strong visual relationship to the house.

Circulation at the edge of the spaces promotes a strong relationship with the outdoors. Generous use of glass brings in natural light and encourages people to walk outside.

Full-height view of the custom fireplace composition, highlighting the relationship between the bronze decorative panels, polished brass framing, marble surround, and architectural detailing. The vertical design emphasizes the height of the living space while creating a strong focal point.

Upon entering the house, the entry is part of the entire living space. The entry garden maintains the strong indoor to outdoor relationship from the living room. The entry is further defined by a custom steel stair with custom concrete treads. Winquist Photography, Matt Winquist

House designed for a steeply sloping site. While formal in design, this home, with a strong relationship to the swimming pool and outdoor, offers informal and formal spaces both inside and out. The traditional detailing is an example of a high order Georgian design. NSPJ Architects

A large wine cellar with wine racks. The perfect space to both store and display your wine collection. As general contractors, ULFBUILT creates strong relationships, communicate with care, and delivers outstanding results.

Ceiling high stone fireplace topped by a bold oil on canvas by Miriam Schapiro. Photo: Kim Sargent
Living room - tropical living room idea in Miami with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Many homeowners think of modern homes and an image comes to mind. But from a design perspective, it's about bringing together colors, materials and styles in a new way to create a strong visual relationship to each other. TruCedar® steel siding provides the warm look of wood that draws your eye over the home, connecting it to the natural setting around it.

Mid-century meets modern – this project demonstrates the potential of a heritage renovation that builds upon the past. The major renovations and extension encourage a strong relationship between the landscape, as part of daily life, and cater to a large family passionate about their neighbourhood and entertaining.

Mid-century meets modern – this project demonstrates the potential of a heritage renovation that builds upon the past. The major renovations and extension encourage a strong relationship between the landscape, as part of daily life, and cater to a large family passionate about their neighbourhood and entertaining.

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA Interior design, space planning and architectural details converge thoughtfully in this transformative project. A 15-year old, 9,000 sf. home with generic interior finishes and odd layout needed bold, modern, fun and highly functional transformation for a large bustling family. To redefine the soul of this home, texture and light were given primary consideration. Elegant contemporary finishes, a warm color palette and dramatic lighting defined modern style throughout. A cascading chandelier by Stone Lighting in the entry makes a strong entry statement. Walls were removed to allow the kitchen/great/dining room to become a vibrant social center. A minimalist design approach is the perfect backdrop for the diverse art collection. Yet, the home is still highly functional for the entire family. We added windows, fireplaces, water features, and extended the home out to an expansive patio and yard. The cavernous beige basement became an entertaining mecca, with a glowing modern wine-room, full bar, media room, arcade, billiards room and professional gym. Bathrooms were all designed with personality and craftsmanship, featuring unique tiles, floating wood vanities and striking lighting. This project was a 50/50 collaboration between Rodwin Architecture and Kimball Modern

On this project, a bright and modern apartment on central park west, we were fortunate enough to have already established a strong working relationship with the architect. having collaborated on a number of projects in the past, we were already acquainted with working as a team, which allowed us to hit the ground running.

Modern master bedroom with a 180-degree view of the mountains. Comes with a walk in closet and access to the master bathroom. As general contractors, ULFBUILT creates strong relationships, communicates with care, and delivers outstanding results.

Mid-century meets modern – this project demonstrates the potential of a heritage renovation that builds upon the past. The major renovations and extension encourage a strong relationship between the landscape, as part of daily life, and cater to a large family passionate about their neighbourhood and entertaining.

Mid-century meets modern – this project demonstrates the potential of a heritage renovation that builds upon the past. The major renovations and extension encourage a strong relationship between the landscape, as part of daily life, and cater to a large family passionate about their neighbourhood and entertaining.

The stair has steel structure and laser-cut steel railings. The treads are solid oak. The railing design is based on hand-drawn ink brush lines. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider