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This is two Arcaida Louvered Roofs that cover an area that is 24 across the house and extends 16' toward the backyard. The homeowner had no shade or shelter and struggled for years to find the perfect solution. Their comment to me recently was, when we get home we head right for the deck, it is the perfect solution, exactly what we wanted, WE LOVE IT!

Struggling to find a vanity that truly elevates your large bathroom? Virtu USA’s Large Space Vanity Collection is designed to transform oversized spaces with statement-making style, expansive countertops, and luxurious proportions -giving you the stunning centerpiece your bathroom deserves.

Remodeling your master bathroom in Calabasas offers the perfect opportunity to optimize both functionality and style. Custom features, such as built-in cabinetry and spacious shower designs, can transform an ordinary bathroom into a highly organized, luxurious retreat. I recently worked with a homeowner in Calabasas who struggled with limited storage and a dated design. By integrating custom storage cabinets and a sleek walk-in shower, we were able to create a space that not only looked great but solved their storage woes. The built-in cabinetry, combined with the shower’s marble finishes, added much-needed storage for linens, toiletries, and more, all while maintaining a clean, open layout. The result was a bathroom that was both practical for daily use and aesthetically aligned with the homeowner’s vision.
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Large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, cement tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Mid-sized transitional wooden straight wood railing staircase photo in Seattle with wooden risers

Patterned Tile Done Right — The Bathroom That Gets All the Details Perfect”
A clean, modern bathroom remodel completed in 6 working days, built around one key challenge: 12x12 patterned wall tile that must align perfectly across every wall.
This is where most contractors struggle — but when done right, the result looks like custom artwork.
What we delivered:
? Patterned Walls
12x12 tile installed with full pattern continuity. Every line aligns — no mismatched motifs, no visual breaks.
We flattened walls first to ensure clean geometry.
? Floors
24x24 porcelain tile over a Schluter anti-vibration membrane — stable, durable, quiet.
? Full Waterproofing
Schluter + GoBoard system across all wet areas for long-term protection.
? Perfect Plumbing Alignment
Shower head, valve, and faucet set in a single laser-straight vertical line.
? Mitered Niche & Window
45° edges and pattern continuation create a “hidden niche” effect — seamless and high-end.
? Lighting Upgrade
New wall-mounted fixtures for balanced, soft illumination.
? Floor Transitions
Bathroom floor leveled to match the adjacent carpet with no transition strips — clean, modern finish.
With Mi Tile Installation Experts you get:
✔️ Full turn-key service
✔️ Anti-Surprise Estimate
✔️ Daily updates + 24/7 communication
✔️ Verified waterproofing photos
✔️ Official warranty
Want your remodel done right the first time?
Comment AUDIT for a free professional project review.
? MikhailBelov37@gmail.com
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Working from home has got folks and families alike struggling to find a way to keep a healthy work life balance. Take your work off your dining room table, and into your new office space. Your new built-in can include doors, drawers, adjustable or fixed shelves, and more! We are here to make your home comfortable, functional and stylish with your ideas, and our attention to detail!

This remodel was a dated 1980s Cape Cod style home that desperately needed updating with the kitchen starting as the foundation for the rest of the home. The owners purchased the property in 2013 with the intent of replacing the existing kitchen installed in 2000, as well as updating most surfaces throughout the home. The space while moderately sized, felt cramped due to the L-shaped design and eat-in island that disrupted traffic flow from the mudroom, dining room and sliding doors to the patio. The owners knew they wanted to bring the light from the southern facing front of the home to the dark cave-like feeling of the kitchen. This was remedied by knocking down the wall between the existing dining room (now a lounge area), widening the entrance to the family room and creating a pathway to the existing formal living room (now the dining room). Also to create better traffic flow into the kitchen, the existing mudroom door was moved to the opposite side of the wall.
A large work island with cooktop, oven and convection/microwave was designed for efficiency and maintaining clean site lines. The work triangle allows for quick and easy meal prep and clean-up for the busy family. Space at the end of the kitchen was perfectly suited for a large kitchen table with views of the back yard, easy conversation with the cook at the island or those hanging in the newly appointed lounge area. The new doorway between the kitchen and dining room showcases the 10ft floor to ceiling bay window, allows more light to flood into the space and creates easy access between the two rooms for family gatherings. Given the home owners relocated to the area for job reasons and are not sure how long they will be in this home, we helped them achieve a balance of a design and finishes that they not only love, but would be appealing to many if another move was in their near future.
Matt Villano Photography

Struggling to find a vanity that truly elevates your large bathroom? Virtu USA’s Large Space Vanity Collection is designed to transform oversized spaces with statement-making style, expansive countertops, and luxurious proportions -giving you the stunning centerpiece your bathroom deserves.

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.

Remodeling your master bathroom in Calabasas offers the perfect opportunity to optimize both functionality and style. Custom features, such as built-in cabinetry and spacious shower designs, can transform an ordinary bathroom into a highly organized, luxurious retreat. I recently worked with a homeowner in Calabasas who struggled with limited storage and a dated design. By integrating custom storage cabinets and a sleek walk-in shower, we were able to create a space that not only looked great but solved their storage woes. The built-in cabinetry, combined with the shower’s marble finishes, added much-needed storage for linens, toiletries, and more, all while maintaining a clean, open layout. The result was a bathroom that was both practical for daily use and aesthetically aligned with the homeowner’s vision.

While this room is full of spectacular pieces like the rocket leather swivel chairs, a one-of-a-kind teak root slab coffee table and walnut bookcases; the main attraction comes in the form of the spectacular map of Italy. The map was created by noted English cartographer Edward Stanford in 1859, during a time when the separate states of Italy were struggling toward unification.
Photography by Francis Augustine

Our clients wanted to increase the size of their kitchen, which was small, in comparison to the overall size of the home. They wanted a more open livable space for the family to be able to hang out downstairs. They wanted to remove the walls downstairs in the front formal living and den making them a new large den/entering room. They also wanted to remove the powder and laundry room from the center of the kitchen, giving them more functional space in the kitchen that was completely opened up to their den. The addition was planned to be one story with a bedroom/game room (flex space), laundry room, bathroom (to serve as the on-suite to the bedroom and pool bath), and storage closet. They also wanted a larger sliding door leading out to the pool.
We demoed the entire kitchen, including the laundry room and powder bath that were in the center! The wall between the den and formal living was removed, completely opening up that space to the entry of the house. A small space was separated out from the main den area, creating a flex space for them to become a home office, sitting area, or reading nook. A beautiful fireplace was added, surrounded with slate ledger, flanked with built-in bookcases creating a focal point to the den. Behind this main open living area, is the addition. When the addition is not being utilized as a guest room, it serves as a game room for their two young boys. There is a large closet in there great for toys or additional storage. A full bath was added, which is connected to the bedroom, but also opens to the hallway so that it can be used for the pool bath.
The new laundry room is a dream come true! Not only does it have room for cabinets, but it also has space for a much-needed extra refrigerator. There is also a closet inside the laundry room for additional storage. This first-floor addition has greatly enhanced the functionality of this family’s daily lives. Previously, there was essentially only one small space for them to hang out downstairs, making it impossible for more than one conversation to be had. Now, the kids can be playing air hockey, video games, or roughhousing in the game room, while the adults can be enjoying TV in the den or cooking in the kitchen, without interruption! While living through a remodel might not be easy, the outcome definitely outweighs the struggles throughout the process.

For years, this family felt like their main floor was working against them. The kitchen was a tight galley where only one person could comfortably stand at a time. An old addition felt disconnected and awkward, making everyday life a struggle.
Rethinking the Space
They thought the only solution was a big, expensive addition. But after walking through the home and completing a feasibility study, we found that the square footage was already there. It just needed a smarter plan.
Designing a Floor That Works
We reimagined how the home works day to day. The kitchen became a bright, open hub with a generous island perfect for cooking, homework, and family time. Awkward corners were given clear and useful purposes. A long steel span replaced an exterior wall that could not carry the load, opening the space safely and effectively.
Personal Touches
We made sure the house reflected the family. A custom basement door with a built-in cat door adds charm and function, and cat-shaped handles in the laundry room bring personality throughout the home. Even the piano room feels warm, inviting, and easy to live in.
A Home That Flows
Now, multiple people can cook together comfortably. The rooms feel connected and welcoming. The previously awkward addition feels fully integrated. Daily life flows naturally, and the house finally supports the family instead of working against them.
Discover the Potential in Your Home
If your kitchen does not work or a space feels off, there may be more potential than you realize. Sometimes the right solution is already within your walls. Reach out to us, and see what your home could become!
Sosna Incorporated
7250 Keele Street, Unit 372
Vaughan, ON L4K 1Z8
Phone: 416-888-7366 extension 1
Email: contact@sosna.ca

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This dessert caterer was struggling to keep track of everything and function in her home office.
Home office - modern home office idea in Charlotte
Home office - modern home office idea in Charlotte

Example of a large trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large rustic beige two-story mixed siding exterior home idea in Dallas with a clipped gable roof

Cabinet Tronix displays how custom beautiful matching furniture can be placed on each side of the fire place all while secretly hiding the flat screen TV in one of them with a motorized TV lift. This solution is great option versus placing the TV above the fire place which many home owners, interior designers, architects, custom home builders and audio video integrator specialists have struggled with.
Placing the TV above the fireplace has been in many cases the only option. Here we show how you can have 2 furniture pieces made to order that match and one has space for storage and the other on the right hides the TV and electronic components. The TV lift system on this piece was controlled by a Universal Remote so the home owner only presses one button and the TV lifts up and all components including the flat screen turn on. Vise versa when pressing the off button.
Shabby-Chic in design, this interior is a stunner and one of our favorite projects to be part of.
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