Elliott Kaufman Photography
Example of a minimalist entryway design in New York with a glass front door

Ben Gebo
Home office - mid-sized transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor home office idea in Boston with white walls

With sweeping views of the Willamette river and Mt. Hood, this Atwater Place condo was designed with a balance of minimalism and livability in mind. A complete kitchen remodel brought a dark interior kitchen to the light and a full furnishings package welcomed Los Angeles transplants home to their new modern and bright residence. Our clients, a retired camera operator for both feature films and television and a producer/production manager on numerous television series including Weeds and The Middle, relocated from their traditionally-styled LA bungalow to Portland in the Summer of 2014. The couple sought a design departure from their long-term California residence and a fresh start for their new life in the South Waterfront. With only two pieces of sentimental furniture and a handful of artwork included in the plan, we set out to create a comfortable and clean-lined furnishings package complimenting the broad southeast views. Organically shaped upholstery pieces juxtaposed with angular steel and wood tables create a soft balance in the open floor plan. Several custom pieces, including a dining table designed by our studio and a custom hand-blown glass chandelier crafted by Scott Schiesel with Lightlite compliment timeless pieces from Knoll, Herman Miller, and B&B Italia. The kitchen is designed to reflect light and create brilliance in a space that is otherwise naturally dark. A material balance of stainless steel, back painted glass, quartz composite, lacquer, and mirror all play their part in creating a vibrant cooking environment. We collectively decided to forgo the traditional island pendant for a linear commercial fixture that provides tremendous light to the prep surface and creates an unexpected architectural element. The mirrored prep island creates the illusion of open space while concealing casework and wine storage on the working side of the kitchen. It is worth noting that this project was designed and installed almost entirely while our clients were still living in LA and wrapping up professional obligations and selling their home. This afforded us the tremendous opportunity to send our clients to showrooms not available in Portland to view key pieces before final specification. Textiles and finish samples were approved via mail and communication took place over e-mail, telephone, and an occasional office visit. This unique process lead to a successful result and a beautifully balanced living environment. Josh Partee Photography

IDEA by Pininfarina in Coffee Elm Wood Veneer with Glass wall cabinets in a Pewter Frame with Bronze Mesh underlay photographed by Gordon Beall Photography.

Bryan Bedder
Living room - contemporary living room idea in Seattle

Example of a trendy detached studio / workshop shed design in Los Angeles

This Jersey City, NJ space was the first permanent ‘home’ for the yoga studio, so it was essential for us to listen well and design a space to serve their needs for years to come. Through our design process, we helped to guide the owners through the fit-out of their new studio location that required minimal demolition and disruption to the existing space. Together, we converted a space originally used as a preschool into a welcoming, spacious yoga studio for local yogis. We created one main yoga studio by combining four small classrooms into a single larger space with new walls, while all the other program spaces (including designated areas for holistic treatments, massage, and bodywork) were accommodated into pre-existing rooms. Our team completed all demo, sheetrock, electrical, and painting aspects of the project. (The studio owners did some of the work themselves, and a different company installed the flooring and carpets.) The results speak for themselves: a peaceful, restorative space to facilitate health and healing for the studio’s community. Looking to renovate your place of business? Contact the Houseplay team; we’ll help make it happen! Photo Credit: Anne Ruthmann Photography

Studio apartment in Moscow in Scandinavian Style. white and neutrals with some black and white geometric patterned accents.
Bedroom - scandinavian bedroom idea in Malaga

Home studio - mid-sized traditional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor home studio idea in Minneapolis with beige walls

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Example of a transitional beige floor bedroom design in Bilbao with white walls

This New Cannon Home, designed by the Famed Architect Kengo Kuma exemplifies the design objective of "intimate Transparency". Through extensive use of glass and steel for lightness and transparency. Keuka Studios of NY was selected to build a railing that did not detract from this goal. Careful consideration was given to achieve a thin, light appearance yet would be Strong and lasting.

Modern lines play nice with the traditional storage shed. This would also be a great guest bedroom or satellite family living room!
Small minimalist detached studio / workshop shed photo in San Francisco

Transitional kitchen photo in New York

Example of a beach style laundry room design in Portland Maine

Photo by Christopher Stark.
Bedroom - mid-sized eclectic guest dark wood floor bedroom idea in San Francisco with blue walls

This 10x12 Home Office or indoor-outdoor living space has found a peaceful landing space in the previously unused back corner of the yard. Now, landscape pavers form a path from the back of the house, around the perimeter of the backyard and back toward the garage and front of the house. A wonderful retreat!

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master beige tile porcelain tile alcove shower remodel in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls, an integrated sink and quartz countertops

Pepper Watkins
Inspiration for a scandinavian medium tone wood floor powder room remodel in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls and white countertops

Scott Amundson Photography
Inspiration for a transitional dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island