The clean lines and angles continue to the rear of the home and accentuate the many areas of this outdoor living space. The pool incorporates diving ledges, grotto, infinity edge, spa, and sun deck. Perfect for entertaining or relaxing, there is a spot designed for whatever your mood may be. The patio/kitchen area features a motorized screen to keep pests out. For even more dramatic effect, the pool and spa area incorporates multiple fire features. The addition of a "specialty" court combines multiple sports.

Cory Holland - Holland Photography
Inspiration for a transitional home office remodel in Seattle

This 600sm/6500sf Mid-Century Modern villa features a unique central atrium running the length of the home, connecting the Main Entry and the Second Entry, creating a light filled, slot canyon effect. The formal and family spaces are distinct yet still connected by this two-story central atrium, awash with a gentle filtered light from above. There is an attached yet closed off service kitchen with attached maids quarters, linked with easy access to the 16 person formal dining room and adjacent majlis. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms plus a separate large Master Suite, uniquely accessible by the open sided glass bridge-walk, leading to the very private Master Bedrm and the private reading nook. We have done two color studies, one utilizing the beautifully orange rusted steel known as CorTen steel, while the other study shows a snow white EIFS exterior insulation and finish system offering super-high insulation values and zero maintenance as it never needing painting and it never cracks! (one of our favorite exterior finishes~ especially in hot climates!)

Example of a transitional entryway design in Grand Rapids

Susan chose the profession of Landscape Architecture at the young age of 16. It was the perfect blend of her interests and passions…design, nature, art, and architecture. She studied landscape architecture at Penn State, gaining an appreciation for the rural landscape of central Pennsylvania and ultimately earned her degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. After beginning her career in a traditional landscape architecture office, she was soon drawn to landscape design/build, gaining valuable experience with her own Seattle firm for many years and then again with a local East Bay firm. Today, she leads a growing collective of exceptional women, providing forward thinking design solutions aligned with MLA values. Susan is grateful for her team of professionals with big hearts, bold ideas, and brilliance. Susan looks forward to growing relationships with clients, offering solutions for challenging, complex sites, and helping clients visualize the opening of their home to the landscape. She has unique experience in both architectural renovations and landscape construction that enables her to effectively collaborate with architects, engineers and other consultants. Her seasoned expertise with 3D modeling, not only for schematic design, but for effective grading and drainage solutions on hillside properties and construction details, sets her apart from many residential landscape architects. Fulfilling a desire for health and well-being, you can find Susan hiking (with her Dachshund, Hobbes), biking, swimming, or soaking in the view and sunset from her deck. With her son in college in Santa Barbara and her daughter starting her career in Colorado, she is grateful for the opportunity to spend time with them in their beautiful cities.

This project is a case study of a client living in Warsaw, Poland. The client's home is a 95 square meter, three-bedroom apartment. With a preference for a serene, minimalist aesthetic, the overall style of the home embraces the Scandinavian Wabi-Sabi concept. Black, white, and gray serve as the primary color palette, with touches of brown to add warmth. The furniture is kept minimal, emphasizing an open and spacious visual effect. The client desired lighting fixtures that would complement the black, white, and gray color scheme while leaning towards a rustic countryside style, steering clear of modern fixtures made of materials like metal, glass, or crystal. It was for this reason that the client reached out to us, seeking lighting options that would align with her preference for a more natural look. Ultimately, we selected this handwoven rattan pendant light in a rustic, country-inspired design. Upon receiving the product, the client expressed utmost satisfaction, stating that the chosen light fixture perfectly met her needs. We are sharing this case study with you, hoping to provide inspiration and ideas for your own home decor. Let this serve as a testament to how carefully selected lighting can effortlessly blend with your desired style, creating a harmonious and satisfying ambiance.

This kitchen area, despite it's very large size, feels very warm and welcoming. The custom backsplash consists of handmade tiles in the shape of leaves and has an amazing effect from every angle in the room. This kitchen also successfully incorporates several distinct areas (Breakfast area, office desk, mud room) in a very homogenous and natural way. Easier said than done! Interior Design: Longlook Kitchen & Bath / Photography: Hadrien Dimier Photographie / © 2013 Hadrien Dimier Photographie

This project is a case study of a client living in Warsaw, Poland. The client's home is a 95 square meter, three-bedroom apartment. With a preference for a serene, minimalist aesthetic, the overall style of the home embraces the Scandinavian Wabi-Sabi concept. Black, white, and gray serve as the primary color palette, with touches of brown to add warmth. The furniture is kept minimal, emphasizing an open and spacious visual effect. The client desired lighting fixtures that would complement the black, white, and gray color scheme while leaning towards a rustic countryside style, steering clear of modern fixtures made of materials like metal, glass, or crystal. It was for this reason that the client reached out to us, seeking lighting options that would align with her preference for a more natural look. Ultimately, we selected this handwoven rattan pendant light in a rustic, country-inspired design. Upon receiving the product, the client expressed utmost satisfaction, stating that the chosen light fixture perfectly met her needs. We are sharing this case study with you, hoping to provide inspiration and ideas for your own home decor. Let this serve as a testament to how carefully selected lighting can effortlessly blend with your desired style, creating a harmonious and satisfying ambiance.

This project is a case study of a client living in Warsaw, Poland. The client's home is a 95 square meter, three-bedroom apartment. With a preference for a serene, minimalist aesthetic, the overall style of the home embraces the Scandinavian Wabi-Sabi concept. Black, white, and gray serve as the primary color palette, with touches of brown to add warmth. The furniture is kept minimal, emphasizing an open and spacious visual effect. The client desired lighting fixtures that would complement the black, white, and gray color scheme while leaning towards a rustic countryside style, steering clear of modern fixtures made of materials like metal, glass, or crystal. It was for this reason that the client reached out to us, seeking lighting options that would align with her preference for a more natural look. Ultimately, we selected this handwoven rattan pendant light in a rustic, country-inspired design. Upon receiving the product, the client expressed utmost satisfaction, stating that the chosen light fixture perfectly met her needs. We are sharing this case study with you, hoping to provide inspiration and ideas for your own home decor. Let this serve as a testament to how carefully selected lighting can effortlessly blend with your desired style, creating a harmonious and satisfying ambiance.

Jim Bartsch
Minimalist home design photo in Santa Barbara

This kitchen area, despite it's very large size, feels very warm and welcoming. The custom backsplash consists of handmade tiles in the shape of leaves and has an amazing effect from every angle in the room. This kitchen also successfully incorporates several distinct areas (Breakfast area, office desk, mud room) in a very homogenous and natural way. Easier said than done! Interior Design: Longlook Kitchen & Bath / Photography: Hadrien Dimier Photographie / © 2013 Hadrien Dimier Photographie

This innovative three-story staircase showcases engineering and design in perfect harmony. Each level cantilevers from two central spine beams, creating a floating effect that spans the entire vertical space. Thick dark-stained oak treads appear to hover without visible support, while the absence of risers maintains complete transparency. The defining feature is the glass landings at each level. Combined with the open-riser design, these transparent platforms allow natural light to cascade freely through the stairwell and into adjacent living areas. The result is an ultra-modern staircase that transforms vertical circulation into a study of light and space. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Architectural Designs Exclusive House Plan 25607GE Photo taken from back showing the patio/deck off the formal dining room. The master suite is shown to the left. This luxury home has the master down and two beds up - plus a great in-law or extended guest suite over the 4 car garage. Just over 5,200 of living space. And that doesn't include the master suite sleeping porch, back deck, screened porch with grill deck and front porch. The plan is waiting to be built again and is available in sets, PDF and CAD. See all the details and let us know where YOU want to build. Plan Link: http://bit.ly/25607ge

This kitchen area, despite it's very large size, feels very warm and welcoming. The custom backsplash consists of handmade tiles in the shape of leaves and has an amazing effect from every angle in the room. This kitchen also successfully incorporates several distinct areas (Breakfast area, office desk, mud room) in a very homogenous and natural way. Easier said than done! Interior Design: Longlook Kitchen & Bath / Photography: Hadrien Dimier Photographie / © 2013 Hadrien Dimier Photographie

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**Featured in Home & Design Magazine! The inspiration for this unique project draws on the clients’ love of Paris and the city’s vibrant romanticism and mix of architectural styles. Our challenge was to elevate builder-grade finishes in a newly-constructed townhome to create an urban retreat with aged patina for this young couple. Soft industrial elements were layered over Old-World inspired details on nearly every surface for maximum impact. We added rustic wood ceilings and industrial beams to create drama, texture, and value throughout. A Parisian-inspired glass/iron wall divider relieves the open concept floor plan, creating a more intimate seating space. Oversized pendants of steel, blown glass, horsehair and faux horn provide soft illumination while drawing the eye upward to architectural ceiling details. Custom midnight blue built-ins create a library that frames the entry and study. The deep and dramatic color palette of paint and wallpaper that adorns the walls is a vibrant mix of cobalt, citron, teal and smoky lavender. Light pours into the rooms from the large windows, reflects off the oversized acid-wash mirror, and forms dramatic shadows on the walls, setting the mood for this home.

Back Wall Color: Honey Tea MQ2-18 Front Wall Color: Coconut Grove MQ6-62
Trendy home office photo in Orange County

Archway with architrave leading to entry and stair. This custom, high-performance home was designed and built to a LEED for Homes Platinum rating, the highest rating given to homes when certified by the US Green Building Council. The house has been laid out to take maximum advantage of both passive and active solar energy, natural ventilation, low impact and recyclable materials, high efficiency lighting and controls, in a structure that is very simple and economical to build. The envelope of the house is designed to require a minimum amount of energy in order to live and use the home based on the lifestyle of the occupants. The home will have an innovative HVAC system that has been recently developed by engineers from the University of Illinois which uses considerably less energy than a conventional heating and cooling system and provides extremely high indoor air quality utilizing a CERV (conditioned energy recovery ventilation system) combined with a cost effective installation. Lawrence Smith Photography

This innovative three-story staircase showcases engineering and design in perfect harmony. Each level cantilevers from two central spine beams, creating a floating effect that spans the entire vertical space. Thick dark-stained oak treads appear to hover without visible support, while the absence of risers maintains complete transparency. The defining feature is the glass landings at each level. Combined with the open-riser design, these transparent platforms allow natural light to cascade freely through the stairwell and into adjacent living areas. The result is an ultra-modern staircase that transforms vertical circulation into a study of light and space. 1976-2026 © Century Stair Company