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A teenage girl's room thats a departure from the ordinary. This space was meticulously crafted to capture her love for music, museums, literature, and moments of quiet contemplation. Our design journey took us on a quest to create a space that not only exudes a moody atmosphere but also serves as a haven for relaxation, study, and cherished gatherings with friends.

If you don't have a separate room in your home for an office, place a simple desk and chair with accessories in a living or dining room.
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This Studio Shed is being used not only as a music recording studio, but also an office (behind the point of view sits the office area.
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Photo: Sarah Seung McFarland © 2017 Houzz
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We renovated this beautiful pre-war space to create a gracious, light-filled family home. We raised the ceilings to 10 feet, added substantial mouldings and casing details, and restored the original wood floors. Built-in bookcases define the opening between the study and living room. Photo by Maletz Design

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The Twofold House A study in balance between grandeur and grace Custom Home in Washington, DC In one of Washington’s most established neighborhoods, this residence carries a sense of quiet formality. The street façade is composed and proportional, offering a dignified presence. Inside, the home opens to light and landscape. Contemporary spaces unfold toward the garden and pool, balancing refinement with ease. Layered textures and calm tones create a sophisticated interior character. The project reflects a close collaboration across disciplines, where architectural clarity and interior precision work together. The result is a home with a rare sense of balance, both elegant and welcoming. Design Architect: Des Ewing Interior Design: MAK99 Architect of Record: CACAO Studio Photography: Jenn Verrier

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A dedicated home for his record collection, because the details that make a space yours are the ones worth designing around. Vinyl storage built into the studio, right where he'll actually use it.

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

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