Brick pathways, outdoor seating and tropical plants.
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles.

My client called me in for a "Design Perspective". She hated her floors and wanted my professional opinion. I questioned whether I should be brutally honest, and her response was "absolutely". Then truth be told, "your countertops bother me more than your floors". My client has a stunningly beautiful home and her countertops were not in "the same league". So the project scope expanded from new floors to include countertops, backsplash, plumbing fixtures and hardware. While we were at it, her overly froufrou corbels were updated along with dishwashers that "drove her crazy". Since there was plenty of "demo" in store, she elected to lower her breakfast bar to counter height at the same time to connect her nook more seamlessly with her kitchen. The process: at our first slab warehouse stop, within ten minutes, we uncovered the most beautiful slabs of Taj Mahal ever. No need to keep looking. The slabs had perfect coloration and veining. So different from any other slab of Taj Mahal, it really ought to have its own name. Countertop selection was easy as was the subway and Arabesque backsplash tile. Polished chrome, with its blend of warm and cool tones, was the obvious choice for her plumbing fixture and hardware finish. Finding the right floor tile was what proved to be most challenging, but my client was up to the task. Several weeks of shopping and numerous samples hauled home led us to the perfect limestone. Once her room was complete, better barstools were in order. Hancock and Moore with their huge assortment of leather colors and textures was our clear choice. The Ellie barstools selected embody the perfect blend of form and comfort. Her new limestone flooring extends into her Butler's pantry, pool bath, powder bath and sewing room, so wait, there is still more to do.

Design ideas for a large contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Orange County.

The Brunschwig & Fils ikat fabric in shades of navy and seaglass inspired the interior color palette and found their home as pillows on the Cisco Bros Genevieve sofa. Lee Industries chairs covered in Brunschwig & Fils blue linen flank the Zentique wood plank coffee table. A sisal area rug anchors the seating group.

This 1950s Fairfax home underwent a dramatic transformation with clean, modern lines and warm and stylish midcentury modern touches. The floor plan was opened up to create an open plan kitchen and dining room.

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Design ideas for a tropical landscaping in San Francisco.

Inspiration for a large contemporary brown one-story wood exterior home remodel in San Francisco

This project was a special one! It is the home of INC. 500 Business Mogul Lisa Sasevich. We created a sassy, romantic vibe throughout the home by using deep reds, browns, and golds.

This smart kitchen renovation in Silver Spring, Maryland, involved removing three walls and a centrally located powder room and a closet. The powder room was relocated into the original closet area, and the patio door moved nearby. The main window was enlarged to create an anchor and focal point for the new kitchen as well as to enhance the view onto the lovely backyard. An angled island keeps the room feeling spacious and open, and a corner pantry was designed so as not to lose precious storage space.

Waterfall and landscape succulents create the perfect backdrop for the ocean view seating area
Inspiration for a tropical full sun water fountain landscape in Los Angeles.

The new bright and air family room includes a connection to the kitchen and features mid-century touches.
Example of a mid-century modern light wood floor and brown floor living room design in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

This project was an update and addition to a historic firehouse in Pacific Heights. The original layout included the engine room, a bunkroom and a cook’s cottage at the rear. Our work was primarily to work with a collection of odd spaces at the rear and create kids bedrooms, a light court and design a more creative and inviting court yard between the existing buildings. After the renovation the home retains the character of the firehouse with 4 bedrooms to complement the party / play space on the ground floor, and the quintessential great room upstairs. Paul Dryer Photography

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Example of an eclectic backyard stone patio design in San Francisco with a bbq area

John Wilbanks
Example of a trendy backyard water fountain deck design in Seattle

Transitional freestanding desk light wood floor study room photo in Santa Barbara with beige walls

Elegant freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room photo in Houston with gray walls

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Staircase - traditional wooden curved staircase idea in Houston with painted risers

Grey permeable pavers with Drivable Grass Pavers and bluestone walk to front door.
Large contemporary brown one-story concrete fiberboard exterior home idea in New York