An eclectic, bohemian parlor level apartment in the historic Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. This project involved selecting paint colors and furnishings for a 1-bedroom apartment, as well as art installation and styling.

Located near Ennis, Montana, this cabin captures the essence of rustic style while maintaining modern comforts. Jack Watkins’ father, the namesake of the creek by which this home is built, was involved in the construction of the Old Faithful Lodge. He originally built the cabin for he and his family in 1917, with small additions and upgrades over the years. The new owners’ desire was to update the home to better facilitate modern living, but without losing the original character. Windows and doors were added, and the kitchen and bathroom were completely remodeled. Well-placed porches were added to further integrate the interior spaces to their adjacent exterior counterparts, as well as a mud room—a practical requirement in rural Montana. Today, details like the unique juniper handrail leading up to the library, will remind visitors and guests of its historical Western roots.

The kitchen was phase two for this cottage rental. We were involved from the concept right through the renovation, building of cabinets and full execution of the plan. The concept for the whole house which was built in the 1800s was to freshen it up with a nod to Scandi style which to me is clean, white with minimal adornment but lots of wood warmth. We went with a Shaker style cabinet, simple design and minimal uppers.

Patio - contemporary patio idea in Los Angeles with a fireplace and a pergola

Updated kitchen in historic district. Involved removing existing walls and designing new open concept kitchen while maintaining the Arts and Craft feel.

This project involved converting a partially finished basement into an ultimate media room with an English pub. The family is big on entertaining and enjoys watching movies and college football. It was important to combine the media area with the pub to create options for guests within the same space. Although the home has a full sized basement the staircase was centrally located, which made it difficult for special configuration. As a result, we were able to work with the existing plan be designing a media area large enough for a sectional sofa and additional seating with the English pub at the far end of the room. The home owner had a projection screen on a bare wall with the electrical components stacked on boxes. The new plan involved installing new cabinets to accommodate components and surround the screen to give it a built-in finish. Open shelving also allows the homeowner to feature some of their collectible sports memorabilia. As if the 130 inch projection screen wasn’t large enough, the surround sound system makes you feel like you are part of the action. It is as close to the I MAX viewing experience as you are going to get in a home. Sound-deadening insulation was installed in the ceiling and walls to prevent noise from penetrating the second floor. The design of the pub was inspired by the home owner’s favorite local pub, Brazenhead. The bar countertop with lift-top entrance was custom built by our carpenters to simulate aged wood. The finish looks rough, but it is smooth enough to wipe down easily. The top encloses the bar and provides seating for guests. A TV at the bar allows guest to follow along with the game on the big screen or tune into another game. The game table provides even another option for entertainment in the media room. Stacked stone with thick mortar joints was installed on the face of the bar and to an opposite wall containing the entrance to a wine room. Hand scrapped hardwood floors were installed in the pub portion of the media room to provide yet another touch to “Brazenhead” their own pub. The wet bar is under a soffit area that continues into the media area due to existing duct work. We wanted to creatively find a way to separate the two spaces. Adding trim on the ceiling and front of soffit at the bar defined the area and made a great transition from the drywall soffit to the wet bar. A tin ceiling was installed which added to the ambience of the pub wet bar and further aided in defining the soffit as an intentional part of the design. Custom built wainscoting borders the perimeter of the media room. The end result allows the client to comfortably entertain in a space designed just for them.

This renovation involves a complete tear out and rebuilt with some contemporary style
Inspiration for a large timeless wooden straight wood railing staircase remodel with painted risers

Creating this small but so beautiful Japanese-style oak kitchen involved blending the warmth of veneered oak cabinets with stone countertops, green backsplash and black appliances. The simplicity of the Japanese kitchen style emphasizes clean lines, minimal clutter, and functional design.

This renovation involves a complete tear out and rebuilt with some contemporary style
Inspiration for a large timeless wooden straight wood railing staircase remodel with painted risers

BiglarKinyan Design - Toronto
Inspiration for a contemporary underground light wood floor basement remodel in Toronto with white walls

Mid-sized trendy backyard concrete paver patio photo in Orange County with a fire pit and a gazebo

This Kitchen project was especially exciting because it involved a complete redesign of the homes existing living areas. We decided to remove a wall between the existing kitchen & never used dining room to create an updated modern entertainment space suited for todays living style.

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Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Los Angeles

This house was resting vacant for 7 years in a neighborhood undergoing a renewal. It was purchased by a builder intent on showing his craft by renovating this Shingle Style Dutch Colonial. The project involved a dramatically sloping site and constraints involving a traditional neighborhood with residents on the Historical Design Review Board. During Construction, a couple purchased the home adding requirements for multigenerational living. It was necessary to underpin and lower the basement to accommodate for elderly parents and a live-in care provider. All of these constraints have been architecturally sculpted into a contextually sensitive and elegant design. An ARDA for Renovation Design goes to Gaver Nichols Architect Designs: Gaver Nichols Architect with Deborah Nichols From: Alexandria, Virginia

Kathleen Yusiewicz Custom home design in Mebane, NC combining craftsman style with rustic and modern elements. Faux Home was involved in every aspect of designing and decorating this home in conjunction with Synergy Building Company in Carrboro, NC.

This Kitchen project was especially exciting because it involved a complete redesign of the homes existing living areas. We decided to remove a wall between the existing kitchen & never used dining room to create an updated modern entertainment space suited for todays living style.

The 7th Avenue project is a contemporary twist on a mid century modern design. The home is designed for a professional couple that are well traveled and love the Taliesen west style of architecture. Design oriented individuals, the clients had always wanted to design their own home and they took full advantage of that opportunity. A jewel box design, the solution is engineered entirely to fit their aesthetic for living. Worked tightly to budget, the client was closely involved in every step of the process ensuring that the value was delivered where they wanted it.

On this inside of this home remodel project, the kitchen involved a strategic shift of the stove to create more of a galley-style layout to optimize flow and storage solutions.

This Kitchen project was especially exciting because it involved a complete redesign of the homes existing living areas. We decided to remove a wall between the existing kitchen & never used dining room to create an updated modern entertainment space suited for todays living style.