Lighting design is more than meets the eye; when done correctly it sets the tone for a specific space. Not always meant to be the object of attention in a room, but always the extension of beautiful interior and exterior design. We have more than a few ways to help you approach the subject. Lighting controls can easily duplicate the appearance of occupancy in your home while you are away or eliminate a large bank of light switches with a single lighting keypad that controls a large area . . . we are experts in this field.

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Example of a tuscan kitchen design in Dallas

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Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room remodel in Atlanta with beige walls

Example of a country concrete floor and beige floor double front door design in Dallas with a white front door and white walls

Jon Encarnacion
Mid-sized 1950s gray split-level stucco exterior home idea in Los Angeles

Custom cabinets for kitchen remodel by Epoch Solutions, Inc., Bradenton, Florida. Photography © 2013 James R. White.
Trendy kitchen photo in Tampa

There are few things we enjoy nearly as much as helping a homeowner create a statement that is so exclusively them that it’s all but impossible for another to duplicate what they’re creating in their home. Sure, there can be common colors and sometimes even common themes, but for as many homeowners as there are, there are as many individual tastes, thoughts, and ideas that can inspire creativity and design. Tapping into where each homeowner is coming from is what is what brings us so much joy and excitement. Just imagine the excitement we felt when this homeowner asked us to help him with this unusual project! He received this Jack Daniels barrel as a gift from a close friend and wanted to create a new bar in his basement to entertain family and friends. The initial thought was to have the barrel as a stand alone conversation piece, but after some further discussion we suggested using it as a focal point and thus the project was born. Jack was known to be a man of refinement and to pay him the appropriate respect it only made sense to approach this project with an equal sense of detail in the crafting of this project, if for no other reason, we hold the same values. To match all of this with our homeowner’s fondness of entertaining friends, the warm and relaxing feeling he was looking for and the aesthetics of the room, the use of reclaimed and live-edge wood made for a natural fit. In fact aside from a few structural 2x4s beneath the surface, the entire project is built from reused, reclaimed, or re-purposed materials. The most obvious example would be the barrel itself. A bit of research revealed that Jack Daniels only uses their barrels one time before replacing them. Rather than simply destroying them or throwing them away, the barrels are made available to the public to use for other purposes. As a side note we appreciate seeing other companies taking this responsible and earth friendly approach to business. As a part of our own mission to reduce, reuse, and recycle as often as we can, you’ll note the wall paneling is also re-purposed materials. These particular boards we retrieved from an old building that was being removed and rather than allowing all these materials to be bulldozed with the rest of the old structure, we took as much of the old building materials as we could to use elsewhere. For this project we had the old planks and beams them re-sawn into the wall paneling you see here. Look closely at the picture and you’ll see the original nail holes in the boards that made their new home in this project. We even incorporated the reclaimed paneling into wrapping the column the previously exposed wood beams above bar area. It adds to the overall feel by incorporating the theme into an otherwise ungainly (and obviously necessary!) part of the house structure. All the boards in the design of the bar itself come from re-purposed, urban Ash logs. These are either aging and at-risk trees that cities need removed. Ash trees can be subject to assorted infections and diseases and it’s an unfortunate truth that once the disease is discovered, the best way to reduce it’s spreading is to remove the trees in the surrounding area. To further our mission, we take these trees before they end up in a shredder and re-purpose as many of them as we can rather than seeing them simply turned to mulch. We believe this to be a much more responsible use of available materials and just as beautiful. Each board has so much individual character with their natural knots and swirls. We particularly enjoyed the perfectly sized and shaped piece that became the support at the far end of the bar top. It’s as if nature knew we were going to make this project and grew that board to the perfect dimensions just for this purpose! We also had a small leftover piece that was extra knotty and so full of character that we incorporated it as a small shelf just above the barrel. Just because it’s small doesn’t mean it can’t make a statement… Of course no bar would be complete without the top itself. We had a few extra large pieces of Ash with live edges on both sides for the owner to choose from that fit the rough dimensions we needed. His decision made, we added just a very subtle hint of blue and green with our proprietary treatment before the final finishing with epoxy to a mirror finish. We added a few recessed lights to help highlight the natural patterns in the bar top and this bar is ready to serve. This project was satisfying for several reasons. We were thrilled we were able to complete the project entirely out of reclaimed and re-purposed materials. The homeowner’s desire for a rustic feel made it easier to accomplish this and we appreciate that we can partake in projects like this, particularly one so unique. Custom doesn’t come out of a catalog. At Serenity Design Studio our number one goal is to see your unique vision come to life.

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Todd Stone
Elegant gray wood gable roof photo in Atlanta

MUSSER 1 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2 Garage Stalls | 1834 Sq. Ft. ▪ 10/12 roof pitch ▪ 9’ ceilings ▪ Partial stone veneer front ▪ Double bowl vanity in master bath ▪ Laundry on first floor ▪ Cathedral ceiling in dining room with distinctive window design ▪ 2 car end entry garage ▪ Sunburst trim over front door ▪ Shown with optional transom glass over front door ▪ Shown with optional glass in front door Note: Images may show selections that are not standard. Plans & products offered may differ from images, drawings and descriptions. Prices, plans, etc subject to change without notice.

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Example of a classic exterior home design in Portland

Adams Home Plan 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2 Garage Stalls | 1509 Sq. Ft. ▪ First floor laundry ▪ Large living room with cathedral ceiling ▪ Front porch ▪ 2 car garage with reverse gable roof ▪ Decorative reverse gable over porch with “fish scale” siding. Note: Images may show selections that are not standard. Plans & products offered may differ from images, drawings and descriptions. Prices, plans, etc subject to change without notice.

LOGAN 1 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | 2 Garage Stalls | 2359 Sq. Ft. ▪ 7/12 roof pitch on house, 8/12 on garage and reverse gables ▪ Large master bedroom and master bath with corner soaking tub ▪ Turned stairs with landing ▪ First floor mud room/laundry (over basement) ▪ Oversized, end entry 2 car garage ▪ Double reverse gable with stone veneer accent ▪ Partial stone veneer on front exterior ▪ Front porch with 8” x 8” square columns Note: Images may show selections that are not standard. Plans & products offered may differ from images, drawings and descriptions. Prices, plans, etc subject to change without notice.

LOGAN 1 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | 2 Garage Stalls | 2359 Sq. Ft. ▪ 7/12 roof pitch on house, 8/12 on garage and reverse gables ▪ Large master bedroom and master bath with corner soaking tub ▪ Turned stairs with landing ▪ First floor mud room/laundry (over basement) ▪ Oversized, end entry 2 car garage ▪ Double reverse gable with stone veneer accent ▪ Partial stone veneer on front exterior ▪ Front porch with 8” x 8” square columns Note: Images may show selections that are not standard. Plans & products offered may differ from images, drawings and descriptions. Prices, plans, etc subject to change without notice.

EVANWOOD 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2 Garage Stalls | 1873 Sq. Ft. ▪ Open kitchen, breakfast area, and living room shared space for families ▪ Formal dining room accented with 8" square, recessed panel columns & triple window ▪ Master bedroom with walk-in closet & en-suite master bath with double bowl vanity ▪ Master bath features corner soaking tub & separate shower. Note: Images may show selections that are not standard. Plans & products offered may differ from images, drawings and descriptions. Prices, plans, etc subject to change without notice.

EVANWOOD 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2 Garage Stalls | 1873 Sq. Ft. ▪ Open kitchen, breakfast area, and living room shared space for families ▪ Formal dining room accented with 8" square, recessed panel columns & triple window ▪ Master bedroom with walk-in closet & en-suite master bath with double bowl vanity ▪ Master bath features corner soaking tub & separate shower. Note: Images may show selections that are not standard. Plans & products offered may differ from images, drawings and descriptions. Prices, plans, etc subject to change without notice.

BRACKEN 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 0 Garage Stalls | 1113 Sq. Ft. ▪ Stone veneer front lower level and around front door ▪ Decorative reverse gable over front bedrooms ▪ 8’ x 10’ deck included Note: Images may show selections that are not standard. Plans & products offered may differ from images, drawings and descriptions. Prices, plans, etc subject to change without notice.

Beatrix Potter is a perfect inspiration for creating this timeless nursery. Soft sage green and ivory custom crib ensemble and drapery make the new baby feel right at home. Cathi Lloyd/Decorating Den Interiors