The side profile highlights the substantial solid wood construction, graceful wave-shaped rails, and elevated four-post design. The combination of natural wood grain and sculpted edging gives this bed a warm, handcrafted character that works beautifully in modern rustic, transitional, traditional, farmhouse, and organic modern bedrooms.

A handcrafted solid wood bed featuring distinctive flowing wave-edge detailing, substantial posts, and classic rounded finials. Its warm natural wood character blends traditional craftsmanship with a fresh contemporary silhouette, making it a versatile statement piece for organic modern, modern rustic, transitional, farmhouse, or timeless bedroom interiors. Custom sizes, wood finishes, and design options are available.

A detailed product view of the handcrafted wooden platform bed, showcasing its sculptural profile, rounded corners, curved edges, integrated slatted support, and substantial frame construction. The minimalist Scandinavian design balances strong craftsmanship with a soft organic form, making it suitable for modern, Japandi, Nordic, and contemporary interiors.

This Organic Modern dining space is defined by a textural rammed earth wall and a warm wood plank ceiling. A long, custom wood buffet runs beneath the wall, showcasing the focal point: a substantial live edge wood slab dining table. The table is complemented by sleek black chairs and illuminated by a set of modern pendant lights, anchoring the neutral, naturally layered design.

This Organic Modern dining space is defined by a textural rammed earth wall and a warm wood plank ceiling. 1 A long, custom wood buffet runs beneath the wall, showcasing the focal point: a substantial live edge wood slab dining table. The table is complemented by sleek black chairs and illuminated by a set of modern pendant lights, anchoring the neutral, naturally layered design.

The Atlantis Dining Table combines a substantial live-edge top made from solid African iroko wood with sculptural cast iron legs, creating a strong natural and industrial character. Its rich grain, organic edges, and thick slab construction make it a distinctive centerpiece for dining rooms, meeting spaces, and open-plan interiors. Available with different size and leg options, Atlantis complements rustic, industrial, modern, and nature-inspired spaces while allowing the individual character of the wood to remain visible.

A great example of a front yard makeover that turns a simple sloped front yard with old dead grass and a couple of trees into a functional, beautiful stepped yard that still incorporates some grass but also stepped raised planters, natural rock, and wide substantial concrete steps and sitting areas for tremendous curb appeal!!!

The Edge Night by Gamma International is a substantially modern bed covered entirely in top grain Italian leather. The luxurious pillow backed headboard is soft and inviting, perfect for reclining and reading in bed. The frame of the platform is made of solid wood which extends to the floor, is also covered in leather. The Edge Night is available in king and queen sizes and also available in a wide array of leather colors and stitching options. Manufactured By Gamma Arredamenti.

Inviting dining space centered around a substantial live-edge wood table paired with classic wishbone chairs and a dramatic woven pendant light, creating a warm and stylish gathering area.

This close up showcases the dramatic waterfall edge of the marble island, where the natural stone’s soft movement wraps seamlessly down the side for a sculptural effect. The substantial slab creates a clean, modern profile while highlighting the beauty of the material. Warm wood island cabinetry with brass hardware adds richness and contrast to the light stone surface. Integrated power outlets and thoughtful detailing ensure the island is as functional as it is visually striking, blending everyday practicality with elevated design.

Make a bold statement with the Live Edge Walnut Black Epoxy Table. This piece combines a rich walnut slab with a high-gloss black epoxy river, creating a striking contrast between organic texture and modern sleekness, making it an instant focal point with sculptural presence. Design Application & Styling: Ideal For: Serving as the anchor in open-plan dining areas, spacious kitchens, or great rooms where art and function intersect. Material Notes: The cured epoxy surface is non-porous, offering high resistance to stains and moisture, ensuring both beauty and practicality for daily use. Style Direction: Works seamlessly in transitional, organic modern, or modern rustic interiors. To complement its strong character, pair with simple, streamlined seating in neutral tones, clean-lined lighting, and minimalist decor to allow the table's natural narrative to take center stage. ? Pro Tip: Use this table to define a zone in an open layout. Its substantial live edge and reflective epoxy river naturally draw the eye, making it perfect for spaces that blend living, dining, and entertaining areas.

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Establish a powerful and artistic focal point in professional or high-end residential settings with this Black Walnut Live Edge River Epoxy Conference Table. This piece demonstrates masterful craftsmanship, uniting a substantial black walnut slab—with its pronounced grain and preserved natural contour—with a deep-pour channel of luminous blue epoxy resin. The result is a bold yet balanced statement that blends organic authenticity with contemporary energy. Design Application & Specifications: Primary Use: Ideal as a defining table for executive boardrooms, creative agency conference rooms, or sophisticated home office suites. Material & Performance: The cured, high-gloss epoxy surface is non-porous, offering excellent resistance to stains and spills, ensuring both aesthetic impact and practical durability for daily professional use. Styling Direction: Complements modern, organic, or industrial design schemes. Pair with minimalist, ergonomic seating in neutral tones and integrate discreet cable management to maintain a clean, focused environment that lets the table’s artistry command attention. ? Pro Tip: Use this table as the anchor of a “signature space.” Its unique character can define a company’s brand aesthetic or serve as the centerpiece of a residential workspace designed for high-level collaboration and inspiration.

This rustic live edge Walnut dining table tells a story that began right on our client’s property in Hartland, Michigan. Crafted from Walnut that came from a tree on their own land, the table preserves a meaningful piece of their property and gives it new life as a gathering place their family can enjoy for generations. The natural live edges were preserved to celebrate the organic shape and character of the tree, while the rich tones and distinctive grain of the Walnut remain the focal point throughout the design. An all-wood base with substantial Walnut legs continues that character from the tabletop to the floor, creating a cohesive, rustic look without introducing contrasting materials. Beyond its beauty, this custom dining table represents what makes handcrafted furniture so personal. Instead of allowing a tree with a connection to their property to disappear, our clients were able to transform it into a functional piece of their home, one that will become the backdrop for family meals, celebrations, and everyday moments. Unlike mass-produced dining tables made from particle board or veneer, our live edge dining tables are handcrafted from solid USA-sourced hardwood that's built to last for generations. Every slab is individually selected for its grain, character, and natural beauty, making each piece as unique as the family who gathers around it. As a custom furniture maker we specialize in building furniture that is entirely unique; 100% custom crafted. We are furniture builders that design pieces that fit to your space and vision, and it all starts with a conversation.

This beautiful North Vancouver home belongs to a nature-loving and health-conscious couple, Emma and Vince (names changed), their two young children, and their dog, Jasper. When they contacted us about renovating and furnishing their kitchen and family room, we walked in and saw a world of potential waiting to be uncovered. Before: Larkhall Crescent Home: Like many original North Vancouver homes, the interior was definitely dated. We encountered late ‘80s finishes in powder pink and teal green, old carpet, and a kitchen that wasn’t maximized to suit this family’s modern-day lifestyle. However, the size of the rooms offered us a ton of space with which to get creative. Knowing our clients’ love of cooking, need for work spaces (Emma and Vince both work remotely), and growing family, we developed a design concept that would increase usable space, optimize storage, and create intimacy in this large area. As for the style, we were inspired by their European roots, inventing a new and modern take on “Belgian Farmhouse” style. Now, the home is truly one-of-a-kind. After: Warm & Cozy Family Room: Fresh, bright, and comfortable, this living area has been transformed! We started with the fireplace as a focal point, selecting aged brick tiles for added texture and a crisp wood mantle. The taupe-coloured sectional infuses the room with visual warmth and serves the added purpose of separating the family room from the kitchen. Emma and Vince were also keen on using non-toxic materials in their home, and we were happy to oblige. To meet their needs, we sourced natural wood elements and sought out Canadian-made products - that adhere to high health standards - whenever possible. Look closer at the elements of this space, and you will find this stunning, honeycomb-patterned rug in earthy gold, beige, and charcoal tones. It’s plush to the touch and full of visual texture that brings this room’s colour palette together. We sourced these two-tone chairs with caning, petrified wood side table, black sconces, and botanical prints in greyscale from local artist, Heather Johnston. We topped off the space with this dark wood and rattan console that offers storage facing the kitchen and presents an opportunity to display cherished items. The result is a cozy lounging space brimming with comfort and functionality. It’s perfect for enjoying quality family time, or Emma can simply slide the coffee table away to make room for her morning yoga practice. Now, let’s turn around and give some attention to the kitchen. Do you remember what the original kitchen looked like? If not, scroll back up, because the transformation is shocking… Moody & Welcoming Kitchen for Healthy Living: This kitchen looks very different from how it started, right? Though we didn’t touch any walls, the kitchen has almost doubled in usable space! We created a long, extended island with storage, an outlet for small appliances, and seating for comfortable prep, after-school snacking, or mingling among friends. On the other side of the island, the family has even more storage and an integrated dishwasher within easy reach of the sink, perfect for quick clean-up. From this angle, you can also see the expansive custom Shaker cabinetry in white and the integrated double ovens. These facilitate their cooking experience and gave us the opportunity to add an additional surprise… A coffee garage station and more hidden storage! Keeping these items located along the perimeter allows them to be accessed by the family or their guests without someone getting under the cook’s feet. These are the little details that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. Moving deeper into the kitchen, the seamless induction cooktop topped with a freestanding concealed hood fan commands attention in a soft yet prominent way. The natural wood accent mirrors the fireplace mantle, and the choice of off-black wood-grain cabinets not only continues our black-and-white colour palette but adds a sense of depth and contrast. The corner sink is located to the right and perfectly positioned with a view of their thriving backyard. To invite more of this family’s character into the space, we mixed metals for interest — matte black, dark pewter, and warm brass — and created open shelves in white oak for their plants and decor. You can also glimpse the tumbled edge of the backsplash tile, which echoes the rustic brick of the fireplace. It adds that farmhouse charm while still feeling timeless and sophisticated. Last but not least, we designed this dining banquette in the bay window (with integrated bench storage, of course), where the family can share a meal together, the kids can do homework, or Emma and Vince can work and enjoy a change of scenery from their offices. Like the other spaces in the home, it was designed to be beautiful, multi-functional, and long-lasting. Praise from Our Clients: It is clear that we love this home, but what did our clients have to say? “Lori is a visionary and masters execution to the finest detail all at the same time. When she first met us to know more about who we are and how we live, she could right away envision how we could use the space in our kitchen and living room…The results exceeded our expectations. Lori and her team were also a delight to work with — coordination with all the trades, fast problem-solving, regular updates, professional and friendly attitude of her entire team — made it the dream team. Thank you SHD for making our space so beautiful!” In turn, we are so grateful for this family’s trust, their open communication, and for being wonderful people with whom to work. (So, thank you!)

The homeowners of this condo sought our assistance when downsizing from a large family home on Howe Sound to a small urban condo in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver. They asked us to incorporate many of their precious antiques and art pieces into the new design. Our challenges here were twofold; first, how to deal with the unconventional curved floor plan with vast South facing windows that provide a 180 degree view of downtown Vancouver, and second, how to successfully merge an eclectic collection of antique pieces into a modern setting. We began by updating most of their artwork with new matting and framing. We created a gallery effect by grouping like artwork together and displaying larger pieces on the sections of wall between the windows, lighting them with black wall sconces for a graphic effect. We re-upholstered their antique seating with more contemporary fabrics choices - a gray flannel on their Victorian fainting couch and a fun orange chenille animal print on their Louis style chairs. We selected black as an accent colour for many of the accessories as well as the dining room wall to give the space a sophisticated modern edge. The new pieces that we added, including the sofa, coffee table and dining light fixture are mid century inspired, bridging the gap between old and new. White walls and understated wallpaper provide the perfect backdrop for the colourful mix of antique pieces. Interior Design by Lori Steeves, Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

Mountain Modern Kitchen: Architectural Integrity and Flow This perspective captures the harmony between the high-performance culinary equipment and the artisan woodworking that defines the entire estate. Located in Rathdrum, Idaho, this kitchen exemplifies our "Mountain Modern" philosophy, blending the rugged, natural materials of the region with sleek, contemporary lines and advanced technology. The open layout is carefully structured to define a professional cooking zone while maintaining continuous visual connection with the adjacent dining and living areas. Key Design Features & Specs: Professional Island Core: The custom cabinetry island houses a professional-grade induction cooktop, capped by a substantial floating stainless steel hood that anchors the architectural volume of the space. Integrated Artisan Details: Substantial, hand-finished timber posts and beams define the space, connecting the kitchen to the natural world just outside. The unique arched dormer window provides natural light to the prep sink area, showcasing complex structural framing. High-Performance Stainless Contrast: Floor-to-ceiling custom knotty-wood cabinetry seamlessly integrates a large built-in double refrigerator/freezer column and a specialized speed oven, balancing warmth with a sleek, industrial edge. Textural Backsplash Pattern: The traditional honeycomb mosaic tile backsplash adds a layer of fine pattern and texture, contrasting beautifully against the heavy stone countertops. Layered Functional Lighting: Recessed LED ceiling lights combine with linear LED toe-kick lighting and task lighting to create a warm, inviting glow that shifts the mood from efficient meal prep to evening ambiance.

Introduce a striking yet balanced focal point with the Black Walnut Black River Epoxy Table. This piece exemplifies artisanal craftsmanship, pairing a substantial live-edge walnut slab with a deep-pour, high-gloss black epoxy river. The effect is a powerful contrast that feels both organic and intentionally modern. ? Designer Note: Allow this table to command the space. Pair with streamlined, low-profile seating in leather or neutral upholstery to let the wood grain and epoxy flow take center stage. Warm, directed lighting will enhance the resin’s gloss and the wood’s natural depth. ? Client Feedback: “The table is beautiful. Once again thanks. I am happy with the product and the process.” – John

The island in Calacatta marble with the mitered edge gives the countertop a more substantial look.
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