Ed Aiona
Deck - transitional deck idea in San Francisco with decking and a bbq area

Inspiration for a large mediterranean back porch remodel in Jacksonville with a gazebo

Reviving a 1950s Lake House: From Tired to Timeless This 1950s lake house, once a well-loved but worn family getaway, had seen better days — with dated finishes, dark cramped rooms, and decades of deferred maintenance. Nestled along the shores of one of Vermont’s beautiful lakes, it was full of potential but needed a complete transformation to serve as a comfortable, welcoming summer home for the next generation. We embarked on a whole-house renovation, thoughtfully balancing rustic charm with modern functionality. The interior was opened up to create bright, airy living spaces with exposed wood ceiling, wide-plank wood floors, and large windows framing the water views. Custom woodwork and natural materials throughout evoke the feel of a classic Vermont camp, while adding custom kitchens, baths, and mechanical systems provide all the modern comforts. The result is a warm, inviting retreat where the family can gather for summers on the lake — a home that honors its past while being built to enjoy for generations to come.

Bliss Garden Design

Interior courtyard oasis that includes a long pool, separate spa and a summer kitchen.
Large beach style beige two-story stucco exterior home photo in Houston

Example of a trendy kitchen design in Orlando

Large tuscan two-story and backyard stucco white pool photo in Jacksonville with a hip roof and a gazebo

Inspiration for a small country backyard gravel full sun patio vegetable garden remodel for summer in Bridgeport with no cover

Jenn Baker
Example of a mid-sized trendy wooden u-shaped staircase design in Dallas

Example of a classic patio kitchen design in Charleston

Photo by Casey Dunn
Sunroom - contemporary beige floor sunroom idea in Houston with a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace and a standard ceiling

Sean Litchfield
Transitional pool house photo in Boston

Mid-Century Remodel on Tabor Hill This sensitively sited house was designed by Robert Coolidge, a renowned architect and grandson of President Calvin Coolidge. The house features a symmetrical gable roof and beautiful floor to ceiling glass facing due south, smartly oriented for passive solar heating. Situated on a steep lot, the house is primarily a single story that steps down to a family room. This lower level opens to a New England exterior. Our goals for this project were to maintain the integrity of the original design while creating more modern spaces. Our design team worked to envision what Coolidge himself might have designed if he'd had access to modern materials and fixtures. With the aim of creating a signature space that ties together the living, dining, and kitchen areas, we designed a variation on the 1950's "floating kitchen." In this inviting assembly, the kitchen is located away from exterior walls, which allows views from the floor-to-ceiling glass to remain uninterrupted by cabinetry. We updated rooms throughout the house; installing modern features that pay homage to the fine, sleek lines of the original design. Finally, we opened the family room to a terrace featuring a fire pit. Since a hallmark of our design is the diminishment of the hard line between interior and exterior, we were especially pleased for the opportunity to update this classic work.

Mid-sized elegant backyard stone and rectangular hot tub photo in Nashville

Stonewood, LLC Artisan Home Tour 2016

William Carson Joyce
Photo of a mid-sized farmhouse full sun backyard gravel vegetable garden landscape in San Diego for summer.

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Boston with yellow walls

Photo: Charles Davis Smith, AIA
Small urban backyard concrete paver patio photo in Dallas with a roof extension

For this charismatic home, our clients selected a slab of our 2cm Labradite Green Exotic Granite fitted with a 4cm Laminated Custom Edge to make their kitchen the highlight of the household.