When designing a kitchen, we prioritize our clients’ functional needs while seamlessly blending form and style to create a harmonious space. Project Central is a perfect example of this philosophy, incorporating vibrant greens to establish a cohesive and inviting atmosphere. Our mission is to craft spaces that not only meet but surpass our clients’ expectations, delivering a sanctuary they’ll love and enjoy for years to come.

When designing a kitchen, we prioritize our clients’ functional needs while seamlessly blending form and style to create a harmonious space. Project Central is a perfect example of this philosophy, incorporating vibrant greens to establish a cohesive and inviting atmosphere. Our mission is to craft spaces that not only meet but surpass our clients’ expectations, delivering a sanctuary they’ll love and enjoy for years to come.

Inspiration for a timeless hallway remodel in Grand Rapids

An extraordinary opportunity taken, applying a client driven design concept into a residence surpassing all expectations. Client collaboration and pursuant work combine to satisfy requirements of modernism, respect of streetscape, family privacy, and applications of art and function. Interior Furnishings by Client. Exclusive Photography and Videography by Michael Blevins of MB Productions.

The master bath surpasses any spa and has a special furniture style vanity along with dual baths with oversized custom closets, dual vanities, heated geothermal flooring, a jetted tub, dramatic arched ceiling with incredible design, and two separate entrances. Enjoy the steam shower with rain shower heads. Electric shades for privacy. Photo: Shoot2Sell

An extraordinary opportunity taken, applying a client driven design concept into a residence surpassing all expectations. Client collaboration and pursuant work combine to satisfy requirements of modernism, respect of streetscape, family privacy, and applications of art and function. Interior Furnishings by Client. Exclusive Photography and Videography by Michael Blevins of MB Productions.

Photo: Jason Snyder © 2013 Houzz

A background in art and architecture blended with knowledge and experience lend themselves to creative solutions and an attention to detail that will transform your vision into a reality that surpasses your expectations. At TLC Home, your project will get the TLC it deserves. As your Custom Craftsmen, we’ll give it the hands-on attention that leaves you with a finished product you can enjoy for a lifetime. Let’s meet to review your project goals. Then we’ll work together to create the best solution for your needs. You’ll have an opportunity to preview the work with a computer generated image like the one below. All work is then completed at our workshop in Hastings, MN, and installed with precision and TLC.

Full custom basement finish design from raw space. This done in 2015 for my skill level has surpassed this level. But this is my joy to create spaces like this that are functional and have the best use of space as well.

This Durham outdoor fireplace has a lot going for it. From the gorgeous stone work to the built in seating walls, the function is only surpassed by the beauty. With it's positioning on the patio, guests on the deck can enjoy the flickering flames and the fireplace itself adds a little extra privacy from the nearby neighbors.

The lake views are only surpassed by the stunning bathtub enclosed in a marble surround. We added motorized shades and drapery to frame the views and provide privacy and sun protection.

Lincoln Farmhouse LEED-H Platinum, Net-Positive Energy OVERVIEW. This LEED Platinum certified modern farmhouse ties into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, Massachusetts - a town known for its rich history, farming traditions, conservation efforts, and visionary architecture. The goal was to design and build a new single family home on 1.8 acres that respects the neighborhood’s agrarian roots, produces more energy than it consumes, and provides the family with flexible spaces to live-play-work-entertain. The resulting 2,800 SF home is proof that families do not need to compromise on style, space or comfort in a highly energy-efficient and healthy home. CONNECTION TO NATURE. The attached garage is ubiquitous in new construction in New England’s cold climate. This home’s barn-inspired garage is intentionally detached from the main dwelling. A covered walkway connects the two structures, creating an intentional connection with the outdoors between auto and home. FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY. With a modest footprint, each space must serve a specific use, but also be flexible for atypical scenarios. The Mudroom serves everyday use for the couple and their children, but is also easy to tidy up to receive guests, eliminating the need for two entries found in most homes. A workspace is conveniently located off the mudroom; it looks out on to the back yard to supervise the children and can be closed off with a sliding door when not in use. The Away Room opens up to the Living Room for everyday use; it can be closed off with its oversized pocket door for secondary use as a guest bedroom with en suite bath. NET POSITIVE ENERGY. The all-electric home consumes 70% less energy than a code-built house, and with measured energy data produces 48% more energy annually than it consumes, making it a 'net positive' home. Thick walls and roofs lack thermal bridging, windows are high performance, triple-glazed, and a continuous air barrier yields minimal leakage (0.27ACH50) making the home among the tightest in the US. Systems include an air source heat pump, an energy recovery ventilator, and a 13.1kW photovoltaic system to offset consumption and support future electric cars. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE. -6.3 kBtu/sf/yr Energy Use Intensity (Actual monitored project data reported for the firm’s 2016 AIA 2030 Commitment. Average single family home is 52.0 kBtu/sf/yr.) o 10,900 kwh total consumption (8.5 kbtu/ft2 EUI) o 16,200 kwh total production o 5,300 kwh net surplus, equivalent to 15,000-25,000 electric car miles per year. 48% net positive. WATER EFFICIENCY. Plumbing fixtures and water closets consume a mere 60% of the federal standard, while high efficiency appliances such as the dishwasher and clothes washer also reduce consumption rates. FOOD PRODUCTION. After clearing all invasive species, apple, pear, peach and cherry trees were planted. Future plans include blueberry, raspberry and strawberry bushes, along with raised beds for vegetable gardening. The house also offers a below ground root cellar, built outside the home's thermal envelope, to gain the passive benefit of long term energy-free food storage. RESILIENCY. The home's ability to weather unforeseen challenges is predictable - it will fare well. The super-insulated envelope means during a winter storm with power outage, heat loss will be slow - taking days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. During normal conditions, reduced energy consumption plus energy production means shelter from the burden of utility costs. Surplus production can power electric cars & appliances. The home exceeds snow & wind structural requirements, plus far surpasses standard construction for long term durability planning. ARCHITECT: ZeroEnergy Design http://zeroenergy.com/lincoln-farmhouse CONTRACTOR: Thoughtforms http://thoughtforms-corp.com/ PHOTOGRAPHER: Chuck Choi http://www.chuckchoi.com/

Exterior usable space is increased through the use of a carport, which doubles as a covered play/dining area when the car is parked on the street. The resultant size of the outdoor space greatly surpasses that of most similar-sized urban residences. VHT Studios

The genesis of design for this desert retreat was the informal dining area in which the clients, along with family and friends, would gather. Located in north Scottsdale’s prestigious Silverleaf, this ranch hacienda offers 6,500 square feet of gracious hospitality for family and friends. Focused around the informal dining area, the home’s living spaces, both indoor and outdoor, offer warmth of materials and proximity for expansion of the casual dining space that the owners envisioned for hosting gatherings to include their two grown children, parents, and many friends. The kitchen, adjacent to the informal dining, serves as the functioning heart of the home and is open to the great room, informal dining room, and office, and is mere steps away from the outdoor patio lounge and poolside guest casita. Additionally, the main house master suite enjoys spectacular vistas of the adjacent McDowell mountains and distant Phoenix city lights. The clients, who desired ample guest quarters for their visiting adult children, decided on a detached guest casita featuring two bedroom suites, a living area, and a small kitchen. The guest casita’s spectacular bedroom mountain views are surpassed only by the living area views of distant mountains seen beyond the spectacular pool and outdoor living spaces. Project Details | Desert Retreat, Silverleaf – Scottsdale, AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB; Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ Photographer: Dino Tonn Featured in Phoenix Home and Garden, May 2015, “Sporting Style: Golf Enthusiast Christie Austin Earns Top Scores on the Home Front” See more of this project here: http://drewettworks.com/desert-retreat-at-silverleaf/

“The integration of NanaWall's glass walls, both cero minimal sliding and folding glass walls, surpassed our expectations, delivering a sleek and modern solution that perfectly aligned with our homeowner's vision for a warm and inviting atmosphere. ” - Upward Construction Team

Our Royal Series features frameless, heavy glass shower enclosures with high-performance, German-engineered wall-mount and glass-to-glass hinges that exceed industry standards. The Royal Series now affords your customers a choice of a cost-effective hinge system that surpasses the quality, design and function of other brands.

The genesis of design for this desert retreat was the informal dining area in which the clients, along with family and friends, would gather. Located in north Scottsdale’s prestigious Silverleaf, this ranch hacienda offers 6,500 square feet of gracious hospitality for family and friends. Focused around the informal dining area, the home’s living spaces, both indoor and outdoor, offer warmth of materials and proximity for expansion of the casual dining space that the owners envisioned for hosting gatherings to include their two grown children, parents, and many friends. The kitchen, adjacent to the informal dining, serves as the functioning heart of the home and is open to the great room, informal dining room, and office, and is mere steps away from the outdoor patio lounge and poolside guest casita. Additionally, the main house master suite enjoys spectacular vistas of the adjacent McDowell mountains and distant Phoenix city lights. The clients, who desired ample guest quarters for their visiting adult children, decided on a detached guest casita featuring two bedroom suites, a living area, and a small kitchen. The guest casita’s spectacular bedroom mountain views are surpassed only by the living area views of distant mountains seen beyond the spectacular pool and outdoor living spaces. Project Details | Desert Retreat, Silverleaf – Scottsdale, AZ Architect: C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB; Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ Photographer: Dino Tonn Featured in Phoenix Home and Garden, May 2015, “Sporting Style: Golf Enthusiast Christie Austin Earns Top Scores on the Home Front” See more of this project here: http://drewettworks.com/desert-retreat-at-silverleaf/

Amazing views through an 8 foot double door entrance. Dixon Buildz pays attention to each detail the owners envisioned and our team was able to surpass expectations and quality workmanship.

This bed was custom built to order! We built the cabana around the bed the clients already had. They sent us a couple of pictures of ideas they had and we made a bed that is completely unique!!! We love custom orders because it allows us to immerse in a project and then hopefully surpass the clients' expectations ☀️