Traditional appeal and sophisticated utility unite. •Simple clean apron design •16 gauge stainless steel •Suitable for under-counter, flush countertop, or above-counter custom installation Brushed finished •Offset drain •Bottom sink rack and strainer included

Large Remodel to an Existing single Family Home
Pool - large traditional backyard stone and custom-shaped natural pool idea in Orange County

Nat Rea Photography
Inspiration for a coastal painted wood floor dining room remodel in Providence with yellow walls

All new Butler's Pantry space created during a kitchen remodel. Utilized original swinging door used in this 1920's home. Cherry wood counters and custom printed wallcovering for backslash, Inset cabinets in a light green painted finish compliment with the adjacent white and gray kitchen.

The planning phase of this modern retreat was an intense collaboration that took place over the course of more than two years. While the initial design concept exceeded the clients' expectations, it also exceeded their budget beyond the point of comfort. The next several months were spent modifying the design, in attempts to lower the budget. Ultimately, the decision was made that they would hold off on the project until they could budget for the original design, rather than compromising the vision. About a year later, we repeated that same process, which resulted in the same outcome. After another year-long hiatus, we met once again. We revisited design thoughts, each of us bringing to the table new ideas and options. Each thought simply solidified the fact that the initial vision was absolutely what we all wanted to see come to fruition, and the decision was finally made to move forward. The main challenge of the site was elevation. The Southeast corner of the lot stands 5'6" above the threshold of the rear door, while the Northeast corner dropped a full 2' below the threshold of the door. The backyard was also long and narrow, sloping side-to-side and toward the house. The key to the design concept was to deftly place the project into the slope and utilize the elevation changes, without allowing them to dominate the yard, or overwhelm the senses. The unseen challenge on this project came in the form of hitting every underground issue possible. We had to relocate the sewer main, the gas line, and the electrical service; and since rock was sitting about 6" below the surface, all of these had to be chiseled through many feet of dense rock, adding to our projected timeline and budget. As you enter the space, your first stop is an outdoor living area. Smooth finished concrete, colored to match the 'Leuder' limestone coping, has a subtle saw-cut pattern aligned with the edges of the recessed fire pit. In small spaces, it is important to consider a multi-purpose approach. So, the recessed fire pit has been fitted with an aluminum cover that allows our client to set up tables and chairs for entertaining, right over the top of the fire pit. From here, it;s two steps up to the pool elevation, and the floating 'Leuder' limestone stepper pads that lead across the pool and hide the dam wall of the flush spa. The main retaining wall to the Southeast is a poured concrete wall with an integrated sheer descent waterfall into the spa. To bring in some depth and texture, a 'Brownstone' ledgestone was used to face both the dropped beam on the pool, and the raised beam of the water feature wall. The main water feature is comprised of five custom made stainless steel scuppers, supplied by a dedicated booster pump. Colored concrete stepper pads lead to the 'Ipe' wood deck at the far end of the pool. The placement of this wood deck allowed us to minimize our use of retaining walls on the Northeast end of the yard, since it drops off over three feet below the elevation of the pool beam. One of the most unique features on this project has to be the structure over the dining area. With a unique combination of steel and wood, the clean modern aesthetic of this structure creates a visual stamp in the space that standard structure could not accomplish. 4" steel posts, painted charcoal grey, are set on an angle, 4' into the bedrock, to anchor the structure. Steel I-beams painted in green-yellow color--aptly called "frolic"--act as the base to the hefty cedar rafters of the roof structure, which has a slight pitch toward the rear. A hidden gutter on the back of the roof sends water down a copper rain chain, and into the drainage system. The backdrop for both this dining area , as well as the living area, is the horizontal screen panel, created with alternating sizes of cedar planks, stained to a calm hue of dove grey.

Sleek and contemporary ‪Crown Point Kitchen‬ finished in Ellie Gray. Photo by Crown Point Cabinetry
Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eric Piasecki
Inspiration for a coastal shed remodel in New York

The Veranda Teak Swinging Bench is a full featured design, utilizing stainless steel hardware, and allows you to swing into the season with style. The Canopy protects you from direct sunlight, so that you can enjoy the comfort of your yard. Comes with a lifetime warranty. This versatile Swinging Bench has a micro-smooth finish so it won't snag materials or fabric items.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Milwaukee

Small space living solutions are used throughout this contemporary 596 square foot tiny house. Adjustable height table in the entry area serves as both a coffee table for socializing and as a dining table for eating. Curved banquette is upholstered in outdoor fabric for durability and maximizes space with hidden storage underneath the seat. Kitchen island has a retractable countertop for additional seating while the living area conceals a work desk and media center behind sliding shoji screens. Calming tones of sand and deep ocean blue fill the tiny bedroom downstairs. Glowing bedside sconces utilize wall-mounting and swing arms to conserve bedside space and maximize flexibility.

Example of a transitional gray floor dedicated laundry room design in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and black countertops

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Example of a cottage chic home office design in New York with pink walls

Brooklyn backyard with pergola, built in children's activity wall, blue stone paving with synthetic grass inserts for the play area with swings. Outdoor storage boxes double up as benches. Pergola slats for shade.

This is another favorite home redesign project. Throughout my career, I've worked with some hefty budgets on a number of high-end projects. You can visit Paris Kitchens and Somerset Kitchens, companies that I have worked for previously, to get an idea of what I mean. I could start name dropping here, but I won’t, because that's not what this project is about. This project is about a small budget and a happy homeowner. This was one of the first projects with a custom interior design at a fraction of a regular budget. I could use the term “value engineering” to describe it, because this particular interior was heavily value engineered. The result: a sophisticated interior that looks so much more expensive than it is. And one ecstatic homeowner. Mission impossible accomplished. ​ P.S. Don’t ask me how much it cost, I promised the homeowner that their impressive budget will remain confidential. In any case, no one would believe me even if I spilled the beans.

The Torii gate is actually the arbor structure (and not the swinging gate inside the arbor). This project utilized clear Western Red Cedar for the fence and arbor, and ipe (also known as Brazilian Walnut) for the swinging gate. The swinging gate is constructed using mortise & tenon joinery.

Mid-sized transitional single-wall white floor laundry room photo in Tampa with white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Inspiration for an industrial bedroom remodel in San Francisco

Very inviting isn't it? I have lost count how many of these I have built over the years. And they are like snowflakes every single one is different!
Inspiration for a small eclectic backyard brick patio remodel in Minneapolis with a pergola

Home office - transitional home office idea in Houston