We were asked to create something really special for one of our most admired clients. This home has been a labor of love for both of us as we finally made it exactly what she wanted it to be. After many concept ideas we landed on a design that is stunning! All of the elements on her wish list are incorporated in this challenging, multi-level landscape: A front yard to match the modern traditional-style home while creating privacy from the street; a side yard that proudly connects the front and back; and a lower level with plantings in lush greens, whites, purples and pinks and plentiful lawn space for kids and dogs. Her outdoor living space includes an outdoor kitchen with bar, outdoor living room with fireplace, dining patio, a bedroom-adjacent lounging patio with modern fountain, enclosed vegetable garden, rose garden walk with European-style fountain and meditation bench, and a fire pit with sitting area on the upper level to take in the panoramic views of the sunset over the wooded ridge. Outdoor lighting brings it alive at night, and for parties you can’t beat the killer sound system!

Kitchen - modern concrete floor and gray floor kitchen idea in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, window backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Ed Ritger Photography
Inspiration for a transitional walk-in closet remodel in San Francisco

First, a pink nursery was envisioned and as we were going through the scheme it felt too pink. Then, BAM! The chicest wallpaper, which we've been coveting forever came along

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in New York with white walls and a media wall

Jack Brennan
Small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor home bar photo in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets and white countertops

Alcove bathtub - mid-sized modern master marble tile marble floor alcove bathtub idea with a wall-mount toilet, white walls, an integrated sink and marble countertops

An outdated 1920's bathroom in Bayside Queens was turned into a refreshed, classic and timeless space that utilized the very limited space to its maximum capacity. The cabinets were once outdated and a dark brown that made the space look even smaller. Now, they are a bright white, accompanied by white subway tile, a light quartzite countertop and polished chrome hardware throughout. What made all the difference was the use of the tiny hex tile floors. We were also diligent to keep the shower enclosure a clear glass and stainless steel.

Hallway - craftsman medium tone wood floor and brown floor hallway idea in Boston with white walls

An outdated 1920's kitchen in Bayside Queens was turned into a refreshed, classic and timeless space that utilized the very limited space to its maximum capacity. The cabinets were once outdated and a dark brown that made the space look even smaller. Now, they are a bright white, accompanied by white subway tile, a light quartzite countertop and brushed brass hardware throughout. What made all the difference was the use of the dark porcelain floors as a great contrast to all the white. We were also diligent to keep the hold extractor a clear glass and stainless steel.

Inspiration for a craftsman medium tone wood floor and brown floor hallway remodel in Boston with white walls

Example of an arts and crafts medium tone wood floor and brown floor hallway design in Boston with white walls

Wilson Stone Surfaces, Inc.
Enclosed kitchen - rustic l-shaped laminate floor enclosed kitchen idea in San Diego with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, beige walls and an island

Paola took astronomy in college and enjoyed that course a lot. For a long while now, she's been wanting to create a scheme centered around astronomy, knowing a nursery or child’s bedroom would be the ideal spaces for this. Our approach for themed spaces is to introduce the “elements” in a subtle way as to give the hint that indeed this room is “celestial themed” but it‘s not obvious. First we chose the awesome shagreen wallpaper, not a conventional choice, but works so well in imitating that “rocky” feel of the moon. From there, we added the geometric prints, which reference science, math, planets? We just didn’t want to add actual planet prints because we still wanted the room to feel sophisticated. All the little details like the moon throw pillow and stary velvet fabric on the ottoman are genius.

An outdated 1920's kitchen in Bayside Queens was turned into a refreshed, classic and timeless space that utilized the very limited space to its maximum capacity. The cabinets were once outdated and a dark brown that made the space look even smaller. Now, they are a bright white, accompanied by white subway tile, a light quartzite countertop and brushed brass hardware throughout. What made all the difference was the use of the dark porcelain floors as a great contrast to all the white. We were also diligent to keep the hold extractor a clear glass and stainless steel.

Arts and crafts slate floor and gray floor mudroom photo in Portland Maine with brown walls

Inspiration for a craftsman slate floor and gray floor mudroom remodel in Portland Maine with brown walls

Example of an arts and crafts slate floor and gray floor mudroom design in Portland Maine with brown walls

Small elegant gray one-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Charleston