Interior Design by Laura Schwartz-Muller General Contractor - Cliff Muller Photography by Mary E Nichols Copyright 2013 CALIFORNIA HOMES MAGAZINE / FEATURED / WINTER 2013-2014

Example of a mid-sized classic guest porcelain tile bedroom design in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

What began as a problem-solving exercise to control excessive wind in the courtyard of a newly-built semi-custom Spanish Colonial Revival home in Orinda, CA, culminated in a true work of art. The hand-crafted metal and resin screen design began with a traditional Moorish star pattern that was scaled up then distorted slightly. Two-inch wide steel bars are interwoven to create a frame holding opaque resin panels that block both the wind and views from the neighboring property. Bland concrete floors were replaced with bespoke cement tiles that continue the Moorish star pattern and complete the client’s vision of a Spanish retreat in the California hills.

contemporary farmhouse kitchen photo credit sophie epton photography
Mid-sized farmhouse galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Inspiration for a large contemporary master mosaic tile floor and multicolored floor home design remodel in Orlando with white walls and a hinged shower door

Inspiration for a timeless light wood floor kitchen remodel

Powder room floor tile with custom tile vent
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom remodel in Toronto

Living room - transitional living room idea in San Diego

Joseph St. Pierre
Inspiration for a large transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Boston

Elegant kitchen photo in Indianapolis

Bronze metallic finish with a gold glaze.

In 1833, a spectacular meteor shower fell across the night skies of Alabama. One century later, Frank Perkins composed a jazz tune inspired by this historical event that would become a classic: Stars Fell in Alabama. Our own version of the tune sparkles with a composition of Tree Magnolias and Illuminated nylon flowers to make a beautiful blend of history and light.

Home design - modern home design idea in San Francisco

PHILLIP JEFFRIES
Home bar - contemporary home bar idea in Miami

Alex Thurston

Handmade one of a kind cobalt blue overdyed vintage carpet produced and designed by www.vintagecarpets.com
Minimalist carpeted family room photo in Los Angeles

Light filled coastal living and dining rooms in blue, white, and coral color palette. Stephanie London Photography
Living room - mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in Baltimore with gray walls, no fireplace and no tv

Western hemlock bowl, handmade by Zach LaPerriere. Photo Credit and Design: Rachel Klein, The Northern Current
Mid-sized danish dining room photo

For a family putting down lasting roots in Park City, this 10,000-square-foot estate within the gated enclave of Quarry Mountain Ranch is conceived as both sanctuary and legacy. Designed to evolve alongside its owners, the home balances permanence with a deep sensitivity to the land it inhabits. Thoughtfully positioned within an alpine meadow shaped by the gentle flow of McLeod Creek, the residence embraces its setting. The waterway threads through the property, sustaining native grasses and drawing elk, deer, and migratory birdlife, grounding daily life in the rhythms of season and landscape. Broad planes of glass and sheltering rooflines frame uninterrupted views of ski slopes and distant ridgelines, while long sightlines pull natural light deep into the interior. Terraces and covered outdoor rooms mediate between house and meadow, creating spaces for gathering, reflection, and year-round connection to the outdoors. A restrained palette of wood and stone echoes the textures of the terrain, lending warmth and durability to the home’s contemporary expression. A separate guest house extends the architectural language, forming a discreet compound that supports family life, hospitality, and the enduring cadence of alpine living. Architecture: Advanced Design Interior Design: Erin Brewer Design