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Walk-in shower - mid-sized craftsman master beige tile and ceramic tile walk-in shower idea in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Example of a trendy dining room design in San Francisco

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Example of a small arts and crafts l-shaped vinyl floor and brown floor dedicated laundry room design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, yellow walls and a stacked washer/dryer

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Dedicated laundry room - small traditional l-shaped porcelain tile and brown floor dedicated laundry room idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, a stacked washer/dryer and gray walls

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Modern exterior home idea in Burlington

Home design - contemporary home design idea in Burlington

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Eat-in kitchen - small transitional l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island, quartz countertops and porcelain backsplash

Menlo Park flag lot custom home with 3 levels.
Elegant three-story house exterior photo in San Francisco

Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Corner bathtub - large craftsman master multicolored tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile and multicolored floor corner bathtub idea in San Francisco with white cabinets, gray walls, quartz countertops and white countertops

Example of a trendy home design design in Burlington

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.

Example of a trendy home design design in Burlington

Example of a trendy home design design in Burlington

Bathroom - modern bathroom idea in Burlington

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Family room library - mid-sized traditional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor family room library idea in San Francisco with beige walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in San Francisco with green walls