This 4,000-square foot home is located in the Silverstrand section of Hermosa Beach, known for its fabulous restaurants, walkability and beach access. Stylistically, it’s coastal-meets-traditional, complete with 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a 3-stop elevator and a roof deck with amazing ocean views. The client, an art collector, wanted bold color and unique aesthetic choices. In the living room, the built-in shelving is lined in luminescent mother of pearl. The dining area’s custom hand-blown chandelier was made locally and perfectly diffuses light. The client’s former granite-topped dining table didn’t fit the size and shape of the space, so we cut the granite and built a new base and frame around it. The bedrooms are full of organic materials and personal touches, such as the light raffia wall-covering in the master bedroom and the fish-painted end table in a college-aged son’s room—a nod to his love of surfing. Detail is always important, but especially to this client, so we searched for the perfect artisans to create one-of-a kind pieces. Several light fixtures were commissioned by an International glass artist. These include the white, layered glass pendants above the kitchen island, and the stained glass piece in the hallway, which glistens blues and greens through the window overlooking the front entrance of the home. The overall feel of the house is peaceful but not complacent, full of tiny surprises and energizing pops of color.

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Custom cabinetry with beaded door. Renovation included relocating doors and renovating entire kitchen space. Countertops are granite and stainless commercial one piece sink and counter. Upper cabinets 14" deep to accomodate platters and larger storage. Bases include roll outs, cutlery inserts and soft close drawers. Elegant stainless cabinet hardware puts on the finishing touch. Designed, built and installed by Gail O'Rourke Photos by Al Tousignant

When designer Rachel Peterson of Simply Baths, Inc. first met this young, stylish couple at their house they had a small handful of items they knew they really wanted in their master bathroom: a freestanding tub, a chandelier, a larger shower and more counter space. But the truth was, the bath needed a major face-lift. The space was outdated and lacked personality. It certainly didn't reflect the homeowners and their elegant aesthetic. The combination of stone and wood tiles lends just enough of a rustic flair to bring a little bit of the outdoors in and while helping to balance some of the feminine elements in the room with simple masculine touches. Featuring Dura Supreme Cabinetry.

This beautiful black and white kitchen has great walnut and bronze touches that make the space feel warm and inviting. The black base cabinets ground the space while the white wall cabinets and herringbone subway tile keep the space light and bright.

This kitchen has an incredible layout and so many wonderful details. The fridge was placed at the end of the galley isle for ideal flow to the sink and cooktop. The sink was positioned in the center of the cooktop allowing a huge amount of counter space to the left for prep and landing for the ovens. The coffee station is located with it's own counter and dedicated accessory storage. The custom designed island corner posts and the solid walnut table top are our favorite features. The thick quartz island top and the flush stainless apron sink installed into this top are special touches. A touch of glass, 6" crown moulding, island furniture base, appliance panels, cabinetry hood and cabinetry end panels make this kitchen simply stunning.

Situated along Manhattan’s prestigious “Gold Coast,” the building at 17 East 12th Street was developed by Rigby Asset Management, a New York-based real estate investment and development firm that specializes in rehabilitating underutilized commercial properties into high-end residential buildings. For the building’s model apartment, Rigby enlisted Nicole Fuller Interiors to create a bold and luxurious environment that complemented the grand vision of project architect, Bromley Caldari. Fuller specified products from her not-so-little black book of design resources to stage the space with museum-quality artworks, precious antiques, statement light fixtures, and contemporary furnishings, rugs, and window treatments.

Wanting to add some zing to this traditional powder room we used a color not usually used in the rest of the home. Because people spend a short amount of time in a powder room it enables you to go bolder with your wall treatment choices. The awkward niche space was filled in nicely with an industrial pharmacy cabinet, found at a Round Top antique show. Touches of bronze bring it all together. Kaskel Photo

Transitional yet classic, this elegant white kitchen has accents of deep blue at the base of the island, the bar cabinetry and the paneled wine refrigerator. Stainless steel bands on the range hood complement the lantern pendants above the island. A spacious walk-in pantry with touch latch door and glass upper panels frames the kitchen with a touch of elegance. Our client was thrilled with her kitchen and the quality of work. "...We couldn’t be happier with the thoughtfulness of the design, plus the quality of the woodwork and cabinetry is the best around. The precision of every piece of cabinetry is top-notch..." Call us for any design, construction and cabinetry project you may need. 847.866.6868

The classic Greek Key motif adds a visually-striking touch to this polished walnut dining table. The breathtaking beauty of this table comes both from its gorgeous, cathedral-cut wood grain and its sinuously curved gold leaf metal base. A gold stretcher adorned with the iconic Greek Key pattern wraps around the base, creating an aesthetically pleasing silhouette that's impossible to ignore. The perfect place for family dinners or just coffee and desserts with close friends.

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Add a little history to your dining room by choosing pieces that seem to tell a story. This dining set features solid acacia wood planks that recall time worn warehouse floors. Frames echo the cast iron machine bases during the turn of the century factories. A modern urban light fixture adds a touch of shine, while practical accents showcase the beauty in everyday things. Like this look? Grab it by clicking here.