Explore this luxury smart home system, designed for this beautiful Philadelphia home. You'll love how everything is tied together, from discreet outdoor audio to automated window treatments, intelligent lighting controls, ultra-fast wifi, and more. Photography: © Jeffrey Totaro, 2022.

This full home renovation in North Vancouver transformed a previously updated yet disjointed home into a cohesive, modern retreat designed for long-term family living. The homeowners sought more than just a visual refresh—they wanted a smarter layout, enhanced energy performance, and improved everyday functionality.We reimagined key areas of the home to optimize flow and livability, including a complete redesign of the staircase, which previously divided the space and limited its usability. The result is a more open, connected home that meets exceptional standards for comfort and energy efficiency. Highlights include a fully reconfigured upper floor featuring a modern staircase, a convenient upstairs laundry, and a bright new home office. In the kitchen, a streamlined layout now centers around a linear island, complemented by a dedicated coffee bar, custom walnut cabinetry, and a functional new butler’s pantry. The living room has been transformed into a light-filled gathering space anchored by a statement fireplace that celebrates the home’s West Coast surroundings. A legal one-bedroom basement suite was added with full soundproofing and future-ready media wiring, while a glulam and glass patio cover extends the living area outdoors for year-round enjoyment. Behind the scenes, upgraded HVAC systems, improved air sealing, and precision soundproofing deliver Built Green Platinum performance.

Custom walnut bar with Cambria Granite Stone countertop. Blue paint and beautiful set up with etched panel doors.
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Located in Argyle, Texas, this comprehensive whole-home renovation was conceived by USI Design & Remodeling who reimagined the home's interior architecture, transforming a collection of compartmentalized rooms into a cohesive environment designed for modern living, entertaining, and daily comfort. The project encompassed the kitchen, family room, dining room, lounge, office, primary bathroom, and supporting circulation spaces, creating a unified experience that feels both expansive and intentional. Throughout the home, refined materials, custom millwork, and carefully curated finishes establish a sense of understated luxury while maintaining warmth and livability. At the heart of the renovation is a completely reconfigured kitchen and gathering space designed around functionality, hospitality, and visual connection. Architectural barriers were removed to improve sightlines and circulation, allowing the kitchen, dining, and family spaces to function as a single integrated living environment. A dramatic five-foot workstation sink anchors the kitchen, while custom cabinetry and furniture-inspired details elevate the space beyond conventional residential design. Adjacent to the kitchen, the former pantry, laundry, and service corridor were reimagined as a hybrid scullery and utility suite, creating a highly functional support space that discreetly accommodates food preparation, storage, organization, and household operations without compromising the elegance of the primary living areas. The renovation extends beyond aesthetics to create a home tailored to the family's evolving needs. The primary bathroom was transformed into a spa-inspired retreat, while the lounge, office, and dining spaces were redesigned to support both everyday living and entertaining. Consistent architectural detailing, layered textures, and thoughtful proportions establish continuity throughout the residence, allowing each room to feel connected to the larger design narrative. The result is a sophisticated yet approachable home that balances practical performance with timeless design, delivering a renewed living experience that is both highly functional and distinctly luxurious.

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A renovation to bring the most important area of the house up to date with their family’s present and future needs was sorely needed. New brighter, more colorful finishes are added throughout! It starts with a face lift of the Den with new French doors and a large window opening to the back porch. Also, a second back stairway is removed to allow room for a new arched circulation hallway to the kitchen. Along this path one can get to a new pantry and wet bar. The new kitchen now features updated appliances with an enhanced plastered hood design over the stove and a large island with additional seating and serving space. The laundry room is expanded providing a drop-off area and a new French door allowing easy access from the driveway. An adjacent game room and bathroom are updated as well.

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This Modern English home has history! Passed down through family inheritance, it hadn’t been truly updated since 1965. Lucky us that we met Vince & Angelica after they searched for just the right design team! The inspiration for this now elegant home started with their award winning backyard garden and koi pond. Like their landscaping, elegance and details now abound throughout the interior of this home also! Every surface was transformed to create a ‘new’ old world charm. Double saturated shadowbox, unique wallpaper, and checkerboard tile details set the backdrop for our curated blend of furnishing and accessory elements from top to bottom. Many cherished collectibles were carefully integrated as well. Oh, but the KITCHEN!! You can see even more details here!

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This foyer features traditional dark yellow and teal floral wallpaper paired with a dark teal painted door and trim. Marble tile floors add elegance, while a round brass mirror and an upholstered bench create a functional and stylish vignette. The combination of bold wallpaper, rich colors, and layered textures gives this entryway a warm, inviting, and timeless character.

MASTER BATHROOM RENOVATION TRANSFORMED FROM AN OUT DATED SPACE TO A FRESH NEW BATHROOM WITH CUSTOM VANITY + WALL TREATMENTS + ALL NEW TILE + PLUMBING

This serene Master Suite had a full face lift with new flooring, new paint and all new furnishings. This room was $20,000 to put together.
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