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Some long-time repeat Drury customers were ready to update their wine cellar and bar area. The right design would make the space more functional and relaxing while increasing viewable wine storage capacity.
The homeowners appreciate craftsmanship and dedication – it’s the difference between good and truly great whiskies and wines. A relaxing space to appreciate such mastery would need to reflect the same kind of care and attention to detail.
Design Objectives:
-Remove heavy posts and archway to open the bar to the basement entertainment area
-Add an undercounter ice maker
-Create a clean, open display for liquor and glassware
-Create a cabinet-matching rolling cart for transporting cases of wine from the area’s entryway to the wine cellar
-Add drama and improve lighting
-Expand the wine cellar and add ceiling-mounted cooling
-Add a concealed area in the wine cellar for wine case storage
-Update task and decorative lighting
Design Challenges:
-Complement the existing stained-cherry trim in the basement area
-Determine how to include a separate area for case storage accessible from the main wine cellar
-Create an updated look that integrates seamlessly with the upscale traditional Tudor home
-The curved staircase called for creativity in the floor tile layout
Design Solutions:
-For cabinetry, a rich smoky blue-grey paint was chosen to complement the cherry stain
-Gorgeous leather-finished Tiempo Cielo quartzite countertops pair beautifully with the flooring
-Elegant textured-glass tile creates an interesting backdrop to open shelving
-High Gloss veneer shelving elevates the space and feels more modern than the previous cabinetry
-Realistic wood-look porcelain tile in a light greige tone creates a durable surface for this high traffic area
-A custom rolling cart was included to move cases into the wine cellar with ease
-Fresh decorative lighting in the bar and wine cellar adds drama while updating the overlook look and feel
Removing the heavy posts and archway between the bar and the rest of the entertainment area made the entire space feel more welcoming and inviting. The steel blue finish on the cabinetry blends beautifully with the existing woodwork, giving the basement a fresh look. The homeowners are more than pleased with how their renewed bar and wine cellar elevates the experience of celebrating fine spirits and enjoying them with friends.

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White Quartz Island Countertops and Perimeter
White Quartz Island Bar Countertops beautifully selected with a grey base offsetting the grey floors. In addition to white baseboards and trim. On the kitchen perimeter the white quartz perfectly pops off the light oak cabinets. With the addition of the grey quartz composite undermount sink and stainless steel appliances tie all the elements nicely together. This is a kitchen that welcomes family and friends and leaves you feeling light hearted with cool greys and warm cabinets. Anyone would enjoy a glass of tea or a warm cup of coffee at the bar in this kitchen.
Quartz countertops and grey quartz composite sink complete in Client Project kitchen Renovation ~ Thank you for sharing!
Bar Island Options
Additional ideas and selections for bar tops and islands include mixing various surfaces. Such as, wood and stone or granite and quartz. Adding cooktops, kitchen sinks, or various prep sinks that may include a trough design that doubles as keeping beverages cold. Bar Islands provide that extra space to gather together or just overall added workspace for prepping and serving meals from such as this white quartz island bar shown.
Quartz Slab Yard Available
When it comes to stone, there is no substitute for viewing full slabs of quartz. You will be able to view our inventory of quartz or granite at our local slab yard. French Creek Designers can arrange client viewing of stone slabs.
Get unbeatable prices with our No Waste Program Stone Countertops. The No Waste Program features a selection of granite we keep in stock. Having a large countertop selection inventory on hand. This allows us to only charge for the square footage you need, with no additional transportation costs.
In addition, to the full slabs remember to peruse through the remnants for those smaller projects such as tabletops, small vanity countertops, mantels and hearths. Many great finds for stone projects.
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What had once been a purely utilitarian bathroom — all bland white fixtures and little sense of personality — became an opportunity to embrace the carefree spirit of a second home by the Pacific. Rather than treating the space with the restraint of a primary residence, we leaned into something more playful and transportive, drawing from the colors and textures of the coastline just beyond the windows. A wallcovering patterned with oversized seashells in soft blue and white wraps the room like a seaside interpretation of a French toile, giving the space a sense of whimsy without losing its sophistication. The palette throughout echoes sea glass, salt air, and sun-faded driftwood, creating a room that feels equal parts breezy retreat and quiet escape.
At the center of the design, a light wood vanity with fluted doors introduces warmth and subtle texture, balancing the cool tones that flow through the room. Inside the shower, a back wall of pale blue fan tile unfurls like scales or waves, catching the light with a softness that feels almost aquatic. Overhead, a sculptural light fixture woven from natural fibers brings an unexpected touch of humor and movement — reminiscent of the swaying fringe of a hula dancer’s grass skirt. The result is a bathroom that no longer feels anonymous or obligatory, but instead captures the relaxed, slightly nostalgic joy of life lived near the ocean.
Photos: Bernardo Grijalva

Custom Curved Wooden Slides by Top Tread Stairways ~
Transform Your Home Into Something Extraordinary
Custom Curved Wooden Slides
When was the Last Time Someone Walked Into Your Home and Their Jaw Literally Dropped?
When was the last time someone walked into your home and their jaw literally dropped?
Picture this: Your guests arrive for dinner. They step into your foyer, and suddenly—silence. Wide eyes. A moment of pure disbelief. Then, inevitably, the question: “Is that really what I think it is?”
Welcome to the world of custom curved wooden slides, where Top Tread Stairways turns childhood dreams into sophisticated architectural statements.
The Secret is Out
For years, Clyde Martin and his team at Top Tread Stairways in Sierra Vista, Arizona, have been quietly building something extraordinary. While most stair companies focus on traditional projects, TopTread Stairways has been perfecting the art of custom hardwood slides—creating installations so remarkable that we joke about renaming the business “Chutes and Ladders.”
The truth? These aren’t just slides. They’re conversation pieces. Works of functional art. The kind of architectural element that sets your home apart from every other one on the planet.
And we build so many of them that we’ve shipped custom slides all over North America and beyond.
Four Ways to Make Your Home Unforgettable
Every slide project we undertake is unique, but they generally fall into four categories:
1. Curved Stair-Slide Combinations – The ultimate space-efficient solution, where stairs and slide spiral together in a stunning combination of form and function.
2. Curved Slides Separate from Stairways – For those who want the drama of a standalone curved slide that makes its own architectural statement.
3. Straight Stair-Slide Combinations – Perfect for modern, linear spaces where clean lines meet playful innovation.
4. Straight Slides Separate from Stairways – Sometimes simplicity creates the most powerful impact.
But here’s where it gets interesting: Some slides feature flat seat areas with vertical sides. Others embrace a barrel shape for enhanced comfort. We’ve built slides wide enough for several people to descend shoulder-to-shoulder, laughing all the way down. And we’ve crafted intimate slides designed for solo adventures, regardless of age or size.
Our clients? They absolutely love them.
Stories That Will Make You Rethink What’s Possible
Take the 11,000-square-foot home in Beverly Hills, overlooking the famous Sunset Strip. In one child’s bedroom, we installed a 12-foot curved slide crafted from white oak. Understated location, extraordinary feature.
Or consider the 35-foot-high round tower room in an 8,500-square-foot custom home bordering the Sacramento River in Northern California. This project has become our most famous installation—a stunning 33-foot curved stair-slide combination built entirely from solid black walnut, featuring 445 layers of cross-laminated hardwood and a spiral newel post that took eight months to construct in our shop.
The homeowners had searched for eight years to find someone “crazy enough” to build their dream. When we completed it, one of Clyde’s trusted business partners—someone who’d seen him tackle countless unique projects—admitted he thought Clyde had lost his mind taking this one on. He genuinely didn’t believe we could pull it off.
We did. And the homeowners? Still thrilled years later.
Where Imagination Meets Reality
But these slides aren’t just for private estates. We’ve installed a 24-foot hickory slide in an elementary school library just east of Dallas, where kids absolutely love it. And here’s something that will make you smile: We built the longest wood slide ever for a children’s hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Have you ever heard a child beg to go to the doctor?
We’re pretty sure it happens in Springfield. That walnut slide stretches 45 feet long and 3 feet wide—spacious enough for three children to sit side-by-side or for an adult and child to slide together comfortably. We built it in one piece, filling an entire semi-trailer for transport. It lives in the hospital lobby, and no appointment is needed to experience it yourself.
In Raleigh, North Carolina, we installed a 36-foot white oak slide in a custom home. The client loved it so much they ordered a second one—literally 15 minutes after we finished the installation. When Clyde returned to the office, there was already a check in the mailbox for slide number two. This 14,000-square-foot home now features 72 linear feet of curved white oak slide: one connecting the second floor to the main level, another linking the main floor to the finished basement.
What a ride, indeed.
Then there’s the curved stair-slide combination in Visalia, California—32 feet of knotty alder complemented by a hanging netted loft and climbing wall. Creative? Absolutely. Fun? Beyond measure.
The People Behind the Dreams
What inspires us most isn’t the technical challenge of building these slides—though engineering a 33-foot curved slide from 445 layers of cross-laminated hardwood certainly keeps us engaged. It’s working with clients who refuse to think inside the box.
These are creative individuals willing to explore ideas that set their homes and businesses apart. They dream of installations that make people stop and stare. They understand that architecture can—and should—inspire joy.
Listening to them describe their visions, explaining their dreams of a slide design unlike anything else on earth? That’s a privilege. And bringing those dreams to life? That’s what we live for.
My team and I have as much fun designing and building these slides as our clients have riding them. We’d love nothing better than to hear from you!
Custom Curved Wooden Slides
What Sets Top Tread Stairways Apart
Since 2006, Clyde Martin has built Top Tread Stairways on a simple premise: there’s a better way to build stairs. With roots in eastern Pennsylvania and years of experience installing hundreds of pre-built stairways, Clyde brought that expertise west and founded a company dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship.
We stock thousands of stair parts in more than ten wood species—hickory, jatoba, maple, cherry, mahogany, alder, red oak, white oak, poplar, Douglas fir, and walnut. Quality levels are high. Lead times are short. We understand the urgency of your project schedule and deliver accordingly.
But here’s what really matters: When it comes to custom wooden slides, Top Tread Stairways is one of—if not the—premier builders of indoor wooden slides in the United States. This isn’t a side project for us. It’s a specialty we’ve refined through years of experience, countless installations, and an unwavering commitment to turning impossible dreams into breathtaking reality.
Your Home, Reimagined
Whether you’re envisioning a straight wooden stand-alone slide for your office or a jaw-dropping curved wooden slide/stairway combination that will become your home’s signature feature, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re not here to build ordinary. We’re here to build extraordinary.
Ready to set your home apart?
~ Custom Curved Wooden Slides ~ ART YOU RIDE!

With the rich rustic look of the thick rolled arms beautifully adorned with decorative nail head accents, the "Oberson-Gunsmoke" upholstery collection features the comfort of plush divided backs along with the function of a console with ample storage to create the perfect addition to any home décor.
•Frame constructions have been tested with various equipment to simulate the home and transportation environments to insure durability
•Corners are glued, blocked and stapled
•Stripes and patterns are match cut
•All fabrics are pre-approved for wearability and durability against AHFA standards
•Cushion cores are constructed of low melt fiber wrapped over high quality foam
•Features metal drop-in unitized seat box for strength and durability
•All metal construction to the floor for strength and durability
•The reclining mechanism features infinite positions for comfort
•Double Reclining Loveseat features console with storage and cupholders
•Sofa and Loveseat feature the option of either power or non-power pieces.

Medullary rays or ray flecks are hallmarks of Quarter Sawn Oak. We like to think of them as Quarter Sawn Oak’s beauty marks!
Technically, they are cells which transport sap to carry water & nutrients for the tree’s health. Another benefit of Quarter Sawn Oak is the fact that it is such a hard wood. It can really stand up to quite a bit of wear & tear!
This cut of wood is a smart choice for a stylish renovation.
Designer: Fred M Alsen | fma Interior Design | Chicago Custom cabinetry by Greenfield Cabinetry
Mike Kaskel Photos

Gorgeous, renovated 2 bed, 1 bath condo in the heart of Hoboken featuring beautiful original details including exposed brick, original mantel with cast iron summer cover, ornate plaster work, pocket doors and crown molding. Window-lit chef’s kitchen offers corian counters, stainless steel appliances and leads to separate formal dining room. Indulgent bath with marble vanity, custom tile, decorative columns and archway. Hardwood floors, high ceilings and in home laundry are yours as well. Large secured storage space in basement. Huge common yard with new stone pavers. Close to Hoboken’s best shopping, dining, and parks with easy transportation into NYC.

Exceptional 2 bedroom 2 bath in the Metropolitan Grand - a fantastic elevator building with an elegant lobby. This 1,375 square foot home offers 2 large private decks, on–site garage parking and a fabulous floor plan with distinctive columns separating the spacious living and dining rooms. Gourmet kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances, streamlined maple cabinetry, granite counters and breakfast bar. Master suite features his and her custom walk-in closets and stunning marble bath with oversized shower, separate soaking tub and double sinks. Other features include: hardwood floors with cherry inlay, surround sound speakers, central air conditioning and in-home laundry. Close to all transportation, PATH, ferry & shopping.

With a vision to blend functionality and aesthetics seamlessly, our design experts embarked on a journey that breathed new life into every corner.
The rear entrance was enlarged and seamlessly linked to the pantry, ensuring convenient access for transporting groceries.
Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis.
For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

Urban Loft – One-of-a-Kind.
From our client to you, here's what we have created. A look so individual and one-of-a-kind, just as the family who lives there.
“Where to begin, what can I say..Joe is an artist, a craftsman, his imagination and his ability to make the physical, ethereal is his greatest gift. As our designer, Joe
has become a friend and we are graced with his magic every day. His work is so unique, we are always reminded of him in our home.
Joe created a home we could never have imagined, and yet it feels so much like home. Our home embraces us each time we walk in. The warmth of the walls reminiscent of Old Venice, the handmade resin doors that transport the light
throughout our loft apartment, the bookcase Joe created is so powerful and uplifting all at once, our massive bed that was built in pieces and put together in our room, our handmade rug is a silk wonderland, all of which Joe designed and fabricated for us.
Joe created a large painting for my daughter's room. The painting is childlike, wondrous and captivating all at once. My seven-year-old daughter swears that she painted it with Joe. When I shared this bit of comedy with Joe, he laughed
and then said in all earnest, 'of course she did, she was with me the whole time I painted it.'”

Exceptional 2 bedroom 2 bath in the Metropolitan Grand - a fantastic elevator building with an elegant lobby. This 1,375 square foot home offers 2 large private decks, on–site garage parking and a fabulous floor plan with distinctive columns separating the spacious living and dining rooms. Gourmet kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances, streamlined maple cabinetry, granite counters and breakfast bar. Master suite features his and her custom walk-in closets and stunning marble bath with oversized shower, separate soaking tub and double sinks. Other features include: hardwood floors with cherry inlay, surround sound speakers, central air conditioning and in-home laundry. Close to all transportation, PATH, ferry & shopping.

Full top floor of beautiful brownstone on coveted Hudson Street block directly across from Steven’s Park with seasonal NYC views. This elegant 2 bedroom, 1 bath home features open living space with exposed brick, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, central air conditioning & laundry in home. Master bedroom with double closets and great light, updated bath with pedestal sink and additional basement storage. Easy access to Hoboken’s world-class waterfront, shopping, dining, parks and transportation. Rental parking only 1 block away.

Behind the LUXURY LINE brand, which combines luxury and comfort in furniture, there exists quality production dating back many years, unconditional customer satisfaction and corporate know-how. Thanks to its service infrastructure, LUXURY LINE delivers its most special designs to its customers all over the world without any problem. LUXURY LINE, opened in the heart of Eurasia, the meeting point of continents from Istanbul to the World, transports its rich collection of luxury products to dozens of countries from Europe to America, Middle East to Africa and Asia.

Scott Buley. High Tech Turf/LandscapeMakeover.biz Strawberry Parfait Flowering Crabapple blooms open up just days after we planted it. Zero damage to blooms or foliage during transport and planting thanks to Neil Buley at Treephoria Nursery.

Custom cedar deck ,detailing thru every step of the project . The 2 x 6 decking was routed at every butt joint and all screws where countersunk ,plugged and sanded , The spindle package has no screws or nails instead was assembled entirely with a festool dominoe machine and built in shop and then transported and installed on site , the gates at each end of the deck were also built off site and have no fastners . While in the shop working on gates and rails we decided this deck deserved some custom treatments so the router table was utilized to fabricate custom cedar skirt molding for posts and crush blocks

Within the lush embrace of Palmetto Bluff, where the Lowcountry's natural splendor meets refined living, stands an architectural masterpiece in the making.
Step inside, and be transported to a realm of refined living spaces adorned with bespoke finishes and thoughtful details. Sunlight pours through expansive windows, casting a warm glow upon hardwood floors and soaring ceilings. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, where culinary aspirations take flight amidst top-of-the-line appliances and custom cabinetry.
With five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, including a lavish master suite retreat, this residence offers ample space for relaxation and rejuvenation. But perhaps the crowning jewel of this estate is the fully equipped apartment nestled above the garage—a private sanctuary for guests or extended family, complete with a living room, bedroom, full bathroom, kitchenette, and even its own washer and dryer.
Outdoor living is elevated to an art form in the expansive backyard oasis, where an outdoor kitchen invites culinary adventures, and evenings are spent gathered around the crackling warmth of the outdoor firepit.

Interior staircase of a rooftop lounge on a city bus, featuring red carpeted steps with ambient lighting, panoramic side window views, and elegant wall textures, designed for a sophisticated mobile experience.

Within the lush embrace of Palmetto Bluff, where the Lowcountry's natural splendor meets refined living, stands an architectural masterpiece in the making.
Step inside, and be transported to a realm of refined living spaces adorned with bespoke finishes and thoughtful details. Sunlight pours through expansive windows, casting a warm glow upon hardwood floors and soaring ceilings. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, where culinary aspirations take flight amidst top-of-the-line appliances and custom cabinetry.
With five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, including a lavish master suite retreat, this residence offers ample space for relaxation and rejuvenation. But perhaps the crowning jewel of this estate is the fully equipped apartment nestled above the garage—a private sanctuary for guests or extended family, complete with a living room, bedroom, full bathroom, kitchenette, and even its own washer and dryer.
Outdoor living is elevated to an art form in the expansive backyard oasis, where an outdoor kitchen invites culinary adventures, and evenings are spent gathered around the crackling warmth of the outdoor firepit.
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