Troy Construction Company, Inc.
Example of a large classic wooden straight wood railing staircase design in New York with painted risers

This is not your typical basement remodel job. When we were asked to create a space for them to enjoy and to feel like they were getting away from things, we were intrigued. They expressed that they wanted a rustic looking wine room and some other basic ideas. We designed this bar around the idea of the wine room. From the classic solid cherry bar top with acrylic finish to the black raised panels on the face of the bar and on the ceiling panels, this bar takes you away from the mundane and into your own little sanctuary.

This is the lakeside of a home that combines modern lake house design with a number of sustainable best practices to create a stunning and amazingly comfortable low carbon home. To maximize the view out to the lake, a very large segemented window wall was designed that integrated the structure directly into the window mulls to minimize visual obstructions. Skylights on remotes are set above the great room to encourage natural ventilation. Except for the bedrooms and bathrooms, the rooms are all open to one another, again for natural ventilation. The energy concept for the home was to be all electric to reduce fracked natural gas usage. Natural gas is only used as a starter for the high efficiency, sealed combustion, outside combustion air fireplace and for a back up generator. The 9.8 kW PV 35 Panel array provides 32% of the homes energy usage, with the remaining electricity coming from 100% renewable energy credits from the grid. The mechanical system is provided by a series of all electric, ultra high efficiency mini-splits, controlled by an integrated smart home system. An induction cooktop, hybrid electric water heater and hybrid electric dryer complete the items that typically use natural gas. Lighting is all high efficiency correctly colored LED’s. A home office is included on the second floor complete with a balcony, facing towards the lake. Their zero carbon work commute consists of walking across the 2nd floor hallway.

Small southwest carpeted and beige floor hallway photo in San Francisco with beige walls

Michele Lee Willson
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial single-wall ceramic tile and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

The sink is unique in that it doesn't sit on top of the counter like a typical vessel sink. It is sunken just a bit into the granite to lower it's footprint. This enabled us to utilize the beautiful Axor waterfall faucet with full effect.

A living room in a Parisian apartment is typically designed with an emphasis on elegance and sophistication. The room is often spacious, with high ceilings, large windows, and intricate architectural details such as ornate moldings and intricate cornices. The decor is typically characterized by a mix of classic and modern styles, with a focus on luxury and comfort. Plush velvet sofas, antique coffee tables, and intricate chandeliers are often featured. The color palette is typically neutral, with accents of gold or metallics adding a touch of glamour. Overall, a living room in a Parisian apartment is a stunning blend of history and modernity, combining classic design elements with contemporary comforts.

Situated on the north shore of Birch Point this high-performance beach home enjoys a view across Boundary Bay to White Rock, BC and the BC Coastal Range beyond. Designed for indoor, outdoor living the many decks, patios, porches, outdoor fireplace, and firepit welcome friends and family to gather outside regardless of the weather. From a high-performance perspective this home was built to and certified by the Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home program and the EnergyStar program. In fact, an independent testing/rating agency was able to show that the home will only use 53% of the energy of a typical new home, all while being more comfortable and healthier. As with all high-performance homes we find a sweet spot that returns an excellent, comfortable, healthy home to the owners, while also producing a building that minimizes its environmental footprint. Design by JWR Design Photography by Radley Muller Photography Interior Design by Markie Nelson Interior Design

Bedroom - shabby-chic style bedroom idea in San Francisco

River Homes Civic, Pedestrian, and Personal Scale Our urban design strategy to create a modern, traditional neighborhood centered around three distinct yet connected levels of scale – civic, pedestrian, and personal. The civic connection with the city, the Milwaukee River and the adjacent Kilbourn Park was addressed via the main thoroughfare, street extensions and the River Walk. The relationship to pedestrian scale was achieved by fronting each building to its corresponding street or river edge. Utilizing elevated entries and main living levels provides a non-intimidating distinction between public and private. The open, loft-like qualities of each individual living unit, coupled with the historical context of the tract supports the personal scale of the design. The Beerline “mini-block” – patterned after a typical city block - is configured to allow for each individual building to address its respective street or river edge while creating an internal alley or “auto court”. The river-facing units, each with four levels of living space, incorporate rooftop garden terraces which serve as natural, sunlit pavilions in an urban setting. In an effort to integrate our typical urban neighborhood with the context of an industrial corridor, we relied upon thoughtful connections to materials such as brick, stucco, and fine woods, thus creating a feeling of refined elegance in balance with the “sculpture” of the historic warehouses across the Milwaukee River. Urban Diversity The Beerline River Homes provide a walkable connection to the city, the beautiful Milwaukee River, and the surrounding environs. The diversity of these custom homes is evident not only in the unique association of the units to the specific “edges” each one addresses, but also in the diverse range of pricing from the accessible to the high-end. This project has elevated a typically developer-driven market into a striking urban design product.

Jackson Design and Remodeling
Example of a classic kitchen design in San Diego

Situated on the north shore of Birch Point this high-performance beach home enjoys a view across Boundary Bay to White Rock, BC and the BC Coastal Range beyond. Designed for indoor, outdoor living the many decks, patios, porches, outdoor fireplace, and firepit welcome friends and family to gather outside regardless of the weather. From a high-performance perspective this home was built to and certified by the Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home program and the EnergyStar program. In fact, an independent testing/rating agency was able to show that the home will only use 53% of the energy of a typical new home, all while being more comfortable and healthier. As with all high-performance homes we find a sweet spot that returns an excellent, comfortable, healthy home to the owners, while also producing a building that minimizes its environmental footprint. Design by JWR Design Photography by Radley Muller Photography Interior Design by Markie Nelson Interior Design

Beautiful deck renovation with beautiful landscaping and fire piece.
Deck - mid-sized traditional backyard deck idea in Other with a fire pit and a roof extension

Mid-sized elegant l-shaped ceramic tile and white floor open concept kitchen photo in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The original wood front door which was faded and was a typical entry was replaced with a larger metal, 2-piece entry door.
Entryway - large transitional dark wood floor and brown floor entryway idea in Austin with gray walls and a dark wood front door

River Homes Civic, Pedestrian, and Personal Scale Our urban design strategy to create a modern, traditional neighborhood centered around three distinct yet connected levels of scale – civic, pedestrian, and personal. The civic connection with the city, the Milwaukee River and the adjacent Kilbourn Park was addressed via the main thoroughfare, street extensions and the River Walk. The relationship to pedestrian scale was achieved by fronting each building to its corresponding street or river edge. Utilizing elevated entries and main living levels provides a non-intimidating distinction between public and private. The open, loft-like qualities of each individual living unit, coupled with the historical context of the tract supports the personal scale of the design. The Beerline “mini-block” – patterned after a typical city block - is configured to allow for each individual building to address its respective street or river edge while creating an internal alley or “auto court”. The river-facing units, each with four levels of living space, incorporate rooftop garden terraces which serve as natural, sunlit pavilions in an urban setting. In an effort to integrate our typical urban neighborhood with the context of an industrial corridor, we relied upon thoughtful connections to materials such as brick, stucco, and fine woods, thus creating a feeling of refined elegance in balance with the “sculpture” of the historic warehouses across the Milwaukee River. Urban Diversity The Beerline River Homes provide a walkable connection to the city, the beautiful Milwaukee River, and the surrounding environs. The diversity of these custom homes is evident not only in the unique association of the units to the specific “edges” each one addresses, but also in the diverse range of pricing from the accessible to the high-end. This project has elevated a typically developer-driven market into a striking urban design product.

In our design focused on creating a home that acts as an art gallery and an entertaining space without remodeling. Priorities based on our client’s lifestyle. By turning the typical living room into a gallery space we created an area for conversation and cocktails. We tucked the TV watching away into a secondary bedroom. We designed the master bedroom around the artwork over the bed. The low custom bold blue upholstered bed is the main color in that space throwing your attention to the art.

Notice the details of this L-shaped corner bar. It's not your typical block of wood but a series of wooden cubes fused together to create an amazing statement piece. Built by ULFBUILT.

Entryway - mid-sized rustic ceramic tile entryway idea in Denver with a dark wood front door