In this guest room intended for grandchildren sleepovers we saved an inherited rock maple bedroom set from being heaved by having everything painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in a color combination meant to also save the oriental-style rug. New coverlets from The Purple Rose Home and custom Roman shades and pillow shams from Simply Windows pull the burnt orange shades from the rug. Wall art from the client's vast collection of inherited keepsakes from generations before adorn the walls.

Inspiration for a large rustic single-wall light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, terrazzo countertops, cement tile backsplash, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Custom Finishes by: Jeremy Jones Fine Finishes Custom driftwood wall; driftwood pieces are painted in pearl white with silver undercoat. Laid out in a staggered patteren, ontop of a silver mica wallcovering.

Mid-sized mountain style single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, terrazzo countertops, cement tile backsplash, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

this home is a unique blend of a transitional exterior and a contemporary interior
Example of a large trendy porcelain tile and white floor foyer design in Miami with gray walls and a dark wood front door

Douglas VanderHorn Architects From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

-Durable, Rugged, & Light Weight Polyurea Construction -Recommended for Pool, Pond, or Spa Applications -Rated at 350 Gallons Per Hour -Available in 4 Colors; Hues May Vary -Color is Chemically Bonded to Undercoat -Fits a Straight Edge Application -Molded From Actual Rock Outcroppings for Realistic Look -Available Boulder Accent Packages Matched for an -Extended Natural Landscape Zone -Dimensions: 36" L X 15" H x 27" W -Approx. 25 lbs. -All Sizes +/ - 2"; Weights Vary Accordingly

Fully covered under Kraus' limited lifetime warranty Constructed of 16 gauge premium grade T-304 stainless steel - guaranteed to never rust or corrode Commercial-grade satin finish - highly scratch and stain resistant Padded, Stone-Guard undercoat applied over rubber pads to reduce sink noise while in use Double bowl (60/40 split) 30" sink with traditional rounded corners

Brookhaven cabinetry by Wood-Mode. Cottage Lace with brown undercoat on maple. Hardware by Top Knobs in a patina black finish. Photo by John Martinelli. Tile by Serenity Design.

Vintage media cabinet/hutch custom painted with rustic-French technique-- (Chalk Paint®) Old White undercoat with French Linen dry-brushed over top for a textured and 'distressed' look. Sides and edges sanded, with the Old White crown trim left alone. All sealed with Annie Sloan Clear Soft Wax, with Dark Wax in crevices to antique. Inside (not pictured here) finished with Aubusson Blue and Clear Soft Wax- Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan.

Vintage media cabinet/hutch custom painted with rustic-French technique-- (Chalk Paint®) Old White undercoat with French Linen dry-brushed over top for a textured and 'distressed' look. Sides and edges sanded, with the Old White crown trim left alone. All sealed with Annie Sloan Clear Soft Wax, with Dark Wax in crevices to antique. Inside (not pictured here) finished with Aubusson Blue and Clear Soft Wax- Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan.

Fully covered under Kraus' limited lifetime warranty Constructed of 18 gauge premium grade T-304 stainless steel - guaranteed to never rust or corrode Commercial-grade satin finish - highly scratch and stain resistant Padded, Stone-Guard undercoat applied over rubber pads to reduce sink noise while in use Double bowl (60/40 split) 33-1/8" sink with traditional rounded corners

The top of the garage door shows some minor wear and tear. At this stage of the exterior painting project, we repaired the damage and applied a top-quality primer and undercoat. The new paint will give the whole structure a crisp, clean finish.

A simple and elegant craftsman-style kitchen in a tucked away valley in Oakland, CA. The subtle frame and panel door construction and light grey paint highlight the kitchen's integrated features including floating white oak shelving, a vertical wine rack and raw copper basin sink. Behind-door pullout trays, a two-tiered Lazy Susan, and 54" pullout pantry allow for easy access to pots pans and dry goods while a buit-in cat nook under the oven makes the pets feel welcome after a busy renovation. Finish: 2 coats General Finishes water based white undercoat, 2-3 coats General Finishes water based custom tinted polyurethane. Andrew Roy Woodworking

So in the dining room, for example, we have Louis XVI chairs and a quirky, contemporary crystal chandelier. I designed the bookcases so that the wife would have plenty of space for books. I wanted them to be red, but sometimes red can go too red. To bring it down a bit, we started with an undercoat of high-gloss black, and then applied red over that. At the end of the process, we were hand-rubbing so that some of the dark showed through, which really added depth to the red. Photographer: Lucas Allen

A simple and elegant craftsman-style kitchen in a tucked away valley in Oakland, CA. The subtle frame and panel door construction and light grey paint highlight the kitchen's integrated features including floating white oak shelving, a vertical wine rack and raw copper basin sink. Behind-door pullout trays, a two-tiered Lazy Susan, and 54" pullout pantry allow for easy access to pots pans and dry goods while a buit-in cat nook under the oven makes the pets feel welcome after a busy renovation. Finish: 2 coats General Finishes water based white undercoat, 2-3 coats General Finishes water based custom tinted polyurethane. Andrew Roy Woodworking

A simple and elegant craftsman-style kitchen in a tucked away valley in Oakland, CA. The subtle frame and panel door construction and light grey paint highlight the kitchen's integrated features including floating white oak shelving, a vertical wine rack and raw copper basin sink. Behind-door pullout trays, a two-tiered Lazy Susan, and 54" pullout pantry allow for easy access to pots pans and dry goods while a buit-in cat nook under the oven makes the pets feel welcome after a busy renovation. Finish: 2 coats General Finishes water based white undercoat, 2-3 coats General Finishes water based custom tinted polyurethane. Andrew Roy Woodworking

A beautifully designed painted craftsman kitchen nestled in the back of a Castro first floor apartment. An expansive window above an oversized ceramic farm sink looks out onto a back patio while modern detailing including LED undercabinet lighting and floating maple butcher block shelving add a contemporary twist. Cabinet doors are built with solid maple in a five piece frame and panel construction. The kitchen features numerous specialty pantry pullouts including a spice rack and baking tray drawer as well as 5/8" maple dovetail drawers. Finish: 3 coats of General Finishes water based white undercoat primer. 1 coat white poly topcoat and 1 coat clear polyurethane for durability. Designer: VIF Studio, SF Contractor: MN Construction, SF Photo: Andrew Roy Woodworking

A beautifully designed painted craftsman kitchen nestled in the back of a Castro first floor apartment. An expansive window above an oversized ceramic farm sink looks out onto a back patio while modern detailing including LED undercabinet lighting and floating maple butcher block shelving add a contemporary twist. Cabinet doors are built with solid maple in a five piece frame and panel construction. The kitchen features numerous specialty pantry pullouts including a spice rack and baking tray drawer as well as 5/8" maple dovetail drawers. Finish: 3 coats of General Finishes water based white undercoat primer. 1 coat white poly topcoat and 1 coat clear polyurethane for durability. Designer: VIF Studio, SF Contractor: MN Construction, SF Photo: Andrew Roy Woodworking