This project required a unique design to fit within the building envelope of this property while maximizing living space on and under this unusually high deck. This curved deck answered the challenge while creating a one of a kind space, connecting the second story indoor area to relaxed seating convenient to the kitchen and the lower living area to a completely protected space under the deck. The rounded design and detailed trim work add character to every perspective. Illuminated for evening entertainment the party continues after dark. A grand staircase descends to the paver patio area below. The landing at the base of the staircase adds scale while smoothing flow whether heading to the swings or to the patio. At the far end of the patio a fire feature flanked by two arched benches provides for a reflective moment or relaxed conversation amid the warm ambiance of the fire. Substructure is ACQ pine with all Zmax hardware on 12” & 16” X 42’’ deep footings. Average live load exceeds 80# per sq ft. Framing lumber is blacked out for better aesthetics.

The unique opportunity and challenge for the Joshua Tree project was to enable the architecture to prioritize views. Set in the valley between Mummy and Camelback mountains, two iconic landforms located in Paradise Valley, Arizona, this lot “has it all” regarding views. The challenge was answered with what we refer to as the desert pavilion. This highly penetrated piece of architecture carefully maintains a one-room deep composition. This allows each space to leverage the majestic mountain views. The material palette is executed in a panelized massing composition. The home, spawned from mid-century modern DNA, opens seamlessly to exterior living spaces providing for the ultimate in indoor/outdoor living. Project Details: Architecture: Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ // C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB // www.drewettworks.com Builder: Bedbrock Developers, Paradise Valley, AZ // http://www.bedbrock.com Interior Designer: Est Est, Scottsdale, AZ // http://www.estestinc.com Photographer: Michael Duerinckx, Phoenix, AZ // www.inckx.com

This client came to us with a unique challenge: create a modern design that matches her fun and funky personality but to make it as "green" and chemical free as possible. We rose to the challenge, researching the best options for sustainable, green and chemical free furnishings. The upholstery pieces are made from sustainable and chemical free materials, the dining table is made of sustainable wood with a chemical free finish. The rugs are from a fair-trade company that supports education for women in India. The client had hired a Feng Shui expert to provide her with a report which we used to design the space. The wallpaper behind the living room sofa is custom designed and custom-made. It is a map made up of hundred of small photos that the homeowner provided to us. It represents the area in her home that will bring travel and connect her to the people she loves. The large, colorful art piece in the dining area is hung in the area of the home that will bring joy around family and children. The hearts and pink/red colored wallpaper in the den will evoke love and relationships. The client has a colorful, fun personality and we wanted to infuse the design with it. A white backdrop allows all of the pinks, reds, navy blues and turquoises to pop, creating a lively, modern feeling. The textures in the floor and wall coverings and in the fabrics create a lived in, collected feeling and add a touch of bohemian chic style. The new modern cable and walnut stair banister is in keeping with the original modern feel of the row house and keeps the narrow staircase from feeling tight and closed in. This was a fun, creative and unique project for us. This particular client was one of Olamar's first clients eight years ago when we first opened our doors. At that time the house was nothing but a condemned shell that the client renovated, with our assistance. At that time we designed the kitchen, which is still in excellent condition and still looks amazing! Photographer: Greg Tinius

Designed by Zeynep Cantekin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Falls Church, VA in collaboration with Harris Custom Homes, this new home construction project features cabinet designs throughout the entire home. Said Zeynep, “The biggest challenges were visualizing the space for both the client and myself. Renderings helped, especially when it came the clients’ goal of giving every room its own unique vibe. The kitchen island was its own unique challenge, with the end result being a customer Pewter Green finish from Sherwin Williams, which turned out stunningly beautiful.” Kitchen: Merillat Masterpiece Martel Dove White (perimeter kitchen cabinets) and custom Sherwin Williams Pewter Green painted (kitchen island) with MSI Calcatta Trevi countertops.

Designed by Zeynep Cantekin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Falls Church, VA in collaboration with Harris Custom Homes, this new home construction project features cabinet designs throughout the entire home. Said Zeynep, “The biggest challenges were visualizing the space for both the client and myself. Renderings helped, especially when it came the clients’ goal of giving every room its own unique vibe. The kitchen island was its own unique challenge, with the end result being a customer Pewter Green finish from Sherwin Williams, which turned out stunningly beautiful.” Kitchen: Merillat Masterpiece Martel Dove White (perimeter kitchen cabinets) and custom Sherwin Williams Pewter Green painted (kitchen island) with MSI Calcatta Trevi countertops.

Designed by Zeynep Cantekin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Falls Church, VA in collaboration with Harris Custom Homes, this new home construction project features cabinet designs throughout the entire home. Said Zeynep, “The biggest challenges were visualizing the space for both the client and myself. Renderings helped, especially when it came the clients’ goal of giving every room its own unique vibe. The kitchen island was its own unique challenge, with the end result being a customer Pewter Green finish from Sherwin Williams, which turned out stunningly beautiful.” Kitchen: Merillat Masterpiece Martel Dove White (perimeter kitchen cabinets) and custom Sherwin Williams Pewter Green painted (kitchen island) with MSI Calcatta Trevi countertops.

This client came to us with a unique challenge: create a modern design that matches her fun and funky personality but to make it as "green" and chemical free as possible. We rose to the challenge, researching the best options for sustainable, green and chemical free furnishings. The upholstery pieces are made from sustainable and chemical free materials, the dining table is made of sustainable wood with a chemical free finish. The rugs are from a fair-trade company that supports education for women in India. The client had hired a Feng Shui expert to provide her with a report which we used to design the space. The wallpaper behind the living room sofa is custom designed and custom-made. It is a map made up of hundred of small photos that the homeowner provided to us. It represents the area in her home that will bring travel and connect her to the people she loves. The large, colorful art piece in the dining area is hung in the area of the home that will bring joy around family and children. The hearts and pink/red colored wallpaper in the den will evoke love and relationships. The client has a colorful, fun personality and we wanted to infuse the design with it. A white backdrop allows all of the pinks, reds, navy blues and turquoises to pop, creating a lively, modern feeling. The textures in the floor and wall coverings and in the fabrics create a lived in, collected feeling and add a touch of bohemian chic style. The new modern cable and walnut stair banister is in keeping with the original modern feel of the row house and keeps the narrow staircase from feeling tight and closed in. This was a fun, creative and unique project for us. This particular client was one of Olamar's first clients eight years ago when we first opened our doors. At that time the house was nothing but a condemned shell that the client renovated, with our assistance. At that time we designed the kitchen, which is still in excellent condition and still looks amazing! Photographer: Greg Tinius

Komandor’s Sliding Slanted Door System is perfect for any room with a slanted or sloped ceiling such as attics, spaces under stairs or lofts. Closet doors can slide along the top and bottom tracks depending on the configuration of the opening or the degree of the slant. Paired with one of our custom closet organizers, this closet door system can provide unique storage solutions for areas that have traditionally been challenging. Speak to one of our closet designers about your unique challenges.

Designed by Zeynep Cantekin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Falls Church, VA in collaboration with Harris Custom Homes, this new home construction project features cabinet designs throughout the entire home. Said Zeynep, “The biggest challenges were visualizing the space for both the client and myself. Renderings helped, especially when it came the clients’ goal of giving every room its own unique vibe. The kitchen island was its own unique challenge, with the end result being a customer Pewter Green finish from Sherwin Williams, which turned out stunningly beautiful.” Kitchen: Merillat Masterpiece Martel Dove White (perimeter kitchen cabinets) and custom Sherwin Williams Pewter Green painted (kitchen island) with MSI Calcatta Trevi countertops.

This client came to us with a unique challenge: create a modern design that matches her fun and funky personality but to make it as "green" and chemical free as possible. We rose to the challenge, researching the best options for sustainable, green and chemical free furnishings. The upholstery pieces are made from sustainable and chemical free materials, the dining table is made of sustainable wood with a chemical free finish. The rugs are from a fair-trade company that supports education for women in India. The client had hired a Feng Shui expert to provide her with a report which we used to design the space. The wallpaper behind the living room sofa is custom designed and custom-made. It is a map made up of hundred of small photos that the homeowner provided to us. It represents the area in her home that will bring travel and connect her to the people she loves. The large, colorful art piece in the dining area is hung in the area of the home that will bring joy around family and children. The hearts and pink/red colored wallpaper in the den will evoke love and relationships. The client has a colorful, fun personality and we wanted to infuse the design with it. A white backdrop allows all of the pinks, reds, navy blues and turquoises to pop, creating a lively, modern feeling. The textures in the floor and wall coverings and in the fabrics create a lived in, collected feeling and add a touch of bohemian chic style. The new modern cable and walnut stair banister is in keeping with the original modern feel of the row house and keeps the narrow staircase from feeling tight and closed in. This was a fun, creative and unique project for us. This particular client was one of Olamar's first clients eight years ago when we first opened our doors. At that time the house was nothing but a condemned shell that the client renovated, with our assistance. At that time we designed the kitchen, which is still in excellent condition and still looks amazing! Photographer: Greg Tinius

Designed by Zeynep Cantekin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Falls Church, VA in collaboration with Harris Custom Homes, this new home construction project features cabinet designs throughout the entire home. Said Zeynep, “The biggest challenges were visualizing the space for both the client and myself. Renderings helped, especially when it came the clients’ goal of giving every room its own unique vibe. The kitchen island was its own unique challenge, with the end result being a customer Pewter Green finish from Sherwin Williams, which turned out stunningly beautiful.” Kitchen: Merillat Masterpiece Martel Dove White (perimeter kitchen cabinets) and custom Sherwin Williams Pewter Green painted (kitchen island) with MSI Calcatta Trevi countertops.

Designed by Zeynep Cantekin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Falls Church, VA in collaboration with Harris Custom Homes, this new home construction project features cabinet designs throughout the entire home. Said Zeynep, “The biggest challenges were visualizing the space for both the client and myself. Renderings helped, especially when it came the clients’ goal of giving every room its own unique vibe. The kitchen island was its own unique challenge, with the end result being a customer Pewter Green finish from Sherwin Williams, which turned out stunningly beautiful.” Kitchen: Merillat Masterpiece Martel Dove White (perimeter kitchen cabinets) and custom Sherwin Williams Pewter Green painted (kitchen island) with MSI Calcatta Trevi countertops.

Designed by Zeynep Cantekin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Falls Church, VA in collaboration with Harris Custom Homes, this new home construction project features cabinet designs throughout the entire home. Said Zeynep, “The biggest challenges were visualizing the space for both the client and myself. Renderings helped, especially when it came the clients’ goal of giving every room its own unique vibe. The kitchen island was its own unique challenge, with the end result being a customer Pewter Green finish from Sherwin Williams, which turned out stunningly beautiful.” Kitchen: Merillat Masterpiece Martel Dove White (perimeter kitchen cabinets) and custom Sherwin Williams Pewter Green painted (kitchen island) with MSI Calcatta Trevi countertops.

This client came to us with a unique challenge: create a modern design that matches her fun and funky personality but to make it as "green" and chemical free as possible. We rose to the challenge, researching the best options for sustainable, green and chemical free furnishings. The upholstery pieces are made from sustainable and chemical free materials, the dining table is made of sustainable wood with a chemical free finish. The rugs are from a fair-trade company that supports education for women in India. The client had hired a Feng Shui expert to provide her with a report which we used to design the space. The wallpaper behind the living room sofa is custom designed and custom-made. It is a map made up of hundred of small photos that the homeowner provided to us. It represents the area in her home that will bring travel and connect her to the people she loves. The large, colorful art piece in the dining area is hung in the area of the home that will bring joy around family and children. The hearts and pink/red colored wallpaper in the den will evoke love and relationships. The client has a colorful, fun personality and we wanted to infuse the design with it. A white backdrop allows all of the pinks, reds, navy blues and turquoises to pop, creating a lively, modern feeling. The textures in the floor and wall coverings and in the fabrics create a lived in, collected feeling and add a touch of bohemian chic style. The new modern cable and walnut stair banister is in keeping with the original modern feel of the row house and keeps the narrow staircase from feeling tight and closed in. This was a fun, creative and unique project for us. This particular client was one of Olamar's first clients eight years ago when we first opened our doors. At that time the house was nothing but a condemned shell that the client renovated, with our assistance. At that time we designed the kitchen, which is still in excellent condition and still looks amazing! Photographer: Greg Tinius

Designed by Zeynep Cantekin of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Falls Church, VA in collaboration with Harris Custom Homes, this new home construction project features cabinet designs throughout the entire home. Said Zeynep, “The biggest challenges were visualizing the space for both the client and myself. Renderings helped, especially when it came the clients’ goal of giving every room its own unique vibe. The kitchen island was its own unique challenge, with the end result being a customer Pewter Green finish from Sherwin Williams, which turned out stunningly beautiful.” Kitchen: Merillat Masterpiece Martel Dove White (perimeter kitchen cabinets) and custom Sherwin Williams Pewter Green painted (kitchen island) with MSI Calcatta Trevi countertops.

This client came to us with a unique challenge: create a modern design that matches her fun and funky personality but to make it as "green" and chemical free as possible. We rose to the challenge, researching the best options for sustainable, green and chemical free furnishings. The upholstery pieces are made from sustainable and chemical free materials, the dining table is made of sustainable wood with a chemical free finish. The rugs are from a fair-trade company that supports education for women in India. The client had hired a Feng Shui expert to provide her with a report which we used to design the space. The wallpaper behind the living room sofa is custom designed and custom-made. It is a map made up of hundred of small photos that the homeowner provided to us. It represents the area in her home that will bring travel and connect her to the people she loves. The large, colorful art piece in the dining area is hung in the area of the home that will bring joy around family and children. The hearts and pink/red colored wallpaper in the den will evoke love and relationships. The client has a colorful, fun personality and we wanted to infuse the design with it. A white backdrop allows all of the pinks, reds, navy blues and turquoises to pop, creating a lively, modern feeling. The textures in the floor and wall coverings and in the fabrics create a lived in, collected feeling and add a touch of bohemian chic style. The new modern cable and walnut stair banister is in keeping with the original modern feel of the row house and keeps the narrow staircase from feeling tight and closed in. This was a fun, creative and unique project for us. This particular client was one of Olamar's first clients eight years ago when we first opened our doors. At that time the house was nothing but a condemned shell that the client renovated, with our assistance. At that time we designed the kitchen, which is still in excellent condition and still looks amazing! Photographer: Greg Tinius

Story: The kitchen is the core of this home, belonging to a family who loves to cook. The house is adorned with characteristics of the early 1940’s including a flagstone foyer, original woodwork and trim as well as leaded windows. Finding the right mix of classic and current was important, especially in maintaining an open concept plan. The end result was kitchen that seamlessly joined a family room ultimately creating a space for everyday family life. Style: a modern take on a classic style. The space is home to warm tones, clean, linear elements and professional appliances. Materials: The kitchen features painted white Kemper cabinets, high end appliances including Miele and Sub Zero, Cambria quartz countertops and Daltile product backsplash. Challenges: This project had its own set of unique challenges. There were vast differences in ceiling heights, large HVAC ducts and pipes to be hidden and entrances to the garage to be observed and maintained. The large central column housing the refrigerator, bookshelves and pantries is actually constructed to hide a chase and other various pipes. It was the unique mix of aesthetics and practical install that made the kitchen such a great space.

This client came to us with a unique challenge: create a modern design that matches her fun and funky personality but to make it as "green" and chemical free as possible. We rose to the challenge, researching the best options for sustainable, green and chemical free furnishings. The upholstery pieces are made from sustainable and chemical free materials, the dining table is made of sustainable wood with a chemical free finish. The rugs are from a fair-trade company that supports education for women in India. The client had hired a Feng Shui expert to provide her with a report which we used to design the space. The wallpaper behind the living room sofa is custom designed and custom-made. It is a map made up of hundred of small photos that the homeowner provided to us. It represents the area in her home that will bring travel and connect her to the people she loves. The large, colorful art piece in the dining area is hung in the area of the home that will bring joy around family and children. The hearts and pink/red colored wallpaper in the den will evoke love and relationships. The client has a colorful, fun personality and we wanted to infuse the design with it. A white backdrop allows all of the pinks, reds, navy blues and turquoises to pop, creating a lively, modern feeling. The textures in the floor and wall coverings and in the fabrics create a lived in, collected feeling and add a touch of bohemian chic style. The new modern cable and walnut stair banister is in keeping with the original modern feel of the row house and keeps the narrow staircase from feeling tight and closed in. This was a fun, creative and unique project for us. This particular client was one of Olamar's first clients eight years ago when we first opened our doors. At that time the house was nothing but a condemned shell that the client renovated, with our assistance. At that time we designed the kitchen, which is still in excellent condition and still looks amazing! Photographer: Greg Tinius

Komandor’s Sliding Slanted Door System is perfect for any room with a slanted or sloped ceiling such as attics, spaces under stairs or lofts. Closet doors can slide along the top and bottom tracks depending on the configuration of the opening or the degree of the slant. Paired with one of our custom closet organizers, this closet door system can provide unique storage solutions for areas that have traditionally been challenging. Speak to one of our closet designers about your unique challenges.