In a tonal world, it’s all about texture. This loft’s main living area is a blend of tonal greys and charcoals. The look is a perfect fit within the loft’s cool, masculine and industrial aesthetic. When creating this space with tonal fabrics, texture played a key role in providing depth, warmth and a feeling of home. And, the nearly 20-foot-long plunging draperies layered over sheers provide a sense of grandeur and cohesion throughout the loft. When designing, you don’t always have to use bright colors and ornate patterns to create interest. Smartly mixing textures and different types of fabrics also creates depth and interest in a room. And by including a piece of art (like the moon series) or reupholstering a vintage chair, you can add authentic stories and character that make the end result over the moon. You can watch designer Alex Gaston’s transformation of the entire loft at perspective.sunbrella.com. Included on the site are eight episodes chronicling Alex’s design process, design tip videos, articles about the project, a photo gallery and a full décor guide.

Tessa Neustadt http://tessaneustadt.com
Example of a transitional family room design in Los Angeles

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Garage converted to a game room
Example of a mid-sized beach style two-car garage design in New York

In this house, we prewired and installed for whole house audio, home automation, outdoor audio, network, and surveillance. We worked in collaboration with International Builders on this project. Photo credit to: Dan Cutrona

In this house, we prewired and installed for whole house audio, home automation, outdoor audio, network, and surveillance. We worked in collaboration with International Builders on this project. Photo credit to: Dan Cutrona

Study room - transitional carpeted study room idea in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.

Location: Tampa, FL, USA Hive This client wanted a system that was easy for anyone in the family to use with ease. We solved this by used the "main brain" of Control 4 to put all of their technology on one platform that could be accessed from any smart device or remote in the house. We achieved a sleek look by creating a custom milled cabinet for the TV. The client wanted to have a stationary home control center by their entry door to have easy access to all the technology in the house.This touchpad controls all the technology in the house including all the Tv's in the home and all the video sources; such as roku, apple TV, blue ray, cable boxes, lightning controls, temperature controls, home security, sound, blinds and any other technology you wish to have in your home. This was a simple solution for the entire family to be able to use. Security was really important for these homeowners so we placed a keyless/remote entry on their door for wireless access and then placed a camera inside the door. This allowed the home owners to open the door when packages arrived and let the person in see that they put the package inside and relock the door on exit.

The vignette within Barrett Technology’s Design Center is one of its kind in the industry. Built to inspire and inform, this kitchen showcases today’s most innovative solutions in real world settings. All the technology (video, audio, lighting, security and HVAC) is controlled through a single app on the iPad. Even the motorized window shades, task & accent lighting are controlled via the Lutron Lighting Control System. It allows for lighting scene selection at the touch of a single button – including a “Cook” scene which when pressed will activate the lighting to an optimal 100% over the kitchen sink & island areas and will also drop the motorized spice rack from behind the wall cabinet. Project specs: Thermador appliances, Caesarstone countertops in honed Pebble. Single app control system by Savant. Photographer - Bruce Van Inwegen

Take culinary skills to the next level with Gourmet Guided Cooking, which combines video-guided recipes from chefs with a system that automatically adjusts the time, temperature and cooking pace for perfect results. Stun guests by showing off your 11" 3,700-watt induction element, which uses chef-preferredinduction cooktop technology to deliver precise heat to cookware only. That means you can do everything from boiling a quart of water in 101 seconds to melting butter at exact temperatures with amazing efficiency.

In this house, we prewired and installed for whole house audio, home automation, outdoor audio, network, and surveillance. We worked in collaboration with International Builders on this project. Photo credit to: Dan Cutrona

This is the ultimate in convenient cooking features. You’ll love having an 11" induction element, which can boil a quart of water in just 101 seconds or maintain exact temperatures for perfect melting and simmering. Plus, video-guided recipes will help you create perfect results while two independent ovens let you prepare more foods at one time.

Home Integration by Cutting Edge Systems; Architecture by Adolfo Perez Architect; Photography by John Horner
Minimalist home theater photo in Boston

GE Appliances has partnered with Heston Cue to offer a built-in solution for home cooks! Introducing the Cafe 30 Inch Slide-In Double Oven Electric Range. This range works with the Heston Cue "Smart Cooking System", allowing users to take the guesswork out of cooking by pairing chef-created cooking videos with a smart system that adjusts time and temperature of your pan for incredible results!

Get pumped for your workout with your favorite songs, easily played overhead from your phone. Ready to watch a guided workout? That's easy too!
Example of a mid-sized trendy laminate floor, gray floor and exposed beam home gym design in Philadelphia with gray walls and a wall-mounted tv

Photo by Ryann Ford
Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Austin.

Walnut shelves in video cabinetry
Example of a transitional home design design in Seattle

Joel Mott--imotophoto
Inspiration for a transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room remodel in Atlanta with gray walls