Stevie Storck

Home design - craftsman home design idea in San Francisco

The Chambord Residence was a typical worker’s duplex house in the heart of the patrimonial neighbourhood of the Plateau Mont-Royal. The initial intent of this residential renovation project was to annex a master bedroom that would have a view over the iconic Mount Royal, and at the same time, a rooftop terrace. The new addition’s architecture had to contrast with the existing building which stayed untouched. It consisted of a simple volume laid gently over the duplex. We recessed the facade of the new construction to keep the initial alignment of the street. The client’s love for natural materials and bright colors made it easy for us to choose copper as the siding finish for the extension. The idea of seeing his house change color and evolve through time and natural oxidation made it clear for him that it was the most interesting material. We chose a diamond shaped tile to cover the new add-on construction, as it refers to the vernacular false-mansard found in the city, and adds a texture that will make the copper age unevenly. Our goal was to create a contemporary jewel that celebrates the patrimonial gem it sits on. © Lorelei L'Affeter

Mid-sized transitional kids' bathroom photo in Houston with white walls

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Kitchen - cottage kitchen idea in San Francisco

Christine is inspired by color and the abstract world we live in. Her mediums are canvas and mural paitings with acrylic paint. She has always had an interest in art; yet she has not taken any art classes. While living at the beach, she began to use the ocean for the beginning of each canvas. In the early stages of her career she experimented extensively on marine life which she was so moved by. From beautiful glittery sand to windy palm trees to fish in the sea, she later moved towards abstract paintings that incorporated anything from animals and designs to psychedelic intricate patterns. Her paintings show her love for color and pull viewers into them.

Krikor Halajian, CKD, designer. Kitchens & More. www.kitchensandmore.com
Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in San Francisco

To ensure that the stairs ended (or began!) at just the right point at the edge of the patio, Archadeck of Central CT began building the stairs at the bottom and worked our way up. This is a reversal of the usual process, and it worked out just right. The new stairs meet the patio at a place called the "soldier course," which is the contrasting rim of brick around the patio edge. We installed Fortress LED lighting on the stair risers for safety after dark. Photos courtesy Archadeck of Central CT.

Example of a minimalist home design design in Hong Kong

design by beth keim, photo by mekenzie france
Home design - transitional home design idea in Charlotte

Hallway - modern hallway idea

Christopher Fay
Home design - contemporary home design idea in Miami

Example of a transitional bathroom design in Miami

There's a hidden duplex outlet within the wallpaper in this picture. Can you see it?

Backyard balcony deck photo in Cincinnati

Example of a small classic limestone floor and green floor powder room design in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets and an undermount sink

Home theater - home theater idea in New York