We designed the children’s rooms based on their needs. Sandy woods and rich blues were the choice for the boy’s room, which is also equipped with a custom bunk bed, which includes large steps to the top bunk for additional safety. The girl’s room has a pretty-in-pink design, using a soft, pink hue that is easy on the eyes for the bedding and chaise lounge. To ensure the kids were really happy, we designed a playroom just for them, which includes a flatscreen TV, books, games, toys, and plenty of comfortable furnishings to lounge on!

A Jersey Shore home we decorated in easy neutrals for the ultimate summer hangout. Contemporary furnishings by Holly Hunt and B&B Italia set the tone for a relaxed lifestyle, which we then contrasted with dark room dividers and accent side tables by Todd Hase. Our goal was to create a trendy and sophisticated environment that promoted stress-free living in a light and airy space.

This 1930's San Anselmo bungalow is the perfect couple's retreat for weekends away from the city. Touches of playful pattern combined with sand and sea hues reflect the surrounding natural environment. The subdued palette creates a tranquil paradise making this cozy home the perfect escape.

Mid-sized transitional master white tile and subway tile light wood floor doorless shower photo in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink and soapstone countertops

These gracious stone steps replaced decayed, uneven and dangerous single treads. The retained wall was totally rebuild and exactly matches the house stone walls. I designed in space for planting in the side cheek wall and also a terrace bed on top of the retaining wall. Leucothoe axillaris is on top with Asarum european and Epimedium rubrum is at the bottom. Parthenocisis virginianum vines will soon add softening to the wall. Susan Irving

The subtle color palette of taupe gray and crisp white speak volumes in this master bathroom! We wanted this bathroom to be timeless yet also efficient for this established young couple. We made sure to incorporate everything they would need, from their own personal areas to a classic makeup vanity to a sectioned off toilet room! The glass walls on the walk-in shower luster in the bright, sunlit bathroom.

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A couple wanted a weekend retreat without spending a majority of their getaway in an automobile. Therefore, a lot was purchased along the Rocky River with the vision of creating a nearby escape less than five miles away from their home. This 1,300 sf 24’ x 24’ dwelling is divided into a four square quadrant with the goal to create a variety of interior and exterior experiences while maintaining a rather small footprint. Typically, when going on a weekend retreat one has the drive time to decompress. However, without this, the goal was to create a procession from the car to the house to signify such change of context. This concept was achieved through the use of a wood slatted screen wall which must be passed through. After winding around a collection of poured concrete steps and walls one comes to a wood plank bridge and crosses over a Japanese garden leaving all the stresses of the daily world behind. The house is structured around a nine column steel frame grid, which reinforces the impression one gets of the four quadrants. The two rear quadrants intentionally house enclosed program space but once passed through, the floor plan completely opens to long views down to the mouth of the river into Lake Erie. On the second floor the four square grid is stacked with one quadrant removed for the two story living area on the first floor to capture heightened views down the river. In a move to create complete separation there is a one quadrant roof top office with surrounding roof top garden space. The rooftop office is accessed through a unique approach by exiting onto a steel grated staircase which wraps up the exterior facade of the house. This experience provides an additional retreat within their weekend getaway, and serves as the apex of the house where one can completely enjoy the views of Lake Erie disappearing over the horizon. Visually the house extends into the riverside site, but the four quadrant axis also physically extends creating a series of experiences out on the property. The Northeast kitchen quadrant extends out to become an exterior kitchen & dining space. The two-story Northwest living room quadrant extends out to a series of wrap around steps and lounge seating. A fire pit sits in this quadrant as well farther out in the lawn. A fruit and vegetable garden sits out in the Southwest quadrant in near proximity to the shed, and the entry sequence is contained within the Southeast quadrant extension. Internally and externally the whole house is organized in a simple and concise way and achieves the ultimate goal of creating many different experiences within a rationally sized footprint. Photo: Sergiu Stoian

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We designed the children’s rooms based on their needs. Sandy woods and rich blues were the choice for the boy’s room, which is also equipped with a custom bunk bed, which includes large steps to the top bunk for additional safety. The girl’s room has a pretty-in-pink design, using a soft, pink hue that is easy on the eyes for the bedding and chaise lounge. To ensure the kids were really happy, we designed a playroom just for them, which includes a flatscreen TV, books, games, toys, and plenty of comfortable furnishings to lounge on!

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A kitchen fresh as a sea breeze – cool white cabinets with a creamy quartzite countertop; blown glass lanterns dress up this center island. The dark wood stools with marine blue leather seats catch a nautical theme. Photo by Mary Ellen Hendricks

Renovated 72' long natural stone walkway leading from the front courtyard to a private road.
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Plywood wall finishes maintain the rustic look of the original cabin, while ensuring easy maintenance and material longevity, while aluminum accents add contrast to the soft wood tones. The high ceilings make the space feel large. Photo: Kyle Kinney

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This navy and gray bunk room is just waiting for weekends with cousins and friends laughing and making memories to last a lifetime! This custom bunk sleeps 6 with 2 twin and 2 queen beds.