Creation of soffits and installation of LED lights inside it along with recessed lights, allowing for soft and welcoming ambiance. also floating shelves create a cozy environment while using all available space more efficiently

Creation of soffits and installation of LED lights inside it along with recessed lights, allowing for soft and welcoming ambiance. also floating shelves create a cozy environment while using all available space more efficiently

Creation of soffits and installation of LED lights inside it along with recessed lights, allowing for soft and welcoming ambiance. also floating shelves create a cozy environment while using all available space more efficiently

Creation of soffits and installation of LED lights inside it along with recessed lights, allowing for soft and welcoming ambiance. also floating shelves create a cozy environment while using all available space more efficiently

The entry with its steep stair (dubbed the "alien onramp") and tiny vestibule imply an invitation is prerequisite, but welcomes nevertheless by rolling out a tile 'carpet'.

Designer Fernanda Conrad of K&W Interiors chose Merillat Tolani Cotton white cabinets extended to the ceiling to maximize the space and give the illusion of height. Stainless steel open shelves provide roomy storage and enhance the decor. The white gloss subway tile used for the backsplash provides the classic, clean look our client wanted, while the mix of Formica laminate and unfinished butcher block countertops give the kitchen interest. The old carpet and vinyl were replaced with a beautiful engineered, hand-scraped hickory floor throughout the entire first floor. Lastly, our client needed a table to accommodate her large extended family. We custom built the table from maple finished butcher block and Cayenne painted chunky legs to give the room a pop of color. With a modification to the sliding doors, and the right appliances and lighting fixtures, this kitchen became the bright, welcoming environment with a modern vibe that has become the heart of this home.

This entryway vignette is the welcoming touch the space needed to setup visitors for the journey through this beautiful 3500 sf home.
Inspiration for a large modern medium tone wood floor, beige floor and vaulted ceiling foyer remodel in Houston with beige walls and a metal front door

Office lounge area with chandelier lighting creates a welcoming environment.
Inspiration for a transitional family room remodel in San Francisco

Creation of soffits and installation of LED lights inside it along with recessed lights, allowing for soft and welcoming ambiance. also floating shelves create a cozy environment while using all available space more efficiently

Interior Design | Jeanne Campana Design Contractor | Artistic Contracting Photography | Kyle J. Caldwell
Huge transitional master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

With the cold weather upon us, we can’t stop dreaming of the warmer months to come. While it may be too cold to use your outdoor pool, you can still enjoy your cozy backyard with inviting lighting. To create a welcoming environment for this backyard, we installed soft uplights to draw the eye to the trees surrounding the pool, successfully highlighting the trunk and establishing depth in this environment. To find the exterior lighting design for your outdoor environment, contact us: http://bit.ly/2Esq01m

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Large windows and reflective finishes amplify natural light, creating a bright, welcoming environment.
White floor kitchen photo in Dallas with stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and medium tone wood cabinets

A charming welcome to the entrance of this rustic, mountain home.
Front door - rustic front door idea in Salt Lake City with a dark wood front door

Warm light welcomes visitors as they approach the residence. #FOASmallSpaces Photo credit: Louis Habeck
Example of a small urban exterior home design

The kitchen is the most used room in the house, make sure it really shines. Use overhead lighting to create a cozy and welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy. Photo courtesy of Lutron Electronics.

With adjacent neighbors within a fairly dense section of Paradise Valley, Arizona, C.P. Drewett sought to provide a tranquil retreat for a new-to-the-Valley surgeon and his family who were seeking the modernism they loved though had never lived in. With a goal of consuming all possible site lines and views while maintaining autonomy, a portion of the house — including the entry, office, and master bedroom wing — is subterranean. This subterranean nature of the home provides interior grandeur for guests but offers a welcoming and humble approach, fully satisfying the clients requests. While the lot has an east-west orientation, the home was designed to capture mainly north and south light which is more desirable and soothing. The architecture’s interior loftiness is created with overlapping, undulating planes of plaster, glass, and steel. The woven nature of horizontal planes throughout the living spaces provides an uplifting sense, inviting a symphony of light to enter the space. The more voluminous public spaces are comprised of stone-clad massing elements which convert into a desert pavilion embracing the outdoor spaces. Every room opens to exterior spaces providing a dramatic embrace of home to natural environment. Grand Award winner for Best Interior Design of a Custom Home The material palette began with a rich, tonal, large-format Quartzite stone cladding. The stone’s tones gaveforth the rest of the material palette including a champagne-colored metal fascia, a tonal stucco system, and ceilings clad with hemlock, a tight-grained but softer wood that was tonally perfect with the rest of the materials. The interior case goods and wood-wrapped openings further contribute to the tonal harmony of architecture and materials. Grand Award Winner for Best Indoor Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home This award-winning project was recognized at the 2020 Gold Nugget Awards with two Grand Awards, one for Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home, and another for Best Interior Design of a One of a Kind or Custom Home. At the 2020 Design Excellence Awards and Gala presented by ASID AZ North, Ownby Design received five awards for Tonal Harmony. The project was recognized for 1st place – Bathroom; 3rd place – Furniture; 1st place – Kitchen; 1st place – Outdoor Living; and 2nd place – Residence over 6,000 square ft. Congratulations to Claire Ownby, Kalysha Manzo, and the entire Ownby Design team. Tonal Harmony was also featured on the cover of the July/August 2020 issue of Luxe Interiors + Design and received a 14-page editorial feature entitled “A Place in the Sun” within the magazine.

We designed a Cape-inspired interior design to reflect the clients' roots and create a sense of timeless belonging. The space features bright and airy interiors, cozy furnishings, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere perfect for family relaxation. The dining area, acting as a family hub, features sleek furniture and a welcoming fireplace, paired with soft armchairs for ultimate relaxation. English fabrics and layered patterns create a rich, textured environment.

With sweeping views of the Willamette river and Mt. Hood, this Atwater Place condo was designed with a balance of minimalism and livability in mind. A complete kitchen remodel brought a dark interior kitchen to the light and a full furnishings package welcomed Los Angeles transplants home to their new modern and bright residence. Our clients, a retired camera operator for both feature films and television and a producer/production manager on numerous television series including Weeds and The Middle, relocated from their traditionally-styled LA bungalow to Portland in the Summer of 2014. The couple sought a design departure from their long-term California residence and a fresh start for their new life in the South Waterfront. With only two pieces of sentimental furniture and a handful of artwork included in the plan, we set out to create a comfortable and clean-lined furnishings package complimenting the broad southeast views. Organically shaped upholstery pieces juxtaposed with angular steel and wood tables create a soft balance in the open floor plan. Several custom pieces, including a dining table designed by our studio and a custom hand-blown glass chandelier crafted by Scott Schiesel with Lightlite compliment timeless pieces from Knoll, Herman Miller, and B&B Italia. The kitchen is designed to reflect light and create brilliance in a space that is otherwise naturally dark. A material balance of stainless steel, back painted glass, quartz composite, lacquer, and mirror all play their part in creating a vibrant cooking environment. We collectively decided to forgo the traditional island pendant for a linear commercial fixture that provides tremendous light to the prep surface and creates an unexpected architectural element. The mirrored prep island creates the illusion of open space while concealing casework and wine storage on the working side of the kitchen. It is worth noting that this project was designed and installed almost entirely while our clients were still living in LA and wrapping up professional obligations and selling their home. This afforded us the tremendous opportunity to send our clients to showrooms not available in Portland to view key pieces before final specification. Textiles and finish samples were approved via mail and communication took place over e-mail, telephone, and an occasional office visit. This unique process lead to a successful result and a beautifully balanced living environment. Josh Partee Photography