Tom Taylor of www.MuralArt.com
Inspiration for an eclectic home design remodel in Orlando

Hallway - transitional hallway idea in Boise

Bathroom - bathroom idea in Vancouver

Photography: Christopher Marona Architect: Tim Flanagan

Complete Pool, Spa and Deck Renovation with travertine pavers, waterline glass tile and new interior pebble.
Example of a large trendy backyard stone and custom-shaped natural hot tub design in Miami

Mindy Beaderstadt
Bedroom - modern bedroom idea

This kitchen in Wilmette was designed by an interior designer for her own home. The inset cabinetry is finished in Benjamin Moore White Dove, and is accented by the nickel hardware. Notice the fine details, like the molding that wraps the front of the cabinets and ties into the passage doors. Photo Credit: Jameson Nenn Photography

Home design - traditional home design idea in Orange County

Mid-sized transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Lower East Side, the building was erected on a shallow commercial lot between two 120 year old masonry buildings and a new residential rental building. 330 Grand Street is a mix of 725 SF 1BRs and 1050 SF 2BR apartments. It also contains a 1100 SF two story duplex as well as private and public rooftop space, large private balconies for most units and two large private terraces for the ground floor units. 330 Grand Street was originally designed and approved at the NYC DOB as a prefabricated modular building. During the pandemic, as shipping costs skyrocketed putting the project at risk, we suggested redesigning the building as a reinforced cast-in-place concrete structure. Concrete was readily available and prices had not been affected by the demand increase that many other materials suffered in the pandemic. We took this opportunity to raise floor to ceiling heights, enlarge high performance windows and redistribute the buildings MEPFS and Structural Systems to create very open floor plans. The challenge was to create a luxurious sensorial living experience with very limited means. In a city with very high construction costs, low cost residential buildings in the area are usually devoid of good quality, design and character. Our approach was to aim high for the end user, prioritizing natural light, open space with long visual perspectives, high ceilings and as always, rejecting the use of predefined building templates. Our biggest challenge was to ensure that the small spaces feel as clean cut, large and bright as possible. Several unique design decisions were made to ensure low cost and high quality; Floor plans were laid out so that spaces were wide open and free of clutter from mechanical or structural interruptions. Therefore all infrastructure was placed in lateral demising walls, which in turn act as the unit’s storage and kitchen. The apartments feel wide open, are super quiet and have more storage space than any other comparable apartment in the city. To solve the problem of the site’s shallow commercial lot which is typically prone to dark interior spaces we focused our attention on the building’s envelope. Instead of the usual small punched window openings, oversized high performance windows were designed to ensure that light penetrated as far as possible into the units. In the smaller 1BR units, the full 50’ depth of the lot is perceived by partitioning spaces with sliding pocket doors that can be retracted to allow deep visual perspectives, making the sight lines in the space feel longer, larger, more ample than normal. In addition to the full height glazing, each unit above the 2nd floor receives a 7 foot covered balcony, adding 120 to 240 sf to each apartment, something unusual in New York City buildings. The space is large enough for a full size dining table, when the weather permits being outside. We also worked hard to ensure modularity. For example, all kitchen units are all identical throughout the building. The idea of modularity and the economy of the repetitive unit is exercised to the maximum through the building. Hardware, appliances, flooring, wall coverings and material finishes are all carefully selected to feel bespoke, high quality and unique. It was important to KURV that the result of this work manifest into something that would deeply connect with the end user and sustain relationships with the consumers of this space. All images by KURV Architecture ©

Pietra di Luna

Mid-sized transitional ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove shower photo in Chicago with a two-piece toilet

21STM001 Basketweave with Black Dot
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Toronto

Fluted Soapstone large format tile on a linear modern fireplace
Example of a large mid-century modern open concept porcelain tile and vaulted ceiling living room design in San Diego with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a modern wine cellar remodel in Las Vegas

Mekenzie France Photography
Mid-sized elegant freestanding desk carpeted staircase photo in Charlotte with gray walls

This room was very tight, with only one wall to build storage on above her utility sink. We built a small bar for hanging items to drip dry, a valet rod for steaming, and paper towel hooks to hold rolls off the sink counter. Then we accented with fun purple cabinet door inserts above - to match her new purple washer/dryer.