Port Aransas Beach House, upstairs family room and dining room
Expansive beach style enclosed family room in Other with grey walls, vinyl floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and exposed beam.

[Our Clients] We were so excited to help these new homeowners re-envision their split-level diamond in the rough. There was so much potential in those walls, and we couldn’t wait to delve in and start transforming spaces. Our primary goal was to re-imagine the main level of the home and create an open flow between the space. So, we started by converting the existing single car garage into their living room (complete with a new fireplace) and opening up the kitchen to the rest of the level. [Kitchen] The original kitchen had been on the small side and cut-off from the rest of the home, but after we removed the coat closet, this kitchen opened up beautifully. Our plan was to create an open and light filled kitchen with a design that translated well to the other spaces in this home, and a layout that offered plenty of space for multiple cooks. We utilized clean white cabinets around the perimeter of the kitchen and popped the island with a spunky shade of blue. To add a real element of fun, we jazzed it up with the colorful escher tile at the backsplash and brought in accents of brass in the hardware and light fixtures to tie it all together. Through out this home we brought in warm wood accents and the kitchen was no exception, with its custom floating shelves and graceful waterfall butcher block counter at the island. [Dining Room] The dining room had once been the home’s living room, but we had other plans in mind. With its dramatic vaulted ceiling and new custom steel railing, this room was just screaming for a dramatic light fixture and a large table to welcome one-and-all. [Living Room] We converted the original garage into a lovely little living room with a cozy fireplace. There is plenty of new storage in this space (that ties in with the kitchen finishes), but the real gem is the reading nook with two of the most comfortable armchairs you’ve ever sat in. [Master Suite] This home didn’t originally have a master suite, so we decided to convert one of the bedrooms and create a charming suite that you’d never want to leave. The master bathroom aesthetic quickly became all about the textures. With a sultry black hex on the floor and a dimensional geometric tile on the walls we set the stage for a calm space. The warm walnut vanity and touches of brass cozy up the space and relate with the feel of the rest of the home. We continued the warm wood touches into the master bedroom, but went for a rich accent wall that elevated the sophistication level and sets this space apart. [Hall Bathroom] The floor tile in this bathroom still makes our hearts skip a beat. We designed the rest of the space to be a clean and bright white, and really let the lovely blue of the floor tile pop. The walnut vanity cabinet (complete with hairpin legs) adds a lovely level of warmth to this bathroom, and the black and brass accents add the sophisticated touch we were looking for. [Office] We loved the original built-ins in this space, and knew they needed to always be a part of this house, but these 60-year-old beauties definitely needed a little help. We cleaned up the cabinets and brass hardware, switched out the formica counter for a new quartz top, and painted wall a cheery accent color to liven it up a bit. And voila! We have an office that is the envy of the neighborhood.

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Large beach style loft-style living room in Minneapolis with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and vaulted.

Coastal modern fireplace with cream stacked stone and reclaimed beam mantle in driftwood finish. Cabinetry in white oak with gold hardware and accents. oversized metal windows to maximize lake views. Furnishings by Bernhardt, Essentials for Living and Ballard Designs. Lighting by Crystorama.

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Gorgeous vaulted ceiling with shiplap and exposed beams were all original to the home prior to the remodel. The new design enhances these architectural features and highlights the gorgeous views of the lake.

A master class in modern contemporary design is on display in Ocala, Florida. Six-hundred square feet of River-Recovered® Pecky Cypress 5-1/4” fill the ceilings and walls. The River-Recovered® Pecky Cypress is tastefully accented with a coat of white paint. The dining and outdoor lounge displays a 415 square feet of Midnight Heart Cypress 5-1/4” feature walls. Goodwin Company River-Recovered® Heart Cypress warms you up throughout the home. As you walk up the stairs guided by antique Heart Cypress handrails you are presented with a stunning Pecky Cypress feature wall with a chevron pattern design.

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Expansive beach style open concept living room in San Luis Obispo with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and coffered.

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This apartment was located in a renovated cottage in Fowey. We retained some of the stonework where the rooms were light to nod to the original architecture. The existing flooring was retained to keep to budget. A rewire of the lighting was required to bring the apartment up to date.

Custom built ins
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Entertainment room with ping pong table.
Expansive beach style open concept family room in Chicago with a game room, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Open, 2-story living room with floor to ceiling windows and gas fireplace.
Large beach style loft-style living room in Other with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and multi-coloured floor.

Front-facing living room in historic remodel on Coronado Island
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Customized outdoor living transformation. Deck was converted into three season porch utilizing a garage door solution. Result was an outdoor oasis that the customer could enjoy year-round

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