Nathan Kirkman
Photo of a traditional staircase in Chicago.

Stacy Thomas
Design ideas for a contemporary wood curved staircase in Vancouver with open risers.

This is an example of a wood u-shaped staircase in Austin with wood risers and metal railing.

Composite Deck Steps with Undercap Lights.
Photo of a l-shaped staircase in Wilmington.

Clean and classic island style staircase.
Beach style painted wood u-shaped staircase in Charleston with painted wood risers.

These Northern Virginia residents have owned this vacation home for about ten years. With retirement imminent, they decided to give the entire home an over-haul. With it’s great bones and amazing location, this seemed like a very sound investment for their future. Paola McDonald from Olamar Interiors had been working with the clients for the past three years, helping them to renovate their Sterling, VA condominium and their Moorefield, WV weekend home. It seemed fitting that they would also hire her to help them renovate this home as well. For this project we took the home down to the studs and practically rebuilt it. The renovation includes an addition to the basement level and main floor to create a new fitness room, additional guest bedroom and larger kitchen and dining area. It also included a renovation of the facade of the home. The exterior of the home was completely re-sided and painted, and we added the tall windows at the stairs. The lower entry deck was expanded and an upper deck was added just off the kitchen in order for the homeowner to keep his grill away from the strong ocean winds. A new deck was also added off of the master bedroom. New stainless steel railings were added to all the decks. We opened the homes stairwells, adding custom glass railings and new lighting to create a much more open feel and allow for natural light to flood the entire main living area. The original, tiny kitchen was expanded substantially, adding a large custom eat in bar, wine storage area and plenty of storage. We utilized Decora’s Marquis Cabinetry in an espresso finish to give the kitchen a very clean, contemporary feel. Carrara marble countertops paired with a grey quartz, single slap marble backsplash, and stainless appliances create a clean look. In the new dining area, a simple Modloft dining table was paired with a Regina Andrew bubbles chandelier and Jessica Charles dining chairs for a sophisticated feel accentuated perfectly by beachy colors and textures that tie in the beautiful views of the Ocean. A custom chandelier from John Pomp is the highlight of the family room, particularly at night when it is reminiscent to fireflies in the sky. A new custom designed, custom made sectional, cozy newly added Spark Modern Fires gas fireplace, custom rug by Julie Dasher and Lee Industries chairs create a cozy place to lounge and watch television after a long day at the beach. Guests feel like they are in a luxurious boutique hotel complete with spectacular views, comfortable Ann Gish linens and beautiful and unique lighting fixtures. All three full baths and the powder room received complete facelifts with new glass, marble and ceramic tiles, Decora cabinetry, new lighting fixtures, quartz countertops and unique features that make unique statements in each one. Phillip Jeffries mica wallpaper are used in the entryway and family room fireplace walls to add a sandy texture to each space. Phillip Jeffries grasscloth was added to the master bedroom accent wall to create a delicate feature. New flooring throughout includes gorgeous dark stained hardwood floors, ceramic tile and Karastan carpeting in the bedrooms. The crisp white and grey walls are accentuated throughout the home by beach inspired turquoises, navies and lime greens. Perfectly appointed furnishings, artwork, accessories and custom made window treatments complete the look and feel of this gorgeous vacation home. Photography by Tinius Photography

Kimberly Gavin
This is an example of a contemporary wood straight staircase in Denver with metal risers.

Cable handrail system in Anchorage, Alaska. Homeowner purchased our system and installed it himself. We provide the posts and cables cut to length. You just have to buy the top cap. We have over 40 videos of step by step, how to install. We also rent the tools necessary for tensioning and finishing the cables.

Design ideas for a contemporary staircase in New York.

Inspiration for a midcentury staircase in New York.

Photo of a contemporary staircase in Paris.

These Pendant lights from Luxaire come in many shapes, colors and sizes. Use multiple hanging lamps in the kitchen island, bedroom corners or foyer or staircase areas. Call us for a home makeover.

Inspiration for an industrial metal curved staircase in Denver with open risers and metal railing.

Jeff Roberts
This is an example of a transitional painted wood l-shaped staircase in Portland Maine with painted wood risers.

Photo of a contemporary staircase in San Diego.

The peeks of container throughout the home are a nod to its signature architectural detail. Bringing the outdoors in was also important to the homeowners and the designers were able to harvest trees from the property to use throughout the home.

View of the window seat at the landing of the double height entry space. The light filled entry provides a dramatic entry into this green custom home. Architecture and Design by Heidi Helgeson, H2D Architecture + Design Construction by Thomas Jacobson Construction Photo by Sean Balko, Filmworks Studio

Inspiration for a large contemporary wood floating staircase in Osaka with open risers, metal railing and wallpaper.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern wood straight staircase in Toronto with open risers.