Photography by Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional carpeted straight staircase in Boston with carpet risers and wood railing.

This is an example of a large transitional wood curved staircase in Houston with painted wood risers and metal railing.

Joshua Caldwell
Expansive contemporary front door in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a light wood front door and beige floor.

Brantley Photography
Photo of a large contemporary wood spiral staircase in Miami with open risers and metal railing.

FAMILY HOME IN SURREY The architectural remodelling, fitting out and decoration of a lovely semi-detached Edwardian house in Weybridge, Surrey. We were approached by an ambitious couple who’d recently sold up and moved out of London in pursuit of a slower-paced life in Surrey. They had just bought this house and already had grand visions of transforming it into a spacious, classy family home. Architecturally, the existing house needed a complete rethink. It had lots of poky rooms with a small galley kitchen, all connected by a narrow corridor – the typical layout of a semi-detached property of its era; dated and unsuitable for modern life. MODERNIST INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Our plan was to remove all of the internal walls – to relocate the central stairwell and to extend out at the back to create one giant open-plan living space! To maximise the impact of this on entering the house, we wanted to create an uninterrupted view from the front door, all the way to the end of the garden. Working closely with the architect, structural engineer, LPA and Building Control, we produced the technical drawings required for planning and tendering and managed both of these stages of the project. QUIRKY DESIGN FEATURES At our clients’ request, we incorporated a contemporary wall mounted wood burning stove in the dining area of the house, with external flue and dedicated log store. The staircase was an unusually simple design, with feature LED lighting, designed and built as a real labour of love (not forgetting the secret cloak room inside!) The hallway cupboards were designed with asymmetrical niches painted in different colours, backlit with LED strips as a central feature of the house. The side wall of the kitchen is broken up by three slot windows which create an architectural feel to the space.

Installation by Century Custom Hardwood Floor in Los Angeles, CA
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary wood u-shaped staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers and glass railing.

Våningarna binds samman av trappan som sicksackar sig upp mellan de fem halvplanen. The floors are linked by the staircase that zigzags up between the five levels. Åke Eson Lindman, www.lindmanphotography.com

Photo of an expansive transitional foyer in New York with white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Having been neglected for nearly 50 years, this home was rescued by new owners who sought to restore the home to its original grandeur. Prominently located on the rocky shoreline, its presence welcomes all who enter into Marblehead from the Boston area. The exterior respects tradition; the interior combines tradition with a sparse respect for proportion, scale and unadorned beauty of space and light. This project was featured in Design New England Magazine. http://bit.ly/SVResurrection Photo Credit: Eric Roth

lakeside guest house, designed by Beth Welsh of Interior Changes, built by Lowell Management
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional wood l-shaped staircase in Milwaukee with painted wood risers and metal railing.

We have gotten many questions about the stairs: They were custom designed and built in place by the builder - and are not available commercially. The entry doors were also custom made. The floors are constructed of a baked white oak surface-treated with an ebony analine dye. The stair handrails are painted black with a polyurethane top coat. Photo Credit: Sam Gray Photography

This is an example of a large transitional hallway in London with beige walls, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Justin Krug Photography
Photo of an expansive transitional wood curved staircase in Portland.

River Oaks, 2014 - Remodel and Additions
Inspiration for an expansive traditional loft-style family room in Houston with a library, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

As you enter Le Grand Rêve the interior of the rotunda greets you in spectacular fashion. The railings of the marble stone staircase are black wrought iron with 24k gold accents and wooden handrails. The wall sconces and Rotunda Chandelier are 24k gold and Quartz crystal. The inside of the Rotunda dome is custom hand made inlaid Venetian Plaster Moulding. A Tiffany glass dome crowns the very top of the rotunda. Incredible. Miller + Miller Architectural Photography

This house was not designed merely for humans. If anything, they are subordinate to the carnivorous felines that roam inside. Simba, Nala and Samson, three African Serval cats, perch atop the transparent loft--an ideal elevated, defensible position to observe entering guests as potential “fresh meat.”

Custom staircase with wood cap, stainless handrail, LED lighting at each tread.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped staircase in San Francisco with open risers.

Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian wood u-shaped staircase in Santa Barbara with wood risers.

Photo of a large contemporary seated home bar in Vancouver with quartzite benchtops, white splashback, porcelain floors and white benchtop.