2022 Design Excellence Awards

Rich blue tones with natural wood accents spill throughout the space while layering of textures provide dimension and appeal.

This lounge space is rich and has the masculine touch the client was aiming for. The wine cellar was update adds an incredible backdrop. The material used for the bar is a rich orange and black granite that has exceptional detail.

The fireplace texture is subtle yet dramatic.

Not the 'NORM'....inside or out! Well manicured and meticulously maintained creating interest from the curb to the kitchen!

Living & Dining Rooms featuring a custom Chestnut veneered TV wall with a chrome-framed "Art TV"

The old fireplace was in the corner where the art is now located on the left next to the windows. The new fireplace is now centered in the space, for a more accommodating furniture layout, and also wraps into the entry to greet you with a visual path through the fireplace. With this accommodating furniture layout, the new expanded and remodeled L-shaped pool provides you with more water visibility from the interior. Although subtle in the images, note the beautiful basket weave leather design on the two cream colored sofas with the sculptural legs that bring a minor visual texture to this pleasing space.

Living Room

The metallic wall tile revives the old fireplace. The black and white classic image of the "Rat Pack" contrasts with the bold red leather lounge chairs. Decorative hanging lights add a touch of interest.

This kitchen is a study in mixed materials. The use of wood, natural stone, porcelain, glass and metal combine for a design full of visual and tactile textures. The cabinets and flooring are constructed of wood; the island countertop is a natural stone; the backsplash is a combination of porcelain and marble; the wine cellar is behind a 42" glass door; and the metal can be found in the perimeter countertops, hardware, wine racks and appliances. The harmonious use of mixed materials both traditional and contemporary creates an aesthetically pleasing transitional design.

A simple, white color palette with hints of black contrast combined with elegant finishes and fixtures achieves the bright, airy, and contemporary aesthetic that was greatly desired.

Kitchen

Open to the adjacent outdoor spaces the kitchen becomes an extension of the outdoors when the newly installed bi-fold doors and windows are opened. There is a bar to the outside front patio that add more seating and extension from the kitchen.

The amazing red faucet is a water slide delight, setting off the beautiful vanity, with a backlit white stone countertop, with a large glass basin. The backlit mirror accents the stone slab wall.

Black brick marble surrounds a center field of honed black basalt trimmed in white marble mosaics. Materials repeated in room’s wainscotting.

The dropped ceilings were designed to add interest and anchor certain elements. The black edges accentuate the architecture. New 3000k warm-dim LED can lighting was was specified. The warm dim allows the space to be warm and moody in the evening. Textiles in the space include the graphic black and silver rug, and the upholstery on the stool. The fabric is solution dyed acrylic. It's durable, stain resistant, and bleach cleanable.

Primary Bathroom Vanity View

View of backyard

Exterior Living

Paradise defined, the multi level patio areas define spaces, chaises on the lower area, and custom hanging beds in the upper area are waiting for a party. There is opportunity for sunning or hanging under a shaded area. The floating orbs add light to the space at night for atmosphere. The ramada area has a nice sculptural character.

The Living Room has instant impact from the Entry, using large-scale contrasting artwork over the custom-designed 10' sectional meant to draw buyers in immediately. Minimal furnishings were used to keep floor space maximized.

A statement powder room is always a success.

By relocating the original living room staircase to now run parallel to the dining room, as shown above, we were able to create more room in the furniture layout of this space. With a new open floor plan, the use of natural light became more significant, and functionality of each area became key. There originally was a small bar in the corner, where the new glass rail terminates into the wall on the right. This was eliminated and a larger, more functional bar was added to the dining and family room space. For the new living room sitting area, the coffee table shown here has a swivel top for convenience and easy access to any seat in this sitting area. The multicolored acrylic sculpture was specifically selected for these clients and is showcased next to the window to highlight its bold colors through natural illumination.

This new fireplace and seating area was created to give a space to enjoy the views, relax and read a book, or just enjoy new new modern open fireplace

The Great Room was remodeled with new custom upholstery in soft, durable fabrics, new furnishings, a custom rug, and a built-in niche was designed for the TV and glass collection. Lighting was added to the niche to spotlight the art and placed on a dimmer. The Fireplace was updated with polished stacked stone, floor to ceiling, and wrapped around the wall for a grand effect. New light sconces were added to hallway along with new art. Window treatments were selected for privacy and light control. And, all interior walls were painted a warm gray.

The new fireplace design has an asymmetrical visual balance that is unexpected. The windows above are untouched in the final solution. The firebox extends out the right side with the metallic U shaped frame. The tv blends into the acrylic surface surround. The cubist personality is timeless and spans many cultures.

The wavy WOW wall is dimensional and functional. The acoustic slatted panels appear to change shape as you view it from different angles.

The stone wall-cladding add a richness and texture to the space and are illuminated by the led spot lighting incorporated in the curb and ceiling of the wine cellar

Lobby sitting area. Geometric patterns and warm neutrals with deep blues were used to create an inviting receiving area. The fireplace and metal partitions are the focal points it also serves to separate this area from the other side, while retaining visibility of both areas.

Main lobby. The statue is called "Journey of the Imagination.” The 2 story fireplace is a mix of organic and rigid lines to create a unique space divider between the Lobby and the Piano Lounge.

ew of commissioned "Rose Wall" by a local artist, hand-painted using gold metallic paint. The original Art Deco chairs were brought back from overseas and re-cushioned and covered in a commercial-grade faux white shearling. Grey and white marble checkerboard tile mimics those seen in older buildings and has a worn, aged feel.

Gray blue millwork, flexible bench seating, decorative lighting, flexible track lighting

This Space was transformed into a multi-functional area. It can accommodate Clients for viewing photography, photo shoots can be previewed on the TV screen for final approvals, and the plush velvet furnishings can easily be moved so large backdrops can be set up for booked photography sessions. The Loft above is the perfect place to display work on the railing and creates a somewhat private place for a working Office. The "Spider" ceiling mounted lighting in the Loft adds to the Contemporary feel and compliments the Industrial look. The overall palette coincides with the client's marketing colors and business branding.

We created an architecturally layered rich environment. But always with the budget in mind, by applying stock moulding on the feature wall we were able to create a traditionally-minded room without the cost of custom millwork wall panels. Door styles were coordinated with similar moulding and panel proportions.

3 distinct seating groups were created in this small space, allowing residents varied experiences throughout the day. The corner banquette serves as a "cocktail corner" with adjustable brass drink tables and moveable stools, and the laptop bar is a place to work with a view to the outside, and can also become a bar counter for entertaining larger groups.

Old Parisian glass street lamps were repurposed as pendant lights, while 40s inspired rosewood cabinetry serves as a vintage yet modern backdrop. Storage closet doors are concealed in a paneled wall with custom brass pulls. Custom-upholstered chairs with a modern pattern keep it feeling modern and on-trend.

In keeping with the elevated desert palette rift sawn oak, deep forest green cork wall covering and the organic shape of unglazed dropped pendants and wall sconces punctuate the room

Banquette with high-gloss bookshelves behind. A tight accordion seat back allows the bench to wrap the corner as a curved element, softening the room visually.

Full view of the migrating art installation.

View from the family room.

Silk Clouds round custom rug in green colorway. Palm Springs, CA

A rendering of the master bedroom with its customized entertainment center, headboard, king size bed and two nightstands. In the back is the access to the walk-in closet and the master bathroom. In front of the entertainment center a two white leather Corbusier chairs for relaxing and watching TV. The lighting has multiple layers and techniques: LED cove lighting for general ambience, wall washing to accent the customized headboard and the entertainment center, two pendant lights for task lighting and a table lamp on the dresser as a decorative lighting.