Wednesday, June 6, 2012

All Things DECK!




  • Has your deck seen better days?  
  • Tired of the constant upkeep and maintenance?
  • Is your patio boring? 

This might be the time to update your deck with 
beautiful new 
easy-care products

Below: composite decking and vinyl handrails.



Closeup:  Same product, different color and black metal railing




Beautiful look from the street






Do you need waterproof decking?
Outdoor tiles
Another easy-care option 
Below:



Here's how the above waterproof tile deck is done.


Waterproof membrane
Tiles raised off membrane for drainage

How about a covered patio to get out of the sun and rain?



Or a front porch?



How about an arbor?



Or a trellis



Would this look good in your backyard?










Monday, February 20, 2012

EARTH FRIENDLY


  

FEATURED DESIGNER:  

Carolee Dennis of Studio D
Studio D
Architectural & Interior Design
Rendering & Construction Documentation
contact: Carolee Dennis
503.697.3575
studiod@zzz.com


Recently I had the pleasure of working with the very talented designer, Carolee Dennis, on a beautiful zen-like contemporary bathroom.  



Carolee and the homeowners were especially conscientious about specifying environmentally responsible materials.  Click on links below:
















Bamboo Floors

  

Note the Rain shower head above.


BEFORES




Tuesday, August 2, 2011

THEATER ROOM


UNFINISHED STORAGE TO AMAZING THEATER ROOM

      FEATURING:
  • Raised stadium seating
  • glass fireplace
  • oversized big-screen TV
  • mirrored bar
  • indirect theater lighting behind crown molding
  • brazilian cherry floors


 What a fantastic entertainment room complete with fireplace, refreshments, comfy leather seating.


 Leather chairs stretch out into recliners with drink holders in front of the  big screen TV with surround sound.



Inviting? 

  
  
Fully stocked bar.


Fully stocked wine cellar.


 Dishwasher, wine cooler (hidden behind cabinet doors)

&
Oh, and by the way, below are a couple construction photos - quite a transformation!




Sunday, July 24, 2011

PERFECT FIT




SMALL DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ORDINARY

FEATURING: Original fir floors, white cabinets, honed black granite countertops, decorative glass mosaic, farm sink, mahogany lighted buffet.

Small kitchen in Portland bungalow


This compact kitchen packs everything you need in a small footprint and still manages to have room for an eating area and a serving buffet.

Beautiful glass mosaic focal point.

Microwave oven, toaster, coffee maker all tuck behind the refrigerator out of the direct line of sight in the kitchen.

Farm-style sink adds vintage detail.

Even a small kitchen can have a lovely place to drink coffee and peruse the newspaper, or sip on a glass of wine by the garden.

The mahogany lighted hutch fits perfectly with the bungalow style and adds a "wow" factor when entering the kitchen.

The sight line from the living room.

Lazy-Susan Corner Cabinet - a must for a small kitchen to squeeze as much storage as possible.