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Carley M Design StudioA design and build project of a California craftsman bungalow in the Silverlake section of Los Angeles,featuring bright, open kitchen and areas with light hardwood flooring, clean white counter tops, butchers block island and unique pendant chandelier lighting. Design, Construction and Staging by Carley Montgomery and Agofofu.
Photography by Eric Charles.
Jack CalderoneThis bedroom and full bathroom are part of an adventuresome project my wife and I embarked upon to create a complete apartment in the basement of our townhouse. We designed a floor plan that creatively and efficiently used all of the 385-square-foot-space, without sacrificing beauty, comfort or function – and all without breaking the bank! To maximize our budget, we did the work ourselves and added everything from thrift store finds to DIY wall art to bring it all together.
We found this pretty and slightly whimsical shower curtain and it became the inspiration for the rest of the colors and décor in the bathroom.
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignOur Houston landscaping team was recently honored to collaborate with renowned architectural firm Murphy Mears. Murphy Mears builds superb custom homes throughout the country. A recent project for a Houston resident by the name of Borow involved a custom home that featured an efficient, elegant, and eclectic modern architectural design. Ms. Borow is very environmentally conscious and asked that we follow some very strict principles of conservation when developing her landscaping design plan.
In many ways you could say this Houston landscaping project was green on both an aesthetic level and a functional level. We selected affordable ground cover that spread very quickly to provide a year round green color scheme that reflected much of the contemporary artwork within the interior of the home. Environmentally speaking, our project was also green in the sense that it focused on very primitive drought resistant plant species and tree preservation strategies. The resulting yard design ultimately functioned as an aesthetic mirror to the abstract forms that the owner prefers in wall art.
One of the more notable things we did in this Houston landscaping project was to build the homeowner a gravel patio near the front entrance to the home. The homeowner specifically requested that we disconnect the irrigation system that we had installed in the yard because she wanted natural irrigation and drainage only. The gravel served this wish superbly. Being a natural drain in its own respect, it provided a permeable surface that allowed rainwater to soak through without collecting on the surface.
More importantly, the gravel was the only material that could be laid down near the roots of the magnificent trees in Ms. Borow’s yard. Any type of stone, concrete, or brick that is used in more typical Houston landscaping plans would have been out of the question. A patio made from these materials would have either required cutting into tree roots, or it would have impeded their future growth.
The specific species chosen for ground cover also bear noting. The two primary plants used were jasmine and iris. Monkey grass was also used to a small extent as a border around the edge of the house. Irises were planted in front of the house, and the jasmine was planted beneath the trees. Both are very fast growing, drought resistant species that require very little watering. However, they do require routine pruning, which Ms. Borow said she had no problem investing in.
Such lawn alternatives are frequently used in Houston landscaping projects that for one reason or the other require something other than a standard planting of carpet grass. In this case, the motivation had nothing to do with finances, but rather a conscientious effort on Ms. Borow’s part to practice water conservation and tree preservation.
Other hardscapes were then introduced into this green design to better support the home architecture. A stepping stone walkway was built using plain concrete pads that are very simple and modern in their aesthetic. These lead up to the front stair case with four inch steps that Murphy Mears designed for maximum ergonomics and comfort.
There were a few softscape elements that we added to complete the Houston landscaping design. A planting of River Birch trees was introduced near the side of the home. River Birch trees are very attractive, light green trees that do not grow that tall. This eliminates any possible conflict between the tree roots and the home foundation.
Murphy Mears also built a very elegant fence that transitioned the geometry of the house down to the city sidewalk. The fence sharply parallels the linear movement of the house. We introduced some climbing vines to help soften the fence and to harmonize its aesthetic with that of the trees, ground cover, and grass along the sidewalk.
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Helena BryanThis open concept dining & living room was very long and narrow. The challange was to balance it out with furniture placement and accessories.
Hyperion TilesA rectangular porcelain tile with a soft matt finish, this durable, hardwearing design is suitable for both walls and floors and is inspired by the white-clear water found in the UK’s well-loved lido pools. A versatile product, the tiles can be laid in herringbone, parquet or basketweave effects for added interest and are ideal for classic and contemporary homes.
Régis LANNOYla salle de bain est une des rares pièces de la maison à être restée à sa place. D'une salle de bain année 70/80 totalement mal agencée on est passé à une pièce claire, chaleureuse et sobrement décorée. Les matériaux sont issus de la grande distribution, tout en restant de qualité, afin de limiter les coûts. Dans le même esprit, le meuble vasques a été dessiné puis réalisé avec de simples planches découpées et vernies
AmberthWith the request of pastel colours which is evident on the floor tiles, copper fittings and hexagonal tiles, this gorgeous bathroom has been updated into a stylish, contemporary space. A solid surface bath and basin gives a modern feel and mirrored panelled cabinets provides confined storage which visually expands the space. A bespoke shower screen meets the ceiling, maintaining clean lines throughout.
The Morrison hOMe Tiny HouseThe space under the stairs is designed to provide an extra 25sf of storage for clothing, winter gear, shoes, and misc. items. The heater is a propane unit.
Sol Haus DesignThe horizontal window offers plenty of natural light for the countertop, yet allows lots of storage above. Photo: Chibi Moku
Cathy Phillips & CoA bespoke office solution designed to fold away when not in use.
www.truenorthvision.co.uk
Studio NigroThe small powder room we created on the first floor is finished with dark wallpaper with colorful red birds. The wall is painted with a dark gray wainscot to match, and thick warm walnut countertop floats across one end of the room, with a sink partially engaged, to save space.
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