Etienne Lacouture

This Ohana model ATU tiny home is contemporary and sleek, cladded in cedar and metal. The slanted roof and clean straight lines keep this 8x28' tiny home on wheels looking sharp in any location, even enveloped in jungle. Cedar wood siding and metal are the perfect protectant to the elements, which is great because this Ohana model in rainy Pune, Hawaii and also right on the ocean. A natural mix of wood tones with dark greens and metals keep the theme grounded with an earthiness. Theres a sliding glass door and also another glass entry door across from it, opening up the center of this otherwise long and narrow runway. The living space is fully equipped with entertainment and comfortable seating with plenty of storage built into the seating. The window nook/ bump-out is also wall-mounted ladder access to the second loft. The stairs up to the main sleeping loft double as a bookshelf and seamlessly integrate into the very custom kitchen cabinets that house appliances, pull-out pantry, closet space, and drawers (including toe-kick drawers). A granite countertop slab extends thicker than usual down the front edge and also up the wall and seamlessly cases the windowsill. The bathroom is clean and polished but not without color! A floating vanity and a floating toilet keep the floor feeling open and created a very easy space to clean! The shower had a glass partition with one side left open- a walk-in shower in a tiny home. The floor is tiled in slate and there are engineered hardwood flooring throughout.

Welcome to upscale farm life! This 3 storey Timberframe Post and Beam home is full of natural light (with over 20 skylights letting in the sun!). Features such as bronze hardware, slate tiles and cedar siding ensure a cozy "home" ambience throughout. No chores to do here, with the natural landscaping, just sit back and relax!

This family of 5 was quickly out-growing their 1,220sf ranch home on a beautiful corner lot. Rather than adding a 2nd floor, the decision was made to extend the existing ranch plan into the back yard, adding a new 2-car garage below the new space - for a new total of 2,520sf. With a previous addition of a 1-car garage and a small kitchen removed, a large addition was added for Master Bedroom Suite, a 4th bedroom, hall bath, and a completely remodeled living, dining and new Kitchen, open to large new Family Room. The new lower level includes the new Garage and Mudroom. The existing fireplace and chimney remain - with beautifully exposed brick. The homeowners love contemporary design, and finished the home with a gorgeous mix of color, pattern and materials. The project was completed in 2011. Unfortunately, 2 years later, they suffered a massive house fire. The house was then rebuilt again, using the same plans and finishes as the original build, adding only a secondary laundry closet on the main level.

Sam Oberter Photography 2010 Watermark Award 2010 QR Master Design Award

Architect: Tim Cooper | Photographer: Lee Bruegger

This guest bathroom remodel drastically changed this old, bland, compact bathroom into a rustic paradise. The use of slate in the shower as well as the floor tile really sets this bathroom off as unique. Now guests beg to use this handsome bathroom when they visit! Tabitha Stephens

This modern home in the Foxcroft neighborhood required an extensive renovation and addition. With two small children at home, Matt added much needed family space and guest quarters. He created a new kitchen area and a sun filled private outdoor room. His wife, an accomplished interior designer, embraced the mid-century modern vernacular of the house, pulling together the details to make this a family home that will work for years to come. Interiors by Barrie Benson Interior Design.

This bathroom remodel includes custom fir cabinetry, limestone countertops and shower tile, honed slate flooring, and 3form Bear Grass Eco Resin panels in the door for added light.

The client had an outdated on-suite bathroom that needed to be completely gutted and renovated. We selected a lot of natural soothing color tones. Our result was a very elegant and hopefully as close to timeless as we could achieve. There is a natural slate on the floor called Shist. It was very uneven to install, but the contractor did a great job. The contractor built the vanity because we could get it quicker and for the same price as a factory made one. The countertop is Jet Mist granite, honed. The client and myself are very excited about how it all came together and looks great. As the designer on the project, I was responsible for drawing all plans, elevations, custom millwork details, selecting materials with the client, ordering all materials, accepting all deliveries and making sure it was installed correctly. Karen Walson, NCIDQ Interior Designer 617-308-2789

In the heart of Umbria- Italy, you can find LA SEGRETA, a recently restored luxurious farmhouse from the year 1800. An elegant combination of tradition and modernity where you can live magical moments in a very natural setting. The decoration has been chosen with great eye for detail to create a perfect harmony for the most demanding guests. The use of natural materials such as wood, terracota, stone and cement ensure a unique and authentic style providing charm and elegance to every space. For this project our encaustic cement tiles were mainly used for the walls. Playful game of colors with a plain tiles patchwork in blue tones Ref. 10700 which brings character to this gourmet corner. Our “star” reference 10240 manages to create a space that invites you to relax. The floral reference 10722 has been used to give a classic and sophisticated touch to this bathroom overlooking the green hills.