
Custom closet for maximal storage with a mix of white and appleply

Built-in desk and shelves (we forgot to turn on the cool hidden LED light over the desk)

Delightful little foyer light by Vibia
Posted in Design Projects, tagged appleply, Cabinetry, lighting design, Point Richmond, storage, utility on April 7, 2016| 1 Comment »

Custom closet for maximal storage with a mix of white and appleply

Built-in desk and shelves (we forgot to turn on the cool hidden LED light over the desk)

Delightful little foyer light by Vibia
Posted in Design Projects, tagged angles, drywall, Oakland, process, Sheetrock, skylight, small buildings on April 5, 2016| 1 Comment »
Drywall installation



and a new skylight over the shower

And from the desk – Design of the cabinetry and storage in the ceramic studio:
Posted in Design Projects, tagged kitchen, LED, lighting design, Point Richmond, Richmond, walnut, white on March 29, 2016| 1 Comment »
Here are some fresh photos of the kitchen and dining area in our Brickyard Landing apartment remodel.

Looking through dining area with walnut shelving to the kitchen on north end of the long room

Removing the view-blocking upper cabinets between kitchen and dining area makes a huge difference. Now you can see the bay from the kitchen!

Kitchen including refrigerator with glass door and glass LED ceiling light

LED undercabinet lights recessed into a slot
Here are the before shots:
Posted in Design Projects, tagged black, black & white, cedar, charred cedar, color, Oakland, rainscreen, small buildings, utilitarian, wood on March 25, 2016| 1 Comment »
Posted in Design Projects, tagged Brick Yard Cove, fireplace surround, Heath Tile, pattern, Point Richmond, texture, tile, white on March 10, 2016| Leave a Comment »

The photographer is capturing the mix of shiny and matte Heath tiles in the hearth surround that makes a subtle pattern. (Only visible when the light is at the right angle)
Posted in Design Projects, tagged cherry, fan, kitchen, modern, Richmond on March 7, 2016| 2 Comments »

Owner and cat enjoying their kitchen

New garage doors and small addition with corner window

Over view of kitchen – looking through sun room to backyard

Pantry/laundry
Posted in Design Projects, tagged angles, rainscreen, shou sugi ban, small building on February 19, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Design Projects, tagged cedar, Oakland, process, rainscreen, small buildings on February 17, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Posted in Design Projects on January 24, 2016| 1 Comment »
Posted in Design Projects, tagged cedar, charred cedar, process, shou sugi ban, utility on January 20, 2016| 1 Comment »
During a break in the rain today John and the backyard ceramic studio owner made some samples of charred cedar siding. Very exciting.
The layer of charred wood on the exterior will make the siding more durable, in addition to looking very nice. Thanks to Christian Palino for the photos.




Posted in Design Projects on January 19, 2016| Leave a Comment »
I happened upon this article a while back (Thanks John) and I find it inspiring. Here is one page to give you a taste:

Reminds me of our cheerful corner cabinet.
Posted in Design Projects on January 11, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Garage door upgrade and a new corner window in a slightly enlarged kitchen

Corner window from the inside and waterproofing at the undermount sink