French basement

DISCLAIMER: This maybe should have been a few different posts: one about checkerboard floors; the other about Verde Marble; and maybe another about graphic floors and tile, but hang in there, I’m about to jump all over the place. Enjoy the ride!

The Los Angeles digs of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and wife Gisele Bundchen grace the pages of the October issue of Conde Nast’s Architectural Digest, designed to reflect the …

What is it that gives a home character? What makes it a place where we feel at ease and want to linger, a space that defines the character of the people who live there? When I think back to my chil…

This listing is for a custom, made to order project. If you can dream it up, we can probably do it (physics notwithstanding). Whether you have a concept, a napkin sketch or just an idea -- shoot us a message and we would be happy to discuss! We can help with just fabrication or even with the design from the beginning. We can arrange and ship glass direct to you, or we can provide you with cut sheets and specs to manufacture locally if you prefer. Each piece we do is custom, so send us a…

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Want to create a bit of a separation between the rooms in your house, but still let light flow through? Want to add architectural interest to a boring or unremarkable space? French doors are good for that. Of course, you can use them at the boundary between your house and the outdoors, too, but french doors are especially nice when used as a interior transition between rooms.

Malinard Manor is a luxurious dream home situated in Austin, Texas, designed by Cravotta Interiors. This spectacular project took six years to complete, with a castle-like interior and impeccable detailing that is out of this