“The floating bamboo ceiling references the vertical reed-like wallpaper behind the LED candles in the niches of the chiseled stone.” - San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles August 2013 James Brady Photography

Guest Bathroom; 18x18 Porcelain Tile; Glass Linear Deco Line; Caesar Stone Shitake Coutertops; Under Mount Square White Sink; Slab Style Floating Cabinets

Small bath remodel inspired by Japanese Bath houses. Wood for walls was salvaged from a dock found in the Willamette River in Portland, Or. Jeff Stern/In Situ Architecture

In 2014, we were approached by a couple to achieve a dream space within their existing home. They wanted to expand their existing bar, wine, and cigar storage into a new one-of-a-kind room. Proud of their Italian heritage, they also wanted to bring an “old-world” feel into this project to be reminded of the unique character they experienced in Italian cellars. The dramatic tone of the space revolves around the signature piece of the project; a custom milled stone spiral stair that provides access from the first floor to the entry of the room. This stair tower features stone walls, custom iron handrails and spindles, and dry-laid milled stone treads and riser blocks. Once down the staircase, the entry to the cellar is through a French door assembly. The interior of the room is clad with stone veneer on the walls and a brick barrel vault ceiling. The natural stone and brick color bring in the cellar feel the client was looking for, while the rustic alder beams, flooring, and cabinetry help provide warmth. The entry door sequence is repeated along both walls in the room to provide rhythm in each ceiling barrel vault. These French doors also act as wine and cigar storage. To allow for ample cigar storage, a fully custom walk-in humidor was designed opposite the entry doors. The room is controlled by a fully concealed, state-of-the-art HVAC smoke eater system that allows for cigar enjoyment without any odor.

Mike Kaskel

Photo by Jim Westphalen, Interiors by TruexCullins Interiors

Complete renovation of Aquatic Park penthouse located atop a concrete high-rise. The project involved complex considerations relating to the mobilization of materials and the impact to building residents. The original 4 bedroom and 4 bath penthouse was transformed into an open floor plan to take advantage of the views on both the north and south sides of the unit. Modern finishes include book-matched walnut cabinetry, live edge walnut slab countertops, steel and walnut bookcases, hand made mosaic tiled walls, gun blued steel and etched 1/2" glass. Photos: Rien van Rijthoven Architect: Craig Steely

Photo by Eric Zepeda

Design by Karen Kassen CMKBD, Allied ASID

KSID Studio designed sophisticated banquette seating and a custom table to fit the long narrow area opposite the staircase. The room presented design challenges, and our solutions are what make the space unique. We create rooms that are individual and suit each client’s personal style. Karen Melvin Photography

© Ken Gutmaker Photography

Fork River Residence by architects Rich Pavcek and Charles Cunniffe. Thermally broken steel windows and steel-and-glass pivot door by Dynamic Architectural. Photography by David O. Marlow.

Ashley Avila Photography

Image by Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography