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When a restaurateur has a taste for the unique collectible s and bold design features, creating a space that can stand with its own design punch, but also provide ample blank canvas space becomes the design challenge. The owner was
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Embracing All Angles
When a couple has two different design tastes, but is open to something totally unique – you get something a bit like this. The traditional gable form, roofline, and a bold chimney hold down the center of the home in
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Modern Bell House
Welcome home to this newly constructed modern farm house. This family loved the modern farmhouse style, so the design heavily features timeless white siding and black windows with attention to detail through out. For an already established family with older
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Statement lighting defines this open living and dining area, bringing focus and visual interest to the space. The suspended pendants introduce a dynamic, graphic presence, drawing the eye upward and emphasizing scale and proportion.
Layered textures, warm materials, and clean-lined furnishings work together to create a room that feels considered and cohesive—elevated yet approachable, with an emphasis on clarity, comfort, and thoughtful detail.
Photo Creds:
@christinaruthgrieco
Architecture comes to life in the moments it creates. A welcoming front porch, brick steps worn just enough to feel familiar, and a warm wood entry framed by traditional detailing set the stage for everyday connection. Lantern-style lighting and layered landscaping soften the façade, reinforcing a sense of approachability and ease.
Designed with classic elements that encourage lingering—this is a home meant to be lived in, shared, and enjoyed, where thoughtful architecture supports the rhythm of daily life.
Photo Creds:
@christinaruthgrieco
Z+ Challenge: if you read this far, comment below if you recognize these Z+ Team members posing 🤫
Soft layers, sculptural lines, and a restrained palette define this serene bedroom moment. A curved mirror reflects gentle light and architectural details, while warm wood tones and tactile finishes bring balance and warmth to the space. Thoughtful styling and subtle contrast create a calm retreat—elevated, intentional, and effortlessly livable.
Photo Creds:
@christinaruthgrieco
Rooted in classic architectural forms, this home pairs timeless proportions with a fresh, welcoming presence. Crisp white siding, warm wood tones at the entry, and a shingled roofline work together to create depth and visual warmth, while the symmetrical façade and traditional window detailing ground the design in familiarity.
Thoughtful textures—from the brick walkway leading to the front porch to the layered roof forms and tailored trim—add character without feeling heavy. The result is a home that blends cozy charm with a renewed sense of lightness and clarity, honoring traditional architecture while feeling distinctly current.
Photo Creds:
@@christinaruthgrieco
Happy New Year from Z+ ✨
We’re welcoming 2026 with this Pied-à-terre apartment in the heart of the city—designed as the perfect place to celebrate from indoors while still feeling fully connected to the skyline beyond.
Soft, sculptural furnishings balance the modern, industrial edge of the city with warmth and comfort, creating a space that feels elevated yet effortless. A retreat above the streets, where clean lines meet cozy textures and city living feels calm, intentional, and inviting.
Here’s to thoughtful design, beautiful beginnings, and spaces that feel just as good as they look. 🥂
Photo Creds:
@@christinaruthgrieco
Take a tour with us through this modern dream house 🪞💎✨
Who wants to move in???
Video creds:
@luxque_media
#dreamhomes #modernarchitecture #moderninteriordesign #dreamhouse #housegoals #interiordesign #architecture #highenddesign
We`re loving the moody elegance of this built-in bar. Tucked into a dining room, it invites guests to step up and pour a drink - and for the client to show off his liquor collection! The glossy gold tile backsplash adds a glamorous touch, bouncing light back into the space to keep it from feeling too heavy- while still delivering drama.
Matte black millwork gives the perfect contrast, letting the metallic tile shine while concealing plenty of storage for glassware and entertaining essentials. Like having your own luxury cocktail bar, right at home 🍸
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Photographer - @christinaruthgrieco
We share a lot of exterior shots - but the architecture plays a huge role in shaping your interior and setting the tone for how a home feels.
This entryway makes a bold first impression: a dramatic double-height space where crisp lines, black steel details, and a perfectly-placed window grid establish a modern edge. A soft brick wall tempers the intensity, bringing warmth and texture to an otherwise minimal palette. It`s equal parts bold and welcoming -- a space that feels as elevated as it is livable.
Photo Creds:
@photographybycaranj
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We took this dated kitchen (last photos) and reimagined it as a fresh, modern, and highly functional space. By completely reworking the layout and finishes, we created a warm and contemporary kitchen that not only looks beautiful, but also meets the needs of a Kosher household—with two of everything: ovens, dishwashers, microwaves, and sinks. The materials, tones, and custom millwork were all selected to bring elevated style while supporting day-to-day function for a busy family.
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Photographer: @christinaruthgrieco
Summer has officially arrived -- and this backyard is ready to soak it all in ☀️☀️
One detail we especially love? The gas lantern in the porch. It adds such timeless charm - and yes, if you`re dreaming of one, we`ll plan to run a gas line to the sconce from the start to make it happen.
Because when the evenings stretch long and the poolside glow kicks in... it`s hard to beat that atmosphere.
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Photographer: @christinaruthgrieco
#architecturaldetails #gaslantern #backyarddesign #outdoorliving #HardieShake #customhome
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