Our Design Styles

Design Styles

Our Design Styles

Bridge the gap between your vision and design-build reality.

Our goal is to help our clients bridge the gap between their vision and the functional reality of design-build construction.

One way that helps do that is to educate them on the different design styles. You do not need extensive design knowledge to renovate your kitchen, bathroom or basement, but it can help to understand which aesthetic you are most drawn to.

Take a look at what defines the primary styles our designers work with every day and get some inspiration.

Warmth is added to this Bridgeville kitchen through the wood tones, creating a cozy yet elegant atmosphere that blends perfectly with refined style.

Traditional Style

Traditional design is formal, detailed and rooted in history. It focuses on warm richness and classic elegance.

  • Solid hardware
  • Detailed millwork
  • Custom wainscoting
  • Deep coffered ceilings
  • Warm colored palettes
  • Dark stained cabinetry
  • Heirloom quality
Transitional O'Hara Township kitchen featuring white shaker-style cabinets, warm light and medium gray countertops, black island and light wood floor.

Transitional Style

Transitional design is a marriage of old and new, the warmth of Traditional with the clean lines of Modern. It is often described as classic with a twist or timeless yet fresh.

  • Blend of cozy, classic charm
  • Modern, streamlined functionality
  • Brighter more open feel
  • Sleek cabinet silhouettes
  • Traditional paneling
  • Layers of limestone, linen and brushed metal
  • Neutral, soft color palette
  • Refined comfort
Contemporary Squirrel Hill master bathroom with modern spa-inspired style featuring a freestanding soaking tub with sleek dark fixtures and frameless glass walk-in shower.

Contemporary Style

Contemporary style consists of open spaces that blend indoor and outdoor living designed around natural light.

  • Custom white oak cabinetry
  • Specialty quartz
  • Statement lighting
  • Architectural sophistication
  • Focuses on spatial flow
Bright transitional farmhouse kitchen with a mix of white, light gray and stained shaker cabinets, quartz countertop with veining, hardwood floors and a large island.

Modern Farmhouse Style

Modern Farmhouse combines the cozy, welcoming nature of a Traditional home with refined, modern luxury finishes to ensure a chic, timeless look.

  • Authentic, reclaimed wood beams
  • Sleek black metal hardware
  • Grand, vaulted ceilings
  • Large gabled ceilings
Rustic Cranberry master bathroom featuring a stand-alone soaking tub.

Rustic Style

Rustic emphasizes nostalgia and sanctuary. This style is about creating a tranquil retreat from the city, blending artisanal techniques with modern comfort and convenience.

  • Natural materials like stone and wood
  • Pairing raw rustic materials with refined luxury
  • Hand-hewn table under a crystal chandelier
  • Warm textures
  • Cozy curated
  • Nature-driven
  • Earthy tones
Modern transitional Coraopolis kitchen featuring white shaker cabinetry, light quartz countertops, warm luxury vinyl flooring and a neutral backsplash.

Modern Style

Modern style is characterized by restrained luxury, minimalism that whispers rather than shouts. It focuses on clean lines, high-quality materials and intentionality.

  • Matte black and brushed brass
  • Organic textures
  • Understated sophistication
  • Curated minimalism
  • Rare natural textures
  • Quiet color palettes
Ross Township master bathroom with custom wood vanity and stone finishes blending comfort and accessibility.

Longevity By Design Style

Longevity by Design style, or as some call it Aging in Place style, is future proofing your lifestyle or designing today for the possibilities of tomorrow. It focuses on effortless living, maintenance-free lifestyle and smart home automation that simplifies tasks. This design allows people to remain in their homes regardless of ability without sacrificing style.

  • Curbless spa-inspired walk-in showers
  • Artisanal brushed gold and matte black grab bars
  • Seamless transition flooring
  • Automated smart home lighting
  • Layered, circadian rhythm lighting
  • Grand, barrier-free entrance
  • Skylights for natural, adaptive luminosity