Blackford Capital Office

<a href="http://www.blackfordcapital.com/">Blackford Capital</a> is a private investment firm that acquires, manages and grows middle-market manufacturing, distribution and service companies.  After operating out of Irvine, California for ten years, and with the majority of the company's investments in the Midwest or on the East Coast, the decision was made to move to Grand Rapids, Michigan to be closer to current and future operations. <div><br /></div><div>After working out of a leased space in Grand rapids for a year, plans were made for a larger, collaborative, high tech and cutting edge space, designed to attract the young talent that would add to the success of this private equity firm.</div><div><br /></div><div>A prominent downtown Grand Rapids location, 190 Monroe, was acquired.  This 8,000 square foot space, located on the building's top floor, was in need of a complete renovation.  Completed in March 2013, the space can accommodate three Executive Offices, six Analysts and 3 Finance Professionals.  Open plan benching workstations accommodate 16 people.  The highly efficient space provides a formal Board Room with 18 seats and multiple casual meeting spaces with access to technology and food and drink amenities.  A big bonus is the downtown view, as well as daylight throughout.  We designed this space in conjunction with our colleagues over at <a href="http://www.gmb.com/">GMB</a>.<div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Blackford Capital Office

Blackford Capital is a private investment firm that acquires, manages and grows middle-market manufacturing, distribution and service companies.  After operating out of Irvine, California for ten years, and with the majority of the company's investments in the Midwest or on the East Coast, the decis…

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Darker, cooler purples can feel a bit heavy in a space, so they need to be offset with a good amount of natural or artificial light. You can warm up cooler purple hues with a healthy dose of light to medium wood tones. Hotter raspberry hues pair well with cool neutrals like gray, or metallic accents like stainless steel or brushed nickel.<br /><br />I've pulled together eight fetching purple bedrooms from Houzz, along with my favorite purple paint colors that you can try out in your own bedroom.</div></div><div class="in" id="gallerySpaces" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px auto;"><div class="gallery-photo-container portrait" style="overflow: hidden;"><div class="gallery-photo " style="border-right-color: transparent; border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 20px; float: left; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 422px;"><a class="lbSource" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/5920692/Dreaming-in-Color--6-Sensational-Purple-Bedrooms---" style="color: #333333; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="by Jennifer Ott Interior Design" class="" height="422" sid="5920692" src="http://st.houzz.com/fimgs/2b71151002449425_9417-w422-h422-b0-p0---.jpg" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="422" /></a><br /><div class="gallery-photo-credit tiny-text" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.648438); bottom: 5px; color: white; font-size: 12px; max-width: 75px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px 2px; position: absolute; right: 5px; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; z-index: 2;"><a class="hz-username" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/jenott/jennifer-ott-interior-design" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Jennifer Ott Interior Design</a></div></div><div class="gallery-text" style="margin-bottom: 18px;"><div class="thBuzz" hid="5920692" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px;"><b>Purple paint picks for bedrooms </b>(clockwise from top left):<br /><br /><b>1. </b>Purple Haze KM3065-1, <a href="http://www.kellymoore.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Kelly-Moore</a><br /><b>2.</b> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/5987484/Valspar-Fragrant-Lilac--paints-stains-and-glazes-" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Fragrant Lilac 4001-5B</a>, Valspar<br /><b>3.</b> Lavender Lining 006-4, <a href="https://www.mythicpaint.com/ColorPaletteDetails.aspx?ID=18&flag=" rel="nofollow" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mythic Paint</a><br /><b>4. </b><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/5987494/violet-petal----Benjamin-Moore--paints-stains-and-glazes-" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Violet Petal 1382</a>, Benjamin Moore<br /><b>5. </b>Painted Sunset 29-9, <a href="http://www.prattandlambert.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Pratt & Lambert</a><br /><b>6.</b> <a href="http://www.ppgpittsburghpaints.com/color/paint-colors/purple-rhapsody-244-6" rel="nofollow" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Purple Rhapsody 244-6</a>, Pittsburgh Paints<br /><b>7. </b><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/5987501/BEHR-Blueberry-Popover-Interior-Exterior-Paint-Sample--paints-stains-and-glazes-" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Blueberry Popover 610D-5</a>, Behr<br /><b>8.</b> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/5987505/Vesper-Violet---Sherwin-Williams--paints-stains-and-glazes-" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Vesper Violet SW6542</a>, Sherwin-Williams</div></div></div><div class="gallery-photo-container landscape" style="overflow: hidden;"><div class="gallery-photo reloadMe rimg" data-f-h="627" data-f-w="800" data-img-path="img.reloadable" data-s-h="517" data-s-w="660" style="margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;"><a class="lbSource" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/5559461/Midvale--Maniaci-Hoke-residence-contemporary-bedroom-other-metro" style="color: #333333; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="contemporary bedroom by MANI & Co" class="reloadable" height="627" sid="5559461" src="http://st.houzz.com/fimgs/80f1df950227a610_0130-w800-h627-b0-p0--contemporary-bedroom.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; vertical-align: middle; width: 800px;" width="800" /></a><br /><div class="gallery-photo-credit tiny-text" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.648438); bottom: 5px; color: white; font-size: 12px; max-width: 190px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px 2px; position: absolute; right: 5px; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; z-index: 2;"><a class="hz-username" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/maniroad/mani-co" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">MANI & Co</a></div></div><div class="gallery-text" style="margin-bottom: 18px;"><div class="thBuzz" hid="5559461" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; width: 638px;">This is my favorite shade of purple — a darker version with a good amount of cooling blue and gray. It's easy to pull off an intense shade of purple when you have such a fantastic space full of natural light and warm wood tones. If your bedroom is lacking ample windows, you can still use a similar purple hue, but perhaps limit it to a small accent wall or part of a wall so your room doesn't become cavelike.</div></div></div><div class="gallery-photo-container landscape" style="overflow: hidden;"><div class="gallery-photo reloadMe rimg" data-f-h="532" data-f-w="800" data-img-path="img.reloadable" data-s-h="439" data-s-w="660" style="margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;"><a class="lbSource" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/350642/City-Drama--Monaco-Model-in-Jersey-City-NJ-contemporary-bedroom-new-york" style="color: #333333; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="contemporary bedroom by Window Works" class="reloadable" height="532" sid="350642" src="http://st.houzz.com/fimgs/b5f1094c0eb6dd38_4443-w800-h532-b0-p0--contemporary-bedroom.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; vertical-align: middle; width: 800px;" width="800" /></a><br /><div class="gallery-photo-credit tiny-text" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.648438); bottom: 5px; color: white; font-size: 12px; max-width: 190px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px 2px; position: absolute; right: 5px; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; z-index: 2;"><a class="hz-username" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/windowworks/window-works" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Window Works</a></div></div><div class="gallery-text" style="margin-bottom: 18px;"><div class="thBuzz" hid="350642" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; width: 638px;">Here's another deep purple hue; this one is a bit on the warmer side, with some red in it. This shade looks fantastic paired with dark wood tones and light, warm neutral hues.</div></div></div><div class="gallery-photo-container landscape" style="overflow: hidden;"><div class="gallery-photo reloadMe rimg" data-f-h="562" data-f-w="800" data-img-path="img.reloadable" data-s-h="464" data-s-w="660" style="margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;"><a class="lbSource" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1623977/2012-Street-of-Dreams-traditional-bedroom-omaha" style="color: #333333; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="traditional bedroom by Inspired Interiors" class="reloadable" height="562" sid="1623977" src="http://st.houzz.com/fimgs/d711f361005d3157_1703-w800-h562-b0-p0--traditional-bedroom.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; vertical-align: middle; width: 800px;" width="800" /></a><br /><div class="gallery-photo-credit tiny-text" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.648438); bottom: 5px; color: white; font-size: 12px; max-width: 190px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px 2px; position: absolute; right: 5px; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; z-index: 2;"><a class="hz-username" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/sallie0418/inspired-interiors" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Inspired Interiors</a></div></div><div class="gallery-text" style="margin-bottom: 18px;"><div class="thBuzz" hid="1623977" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; width: 638px;">Obviously, most of us do not have large floor-to-ceiling windows in our bedrooms to bring in natural light that offsets large swaths of bold wall color. Here's an example of how you can inject a subtler dose of purple. This is a great way to introduce a fun color in your bedroom even if your space lacks abundant light.</div></div></div><div class="gallery-photo-container landscape" style="overflow: hidden;"><div class="gallery-photo reloadMe rimg" data-f-h="532" data-f-w="800" data-img-path="img.reloadable" data-s-h="439" data-s-w="660" style="margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;"><a class="lbSource" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/4973793/Forest-Trail-contemporary-bedroom-austin" style="color: #333333; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="contemporary bedroom by Blink.is Design" class="reloadable" height="532" sid="4973793" src="http://st.houzz.com/fimgs/f2a1613c01f7fc43_6471-w800-h532-b0-p0--contemporary-bedroom.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; vertical-align: middle; width: 800px;" width="800" /></a><br /><div class="gallery-photo-credit tiny-text" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.648438); bottom: 5px; color: white; font-size: 12px; max-width: 190px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px 2px; position: absolute; right: 5px; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; z-index: 2;"><a class="hz-username" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/blinkdesign/blinkis-design" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Blink.is Design</a></div></div><div class="gallery-text" style="margin-bottom: 18px;"><div class="thBuzz" hid="4973793" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; width: 638px;">Another option is to bring bold purple hues into your bedroom via textiles, and then pick a lighter lavender shade for the walls. You'll get a nice hint of soothing color in your bedroom that relates to the bolder hues in the accessories.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYsVxdwuUl3Uvm_ehP4LqF627IFVDVnpFRfM3SG38F6uHITQ14X7DB2dmCOF5--7hI9F36o7rF037Dvzq_RgNZDT1zYH3T74AmAVwbkLvVgpwBFU4xzFpeKhKsB2HFY1UXIEomcojo4VH/s1600/f3513a2e021cd270_0600-w422-h634-b0-p0--contemporary-bedroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYsVxdwuUl3Uvm_ehP4LqF627IFVDVnpFRfM3SG38F6uHITQ14X7DB2dmCOF5--7hI9F36o7rF037Dvzq_RgNZDT1zYH3T74AmAVwbkLvVgpwBFU4xzFpeKhKsB2HFY1UXIEomcojo4VH/s1600/f3513a2e021cd270_0600-w422-h634-b0-p0--contemporary-bedroom.jpg" /></a></div>This bedroom oozes glamour with its mix of purple hues and reflective materials and surfaces. The bulk of the palette is actually quite light and neutral, but with its mix of colors and textures, the space is eye catching while still feeling restful.</div></div></div><div class="gallery-photo-container portrait" style="overflow: hidden;"><div class="gallery-photo " style="border-right-color: transparent; border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 20px; float: left; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 422px;"><br /><div class="gallery-photo-credit tiny-text" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.648438); bottom: 5px; color: white; font-size: 12px; max-width: 75px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px 2px; position: absolute; right: 5px; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; z-index: 2;"><a class="hz-username" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/visbeen/visbeen-architects" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Visbeen Architects</a></div></div><div class="gallery-text" style="margin-bottom: 18px;"><div class="thBuzz" hid="5444946" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="gallery-photo-container landscape" style="overflow: hidden;"><div class="gallery-photo reloadMe rimg" data-f-h="600" data-f-w="800" data-img-path="img.reloadable" data-s-h="495" data-s-w="660" style="margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;"><a class="lbSource" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/2523996/Regal-Master-Bedroom-contemporary-bedroom-dc-metro" style="color: #333333; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="contemporary bedroom by Arlington Home Interiors" class="reloadable" height="600" sid="2523996" src="http://st.houzz.com/fimgs/13d12ade00fbf856_2312-w800-h600-b0-p0--contemporary-bedroom.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; vertical-align: middle; width: 800px;" width="800" /></a><br /><div class="gallery-photo-credit tiny-text" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.648438); bottom: 5px; color: white; font-size: 12px; max-width: 190px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px 2px; position: absolute; right: 5px; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; z-index: 2;"><a class="hz-username" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/suzannemanlove/arlington-home-interiors" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Arlington Home Interiors</a></div></div><div class="gallery-text" style="margin-bottom: 18px;"><div class="thBuzz" hid="2523996" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; width: 638px;">If you favor a plethora of cool purple in your bedroom, try pairing it with light, warm neutrals for some contrast. It will help break up the color for visual balance.</div></div></div><div class="gallery-photo-container landscape" style="overflow: hidden;"><div class="gallery-photo reloadMe rimg" data-f-h="532" data-f-w="800" data-img-path="img.reloadable" data-s-h="439" data-s-w="660" style="margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;"><a class="lbSource" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/3609379/30-s-Glamour-contemporary-bedroom-toronto" style="color: #333333; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="contemporary bedroom by Kimberley Seldon Design Group" class="reloadable" height="532" sid="3609379" src="http://st.houzz.com/fimgs/17911fe3017157e8_1194-w800-h532-b0-p0--contemporary-bedroom.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; vertical-align: middle; width: 800px;" width="800" /></a><br /><div class="gallery-photo-credit tiny-text" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.648438); bottom: 5px; color: white; font-size: 12px; max-width: 190px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px 2px; position: absolute; right: 5px; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; z-index: 2;"><a class="hz-username" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/kimberleyseldon/kimberley-seldon-design-group" style="color: #333333; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Kimberley Seldon Design Group</a></div></div><div class="gallery-text" style="margin-bottom: 18px;"><div class="thBuzz" hid="3609379" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; width: 638px;">For those with an expansive bedroom space, lucky you! However, it can be tricky working a bold color into a large, open space. The color can all too easily become heavy and overwhelming. Instead of putting the bold color on all of your walls, select a few of your favorite purple hues and find bedding and other decorative accessories in those colors. 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Dreaming in Color: 8 Enchanting Purple Bedrooms

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Kitchen Luxuries: The Wood-Fired Pizza Oven

Who is in the mood for a fresh-out-of-the-flames, wood-fired pizza?  Mmmmm....sounds good right about now.  Especially after reading this inspiring <a href="http://houzz.com/">houzz.com</a> ideabook on this luxurious kitchen extra.  It even features one of our homes, the Reynard. <br /><br />I'm getting hungry just thinking about it...<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="viewGalleryTitle" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative;"><h1 class="large-header top" id="galleryTitleDisplay" style="font-family: museo-sans, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 34px; font-weight: 100; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; width: 638px;">Kitchen Luxuries: The Wood-Fired Pizza Oven</h1><h2 class="small-header top" id="gallerySubtitleDisplay" style="font-size: 16px; 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Plus, it offers the bonus of radiant heating.<br /><br />I recommend including a space below the oven to store wood and kindling.</div></div></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="viewGalleryItemContainer viewGalleryItemSeparator" style="background-color: transparent; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; clear: both; margin-top: 20px; max-width: 100%; position: relative; width: 800px;"><tbody><tr><td><div class="viewGalleryItemWideImage reloadMe" data-f-h="532" data-f-w="800" data-img-path="img.reloadable" data-s-h="439" data-s-w="660" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 800px;"><a class="noHoverLink lbSource" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/545640/Exterior-modern-patio-tampa" style="color: #3d8901; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in; display: inline; float: left; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="modern patio by Veranda Homes" class="reloadable" height="532" id="galleryImg5" sid="545640" src="http://st.houzz.com/fimgs/431164040f31b094_2484-w800-h532-b0-p0--modern-patio.jpg" style="border: 0px; float: left; vertical-align: middle;" width="800" /></a><br /><div class="viewGalleryItemCreditBg tiny-text" style="bottom: 5px; color: white; font-size: 12px; max-width: 190px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; right: 5px; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; z-index: 2;"><span class="viewGalleryItemCredit" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.648438); padding: 0px 2px;"><a class="hz-username" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/verandahomes/veranda-homes" style="color: white !important; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Veranda Homes</a></span></div></div></td></tr><tr><td class=""><div class="viewGalleryItemTextContainer" id="itemText5" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin-top: 20px; width: 638px;"><div class="thBuzz" hid="545640">It generally takes an hour to an hour and a half for a wood-fired oven to reach its optimal temperature. A conventional stainless steel thermometer can help you find the precise temperature; some models come with temperature gauges. Keep in mind that you'll need doors or some kind of barrier in front of the fire to help you get an accurate reading.</div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="viewGalleryItemContainer viewGalleryItemSeparator" style="background-color: transparent; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; clear: both; margin-top: 20px; max-width: 100%; position: relative; width: 800px;"><tbody><tr><td><div class="viewGalleryItemWideImage reloadMe" data-f-h="532" data-f-w="800" data-img-path="img.reloadable" data-s-h="439" data-s-w="660" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 800px;"><a class="noHoverLink lbSource" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/239543/Outdoor-Fireplace-with-pizza-oven-traditional--portland" style="color: #3d8901; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in; display: inline; float: left; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="traditional by Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design" class="reloadable" height="532" id="galleryImg6" sid="239543" src="http://st.houzz.com/fimgs/629190e80e3f7314_2730-w800-h532-b0-p0--traditional-.jpg" style="border: 0px; float: left; vertical-align: middle;" width="800" /></a><br /><div class="viewGalleryItemCreditBg tiny-text" style="bottom: 5px; color: white; font-size: 12px; max-width: 190px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; right: 5px; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; z-index: 2;"><span class="viewGalleryItemCredit" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.648438); padding: 0px 2px;"><a class="hz-username" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/restoreparadise/paradise-restored-landscaping-exterior-design" style="color: white !important; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design</a></span></div></div></td></tr><tr><td class=""><div class="viewGalleryItemTextContainer" id="itemText6" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin-top: 20px; width: 638px;"><div class="thBuzz" hid="239543">Once the oven is heated, the heat is stored in the thick walls and radiates evenly across the interior dome. The floor of the oven stays a few degrees cooler, which helps give pizzas a crispy exterior and a soft interior.<br /><br />Don't forget to get a pizza paddle!</div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="viewGalleryItemContainer viewGalleryItemSeparator" style="background-color: transparent; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; clear: both; margin-top: 20px; max-width: 100%; position: relative; width: 800px;"><tbody><tr><td><div class="viewGalleryItemWideImage reloadMe" data-f-h="532" data-f-w="800" data-img-path="img.reloadable" data-s-h="439" data-s-w="660" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 800px;"><a class="noHoverLink lbSource" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/454895/Kitchen-contemporary-kitchen-grand-rapids" style="color: #3d8901; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in; display: inline; float: left; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="contemporary kitchen by Visbeen Architects" class="reloadable" height="532" id="galleryImg7" sid="454895" src="http://st.houzz.com/fimgs/e5611a680f0c7499_9870-w800-h532-b0-p0--contemporary-kitchen.jpg" style="border: 0px; float: left; vertical-align: middle;" width="800" /></a><br /><div class="viewGalleryItemCreditBg tiny-text" style="bottom: 5px; color: white; font-size: 12px; max-width: 190px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; right: 5px; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; z-index: 2;"><span class="viewGalleryItemCredit" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.648438); padding: 0px 2px;"><a class="hz-username" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/visbeen/visbeen-architects" style="color: white !important; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Visbeen Architects</a></span></div></div></td></tr><tr><td class=""><div class="viewGalleryItemTextContainer" id="itemText7" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin-top: 20px; width: 638px;"><div class="thBuzz" hid="454895">Custom pizza ovens are a big investment of time and money. If you want one built onsite, you'll need to account for labor, material selection and the necessary chimney and fan (which can add another $2,000 to the cost). Overall I find them to be comparable in price to a custom wood-burning fireplace.<br /><br />There are portable and modular wood-burning-oven kits, which offer the same functionality without the custom look. These kits tend to range from $6,500 to $13,000, depending on the size and material.</div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="viewGalleryItemContainer viewGalleryItemSeparator" style="background-color: transparent; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; clear: both; margin-top: 20px; max-width: 100%; position: relative; width: 800px;"><tbody><tr><td><div class="viewGalleryItemWideImage reloadMe" data-f-h="532" data-f-w="800" data-img-path="img.reloadable" data-s-h="439" data-s-w="660" style="height: auto; max-width: 800px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 800px;"><a class="noHoverLink lbSource" href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/3319088/Pizza-on-the-Patio-traditional-patio-minneapolis" style="color: #3d8901; cursor: -webkit-zoom-in; display: inline; float: left; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="traditional patio by Southview Design" class="reloadable" height="532" id="galleryImg8" sid="3319088" src="http://st.houzz.com/fimgs/c7b1374c014e3e49_2253-w800-h532-b0-p0--traditional-patio.jpg" style="border: 0px; float: left; vertical-align: middle;" width="800" /></a><br /><div class="viewGalleryItemCreditBg tiny-text" style="bottom: 5px; color: white; font-size: 12px; max-width: 190px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; right: 5px; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; z-index: 2;"><span class="viewGalleryItemCredit" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.648438); padding: 0px 2px;"><a class="hz-username" href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/southviewdesign/southview-design" style="color: white !important; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Southview Design</a></span></div></div></td></tr><tr><td class=""><div class="viewGalleryItemTextContainer" id="itemText8" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; margin-top: 20px; width: 638px;"><div class="thBuzz" hid="3319088">If you don't have the option to include an indoor wood-burning oven, consider carving out a bit of space in the yard to build a smaller version.<br /><br />Regardless of whether you opt for an indoor or outdoor pizza oven, always check your local building codes and speak with the building inspector before starting your project. Some municipalities do not allow outdoor fireplaces or wood-burning ovens.</div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>

Kitchen Luxuries: The Wood-Fired Pizza Oven

Who is in the mood for a fresh-out-of-the-flames, wood-fired pizza?  Mmmmm....sounds good right about now.  Especially after reading this inspiring houzz.com ideabook on this luxurious kitchen extra.  It even features one of our homes, the Reynard. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it...Kitche…

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Cosmo Home Grand Rapids: Relax, Enjoy the View

The Autumn Issue of Cosmo Home Grand Rapids is out and has one of our designs as the featured cover story.  Read the background of what went into the design and building process of the Allenwood as a second home for not one, but two families.  This cottage was built by <a href="http://ashbycustomhomes.com/">Ashby Builders</a> with interiors by the talented <a href="http://www.francescaowings.com/">Francesca Owings Design</a>.<br /><br />This issue also includes information on the 36 homes in this year's <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2013/10/fall-parade-of-homes.html">Fall Parade of Homes</a> that just began over the weekend.  Be sure to come and tour our 3 homes - they are show stoppers!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fX1FJxc1lK-FcXyO5BGa2uWF8Ad-7-ipRaAhChHwX4lR-7aK9wnZvWdRA4AdGEjBwd_XLx-1jDfnEDISOsLgW2N-qHVICuRt2r__2p51Yc6BTXv6ybbfbqFKkAW2uJ2sh5_bp1Y3xe18/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-03+at+3.37.55+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Cosmo Home Grand Rapids: Relax, Enjoy the View

The Autumn Issue of Cosmo Home Grand Rapids is out and has one of our designs as the featured cover story.  Read the background of what went into the design and building process of the Allenwood as a second home for not one, but two families.  This cottage was built by Ashby Builders with interiors …

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