Studio Ridge Residential

Meet Dana McLean, our newest addition to the Studio Ridge team!

As our Procurement and Gallery Coordinator, Dana plays an integral role in translating design concepts into thoughtful, client-ready spaces for our local showhomes and private clients. Her work supports both the creative and operational sides of our process—from developing mood boards to sourcing high-value products.

Dana brings a calm, considered approach to every detail, ensuring each concept feels aligned with the intended client experience and the Studio Ridge standard. When she’s not designing, she’s updating our showroom sample gallery to ensure our office remains an inspiring and well-organized space for clients and guests.

Outside the studio, Dana is most motivated by her family, and building a career that makes them proud. With a fine art background and a love for glassblowing, she brings an added layer of creativity and craft to her role.

Great interior design also creates a narrative—not just aesthetics and function.

Here, the stonework is intentionally monolithic—irregular courses and a carved arch that feels old-world and ceremonial. The dark wood doors add weight and anticipation, and the layered lighting makes the wall surface glow, emphasizing texture and depth. When the doors open, the reveal feels cinematic—an unexpected destination that enhances the space’s overall experience.

The materials do the storytelling: rugged masonry, a Gothic-inspired arch, and heavy timber doors that feel like they belong to another place and time. Great design doesn’t always announce itself—it invites you in, immersing you into an atmosphere that carries memories.

Doors salvaged from
Masonry: Jackson Masonry

Verandas that get year-round use are much less about square footage, and far more about positioning.

Here, the covered roofline and protected edge create a comfortable haven—mitigating wind, filtering high summer sun, and allowing the space to be enjoyed well beyond traditional patio season. The deck wraps around 3 sides of the home, capturing morning and afternoon sun exposure along the north and south runs, bringing warmth in cooler times of the day while shielding the heat at peak hours.

Timber overhead brings the feeling of enclosure and warmth, while still allowing the lines between surrounding nature to be blurred. Add a pass-through bar with direct access to the interior, and the threshold disappears—turning the veranda into an everyday room with a mountain backdrop that’s always worth admiring.

This lakeside cottage was designed as a cohesive whole—starting with the exterior material story and carrying that same intention all the way through the interiors.

The exterior material choices were made to belong to the shoreline—a robust stone base to ground the home, standing up to moisture and seasonal weathering; warm timber detailing to echo the surrounding forest; and crisp rooflines and trim that keep the architecture feeling refined against the landscape.

A waterfront build asks for materials that perform—and a design approach that respects the setting.

Architecture and timbers:

Showhome season is officially underway—and with it comes a very specific kind of momentum.

Behind every finished home stage is elaborate concept planning and high-paced installation processes. Through careful ex*****on, these homes ultimately appear effortless to the builder’s clients. From material selections to site walks, we ensure the process runs smooth and cohesive with a foolproof design plan from the beginning.

For our builder partners, this is where sales support becomes tangible. A showhome gives clients clarity—a chance to see how spaces function, how furnishings fit, and how life could feel inside the walls of the home.

At the end of every installation, we take pride knowing we delivered spaces that feel complete—ones even we can enjoy and celebrate as a team.

This space utilizes natural materials and restraint—flaunting an upscale feel with minimal enhancements.

The most inviting bathrooms aren’t always the most ornate; they’re the most considered. This shower uses natural stone for a grounding effect, providing texture and permanence while wrapping the shower in a warm, spa-like atmosphere. Simple but quality wood accents introduce softness and depth, developing a material language that feels deeply considered and balanced.

The supporting details are equally intentional: a handheld shower set with minimal hardware, a sliding barn door that saves swing space while adding a crafted, cabin-inspired note... Each element selected was not intended for embellishment, but for contribution to the room’s experience and function.

Architect: Peter Manolakas
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A clean kitchen with ample storage will always provide refreshing and motivating energy.

We reworked this space to prioritize clarity—bright surfaces that carry light throughout the room, a crisp backsplash that keeps the design quiet, and warm wood millwork that adds depth without visual heaviness.

Full-height cabinetry keeps the visual line tidy, while crisp whites keep the average-sized area feeling spacious and energetic. Generous storage provides options and neatness, keeping the countertops clean and available. By crafting a careful material balance, the space becomes both highly functional and quietly refined.

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