Forest Green Kitchen
Dark Green Powder Room
Glass Shower Suite

Design Build Studio · mixedmaterials.studio

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Est. Richmond, VA
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Philosophy
Every surface tells a story.
Every material holds memory.

We are MixedMaterials — a design-build studio that treats renovation as authorship. From gut-to-stud transformations to precision finish work, we approach every project as a collaboration between craft and vision. Our work spans construction, architecture, and experiential design. No templates. No shortcuts. Just spaces built to last.

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Renovation Work

Build Portfolio

All projects — click to expand. Labeled before, during & after.

Our Process

Raw to Refined

Every project begins with honesty — about the space, the structure, and what it can become. We don't hide what we find behind a wall. We work with it.

From first walkthrough to final reveal, we keep you close. Design decisions are made together. Progress is documented. Nothing is a surprise.

Before Kitchen Before
After Kitchen After
Before Bathroom Before
After Bathroom After
01

Consult

Walkthrough, vision alignment, and honest scope assessment.

02

Design

Material selection, spatial planning, and detailed documentation.

03

Build

Full construction with regular client updates and zero corners cut.

04

Reveal

Final walkthrough, punch list, and the satisfaction of done right.

Design Work

Beyond the Build

Architecture, experiential design, and spatial strategy.

Architectural Design2023

Stony Creek Country Store

Contracted by Complete Community Economies to create visualizations reimagining a vacant supermarket in Stony Creek, VA — transforming it into a vibrant, multi-use country store to serve locals and attract passersby as part of a feasibility study for the county.

RevitEnscapeAdobe Creative SuiteArchitectural Rendering
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Experiential Design2023

Poppin × Pioneer Works

A collaboration between office furniture brand Poppin and cultural institution Pioneer Works. Developed The Creator's Collection — three co-branded products and a pop-up activation strategy using modular Poppin Pods where Pioneer Works Artists in Residency create art in public spaces.

PhotoshopBrand StrategyProduct DesignExperiential Design
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Landscape Architecture · ThesisUVA School of Architecture

Active Landscapes for Developmental Play

Carving natural playscapes from the Twin Cities' urban landscape. An undergraduate thesis exploring how intentionally designed playscapes can support child development through rich intersections of landscape and community engagement — integrating native land history at East River Flats Park on the Mississippi River.

Landscape ArchitectureUrban DesignCommunity DesignUVA Thesis
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How We Work

Our Design Process

We follow a process built on transparency and collaboration. Choose your path below.

1

Phase One

Schematic Design

  • Foundation Plan
  • Floor Plan
  • Roof Design
  • Exterior Elevations
  • Plot Plan and Driveway Layout
  • 3D Virtual Tour
2

Phase Two

Design & Details

  • Custom Cabinet Plan
  • Custom Electrical Plan
  • Trim and Millwork Plan
  • Material Schedule
  • Specifications
  • 3D Virtual Tour
3

Phase Three

Bidding & Proposal

During this phase, we send out the plans and specifications to bid to all subcontractors. Once we have all of the numbers back, we will schedule a proposal for the cost-to-build.

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The Process

From first call
to front door.

We don't believe in surprises. Before we break ground, every client gets a clear picture of the entire journey — all six chapters, forty-two steps, from discovery to move-in day.

6 Chapters
42 Steps
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What We Do

Services

01

Kitchen Renovation

Cabinet installation, countertop fabrication, appliance integration, and full gut-remodels.

02

Bathroom Design & Build

Tile work, plumbing, vanity installation, and complete bathroom transformations.

03

Structural Renovation

Gut-to-stud rebuilds, framing, drywall, and full interior restructuring.

04

Architectural Design

Space planning, renderings, feasibility studies, and design documentation.

05

Experiential & Brand Design

Spatial brand activations, pop-up design, and material storytelling.

06

Finish Carpentry & Millwork

Custom trim, built-ins, and the details that elevate a space.

07

Property Turnover

Investment property rehab and complete residential renovations.

Precision Tile Work
"The material is the message."
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We take on a limited number of projects each season to ensure every client receives the full attention of our team. Reach out early — great spaces take time.

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