Bespoke Mid-Century Furniture:

When you’re building a new mid-century modern home and need to furnish it, you have options: search for pristine antiques or commission new pieces that honor the era’s clean lines and craftsmanship. This project chose the latter — hiring an interior designer who both designs and arranges custom-built furniture.

Notice the fine custom mid-century chairs that flank the fireplace: sculpted proportions, warm wood tones, and upholstery chosen to complement the room’s palette. The sectional sits perfectly to scale, forming an inviting conversation area, paired with coffee tables whose proportions and materials read like authentic period pieces but with modern execution. The custom console against the wall provides both function and a strong horizontal anchor line, while the dining table and chairs deliver the decisive geometry and tactile quality mid-century design demands.

Each of these pieces is a single-production work from the talented mind of interior designer Janet McCann — thoughtful, bespoke furniture created to fit the architecture and lifestyle of this home. More images and details to come from this amazing residence.  To see more of our work or to schedule a photoshoot please visit our website. 

Bespoke Kitchen and Dining Area by Marsha Jones:

We photographed this home for Marsha Jones a few years back and rediscovered these images while archiving old DVDs and CDs over the weekend. You can’t archive without taking a peek, and these shots were worth another look.

Marsha is a pleasure to work with — her designs feel warm, relaxed, and effortlessly livable. This project highlights an open kitchen that flows into a bespoke dining table, positioned to take in views of the grounds. The kitchen balances refined finishes with practical details: professional-grade appliances, large covered spice racks cleverly concealed, hand-cut stone surfaces, and a generous island perfect for prep, casual breakfasts, or a quick coffee. The leather-covered barstools add comfort and character, and just off the kitchen sits a custom wet bar and pantry for added convenience.

This has long been one of our favorite shoots and remains featured in our gallery. More from this archive to come.

To see more of our work or to schedule a photoshoot please visit our website.

Shooting Residential Exteriors:

The importance of beautiful images for the custom home builder cannot be underestimated. A high-quality photography portfolio lets potential clients see finished projects, room additions, and transformations, and it highlights the level of skill and attention to detail the builder delivers. Thoughtful images communicate craftsmanship, material choices, and spatial flow in a way words alone cannot.

Timing and composition matter. Photographing a home at the perfect time of day—golden hour exteriors, soft late-afternoon light inside—accentuates architectural lines, textures, and landscaping, while minimizing harsh shadows. Exterior shots taken when the light flatters façades and plantings convey the intended mood and scale of the design. Interior images shot with balanced natural and supplemental light reveal true color, finish quality, and the careful coordination between architect and builder.

A strong photographic portfolio serves multiple business needs:

• Sales and lead generation: High-quality visuals build trust quickly and help prospective clients imagine themselves in similar spaces.

• Marketing and branding: Consistent, professional imagery elevates the builder’s brand and differentiates it in a competitive market.

• Project documentation: Photographs record construction outcomes and craftsmanship for future reference, awards, and publications.

• Collaboration showcase: Images demonstrate successful partnerships with architects, landscape designers, and interior designers, reinforcing the builder’s ability to execute a shared vision.

Below are a couple of examples of homes photographed at the ideal time of day. These images showcase beautiful architecture and pristine landscaping, clearly demonstrating what the architect and builder envisioned. Each photograph captures materiality, proportion, and the relationship between structure and site—providing an authentic, persuasive portrait of the builder’s work. To see more of our work or to schedule a photoshoot please visit our website.  www.normansizemore.com

Beautiful Spaces:

Interior designers are happiest when they can design every room in a home — it lets them build a cohesive story, room by room. Here are a few shots from a home we photographed for Marsha Jones. The playful yet perfectly functional mud room, the serene master bath, and the transitional hallway that links living spaces all flow together with thoughtful restraint and tasteful execution. More to come from this beautiful project. To see more of our work or to schedule a photoshoot please visit our website.  www.normansizemore.com

Eclectic Lower Level:

We photographed a home for interior designer Marsha Jones.  The home is a beautiful transitional design.  Every room is perfect, calm and relaxing to be in.  For the lower level the client wanted something “fun”.  Marsha delivered.  Leather swivel chairs, set in deep shag carpet over a washed planked flooring flank a large L shaped sectional and a triad of custom iron round coffee tables.   Large antique maps are framed behind glass as serve as art.  Three evenly spaced custom mirrors are designed and framed to mimmic large windows from an Art Deco period office/warehouse.  Purpose bespoke iron shelving with period items  set the tone and contrasted by pair of late 1960’s swivel chairs set in 1970 bright orange shag carpet.

A large wet bar and wine refrigerator are waiting for quest to arrive, as one can attempt to match skill and talent on the completion grade Brunswick ping pong table.  Certainly the entire space doubles as a conversation piece.  More to come.  Please visit our website.  www.normansizemore.com

Leslie Stern & Geno Benvenuit:

Archiving some older photoshoots this morning.  Photographers know you can never do this without taking a peek. I came across these from 2015.  This beautiful high-rise condo was meticulously constructed by Gene Benvenuti.  Incredible craftsmanship. This tasteful transitional interior design is by  Leslie Stern whose work here is timeless.  More to come.  Please visit our website.  www.normansizemore.com

Chicago Office Break Room:

Sometimes the most overlooked spaces tell the clearest stories. Key Interiors has a knack for turning a simple office break room into a purposeful, inviting pause in the workday. This remodel presents an open, clean, highly functional kitchen and break area that balances utility with refined simplicity.

A few details stand out: the bulletproof metal barstools and high-top tables read industrial and durable while keeping the space approachable for quick meals or coffee breaks. The exposed concrete pillar—neatly painted yet still bearing its construction battle scars—anchors the room, adding texture and authenticity that complements the modern finishes.

The mothers’ room preserves the exposed brick from the original structure, integrating a sink and usable counter area to make the space genuinely practical. An oversized chair, soft carpet, and thoughtfully placed wall art introduce warmth and comfort, turning a necessary room into one that feels considered and calm.

Photographically, these elements create strong visual contrast: hard metals and concrete against soft textiles and warm brick, wide open sight-lines tempered by intimate nooks. It’s a reminder that well-designed workplace amenities can be both functional and beautiful—spaces that invite people to linger, recharge, and return to work refreshed.  To see more of our work or to schedule a photoshoot please visit our website.  www.normansizemore.com