Hardwood Floors December 2025/January 2026

“For us, the most important part of doing a circle is having great craftsmen and a skilled mathematician,” he said. “I handled all the math myself. Knowing the radius, I calculated the circumference so I could determine the size of each wedge.

With the tile gone from the entry, the architect and homeowner were open to incorporating a design element to make a bold first impression. Barajas proposed installing a handcrafted starburst pattern to anchor the space and add visual interest. Rather than outsourcing a medallion, Barajas wanted to build it on-site to maintain control over every detail and ensure continuity with the surrounding floor.

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