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ZeroEnergy DesignThis renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income.
DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request.
MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic.
RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income.
ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them.
URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances.
OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values.
Eric Roth Photo
Leicht Westchester-GreenwichModern inredning av ett stort kök, med en dubbel diskho, släta luckor, grå skåp, bänkskiva i koppar, brunt stänkskydd, rostfria vitvaror, betonggolv och en köksö
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCDramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.
Seamar Construction GroupIdéer för att renovera ett stort vintage huvudsovrum, med vita väggar och heltäckningsmatta
Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & BathAlexandria, Virginia - Traditional - Classic White Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod.
Thyme & Place Design LLCWhen my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy.
The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office.
My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start?
Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office.
At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties.
In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker.
We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece.
The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see.
The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing.
There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses.
Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.
Kitchens By ClayIdéer för maritima grått l-kök, med en undermonterad diskho, luckor med infälld panel, vita skåp, vitt stänkskydd, stänkskydd i mosaik, integrerade vitvaror, mellanmörkt trägolv, en köksö och brunt golv
Design Theory StudioModern-glam full house design project.
Photography by: Jenny Siegwart
Foto på ett mellanstort funkis hemmabibliotek, med kalkstensgolv, ett inbyggt skrivbord, grått golv och grå väggar
Foto på ett mellanstort funkis hemmabibliotek, med kalkstensgolv, ett inbyggt skrivbord, grått golv och grå väggar
Square Footage Inc.Photos by Valerie Wilcox
Inspiration för ett mycket stort vintage blå blått kök, med en undermonterad diskho, skåp i shakerstil, blå skåp, bänkskiva i kvarts, integrerade vitvaror, ljust trägolv, en köksö och brunt golv
Inspiration för ett mycket stort vintage blå blått kök, med en undermonterad diskho, skåp i shakerstil, blå skåp, bänkskiva i kvarts, integrerade vitvaror, ljust trägolv, en köksö och brunt golv
Encircle Design and BuildMichelle Ruber
Exempel på ett avskilt, litet modernt u-kök, med en undermonterad diskho, skåp i shakerstil, skåp i ljust trä, bänkskiva i betong, vitt stänkskydd, stänkskydd i keramik, rostfria vitvaror och linoleumgolv
Exempel på ett avskilt, litet modernt u-kök, med en undermonterad diskho, skåp i shakerstil, skåp i ljust trä, bänkskiva i betong, vitt stänkskydd, stänkskydd i keramik, rostfria vitvaror och linoleumgolv
Drury DesignThis kitchen is home to two taller individuals who both use the space equally and requested a taller workspace to comfortably accommodate their needs. The island cabinets are standard 34-1/2” tall but the Iceberg countertops were installed with a 3” build-up to add height to the island. Cabinets on the long wall were designed to break up the wall of white: buffet on the end with walnut-framed glass cabinets and seashell backsplash; double refrigerators in a painted, distressed mahogany finish were pulled forward to simulate texture and depth on the wall; wide pantry cabinets with roll-out drawers sitting on the countertops flank the refrigerators. On the opposite wall, a new window box at the kitchen sink was built to add more countertop behind the sink and to let in more light, adding dimension to the room.
The cabinetry in the original existing kitchen was disjointed at the dining room entrance and made the room appear much smaller than it really was. To remedy this, the entry to the dining room from the kitchen was closed up and relocated around the corner from the foyer; 2 simple, stacked columns were built to highlight the new opening. These transitional style columns and wider room openings at the family room and dining room entrances provide an open layout suitable for large groups to mingle comfortably; family room cabinetry and dining room fireplace surround matches kitchen cabinets.
Everingham DesignExempel på ett stort lantligt vit vitt kök, med en rustik diskho, vita skåp, marmorbänkskiva, vitt stänkskydd, stänkskydd i tunnelbanekakel, rostfria vitvaror, ljust trägolv, brunt golv, en köksö och skåp i shakerstil
UserFinal shot of the project.
Photo by Phil Krugler
Idéer för att renovera ett lantligt kapprum, med bruna väggar
Idéer för att renovera ett lantligt kapprum, med bruna väggar
NORTH STAR KITCHENSA modern high contrast master bathroom with gold fixtures on Lake Superior in northern Minnesota.
photo credit: Alyssa Lee
Idéer för stora vintage vitt badrum, med skåp i shakerstil, svarta skåp, vit kakel, vita väggar, ett undermonterad handfat och grått golv
Idéer för stora vintage vitt badrum, med skåp i shakerstil, svarta skåp, vit kakel, vita väggar, ett undermonterad handfat och grått golv
RLH StudioIdéer för att renovera ett mellanstort vintage kök med öppen planlösning, med en rustik diskho, skåp i shakerstil, vita skåp, ljust trägolv, en köksö, marmorbänkskiva, vitt stänkskydd, stänkskydd i sten och rostfria vitvaror
Markalunas Architecture GroupLake Front Country Estate Kitchen, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Klassisk inredning av ett stort l-kök, med skåp i shakerstil, vita skåp, granitbänkskiva, vitt stänkskydd, stänkskydd i tunnelbanekakel, rostfria vitvaror, mellanmörkt trägolv och en köksö
Klassisk inredning av ett stort l-kök, med skåp i shakerstil, vita skåp, granitbänkskiva, vitt stänkskydd, stänkskydd i tunnelbanekakel, rostfria vitvaror, mellanmörkt trägolv och en köksö
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Mechanical pergola louvers, heaters, fire table and custom bar make this a 4-season destination. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.
Bild på en funkis takterrass, med en pergola
Bild på en funkis takterrass, med en pergola
Allard + Roberts Interior Design, IncInterior Design: Allard + Roberts Interior Design
Construction: K Enterprises
Photography: David Dietrich Photography
Klassisk inredning av ett mellanstort vit vitt en-suite badrum, med skåp i mellenmörkt trä, en dubbeldusch, en toalettstol med separat cisternkåpa, grå kakel, keramikplattor, vita väggar, klinkergolv i keramik, ett undermonterad handfat, bänkskiva i kvarts, grått golv, dusch med gångjärnsdörr och skåp i shakerstil
Klassisk inredning av ett mellanstort vit vitt en-suite badrum, med skåp i mellenmörkt trä, en dubbeldusch, en toalettstol med separat cisternkåpa, grå kakel, keramikplattor, vita väggar, klinkergolv i keramik, ett undermonterad handfat, bänkskiva i kvarts, grått golv, dusch med gångjärnsdörr och skåp i shakerstil
William Byrd HomesGorgeous Remodel- We remodeled the 1st Floor of this beautiful water front home in Wexford Plantation, on Hilton Head Island, SC. We added a new pool and spa in the rear of the home overlooking the scenic harbor. The marble, onyx and tile work are incredible!
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