Franska dörrar: foton, design och inspiration
Jamestown Estate HomesFoto på ett mycket stort vintage vit kök med öppen planlösning, med en undermonterad diskho, skåp i shakerstil, bänkskiva i kvarts, rostfria vitvaror, ljust trägolv, en köksö, beiget golv och skåp i mellenmörkt trä
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
Markalunas Architecture GroupLake Front Country Estate Outdoor Living, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Bild på en stor vintage uteplats på baksidan av huset, med naturstensplattor och takförlängning
Bild på en stor vintage uteplats på baksidan av huset, med naturstensplattor och takförlängning
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Noble Johnson ArchitectsThis sitting room + bar is the perfect place to relax and curl up with a good book.
Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Frankel Design BuildExempel på ett mycket stort modernt hemmabibliotek, med blå väggar, mellanmörkt trägolv, en standard öppen spis, en spiselkrans i sten och ett fristående skrivbord
Kyle Hunt & Partners, IncorporatedJames Kruger, LandMark Photography
Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors
Architect: Sharratt Design & Company
Inredning av ett stort allrum med öppen planlösning, med beige väggar, ett finrum, mörkt trägolv, en standard öppen spis, en spiselkrans i sten och brunt golv
Inredning av ett stort allrum med öppen planlösning, med beige väggar, ett finrum, mörkt trägolv, en standard öppen spis, en spiselkrans i sten och brunt golv
Tom HowleyThis bright and light shaker style kitchen is painted in bespoke Tom Howley paint colour; Chicory, the light Ivory Spice granite worktops and Mazzano Tumbled marble flooring create a heightened sense of space.
HEYDT DESIGNSResidential Design by Heydt Designs, Interior Design by Benjamin Dhong Interiors, Construction by Kearney & O'Banion, Photography by David Duncan Livingston
Timber Trails Development CompanyFoto på ett vintage arbetsrum, med grå väggar, mörkt trägolv, ett fristående skrivbord och brunt golv
Brandon Architects, Inc.Architect: Brandon Architects Inc.
Contractor/Interior Designer: Patterson Construction, Newport Beach, CA.
Photos by: Jeri Keogel
Inredning av en maritim matplats, med grå väggar, mellanmörkt trägolv och beiget golv
Inredning av en maritim matplats, med grå väggar, mellanmörkt trägolv och beiget golv
Ivy Lane LivingAngie Seckinger
Klassisk inredning av ett sovrum, med grå väggar, heltäckningsmatta och grått golv
Klassisk inredning av ett sovrum, med grå väggar, heltäckningsmatta och grått golv
Erica Keast Heroy, ArchitectCasey Woods
Inspiration för ett mellanstort lantligt grått hus, med allt i ett plan, vinylfasad och sadeltak
Inspiration för ett mellanstort lantligt grått hus, med allt i ett plan, vinylfasad och sadeltak
Salt InteriorsSalt Interiors custom joinery was featured in the August issue of House & Garden Magazine. For this project, Salt Interiors worked with Senior Interior Designer for Coco Republic, Natasha Levak to provide custom joinery for the 1930s Spanish-revival home. Levak’s vision for a neutral palette helped to determine the polyurethane paint for the renovated joinery unit Salt installed in the room.
Scheinholtz AssociatesDavid Duncan Livingston
Inspiration för ett vintage allrum, med en inbyggd mediavägg
Inspiration för ett vintage allrum, med en inbyggd mediavägg
Oak Hill ArchitectsRoof Color: Weathered Wood
Siding Color: Benjamin Moore matched to C2 Paint's Wood Ash Color.
Klassisk inredning av ett stort grått hus, med två våningar och tak i shingel
Klassisk inredning av ett stort grått hus, med två våningar och tak i shingel
Franska dörrar: foton, design och inspiration
Erin HoopesThis whole house renovation done by Harry Braswell Inc. used Virginia Kitchen's design services (Erin Hoopes) and materials for the bathrooms, laundry and kitchens. The custom millwork was done to replicate the look of the cabinetry in the open concept family room. This completely custom renovation was eco-friend and is obtaining leed certification.
Photo's courtesy Greg Hadley
Construction: Harry Braswell Inc.
Kitchen Design: Erin Hoopes under Virginia Kitchens
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