Sean Litchfield
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and granite countertops

Perched above the beautiful Delaware River in the historic village of New Hope, Bucks County, Pennsylvania sits this magnificent custom home designed by OMNIA Group Architects. According to Partner, Brian Mann,"This riverside property required a nuanced approach so that it could at once be both a part of this eclectic village streetscape and take advantage of the spectacular waterfront setting." Further complicating the study, the lot was narrow, it resides in the floodplain and the program required the Master Suite to be on the main level. To meet these demands, OMNIA dispensed with conventional historicist styles and created an open plan blended with traditional forms punctuated by vast rows of glass windows and doors to bring in the panoramic views of Lambertville, the bridge, the wooded opposite bank and the river. Mann adds, "Because I too live along the river, I have a special respect for its ever changing beauty - and I appreciate that riverfront structures have a responsibility to enhance the views from those on the water." Hence the riverside facade is as beautiful as the street facade. A sweeping front porch integrates the entry with the vibrant pedestrian streetscape. Low garden walls enclose a beautifully landscaped courtyard defining private space without turning its back on the street. Once inside, the natural setting explodes into view across the back of each of the main living spaces. For a home with so few walls, spaces feel surprisingly intimate and well defined. The foyer is elegant and features a free flowing curved stair that rises in a turret like enclosure dotted with windows that follow the ascending stairs like a sculpture. "Using changes in ceiling height, finish materials and lighting, we were able to define spaces without boxing spaces in" says Mann adding, "the dynamic horizontality of the river is echoed along the axis of the living space; the natural movement from kitchen to dining to living rooms following the current of the river." Service elements are concentrated along the front to create a visual and noise barrier from the street and buttress a calm hall that leads to the Master Suite. The master bedroom shares the views of the river, while the bath and closet program are set up for pure luxuriating. The second floor features a common loft area with a large balcony overlooking the water. Two children's suites flank the loft - each with their own exquisitely crafted baths and closets. Continuing the balance between street and river, an open air bell-tower sits above the entry porch to bring life and light to the street. Outdoor living was part of the program from the start. A covered porch with outdoor kitchen and dining and lounge area and a fireplace brings 3-season living to the river. And a lovely curved patio lounge surrounded by grand landscaping by LDG finishes the experience. OMNIA was able to bring their design talents to the finish materials too including cabinetry, lighting, fixtures, colors and furniture.

Michael J. Lee Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite countertops, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and metallic backsplash

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Dean J. Birinyi Photography
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Winner of Best Kitchen 2012 http://www.petersalernoinc.com/ Photographer: Peter Rymwid http://peterrymwid.com/ Peter Salerno Inc. (Kitchen) 511 Goffle Road, Wyckoff NJ 07481 Tel: 201.251.6608 Interior Designer: Theresa Scelfo Designs LLC Morristown, NJ (201) 803-5375 Builder: George Strother Eaglesite Management gstrother@eaglesite.com Tel 973.625.9500 http://eaglesite.com/contact.php

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Interesting aspects of this project: - Custom built cherry cabinets. - Franke stainless steel sinks - DCS appliances - Antiqued copper tile back splash with penny tile inlay

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Photo by Adam Kane Macchia
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Another view Photo by Kimball Ungerman
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