Mid-Sized Home Design Ideas
ZeroEnergy Design
This 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.
Photography: Eric Roth Photo
Studio Sven
Mid-sized urban powder room photo in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets and white countertops
Shepel Homes - Kitchen and Bath
White and green never looked so good. This beautifully decorated dining room has just the right amount of cheer for your breakfast, lunch, or dinner parties. The neutral colors make the space light and fresh, while the muted green makes every meal with friends and family more invigorating. The cabinets on the side with a beautiful butcher block countertop adds functionality to the room while also complementing the hardwood floors.
SB Thompson Construction
One bathroom in this beautiful Texas home was updated to have a walk in shower to accommodate an aging couple, and the other was designed for luxurious relaxation.
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Hear what our clients, Lisa & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab.
Hannah Goering Photography
Sheila Mayden Interiors
Conversation nook in Garden Room/Music Room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless light wood floor sunroom remodel in Seattle with no fireplace
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless light wood floor sunroom remodel in Seattle with no fireplace
Barts Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
Kamil Scislowicz
Mid-sized minimalist u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
Mid-sized minimalist u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
Pamela Sandall Design
Gallery walls can be tricky but we needed to get the homeowners collection of their travel art. The centerpiece is the rug they purchased in Turkey - framed! Clarified Studios
Bobbi Alderfer/Lifestyle Design
Mid-sized elegant brown floor and dark wood floor family room photo in Chicago with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv
H. Bero Interiors
This crisp and clean bathroom renovation boost bright white herringbone wall tile with a delicate matte black accent along the chair rail. the floors plan a leading roll with their unique pattern and the vanity adds warmth with its rich blue green color tone and is full of unique storage.
Kennedy Cole Interior Design
Design: Three Salt Design Co.
Photography: Lauren Pressey
Great room - mid-sized contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor great room idea in Orange County with gray walls and no fireplace
Great room - mid-sized contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor great room idea in Orange County with gray walls and no fireplace
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Photography: Alyssa Lee Photography
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 porcelain tile and multicolored tile porcelain tile and beige floor alcove shower photo in Minneapolis with a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, dark wood cabinets and shaker cabinets
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 porcelain tile and multicolored tile porcelain tile and beige floor alcove shower photo in Minneapolis with a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, dark wood cabinets and shaker cabinets
Shea Homes - Arizona
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary full sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Phoenix for summer.
Babb Custom Homes
Scott Smallin
Hallway - mid-sized traditional dark wood floor and brown floor hallway idea in Other with beige walls
Hallway - mid-sized traditional dark wood floor and brown floor hallway idea in Other with beige walls
CLR Design Services, Inc.
Example of a mid-sized eclectic l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar design in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, cement tile backsplash and gray countertops
Anastasia Faiella Interior Design
Marija Vidal Photographer, Andre Rothblatt Architecture, Aaron Gordon Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Courtney Thomas Design
This Altadena home is the perfect example of modern farmhouse flair. The powder room flaunts an elegant mirror over a strapping vanity; the butcher block in the kitchen lends warmth and texture; the living room is replete with stunning details like the candle style chandelier, the plaid area rug, and the coral accents; and the master bathroom’s floor is a gorgeous floor tile.
Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena.
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Rethink Design Studio
Sources:
Bed: DWR
Bedside Tables: DWR
Blanket: Coyuchi
Throw: Brookefarm
Throw Pillow: sukan (Etsy)
Wall Sconces: One Forty Three
Flooring: Heart of Pine
Wallpaper: Hygge and West
Art: The Animal Print Shop
Richard Leo Johnson
CM Natural Designs
Carley Summers
Mid-sized transitional master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in New York with multicolored walls
Mid-sized transitional master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in New York with multicolored walls
Mid-Sized Home Design Ideas
Springboard Automation
Get pumped for your workout with your favorite songs, easily played overhead from your phone. Ready to watch a guided workout? That's easy too!
Example of a mid-sized trendy laminate floor, gray floor and exposed beam home gym design in Philadelphia with gray walls
Example of a mid-sized trendy laminate floor, gray floor and exposed beam home gym design in Philadelphia with gray walls
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