1980s split level house in the Virginia suburbs. Main level includes reading room, dining, kitchen, living and master bedroom suite. New front elevation at entry, new rear deck and complete re-cladding of the house. Interior: The prototypical layout of the split level home tends to separate the entrance
one half level up. In this home the lower level "living" room off the entry was physically isolated from the dining, kitchen and family rooms above, and was only connected visually by a railing at dining room level. The owner desired a stronger integration of the lower and upper levels, in addition to an
entry level that responds to the front garden with a series of interior contours that are both steps as well as seating zones, while the orthogonal layout of the main level and deck reflects the pragmatic daily activities of cooking, eating and relaxing. The stairs between levels were moved so that the
Like the wide stairs and openness between levels.
Split level - up/down direction would be reversed in Hawthorns
Successful split level staircase. Like the cleristory
keep the split-level view open and safe.
The open door in the bottom right of this photo brings one to stone steps and this intermediate level. Open-riser wood steps ascend to a living space bathed in light from large windows. So what is the space in between? ...
often, split-level stairs look clunky and awkward. These appear to float, underscoring the restful lines and serene feel of the space.
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way it's split. Put bedroom on "upper" level
Love the different levels & yet it remains so open
Wood white split level
stairs between levels
opens up lowere level
split leven kitchen/dining
I like the Tri level.
give this split layout an almost Scandinavian sensibility. The low ceilings might have made this space feel cramped were it not for the pale palette; as it is, it works beautifully.
split level...Sweet levels...Multi level...open split level...Steps to next level...Split level living...split level
make a split entry not look like a split entry?
Several challenges presented themselves when designing the new entry/portico. The homeowners wanted to keep the large transom window above the front door and the need to address “where is” the front entry and of course, curb appeal.
With the addition of
how many stairs from basement to main level or are they split between
have a split level that is really "Bla 80s" looking & would like to pattern an exterior "facelift" similar to what you have done here. We were considering a steel roof however, but I wonder if the standing seams running in the same direction as the Board & Batten siding would look odd? The gutters should
1960's split with the black rod iron-love this--need an affordable solution
for dad's office, raised split level
Kitchen/dining on higher level than living area
Second level appearance idea from ground floor
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If you've moved into a traditional split-level home, try sleek white and charcoal gray paint to create a modern look. Furniture that plays off the rectangular
impossible to split the two rooms with a half wall and/or columns.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
LOVE this for a split level! love the "loft" feel
deep split with view from kitchen to living
Change levels and ceiling heights. Make it so you can pop your head up, see what's going on, and go from there.
Here is another modern split-level design that encourages open-plan living. Notice how the lower level houses the kitchen, the dining room and the living room, all flooded with natural
make a split entry not look like a split entry?
Several challenges presented themselves when designing the new entry/portico. The homeowners wanted to keep the large transom window above the front door and the need to address “where is” the front entry and of course, curb appeal.
With the addition of