The images are photographs by Nagel or her team, which is also led by architect Vadim Kadoshnikov; nature is her favorite subject. She converts the photos into graphic design elements that fit the space she's working with. For instance, the graceful silhouettes of trees add to the relaxed feel of this bathroom.
Ito's work.
Toyo Ito, winner of 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize
Good use of wall space. Storage at the bottom, buffet ledge and bookshelves all the way to the ceiling.
Bright, cheery eating nook. Like the picnic table set up.
Another room with wood floors and ceiling.
Like the wooden floors and ceiling.
Another view...more windows!
Windows instead of cabinets! My kind of kitchen. : )
When sitting out here in the evening, the main attraction is looking back into your beautiful house!
Use a door outside! Create a sense of "come into my garden" with the brick threshold and open door.
Chain link gutters are attractive.
Like the curved lines and seating areas.
Passive solar considerations.
This is the perfect sketch to use for orientation of your home!
Truly an outdoor "addition".
I guess this is handy, the rolling counter. However, I don't really see the necessity.
Another view. Wonderful place to have a meal. Brings so much light into the kitchen.
Very clever idea for a space that doesn't seem to be usable. It doesn't block the window...it enhances it!
Just my style!
Really like the use of this odd space. Bunks feel like berths on a ship, curtain is nice touch too.
Nice nook for a desk...clever!
Like the long banquet bench and small table and simple chairs. Very versatile and chic.
Again, love the beach colors...the striped chair and the painted cabinet.
Love the beach colors...very fresh and clean.
I especially like the room divider cabinets and columns. This is layout is similar to the woodsy one earlier but clean and contemporary now.
Really like the layout of the kitchen and living here. Again, wall of windows...my favorite. I like the natural stone on the wall and bar. I like the change of wood floor to smooth tile (marble?).
I don't care much for sectionals but I like this built-in one which is also the "wall" for the sunken room. The glass wall and rock fireplace wall are all the decoration the room needs.
Open concept is enhanced by delineating the LR by sinking it which makes it cozier. I like the padded seat/wall around it.
Great use of corner window space. I would find myself here often!
Very well thought out placement of appliances. Especially like the double wall ovens and the microwave.
Have always loved blue and yellow together. Three beds? Why not!
Excellent use of loft space. Perfect for guests. Built-ins between and under the beds are ingenious.
Hallway and reading nook...wonderful!
Again, I'm drawn to this room because of the three-sided walls of windows. This is one of the few wood stoves I have seen that I like. Bold color makes it striking and new!
Rustic privacy wall looks easy enough to make yourself.
Feel like you're outside. Like the bookshelves under the left windows with Roman shades. Right windows are actually doors that are made more secure with German Rolladens.
Upstairs feels roomy too. Great layout and lots of windows.
Two families or used as landlord/rental. Smart! Like the layout and the access to the outdoor patio areas.
Great use of small space. The TV can be seen easily from anywhere.
Clever...an island that is a full table as well.
The whole room...gently divided by the curved screen at the entry. Perfectly simple!
The shape of the counter matches the table. Clean lines and repeated light fixtures are utilitarian but handsome, not competing with the splendid outdoor views.
Even though you're only elevated a few feet above ground you feel as if you're in the trees.
I like all the white and the bit of earth-tone granite.
Q