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OBM InternationalDesigned to be a legacy and space where great family memories could be created, OBMI completed the master planning, landscape, interior design, and architecture of the holistic residential Longtail House project.
A modern home wrapped in the classic Bermudian style, it’s comprised of 4 bedrooms with in-suite bathrooms including a master suite and a guest apartment. A Great Room combines all family social activity in one space, with an incorporated living room, dining room, and kitchen. Close by is the Library-Music Room, Media Room, Home Office, back of house kitchen support and laundry. Below the Great Room are the Game Room and the wine cellar, which can be observed from above through a glass floor. There is a large garage for vehicles and various sporting items. At the front of the house, overlooking the ocean is the infinity pool, spa, and gardens with endemic shoreline plants.
The previous house on the property site was carefully disassembled and recycled as exemplified by the existing cedar wood floors, which were repurposed as entrance ceilings. Even garden plants were recycled where possible. The biggest challenge was during excavation. With a lot of hard rock present, it took several weeks to cut through. Once the foundation level was achieved, all work went smoothly. The house has a strong emphasis on respecting and nurturing the environment, with igloo nests situated at the edge of the cliffs for Longtail seabirds to repose. The layout was set so as to maximize the best sun orientation for the solar panels and for natural cooling from the offshore breezes to occur.
Corinthian Fine HomesOur homeowners purchased this home for its excellent location and great bones. They were desirous of returning it to the era of it’s time while updating and modernizing it with the elegance it deserved. To add to our challenges, they were living out of the country during our design and renovation, making for great communications utilizing modern technology to ensure we could deliver what they hoped to achieve. We opened some space in the kitchen to create an updated and more functional kitchen for this active family, relocating appliances for efficiency, adding an island and relocating a chimney. We had structural challenges with the sagging hardwood floors, which required us to reframe floor systems, and while we were at it, we antique finished the hardwoods reminiscent of the 1940’s. We added wainscoting in the dining room and entry stair hallway to enhance the old-world look and added some arched openings to match other areas of the home. We also added custom moldings to the fireplace wall to allow it to shine as a focal point in the space, utilizing restored antique light fixtures. The finished result is stunning and truly honors the integrity of the original time period of this home.
Corinthian Fine HomesOur homeowners purchased this home for its excellent location and great bones. They were desirous of returning it to the era of it’s time while updating and modernizing it with the elegance it deserved. To add to our challenges, they were living out of the country during our design and renovation, making for great communications utilizing modern technology to ensure we could deliver what they hoped to achieve. We opened some space in the kitchen to create an updated and more functional kitchen for this active family, relocating appliances for efficiency, adding an island and relocating a chimney. We had structural challenges with the sagging hardwood floors, which required us to reframe floor systems, and while we were at it, we antique finished the hardwoods reminiscent of the 1940’s. We added wainscoting in the dining room and entry stair hallway to enhance the old-world look and added some arched openings to match other areas of the home. We also added custom moldings to the fireplace wall to allow it to shine as a focal point in the space, utilizing restored antique light fixtures. The finished result is stunning and truly honors the integrity of the original time period of this home.
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RenovisionsTo create a unique kitchen, we take inspiration from the personality of our clients; it’s a collaborative effort to develop the exact look and feel that best suits their lifestyles.
The challenge of this kitchen was to re-build the existing kitchen and adjoining full bath, creating a much better flow with plenty of storage for this active family (as they often entertain seaside).
The two-toned cabinetry in both white and laguna blue reflected a true beach-feel adorned with a terrific choice of starfish and shell shaped hardware to draw attention to this creative and beautifully transformed seaside kitchen.
We remind our clients that in order to be unique, do something unique! And this is nicely demonstrated in both the layout, color scheme and backsplash design details. Our client selected several hand painted decorative ocean creatures for the backsplash, drawing from colors in the room, and this created a truly unique conversation piece!
A glint of sparkle from the white quartz countertops brings you closer to the beach in this impressive oceanfront home.
From flooring to ceiling, we created a picture perfect beautiful beach house kitchen that is not only functional but provides a relaxed and inviting feel for these seaside owners.
Morpurgo ArchitectsThe owners of this historic house on a promontory surrounded by water asked Morpurgo Architects to maximize ocean views while expanding their home for their growing family.
Conforming to The Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission’s requirements, our modifications to the existing structure are sympathetic to the original Stuccoed Mission-style and contextually in keeping with neighboring historic homes.
This challenging site presented numerous constraints, including adherence to oceanfront setbacks and environmental and zoning regulations. We overcame imposing restrictions to develop a dynamic plan that fulfilled the clients’ programmatic and aesthetic needs.
The kitchen was identified by our clients as the focal point of family activity. We maximized this lifestyle concept by developing the kitchen into a spacious living area with commanding views of the water. Renovations to the third floor allowed Morpurgo Architects to create an outdoor space offering a panorama of the historic surrounding communities.
KS Design, IncLocation: Deerfield, IL, United States
This home was bought by a young family of five relocating from the city to the suburbs. Though originally a spec home by Red Rock Construction, my clients brought me in at an early stage so we were able to make all interior and exterior design decisions.
One of the early challenges was working with the traditional design features of the home and melding it with my clients contemporary taste. I was able to redesign the kitchen and breakfast room layout to better fit my clients needs. Now the kitchen has two islands, lots of storage, a large breakfast room, a walk-in pantry, and a separate family office. This became a hub for the family to cook, eat, entertain and do homework in. Upstairs I was able to redesign the original layout to give each child's bedroom an ensuite bathroom and an upstairs laundry room. I achieved my clients goal for furnishing by using oversized upholstered pieces covered in durable fabrics to withstand their three active children.
Corinthian Fine HomesOur homeowners purchased this home for its excellent location and great bones. They were desirous of returning it to the era of it’s time while updating and modernizing it with the elegance it deserved. To add to our challenges, they were living out of the country during our design and renovation, making for great communications utilizing modern technology to ensure we could deliver what they hoped to achieve. We opened some space in the kitchen to create an updated and more functional kitchen for this active family, relocating appliances for efficiency, adding an island and relocating a chimney. We had structural challenges with the sagging hardwood floors, which required us to reframe floor systems, and while we were at it, we antique finished the hardwoods reminiscent of the 1940’s. We added wainscoting in the dining room and entry stair hallway to enhance the old-world look and added some arched openings to match other areas of the home. We also added custom moldings to the fireplace wall to allow it to shine as a focal point in the space, utilizing restored antique light fixtures. The finished result is stunning and truly honors the integrity of the original time period of this home.
KS Design, IncLocation: Deerfield, IL, United States
This home was bought by a young family of five relocating from the city to the suburbs. Though originally a spec home by Red Rock Construction, my clients brought me in at an early stage so we were able to make all interior and exterior design decisions.
One of the early challenges was working with the traditional design features of the home and melding it with my clients contemporary taste. I was able to redesign the kitchen and breakfast room layout to better fit my clients needs. Now the kitchen has two islands, lots of storage, a large breakfast room, a walk-in pantry, and a separate family office. This became a hub for the family to cook, eat, entertain and do homework in. Upstairs I was able to redesign the original layout to give each child's bedroom an ensuite bathroom and an upstairs laundry room. I achieved my clients goal for furnishing by using oversized upholstered pieces covered in durable fabrics to withstand their three active children.
Morpurgo ArchitectsThe owners of this historic house on a promontory surrounded by water asked Morpurgo Architects to maximize ocean views while expanding their home for their growing family.
Conforming to The Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission’s requirements, our modifications to the existing structure are sympathetic to the original Stuccoed Mission-style and contextually in keeping with neighboring historic homes.
This challenging site presented numerous constraints, including adherence to oceanfront setbacks and environmental and zoning regulations. We overcame imposing restrictions to develop a dynamic plan that fulfilled the clients’ programmatic and aesthetic needs.
The kitchen was identified by our clients as the focal point of family activity. We maximized this lifestyle concept by developing the kitchen into a spacious living area with commanding views of the water. Renovations to the third floor allowed Morpurgo Architects to create an outdoor space offering a panorama of the historic surrounding communities.
KS Design, IncLocation: Deerfield, IL, United States
This home was bought by a young family of five relocating from the city to the suburbs. Though originally a spec home by Red Rock Construction, my clients brought me in at an early stage so we were able to make all interior and exterior design decisions.
One of the early challenges was working with the traditional design features of the home and melding it with my clients contemporary taste. I was able to redesign the kitchen and breakfast room layout to better fit my clients needs. Now the kitchen has two islands, lots of storage, a large breakfast room, a walk-in pantry, and a separate family office. This became a hub for the family to cook, eat, entertain and do homework in. Upstairs I was able to redesign the original layout to give each child's bedroom an ensuite bathroom and an upstairs laundry room. I achieved my clients goal for furnishing by using oversized upholstered pieces covered in durable fabrics to withstand their three active children.
KS Design, IncLocation: Deerfield, IL, United States
This home was bought by a young family of five relocating from the city to the suburbs. Though originally a spec home by Red Rock Construction, my clients brought me in at an early stage so we were able to make all interior and exterior design decisions.
One of the early challenges was working with the traditional design features of the home and melding it with my clients contemporary taste. I was able to redesign the kitchen and breakfast room layout to better fit my clients needs. Now the kitchen has two islands, lots of storage, a large breakfast room, a walk-in pantry, and a separate family office. This became a hub for the family to cook, eat, entertain and do homework in. Upstairs I was able to redesign the original layout to give each child's bedroom an ensuite bathroom and an upstairs laundry room. I achieved my clients goal for furnishing by using oversized upholstered pieces covered in durable fabrics to withstand their three active children.
KS Design, IncLocation: Deerfield, IL, United States
This home was bought by a young family of five relocating from the city to the suburbs. Though originally a spec home by Red Rock Construction, my clients brought me in at an early stage so we were able to make all interior and exterior design decisions.
One of the early challenges was working with the traditional design features of the home and melding it with my clients contemporary taste. I was able to redesign the kitchen and breakfast room layout to better fit my clients needs. Now the kitchen has two islands, lots of storage, a large breakfast room, a walk-in pantry, and a separate family office. This became a hub for the family to cook, eat, entertain and do homework in. Upstairs I was able to redesign the original layout to give each child's bedroom an ensuite bathroom and an upstairs laundry room. I achieved my clients goal for furnishing by using oversized upholstered pieces covered in durable fabrics to withstand their three active children.
KS Design, IncLocation: Deerfield, IL, United States
This home was bought by a young family of five relocating from the city to the suburbs. Though originally a spec home by Red Rock Construction, my clients brought me in at an early stage so we were able to make all interior and exterior design decisions.
One of the early challenges was working with the traditional design features of the home and melding it with my clients contemporary taste. I was able to redesign the kitchen and breakfast room layout to better fit my clients needs. Now the kitchen has two islands, lots of storage, a large breakfast room, a walk-in pantry, and a separate family office. This became a hub for the family to cook, eat, entertain and do homework in. Upstairs I was able to redesign the original layout to give each child's bedroom an ensuite bathroom and an upstairs laundry room. I achieved my clients goal for furnishing by using oversized upholstered pieces covered in durable fabrics to withstand their three active children.
KS Design, IncLocation: Deerfield, IL, United States
This home was bought by a young family of five relocating from the city to the suburbs. Though originally a spec home by Red Rock Construction, my clients brought me in at an early stage so we were able to make all interior and exterior design decisions.
One of the early challenges was working with the traditional design features of the home and melding it with my clients contemporary taste. I was able to redesign the kitchen and breakfast room layout to better fit my clients needs. Now the kitchen has two islands, lots of storage, a large breakfast room, a walk-in pantry, and a separate family office. This became a hub for the family to cook, eat, entertain and do homework in. Upstairs I was able to redesign the original layout to give each child's bedroom an ensuite bathroom and an upstairs laundry room. I achieved my clients goal for furnishing by using oversized upholstered pieces covered in durable fabrics to withstand their three active children.
KS Design, IncLocation: Deerfield, IL, United States
This home was bought by a young family of five relocating from the city to the suburbs. Though originally a spec home by Red Rock Construction, my clients brought me in at an early stage so we were able to make all interior and exterior design decisions.
One of the early challenges was working with the traditional design features of the home and melding it with my clients contemporary taste. I was able to redesign the kitchen and breakfast room layout to better fit my clients needs. Now the kitchen has two islands, lots of storage, a large breakfast room, a walk-in pantry, and a separate family office. This became a hub for the family to cook, eat, entertain and do homework in. Upstairs I was able to redesign the original layout to give each child's bedroom an ensuite bathroom and an upstairs laundry room. I achieved my clients goal for furnishing by using oversized upholstered pieces covered in durable fabrics to withstand their three active children.
KS Design, IncLocation: Deerfield, IL, United States
This home was bought by a young family of five relocating from the city to the suburbs. Though originally a spec home by Red Rock Construction, my clients brought me in at an early stage so we were able to make all interior and exterior design decisions.
One of the early challenges was working with the traditional design features of the home and melding it with my clients contemporary taste. I was able to redesign the kitchen and breakfast room layout to better fit my clients needs. Now the kitchen has two islands, lots of storage, a large breakfast room, a walk-in pantry, and a separate family office. This became a hub for the family to cook, eat, entertain and do homework in. Upstairs I was able to redesign the original layout to give each child's bedroom an ensuite bathroom and an upstairs laundry room. I achieved my clients goal for furnishing by using oversized upholstered pieces covered in durable fabrics to withstand their three active children.
KS Design, IncLocation: Deerfield, IL, United States
This home was bought by a young family of five relocating from the city to the suburbs. Though originally a spec home by Red Rock Construction, my clients brought me in at an early stage so we were able to make all interior and exterior design decisions.
One of the early challenges was working with the traditional design features of the home and melding it with my clients contemporary taste. I was able to redesign the kitchen and breakfast room layout to better fit my clients needs. Now the kitchen has two islands, lots of storage, a large breakfast room, a walk-in pantry, and a separate family office. This became a hub for the family to cook, eat, entertain and do homework in. Upstairs I was able to redesign the original layout to give each child's bedroom an ensuite bathroom and an upstairs laundry room. I achieved my clients goal for furnishing by using oversized upholstered pieces covered in durable fabrics to withstand their three active children.
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeThis 1970’s Ranch was purchased by a young family with active boys and animals. Changes were needed in this home for the family to be comfortable. With a very limited budget, Obelisk Home was challenged to be creative but keep with the clients sensibilities. We painted paneling, painted trim in custom colors, and took the room to a new level. High gloss paint on brick added to a bright open feel. New art, lighting, furniture and accessories were brought in to work with existing furniture that was incorporated from the clients Oklahoma home. Old, dark and full becomes light, airy and cozy.
Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw
KS Design, IncLocation: Deerfield, IL, United States
This home was bought by a young family of five relocating from the city to the suburbs. Though originally a spec home by Red Rock Construction, my clients brought me in at an early stage so we were able to make all interior and exterior design decisions.
One of the early challenges was working with the traditional design features of the home and melding it with my clients contemporary taste. I was able to redesign the kitchen and breakfast room layout to better fit my clients needs. Now the kitchen has two islands, lots of storage, a large breakfast room, a walk-in pantry, and a separate family office. This became a hub for the family to cook, eat, entertain and do homework in. Upstairs I was able to redesign the original layout to give each child's bedroom an ensuite bathroom and an upstairs laundry room. I achieved my clients goal for furnishing by using oversized upholstered pieces covered in durable fabrics to withstand their three active children.
KS Design, IncLocation: Deerfield, IL, United States
This home was bought by a young family of five relocating from the city to the suburbs. Though originally a spec home by Red Rock Construction, my clients brought me in at an early stage so we were able to make all interior and exterior design decisions.
One of the early challenges was working with the traditional design features of the home and melding it with my clients contemporary taste. I was able to redesign the kitchen and breakfast room layout to better fit my clients needs. Now the kitchen has two islands, lots of storage, a large breakfast room, a walk-in pantry, and a separate family office. This became a hub for the family to cook, eat, entertain and do homework in. Upstairs I was able to redesign the original layout to give each child's bedroom an ensuite bathroom and an upstairs laundry room. I achieved my clients goal for furnishing by using oversized upholstered pieces covered in durable fabrics to withstand their three active children.
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