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Originally a sunroom, extensive work was done to makeover this room into a beautiful, spa-like ensuite. Panelling, carpet and drop ceilings were removed and replaced with new insulation and drywall.
Slate-like porcelain tile flooring adds texture to the modern modern-traditional hybrid. A glass shower and freestanding tub are complemented with dark, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures to add an interesting contrast.
Custom cabinets with inset doors and a Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray finish.

Euro-Dor is the ultimate carved vinyl Carriage House Door. Low-maintenance and functionality in a superior design make Euro-Dor an investment that will add long-lasting curb appeal and value to your home. Insulated and 1-7/16" thick Carriage House Door. The exterior and perimeter joints are solid High-Impact Vinyl which completely seals out the elements. Pictured here is the Fimbel Design from the Euro Dor Collection.

This back living room makeover was for some of our favorite clients we've worked with before. They have excellent eclectic taste and are so fun to work with! They wanted to makeover their den that was right off the kitchen. They wanted to replace the back patio double door and adjacent windows with a wall of windows. This room was really hot in the summer and really cold in the winter, so proper insulation was a must! The ceiling had reoccurring cracks, that needed repair. We installed energy efficient windows and added insulation in the walls. We fixed the ceiling cracks and repaired it so it wouldn't happen again in the future. A sliding door was added to the drive way side, to mirror the other sliding door, where a window was before. Three large 7' x 6' windows were added along the back of the room, so the homeowners could enjoy their backyard from the comfort of inside their home. The wood beams added a nice contrast to the Benjamin Moore Mt. Rainier Gray paint. The homeowners picked out a really cool Thomas O'Brien 'Ziyi' lighting fixture that hangs above their kitchen table for an eclectic finish to this beautiful space.
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Designed to maximize function with minimal impact, the studio serves up adaptable square footage in a wrapping almost healthy enough to eat.
The open interior space organically transitions from personal to communal with the guidance of an angled roof plane. Beneath the tallest elevation, a sunny workspace awaits creative endeavors. The high ceiling provides room for big ideas in a small space, while a cluster of windows offers a glimpse of the structure’s soaring eave. Solid walls hugging the workspace add both privacy and anchors for wall-mounted storage. Towards the studio’s southern end, the ceiling plane slopes downward into a more intimate gathering space with playfully angled lines.
The building is as sustainable as it is versatile. Its all-wood construction includes interior paneling sourced locally from the Wood Mill of Maine. Lengths of eastern white pine span up to 16 feet to reach from floor to ceiling, creating visual warmth from a material that doubles as a natural insulator. Non-toxic wood fiber insulation, made from sawdust and wax, partners with triple-glazed windows to further insulate against extreme weather. During the winter, the interior temperature is able to reach 70 degrees without any heat on.
As it neared completion, the studio became a family project with Jesse, Betsy, and their kids working together to add the finishing touches. “Our whole life is a bit of an architectural experiment”, says Jesse, “but this has become an incredibly useful space.”

The Huron Bluff Cabin renovation involved the conversion of an existing uninsulated summer cabin to a 4-season luxury family getaway overlooking Lake Huron on a 150’ bluff. While the footprint of the cabin remained unchanged, the roof line was altered to open up a double height living space with a loft and a balcony. The existing wall cavities were insulated and rigid insulation was added to the exterior of the walls and roof. All exterior finishes and windows were replaced and upgraded to exceed energy efficiency standards.
Living City Architecture provided complete design services fort his renovation, which was completed in 2017.

This back living room makeover was for some of our favorite clients we've worked with before. They have excellent eclectic taste and are so fun to work with! They wanted to makeover their den that was right off the kitchen. They wanted to replace the back patio double door and adjacent windows with a wall of windows. This room was really hot in the summer and really cold in the winter, so proper insulation was a must! The ceiling had reoccurring cracks, that needed repair. We installed energy efficient windows and added insulation in the walls. We fixed the ceiling cracks and repaired it so it wouldn't happen again in the future. A sliding door was added to the drive way side, to mirror the other sliding door, where a window was before. Three large 7' x 6' windows were added along the back of the room, so the homeowners could enjoy their backyard from the comfort of inside their home. The wood beams added a nice contrast to the Benjamin Moore Mt. Rainier Gray paint. The homeowners picked out a really cool Thomas O'Brien 'Ziyi' lighting fixture that hangs above their kitchen table for an eclectic finish to this beautiful space.

This modern green home offers both a vacation destination on Cape Cod near local family members and an opportunity for rental income.
FAMILY ROOTS. A West Coast couple living in the San Francisco Bay Area sought a permanent East Coast vacation home near family members living on Cape Cod. As academic professionals focused on sustainability, they sought a green, energy efficient home that was well-aligned with their values. With no green homes available for sale on Cape Cod, they decided to purchase land near their family and build their own.
SLOPED SITE. Comprised of a 3/4 acre lot nestled in the pines, the steeply sloping terrain called for a plan that embraced and took advantage of the slope. Of equal priority was optimizing solar exposure, preserving privacy from abutters, and creating outdoor living space. The design accomplished these goals with a simple, rectilinear form, offering living space on the both entry and lower/basement levels. The stepped foundation allows for a walk-out basement level with light-filled living space on the down-hill side of the home. The traditional basement on the eastern, up-hill side houses mechanical equipment and a home gym. The house welcomes natural light throughout, captures views of the forest, and delivers entertainment space that connects indoor living space to outdoor deck and dining patio.
MODERN VISION. The clean building form and uncomplicated finishes pay homage to the modern architectural legacy on the outer Cape. Durable and economical fiber cement panels, fixed with aluminum channels, clad the primary form. Cedar clapboards provide a visual accent at the south-facing living room, which extends a single roof plane to cover the entry porch.
SMART USE OF SPACE. On the entry level, the “L”-shaped living, dining, and kitchen space connects to the exterior living, dining, and grilling spaces to effectively double the home’s summertime entertainment area. Placed at the western end of the entry level (where it can retain privacy but still claim expansive downhill views) is the master suite with a built-in study. The lower level has two guest bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and laundry. The flexibility of the space—crucial in a house with a modest footprint—emerges in one of the guest bedrooms, which doubles as home office by opening the barn-style double doors to connect it to the bright, airy open stair leading up to the entry level. Thoughtful design, generous ceiling heights and large windows transform the modest 1,100 sf* footprint into a well-lit, spacious home. *(total finished space is 1800 sf)
RENTAL INCOME. The property works for its owners by netting rental income when the owners are home in San Francisco. The house especially caters to vacationers bound for nearby Mayo Beach and includes an outdoor shower adjacent to the lower level entry door. In contrast to the bare bones cottages that are typically available on the Cape, this home offers prospective tenants a modern aesthetic, paired with luxurious and green features. Durable finishes inside and out will ensure longevity with the heavier use that comes with a rental property.
COMFORT YEAR-ROUND. The home is super-insulated and air-tight, with mechanical ventilation to provide continuous fresh air from the outside. High performance triple-paned windows complement the building enclosure and maximize passive solar gain while ensuring a warm, draft-free winter, even when sitting close to the glass. A properly sized air source heat pump offers efficient heating & cooling, and includes a carefully designed the duct distribution system to provide even comfort throughout the house. The super-insulated envelope allows us to significantly reduce the equipment capacity, duct size, and airflow quantities, while maintaining unparalleled thermal comfort.
ENERGY EFFICIENT. The building’s shell and mechanical systems play instrumental roles in the home’s exceptional performance. The building enclosure reduces the most significant energy glutton: heating. Continuous super-insulation, thorough air sealing, triple-pane windows, and passive solar gain work together to yield a miniscule heating load. All active energy consumers are extremely efficient: an air source heat pump for heating and cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation (ERV), and high efficiency appliances. The result is a home that uses 70% less energy than a similar new home built to code requirements.
OVERALL. The home embodies the owners’ goals and values while comprehensively enabling thermal comfort, energy efficiency, a vacation respite, and supplementary income.
PROJECT TEAM
ZeroEnergy Design - Architect & Mechanical Designer
A.F. Hultin & Co. - Contractor
Pamet Valley Landscape Design - Landscape & Masonry
Lisa Finch - Original Artwork
European Architectural Supply - Windows
Eric Roth Photography - Photography

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Columbus, OH
Wannemacher Interiors
Customized Award-Winning Interior Design Solutions in Franklin Cnty OH

Photo: Pak Cheung
This section is a new gable dormer that adds much-needed volume to this attic. The challenge when adding a dormer is maintaining structural support of the ridge beam. In this case, given the age of the house, finding point loads to support the existing beam would have created unknown conditions and required renovation work on the first and basement levels. The engineer's solution was to create an A-frame girder supported on existing exterior bearing walls. The new gable dormer is tied into this girder.

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Designed to maximize function with minimal impact, the studio serves up adaptable square footage in a wrapping almost healthy enough to eat.
The open interior space organically transitions from personal to communal with the guidance of an angled roof plane. Beneath the tallest elevation, a sunny workspace awaits creative endeavors. The high ceiling provides room for big ideas in a small space, while a cluster of windows offers a glimpse of the structure’s soaring eave. Solid walls hugging the workspace add both privacy and anchors for wall-mounted storage. Towards the studio’s southern end, the ceiling plane slopes downward into a more intimate gathering space with playfully angled lines.
The building is as sustainable as it is versatile. Its all-wood construction includes interior paneling sourced locally from the Wood Mill of Maine. Lengths of eastern white pine span up to 16 feet to reach from floor to ceiling, creating visual warmth from a material that doubles as a natural insulator. Non-toxic wood fiber insulation, made from sawdust and wax, partners with triple-glazed windows to further insulate against extreme weather. During the winter, the interior temperature is able to reach 70 degrees without any heat on.
As it neared completion, the studio became a family project with Jesse, Betsy, and their kids working together to add the finishing touches. “Our whole life is a bit of an architectural experiment”, says Jesse, “but this has become an incredibly useful space.”

This complete bedroom renovation transformed a dated and damaged space into a bright, modern retreat. The project began with the removal of deteriorated materials and exposed ceiling beams, addressing insulation, wiring, and drywall to restore structural integrity and improve energy efficiency.
Once the framework was rebuilt, new drywall, recessed lighting, and energy-efficient windows were installed to enhance brightness and comfort. The walls were finished in a neutral warm white for a clean, timeless look, while the new hardwood flooring added warmth and character to the room.
This renovation perfectly showcases how thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship can completely revitalize an interior — turning an unfinished space into a functional and inviting bedroom ready for daily living.
? Key Features & Materials
Complete demolition and rebuild of walls and ceiling
New insulation and electrical rewiring
Smooth drywall finish and premium paint
Recessed LED lighting
Energy-efficient vinyl windows
Custom baseboards and trim work
Engineered hardwood flooring in natural oak finish

This complete bedroom renovation transformed a dated and damaged space into a bright, modern retreat. The project began with the removal of deteriorated materials and exposed ceiling beams, addressing insulation, wiring, and drywall to restore structural integrity and improve energy efficiency.
Once the framework was rebuilt, new drywall, recessed lighting, and energy-efficient windows were installed to enhance brightness and comfort. The walls were finished in a neutral warm white for a clean, timeless look, while the new hardwood flooring added warmth and character to the room.
This renovation perfectly showcases how thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship can completely revitalize an interior — turning an unfinished space into a functional and inviting bedroom ready for daily living.
? Key Features & Materials
Complete demolition and rebuild of walls and ceiling
New insulation and electrical rewiring
Smooth drywall finish and premium paint
Recessed LED lighting
Energy-efficient vinyl windows
Custom baseboards and trim work
Engineered hardwood flooring in natural oak finish

This complete bedroom renovation transformed a dated and damaged space into a bright, modern retreat. The project began with the removal of deteriorated materials and exposed ceiling beams, addressing insulation, wiring, and drywall to restore structural integrity and improve energy efficiency.
Once the framework was rebuilt, new drywall, recessed lighting, and energy-efficient windows were installed to enhance brightness and comfort. The walls were finished in a neutral warm white for a clean, timeless look, while the new hardwood flooring added warmth and character to the room.
This renovation perfectly showcases how thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship can completely revitalize an interior — turning an unfinished space into a functional and inviting bedroom ready for daily living.
? Key Features & Materials
Complete demolition and rebuild of walls and ceiling
New insulation and electrical rewiring
Smooth drywall finish and premium paint
Recessed LED lighting
Energy-efficient vinyl windows
Custom baseboards and trim work
Engineered hardwood flooring in natural oak finish

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Columbus, OH
Hope Restoration & General Contracting
Columbus Design-Build, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Historic Renovations

This complete bedroom renovation transformed a dated and damaged space into a bright, modern retreat. The project began with the removal of deteriorated materials and exposed ceiling beams, addressing insulation, wiring, and drywall to restore structural integrity and improve energy efficiency.
Once the framework was rebuilt, new drywall, recessed lighting, and energy-efficient windows were installed to enhance brightness and comfort. The walls were finished in a neutral warm white for a clean, timeless look, while the new hardwood flooring added warmth and character to the room.
This renovation perfectly showcases how thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship can completely revitalize an interior — turning an unfinished space into a functional and inviting bedroom ready for daily living.
? Key Features & Materials
Complete demolition and rebuild of walls and ceiling
New insulation and electrical rewiring
Smooth drywall finish and premium paint
Recessed LED lighting
Energy-efficient vinyl windows
Custom baseboards and trim work
Engineered hardwood flooring in natural oak finish

This back living room makeover was for some of our favorite clients we've worked with before. They have excellent eclectic taste and are so fun to work with! They wanted to makeover their den that was right off the kitchen. They wanted to replace the back patio double door and adjacent windows with a wall of windows. This room was really hot in the summer and really cold in the winter, so proper insulation was a must! The ceiling had reoccurring cracks, that needed repair. We installed energy efficient windows and added insulation in the walls. We fixed the ceiling cracks and repaired it so it wouldn't happen again in the future. A sliding door was added to the drive way side, to mirror the other sliding door, where a window was before. Three large 7' x 6' windows were added along the back of the room, so the homeowners could enjoy their backyard from the comfort of inside their home. The wood beams added a nice contrast to the Benjamin Moore Mt. Rainier Gray paint. The homeowners picked out a really cool Thomas O'Brien 'Ziyi' lighting fixture that hangs above their kitchen table for an eclectic finish to this beautiful space.

This complete bedroom renovation transformed a dated and damaged space into a bright, modern retreat. The project began with the removal of deteriorated materials and exposed ceiling beams, addressing insulation, wiring, and drywall to restore structural integrity and improve energy efficiency.
Once the framework was rebuilt, new drywall, recessed lighting, and energy-efficient windows were installed to enhance brightness and comfort. The walls were finished in a neutral warm white for a clean, timeless look, while the new hardwood flooring added warmth and character to the room.
This renovation perfectly showcases how thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship can completely revitalize an interior — turning an unfinished space into a functional and inviting bedroom ready for daily living.
? Key Features & Materials
Complete demolition and rebuild of walls and ceiling
New insulation and electrical rewiring
Smooth drywall finish and premium paint
Recessed LED lighting
Energy-efficient vinyl windows
Custom baseboards and trim work
Engineered hardwood flooring in natural oak finish

This complete bedroom renovation transformed a dated and damaged space into a bright, modern retreat. The project began with the removal of deteriorated materials and exposed ceiling beams, addressing insulation, wiring, and drywall to restore structural integrity and improve energy efficiency.
Once the framework was rebuilt, new drywall, recessed lighting, and energy-efficient windows were installed to enhance brightness and comfort. The walls were finished in a neutral warm white for a clean, timeless look, while the new hardwood flooring added warmth and character to the room.
This renovation perfectly showcases how thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship can completely revitalize an interior — turning an unfinished space into a functional and inviting bedroom ready for daily living.
? Key Features & Materials
Complete demolition and rebuild of walls and ceiling
New insulation and electrical rewiring
Smooth drywall finish and premium paint
Recessed LED lighting
Energy-efficient vinyl windows
Custom baseboards and trim work
Engineered hardwood flooring in natural oak finish

Sponsored
Columbus, OH
Wannemacher Interiors
Customized Award-Winning Interior Design Solutions in Franklin Cnty OH

This young couple was in need of an updated, functional kitchen before they started to grow their family. The original kitchen was consumed with dated finishes and materials. The function didn’t flow right as well. Not only did the garage access, directly into the kitchen, invite garage smells but just as importantly broke up the needed cabinetry space. Our client also desired elements such as a stand up island, new appliances, wine rack, and custom cabinetry allowing creative storage. By gutting the entire kitchen to the studs we were also able to reinforce walls, add spray foam insulation, and update mechanicals. They now have a light and airy kitchen full of function to live in for many years or at least until they outgrow it!

Hammer & Hand and architect Mitch Snyder transformed a hot, cramped, non-code-compliant attic space into a bright and functional master suite. The existing upstairs attic space had two small and hard-to-access bedrooms and a dangerous staircase. The team added a new dormer on the west side of the house which added an additional 195 square feet to the home. The new space includes a master bedroom, master bathroom with vanity and shower, separate water closet, laundry, walk-in master closet, and option to add a small bedroom (the space is currently being used as an open office area). Additional improvements to the home include an upgraded building envelope, insulation, high efficiency water heater, and minisplit heat pump. Photos by Mitchell Snyder Architecture.

This back living room makeover was for some of our favorite clients we've worked with before. They have excellent eclectic taste and are so fun to work with! They wanted to makeover their den that was right off the kitchen. They wanted to replace the back patio double door and adjacent windows with a wall of windows. This room was really hot in the summer and really cold in the winter, so proper insulation was a must! The ceiling had reoccurring cracks, that needed repair. We installed energy efficient windows and added insulation in the walls. We fixed the ceiling cracks and repaired it so it wouldn't happen again in the future. A sliding door was added to the drive way side, to mirror the other sliding door, where a window was before. Three large 7' x 6' windows were added along the back of the room, so the homeowners could enjoy their backyard from the comfort of inside their home. The wood beams added a nice contrast to the Benjamin Moore Mt. Rainier Gray paint. The homeowners picked out a really cool Thomas O'Brien 'Ziyi' lighting fixture that hangs above their kitchen table for an eclectic finish to this beautiful space.
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