Inspiration for a large craftsman medium tone wood floor dining room remodel in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Photo: Sean Litchfield
Small trendy dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in New York with white walls

Beach style concrete floor and gray floor bedroom photo in Dallas with white walls

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Inspiration for a mid-sized modern light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, soapstone countertops, metallic backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

The homeowners opted for mis-matched chairs at the dining table, which offers a cozy contrast to the potential formality of the chandelier and wallpaper. Round tables make for great conversation and allow a few extra chairs to squeeze in to accommodate a larger group. The wallpaper was custom-made to complement the Murano glass chandelier.

Trendy open concept light wood floor, beige floor and exposed beam living room photo in San Francisco with white walls

Beach style deck photo in Boston with a roof extension

Beach style medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wall paneling bedroom photo in Boston with white walls

Kitchen - traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white backsplash, white appliances, an island and white countertops

Trendy backyard patio photo in San Francisco with no cover

Inspiration for a coastal medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wall paneling bedroom remodel in Boston with blue walls

Inspiration for a contemporary light wood floor, beige floor and wood wall bedroom remodel in San Francisco with brown walls

Inspiration for a coastal light wood floor and beige floor dining room remodel in Boston with white walls

Inspiration for a coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Kitchen - coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Beautiful Victorian home restoration and addition created by Normandy Design Manager Troy Pavelka. Troy restored the turret on this home to a copper turret and added a garage to the Victorian beauty.

This balcony is off the new master suite and the double french door style lets plenty of natural light in throughout the day. created by Normandy Design Manager Troy Pavelka.

Living room - farmhouse living room idea in Atlanta

This Greek Revival row house in Boerum Hill was previously owned by a local architect who renovated it several times, including the addition of a two-story steel and glass extension at the rear. The new owners came to us seeking to restore the house and its original formality, while adapting it to the modern needs of a family of five. The detailing of the 25 x 36 foot structure had been lost and required some sleuthing into the history of Greek Revival style in historic Brooklyn neighborhoods. In addition to completely re-framing the interior, the house also required a new south-facing brick façade due to significant deterioration. The modern extension was replaced with a more traditionally detailed wood and copper- clad bay, still open to natural light and the garden view without sacrificing comfort. The kitchen was relocated from the first floor to the garden level with an adjacent formal dining room. Both rooms were enlarged from their previous iterations to accommodate weekly dinners with extended family. The kitchen includes a home office and breakfast nook that doubles as a homework station. The cellar level was further excavated to accommodate finished storage space and a playroom where activity can be monitored from the kitchen workspaces. The parlor floor is now reserved for entertaining. New pocket doors can be closed to separate the formal front parlor from the more relaxed back portion, where the family plays games or watches TV together. At the end of the hall, a powder room with brass details, and a luxe bar with antique mirrored backsplash and stone tile flooring, leads to the deck and direct garden access. Because of the property width, the house is able to provide ample space for the interior program within a shorter footprint. This allows the garden to remain expansive, with a small lawn for play, an outdoor food preparation area with a cast-in-place concrete bench, and a place for entertaining towards the rear. The newly designed landscaping will continue to develop, further enhancing the yard’s feeling of escape, and filling-in the views from the kitchen and back parlor above. A less visible, but equally as conscious, addition is a rooftop PV solar array that provides nearly 100% of the daily electrical usage, with the exception of the AC system on hot summer days. The well-appointed interiors connect the traditional backdrop of the home to a youthful take on classic design and functionality. The materials are elegant without being precious, accommodating a young, growing family. Unique colors and patterns provide a feeling of luxury while inviting inhabitants and guests to relax and enjoy this classic Brooklyn brownstone. This project won runner-up in the architecture category for the 2017 NYC&G Innovation in Design Awards and was featured in The American House: 100 Contemporary Homes. Photography by Francis Dzikowski / OTTO