Turned a plain contractor grade bathroom with the 4x4 white ceramic tile into a luxurious, relaxing retreat. The space was reconfigured by removing a big drop in tub and replacing it by a modern stand alone one. Made the long water closet shorter and allocated the extra space to transform the shower.

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The existing stairs were located in the old dining room on the main floor ending up on the previously unused landing on the second floor. Our goal was to maximize the cabin’s bedroom space and close in that dining area. But how would we gain access to the stairs? Simple, we reversed them! Now, they begin in the kitchen below opening up new possibilities for both accessibility and room allocation.

Master bedroom renovation! This beautiful renovation result came from a dedicated team that worked together to create a unified and zen result. The bathroom used to be the walk in closet which is still inside the bathroom space. Oak doors mixed with black hardware give a little coastal feel to this contemporary and classic design. We added a fire place in gas and a built-in for storage and to dress up the very high ceiling. Arched high windows created a nice opportunity for window dressings of curtains and blinds. The two areas are divided by a slight step in the floor, for bedroom and sitting area. An area rug is allocated for each area.

Although large and spacious the original kitchen did not meet the client's needs. The appliances were old and inefficient and the cabinets did not reflect the style of the home. The goal was to design the kitchen for more than one cook and include high-end appliances and stylish cabinetry and finishes. The new design allows for food preparation, cooking and storage areas. The professional style refrigerator allows access from both sides of the island. The microwave oven is beside the refrigerator for quick re-heats while the professional oven at the other end cooks food at remarkable speed. The range top becomes the command center. Plenty of space was allocated at the window at the end of the kitchen for a large table and chairs that overlook a beautiful backyard. A wet bar was located at the opposite end just outside the kitchen along with a walk-in pantry for additional storage. The kitchen is now completed in a traditional style with simple, but elegant, white painted cabinetry. White marble counter tops and back splashes are highlighted by elegant pendant lights above the island. Finally, this beautiful room is dramatized by a black coffered ceiling accented by lighting above the crown molding.

Photography by Caryn B. Davis Located in the Cornfield Point area of Old Saybrook along Long Island Sound, this project brought a classic, yet forgotten beach house back to life. Through a little detective work and some creative ingenuity, we restored and enhanced the exterior to it’s former glory and transformed the interior to a highly efficient and functional home all the while uplifting its quaint cottage charm. On the exterior, we recreated a wonderful, airy front porch with cozy bench seats that look out to the water. The white cedar shingle siding is pre-bleached with a subtle flair at the bottom and a delicate break at mid-elevation. The asphalt shingles are not only beautifully matched with the siding, but offer superior reflective qualities to dissipate the heat of the summer sun. On the interior, we joined the front seasonal porch with the family room to form a larger, open living and dining space with paneled walls and ceilings anchored by the original round stone fireplace. In the rear, we carefully crafted a galley kitchen and laundry space with an adjacent first floor master suite. The diminutive house and property posed multiple practical and regulatory challenges which were overcome by a strong team effort, due diligence, and a commitment to the process. John R. Schroeder, AIA is a professional design firm specializing in architecture, interiors, and planning. We have over 30 years experience with projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. Because we love what we do, we approach our work with enthusiasm and dedication. We are committed to the highest level of design and service on each and every project. We engage our clients in positive and rewarding collaborations. We strive to exceed expectations through our attention to detail, our understanding of the “big picture”, and our ability to effectively manage a team of design professionals, industry representatives, and building contractors. We carefully analyze budgets and project objectives to assist clients with wise fund allocation. We continually monitor and research advances in technology, materials, and construction methods, both sustainable and otherwise, to provide a responsible, well-suited, and cost effective product. Our design solutions are highly functional using both innovative and traditional approaches. Our aesthetic style is flexible and open, blending cues from client desires, building function, site context, and material properties, making each project unique, personalized, and enduring.

SLDarch: The rugged Hajar Mountains ring the city while this rocky hillside setting offers great positioning to take in distant city lights set against the shimmering Gulf of Oman. With careful positioning, we were able to preserving the existing mature trees and nestle this home against the rugged desert mountains. Major views orient towards the north guarding against the relentless summer sun while providing massive vista views and open floor plan. Here we have a delightful interplay of open rooms and multi-levels, connected by gentle steps, ramps, stairs and elevator. Main living room has full ceiling skylight with deep geometric webs and reflective glass, allowing spangled sunlight throughout the interior spaces but blocking the excessive solar gain. Ample allocation for art display has been integrated throughout this home as well as a 1500 sf dedicated art gallery and two home office spaces as well as a built-in wood shop. A spiral stair leads to the rooftop aerie for evening star gazing, relaxing and cocktails.

Children's room project. Finishes in warm beige to create a cozy atmosphere. Parquet flooring complements the basic range. In the center of the room is a dark blue bed, matching a small sofa. There are small bedside tables by the bed. These items of furniture stand out with their colour against the background of pastel shades. You can see the delimitation of the zones. Part of the room is allocated for the working area, an elegant partition-curtain. The furniture includes a desk, chair, computer for study and leisure of the child. Above the table, there is a wall cabinet for storing accessories. The rest of the furniture, the wardrobe, and the dollhouse all have the same design for an overall neutral styling. As decorative elements, you can see children's funny pictures to create a childish spontaneous mood. A large chandelier illuminates the room. Table lamps additionally illuminate the areas near the bed, desk. Learn more about our 3D Rendering Services on our website: www.archviz-studio.com

Like an artful masterpiece, Ardmore Residence exhilarates, engages and inspires. Rising boldly above Singapore’s premier residential address, Ardmore Park, the 36-story residential tower redefines the luxury living of an urban home with imagination, privileges and services that are exclusive to its residents. The apartment’s spaces conjure up the harmony of a light-filled urban cocoon rising above the energy of the city. Orchard Road’s landmarks dazzle in crisp clarity from the apartments facing south, while the units with a north orientation enjoy Bukit Timah Hill’s lush green foliage. The living and dining wing opens to a doublevolume balcony that presents an impressive space for residents who enjoy entertaining at home in style, or simply relaxing in their luxury of space. At more than 2,000 sq. ft. each, all of the 56 luxurious units have been fitted with premium stone finishes, carefully selected and processed to achieve the optimal aesthetical effect. M&G inspected and selected the blocks directly from quarries located in Iran, Italy and Spain, and then fabricated according to the customized finishes of each unit type. The flat cut pieces and solid curved pieces for each unit were then laid out per the shop drawings, inspected and approved by the owner’s representatives, before individually numbered and packed for delivery to site. In the main lobby, an impressive onyx feature wall captures the attention of visitors with its stunning book-matched effect. The blocks were individually selected to ensure consistency of the veining, then allocated to each elevation to create optimal symmetry when book-matched. The slabs were then cut and book-matched polished, laid out to visualize the effect and to mark the actual sizes to cut, before finally cutting to size. Special attention was paid to the curved corner pieces in order to achieve a similar book-matched effect as the flat pieces. The landscaped areas also feature granite in various thicknesses with radial cuts to complement the architectural style of the project.

Although large and spacious the original kitchen did not meet the client's needs. The appliances were old and inefficient and the cabinets did not reflect the style of the home. The goal was to design the kitchen for more than one cook and include high-end appliances and stylish cabinetry and finishes. The new design allows for food preparation, cooking and storage areas. The professional style refrigerator allows access from both sides of the island. The microwave oven is beside the refrigerator for quick re-heats while the professional oven at the other end cooks food at remarkable speed. The range top becomes the command center. Plenty of space was allocated at the window at the end of the kitchen for a large table and chairs that overlook a beautiful backyard. A wet bar was located at the opposite end just outside the kitchen along with a walk-in pantry for additional storage. The kitchen is now completed in a traditional style with simple, but elegant, white painted cabinetry. White marble counter tops and back splashes are highlighted by elegant pendant lights above the island. Finally, this beautiful room is dramatized by a black coffered ceiling accented by lighting above the crown molding.

Our love for IKEA's "Sinnarp" series shines bright in the kitchen, where functional beauty meets practicality. A carefully selected lamp from the same brand illuminates this culinary sanctuary, while the kitchen island boasts the allure of marble without compromise – marble laminate.

in the Master Suite, a walk-in closet was created. Once again, each section was strategically designed for a specific function. While the clients vast video library couldn't be totally contained in the Media room/Den, we allocated one shallow wall to the taks. At the end, the open door for shoe storage, ties and belts is a full length mirror (when the door is closed). The upper shelving was reserved for items that didn't require frequent access and those on the upper left side, open on to the Master Bedroom via a full built-in wall unit for additional storage of clothing, bedding and personal items.

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Photo by Jody Dole This new mixed-use building located in a quaint village has made a name for itself. It features a third floor apartment, second floor office space, and first floor retail. The design of the building's exterior bridges the gap between new and old. The cedar shingle gable roof form and double hung window style blend with the traditional New England context of neighboring buildings. The vertical grooved siding and a sliding 'barn' door hint at an agrarian vernacular. The sliding door features sixteen sparking panels of 'glass quilts' designed by glass artist, Alan Davidson of Guilford, CT. Angular roof forms, support brackets, and trim along with the black paint color provide a modern edge. The building and the new first floor art gallery have generated much interest and excitement for the town. John R. Schroeder, AIA is a professional design firm specializing in architecture, interiors, and planning. We have over 30 years experience with projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. Because we love what we do, we approach our work with enthusiasm and dedication. We are committed to the highest level of design and service on each and every project. We engage our clients in positive and rewarding collaborations. We strive to exceed expectations through our attention to detail, our understanding of the “big picture”, and our ability to effectively manage a team of design professionals, industry representatives, and building contractors. We carefully analyze budgets and project objectives to assist clients with wise fund allocation. We continually monitor and research advances in technology, materials, and construction methods, both sustainable and otherwise, to provide a responsible, well-suited, and cost effective product. Our design solutions are highly functional using both innovative and traditional approaches. Our aesthetic style is flexible and open, blending cues from client desires, building function, site context, and material properties, making each project unique, personalized, and enduring.

Using the right furniture is an essential element of living room design. Interior designers take this into substantial consideration when planning a home design as it consumes the most space in the living room area. These furniture pieces are treated as “constants,” as once they are positioned in the room, other installments will adjust based on how and where they are placed. You may not realise it right away, but there are things to consider when buying new living room furniture. If you happen to be thinking about changing your current living room design by purchasing new furniture pieces, then below are a few factors to look at: 1. Size of the home. The furniture you intend to buy should not only fit in your home but leave enough room for you to move freely. You may want to look at the floor space of the living room first and then inquire about furniture sets that will fit in your allocated space. A bulky 7-seater may eat up most of your living room space, and this will limit your freedom of movement. Perhaps it would be better to settle with a three or five-seater at the most whose make and structure do not impede your mobility. 2. Durability of the furniture. Another reason interior designers have high regard for furniture when designing home interiors is that sofas and couches are intended to be used for several years. Hence, you should look for a set that can last for a long time. You may want to check out furniture sets and compare their form, structure, and material. It is also great to look into the background of their makers, so you have an idea that your sofa is done by a reputable brand. 3. Comfortability. Not all fluffy cushioned sofas are comfortable. Some of them can be stiff and may cause you pain the long run. Thus, when shopping for a couch, better test its comfortability before purchasing it. You can check the ergonomics of the sofa or couch to see whether it accommodates your need for comfort without putting your posture at risk. Also, you should know the type of cushion used on the furniture. This way, you know when and how to have your sofa reupholstered or when it is time to dispose it. 4. Form and style. It is also right that you look into the aesthetics of the furniture. You may have to go through several renovations in your home, and the style you will go for might not always adhere to the style of your sofa. Hence, you may want to invest in living room furniture that can keep up with the sign of the times, or one that is not difficult to dress up. Some homeowners opt for a sofa set that is made of wood or minimalist steel due to their durability and flexibility to blend in with different home interior trends. The living room often serves as a witness to your life as a homeowner. With the right choice of furniture, you can enjoy every memory you make in your home.

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Off the great room is the entertainment room. Rather than close this space off, we provided a larger opening, centered on the kitchen island which lets people connect whether they are watching tv, playing the piano, or doing homework on the new custom cabinetry. Where there had previously been an overly large powder room, it was reconfigured and redesigned with the additional space allocated to the adjacent office space.

THE SETUP Located in a luxury high rise in Chicago’s Gold Coast Neighborhood, the condo’s existing primary bath was “fine,” but a bit underwhelming. It was a sea of beige, with very little personality or drama. The client is very well traveled, and wanted the space to feel luxe and glamorous, like a bath in a fine European hotel. Design objectives: - Add loads of beautiful high end finishes - Create drama and contrast - Create luxe showering and bathing experiences - Improve storage for toiletries and essentials THE REMODEL Design challenges: - Unable to reconfigure layout due to location in the high rise - Seek out unique, dramatic tile materials - Introduce “BLING” - Find glamorous lighting Design solutions: - Keep existing layout, with change from built in to free-standing tub - Gorgeous Calacatta gold marble was our inspiration - Ornate Art deco marble mosaic to be the focal point, with satin gold accents to create shimmer - Glass and crystal light fixtures add the needed sparkle THE RENEWED SPACE After the remodel began, our client’s vision for her bath took a turn that was inspired by a trip to Paris. Initially, the plan was a modest design to allocate resources for her kitchen’s marble slabs… but then she had a vision while admiring the marble bathroom of her Parisian hotel. She was determined to infuse her bathroom with the same sense of luxury. They went back to the drawing board and started over with all-marble. Her new stunning bath space radiates glamour and sophistication. The “bling” flows to her bedroom where we matched the gorgeous custom wall treatment that mimics grasscloth on an accent wall. With its marble landscape, shimmering tile and walls, the primary bath’s ambiance creates a swanky hotel feel that our client adores and considers her sanctuary.

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