Elegant staircase photo in Bridgeport

Several construction changes opened up the kitchen to daylight and space: relocating the powder room, relocating the door and adding a large bay window. From the start, we committed to green design, materials & practices wherever possible. All cabinetry is formaldehyde free and finished with lo-VOC Benjamin Moore Aura paint. This custom cabinet incorporates a desk for bill paying, file & mail organizing, cat food, kids's lunch boxes and the speakers for the iPod. On the left is a broom closet. Photo: Wing Wong As seen in designNJ magazine, Sustainable Solution - A Montclair kitchen gets a makeover in red and "green", April/May 2012

3900 sf (including garage) contemporary mountain home.
Inspiration for a large contemporary wooden u-shaped open staircase remodel in Denver

Inspiration for a timeless living room remodel in Bridgeport

Photo: Lucy Call © 2016 Houzz
Trendy bedroom photo in Salt Lake City

LiveRoof modular green roof system, planted with Southern California-native plants at the asymmetrical shed roof.
This is an example of a small farmhouse full sun and drought-tolerant landscaping in Orange County.

Living room - living room idea in New York

interiors - ana borrallo construction - linn mathes photography - Christopher barrett-Hedrich blessing
Example of a trendy dark wood floor dining room design in Chicago

Open concept kitchen - large cottage light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, red backsplash, brick backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, green cabinets and white countertops

Interior Design by id 810 design group www.id810designgroup.com
Living room - contemporary living room idea in New York with brown walls

David Heald, Photographer, Devore Assoc. Landscape Architect
This is an example of a huge traditional landscaping in New York.

Photography by Bruce Damonte
Large country white one-story wood gable roof idea in San Francisco

Photo credit: www.parkscreative.com
Inspiration for a large timeless backyard stone patio remodel in Seattle with a fire pit

Shoe storage under stairway
Example of a classic wooden staircase design in New York

Modern kitchen with rift-cut white oak cabinetry and a natural stone island.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

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.

Mid-sized transitional open concept dark wood floor family room photo in Orange County with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

Inspiration for a contemporary light wood floor and beige floor bedroom remodel in Orange County with white walls

The proposal analyzes the site as a series of existing flows or “routes” across the landscape. The negotiation of both constructed and natural systems establishes the logic of the site plan and the orientation and organization of the new home. Conceptually, the project becomes a highly choreographed knot at the center of these routes, drawing strands in, engaging them with others, and propelling them back out again. The project’s intent is to capture and harness the physical and ephemeral sense of these latent natural movements as a way to promote in the architecture the wanderlust the surrounding landscape inspires. At heart, the client’s initial family agenda--a home as antidote to the city and basecamp for exploration--establishes the ethos and design objectives of the work. Photography - Bruce Damonte