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Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic formal and enclosed light wood floor living room remodel in Malaga with blue walls and a tv stand

Example of a minimalist bathroom design in New York

Country kitchen photo in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash and white countertops

Living room connected to entry/breezeway/dining through dutch door. Stained fir joists cap walls painted Sherwin William, Dark Night. Photo by Paul Finkel

Sean Litchfield
Example of a trendy enclosed living room design in Boston with gray walls

Ryan Patrick Kelly
Example of a small transitional 3/4 gray tile and cement tile ceramic tile and white floor alcove bathtub design in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and beige walls

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Bathroom - contemporary master black tile gray floor bathroom idea in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, brown walls, a vessel sink and white countertops

Photography - Nancy Nolan Drapery fabric is F. Schumacher.
Inspiration for a large transitional enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in Little Rock with beige walls and a media wall

Photo by KuDa Photography
Cottage u-shaped light wood floor and gray floor kitchen pantry photo in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops and brown countertops

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

1960s medium tone wood floor dining room photo in Philadelphia with gray walls

Transitional stone gable roof idea in Seattle

Inspiration for a transitional master gray tile, white tile and marble tile marble floor and gray floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls and an undermount sink

Example of a beach style bathroom design in Boston with a vessel sink and blue walls

Michael J Lee
Example of a small minimalist 3/4 blue tile and cement tile cement tile floor and blue floor alcove shower design in New York with a one-piece toilet, white walls, a wall-mount sink and a hinged shower door

Danny Piassick
Example of a classic multicolored floor entryway design in Dallas with white walls

Family Room
Example of a trendy family room design in DC Metro with beige walls

Susie Brenner Photography
Elegant medium tone wood floor powder room photo in Denver with a pedestal sink