Andrew Pece
Example of a classic bathroom design in Orange County

seacoast real estate Photography
Transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Manchester with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a beach style bathroom design in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and an undermount sink

Bedroom - large rustic guest carpeted and beige floor bedroom idea in Denver with gray walls and no fireplace

Nantucket Architectural Photography
Example of a large beach style look-out carpeted and white floor basement design in Boston with white walls and no fireplace

Dominique Marro
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Baltimore with white cabinets, metallic backsplash, metal backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, onyx countertops, stainless steel appliances, white countertops and shaker cabinets

Interior Design by Charla Ray Interior Design Photography by Shawn St. Peter Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and mosaic tile backsplash

Susan Teara, photographer
Inspiration for a large transitional master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in Burlington with multicolored walls and no fireplace

SM Herrick
Farmhouse porch photo in Minneapolis with a glass front door and white walls

Ben Gebo
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Boston with blue walls and no fireplace

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

Arnal Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless galley porcelain tile kitchen remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white cabinets

A modern guest suite comes alive with colorful accents in the form of a multi-tone rug, punchy pillows, and whimsical modern art against a background of serene white Jim Bartsch

Nels Akerlund Photography LLC
Bedroom eclectic boy carpeted kids' bedroom photo in Chicago with multicolored walls

Trendy home office photo in New York

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Eclectic claw-foot bathtub photo in New York

Gregory abbate
Claw-foot bathtub - industrial white tile and subway tile claw-foot bathtub idea in Milan with a console sink, a one-piece toilet, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Shelly Harrison
Traditional two-story wood exterior home idea in Boston with a gambrel roof

Christopher Mayer
Example of a tuscan backyard patio design in Orange County with a gazebo