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Inspiration for a large transitional white two-story wood gable roof remodel in Charleston

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1950s kitchen photo in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances

This home is in Noe Valley, a highly desirable and growing neighborhood of San Francisco. As young highly-educated families move into the area, we are remodeling and adding on to the aging homes found there. This project remodeled the entire existing two story house and added a third level, capturing the incredible views toward downtown. The design features integral color stucco, zinc roofing, an International Orange staircase, eco-teak cabinets and concrete counters. A flowing sequence of spaces were choreographed from the entry through to the family room.

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Sunroom - mid-sized traditional carpeted sunroom idea in Charleston with no fireplace and a standard ceiling

Stone and cedar shake combine with triumphant gables and graceful arches to create a Craftsman exterior with European flair. Influenced by the cottages of old, this hillside walkout boasts a rear wall of glasswork on both floors to capture breath-taking views. A rear porch and screened porch take living outdoors. The open floor plan distinguishes rooms by ceiling treatments and columns instead of enclosing space with walls. For added convenience and future planning, an elevator makes living easier. Custom features include a walk-in pantry, abundant storage space and large utility room with sink. The master bedroom is complete with two walk-in closets, a double vanity, garden tub, separate shower and private privy. Along with the master suite, the secondary bedrooms take advantage of the natural scenery.

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Example of a mid-sized beach style medium tone wood floor hallway design in Charleston with white walls

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Inspiration for a coastal living room remodel in Cleveland

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Large transitional white two-story wood gable roof photo in Charleston

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Inspiration for a transitional hallway remodel in Salt Lake City

The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

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Example of a large transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub design in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls and an undermount sink

The original kitchen of this home was very small and compact. We removed a small rear den to open the kitchen to the rear yard, capturing more light and views to the newly remodeled covered outdoor patio which used to be an open air deck. The Patio is now a new outdoor living room with Fireplace, TV, Fans and Music. Architect: Jeff Jeannette, Jeannette Architects, Long Beach CA. Owner selected finishes

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Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal master light wood floor bedroom remodel in Charleston with beige walls and no fireplace

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Example of a large classic open concept carpeted living room design in Atlanta with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

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Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized modern galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Louisville with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

The client’s request was quite common - a typical 2800 sf builder home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living space, and den. However, their desire was for this to be “anything but common.” The result is an innovative update on the production home for the modern era, and serves as a direct counterpoint to the neighborhood and its more conventional suburban housing stock, which focus views to the backyard and seeks to nullify the unique qualities and challenges of topography and the natural environment. The Terraced House cautiously steps down the site’s steep topography, resulting in a more nuanced approach to site development than cutting and filling that is so common in the builder homes of the area. The compact house opens up in very focused views that capture the natural wooded setting, while masking the sounds and views of the directly adjacent roadway. The main living spaces face this major roadway, effectively flipping the typical orientation of a suburban home, and the main entrance pulls visitors up to the second floor and halfway through the site, providing a sense of procession and privacy absent in the typical suburban home. Clad in a custom rain screen that reflects the wood of the surrounding landscape - while providing a glimpse into the interior tones that are used. The stepping “wood boxes” rest on a series of concrete walls that organize the site, retain the earth, and - in conjunction with the wood veneer panels - provide a subtle organic texture to the composition. The interior spaces wrap around an interior knuckle that houses public zones and vertical circulation - allowing more private spaces to exist at the edges of the building. The windows get larger and more frequent as they ascend the building, culminating in the upstairs bedrooms that occupy the site like a tree house - giving views in all directions. The Terraced House imports urban qualities to the suburban neighborhood and seeks to elevate the typical approach to production home construction, while being more in tune with modern family living patterns. Overview: Elm Grove Size: 2,800 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Completion Date: September 2014 Services: Architecture, Landscape Architecture Interior Consultants: Amy Carman Design