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In the beach-side town of Asbury Park, New Jersey, stands Palomino Blackwing, a newly renovated 1920s Art Deco building. Now home to 23 modern duplex apartments, the building was designed with sustainable living in mind. Rather than seeking more space, the ideal design was shifted to using space ingeniously.
Some highlights of each unit include:
The Atoll 000 sofa/wall bed system transforms the living room into a guest bedroom for two when needed.
A Lollisoft bunk bed system with a desk, which allows the downstairs flex space to function in multiple ways as needed: a home office/work space, lounge, or bedroom for two. The two steel frame, single beds easily fold down and comfortably accommodate two children or adults.
Goliath transforming Console/Dining Table eliminates the need for a separate dining room, yet can easily accommodate up to 10 people.
Folding Pocket Chairs that are less than 1” deep when closed; 8 chairs are stored on a rack less than 5.5” deep and hung on the wall above the Goliath.

Note the walnut graining, and the use of dark materials to accent the lighter tiles.

A former summer camp, this site came with a unique set of challenges. An existing 1200 square foot cabin was perched on the shore of Thorndike Pond, well within the current required setbacks. Three additional outbuildings were part of the property, each of them small and non-conforming. By limiting reconstruction to the existing footprints we were able to gain planning consent to rebuild each structure. A full second story added much needed space to the main house. Two of the outbuildings have been rebuilt to accommodate guests, maintaining the spirit of the original camp. Black stained exteriors help the buildings blend into the landscape.
The project was a collaboration with Spazio Rosso Interior Design.
Photographs by Sean Litchfield
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Patio kitchen - traditional side yard stamped concrete patio kitchen idea with no cover

Client wanted a spacious kitchen with separate work zones so she could cook while her husband helped clean up. Kitchen island was designed to grow with the family and features seating for up to 5 people and a homework station, complete with outlets in the drawers, at the end of the island.
Bar was intentionally designed as a more masculine version of the kitchen. The left side houses drinkware while the right side is a coffee and tea nook. Porcelain countertop runs the entirety of the bar to provide an anxiety-free coffee making experience (for us slightly OCD people out there!). Custom built parquet dining table with easy to maintain black chairs for the couples 2 young kids.

bruce damonte
Example of a large trendy light wood floor kitchen design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Example of a large trendy light wood floor kitchen design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

As I downsize my home daycare and make room for my organizing business, things are getting shuffled around. I am working to create an aesthetic and functional space to work. It's my happy space!

Scott & Catherine Buley, HTT&T, High Tech Turf & Trees, Rain Garden Nursery, LandscapeMakeover.biz

Where most builders would flatten a hillside, Conte saw movement. His design embraced the existing topography. The structure’s bold “S” curve defined the roofline, hardscape, and layout. To fulfill the vision, the team selected NanaWall HSW60 sliding glass doors, the only operable glass wall capable of curving with the architecture and completely disappearing when open. With no floor track to interrupt the experience, the panels follow a single, continuous path and vanish into closets, leaving no trace. The demands were unique: a single, top-hung and curved head track with individual sliding panels pocketing at each end for full system concealment. The result is a completely unobstructed transition that looks effortless, but achieving it required immense precision.

Charles Hilton Architects, Robert Benson Photography
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Patricia Bean Expressive Architectural Photography
Mid-sized transitional kitchen photo in San Diego
Mid-sized transitional kitchen photo in San Diego

The use of glass and zero-entry shower keep the room open and airy.
Bathroom - 1950s bathroom idea
Bathroom - 1950s bathroom idea
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