The floor beneath the street level has been built as a child’s retreat of sorts. There are four bedrooms linked in pairs by Jack and Jill bathrooms. This, plus twin study centers, an open play room and a small lounge—strategically tucked away from study and play areas—that’s rigged for gaming and TV-watching. On this floor, the vibe is light and airy, with white walls against light hued floors of engineered oak. “They have a great combination of tones, and are more durable than actual wood,” notes Lazar. There is also plenty of custom cabinetry, from desks and drawers to multiple-sized nooks for stowing away toys and books. Though positioned as a children’s floor, it doesn’t have to be. The floor, and the entire house, has been designed with enough blank slate so it can be stylistically recast as an owner sees fit. “Everything is very subtle very clean,” says Lazar. “Anyone can come in and use the space any way they choose.” Thoughtfully designed by Steve Lazar design+build by South Swell. designbuildbysouthswell.com Photography by Joel Silva.

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Kid's study and homework room with desk, bulletin board, and plenty of storage for books and supplies Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography
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This kids’ bedroom was designed to feel playful, sophisticated, and ready to grow alongside its occupant. A rich green upholstered bed creates a bold focal point, while warm wood furnishings, layered textures, and tailored details bring warmth and character to the space. Thoughtfully selected artwork adds a personalized touch, celebrating the child's interests without overwhelming the design. Large windows fill the room with natural light, creating an open and inviting atmosphere. Balancing comfort, functionality, and timeless style, this bedroom offers the perfect retreat for rest, study, and play while complementing the home's overall modern organic aesthetic.

Subtle details and careful woodwork allow this study to emulate the traditional Victorian aesthetic and seaside accents of this home and its historic surroundings.

The workspace in Wolfgang and Breaker's room is divided by shelving that can be accessed from either side, creating a personal space for each and his studies. With Breaker as the musician of the family, Robert and Cortney have given him the creative tools that he needs right at his finger tips. "Well, our kids are all very creative", Cortney explains, "and we are glad we were able to design spaces that opened up the possibility for them to be exactly who they are." Bookshelves: Expedit, IKEA Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz

Modern Kids Bedroom Set WEB-76 by SPAR Made in Italy by Spar WEB Junior by Spar is an Italian kids bedroom furniture collection that is remarkable for its innovative modern solutions that help not only safe so valuable space, but get maximum out of every inch of your kids room. Modern technologies, brilliant design and outstanding quality are met within this collection, giving you endless opportunities for color and size customization, so you could realize all your individuality and meet all the requirements. WEB Bedroom line by Spar thinks about you and your lovely kids, or teenagers, providing designer bedroom solutions for all occasions, making your child's room awesome for everything: sleeping, studying and playing. WEB Junior Bedroom Furniture collection is here to realize all your biggest dreams and take care of your kids! All the pieces can be mixed & matched from one set to another and are available in a variety of sizes and colors. Please contact our office regarding customization of this kids bedroom set. The starting price is for the "As Shown" kids bedroom set WEB 76 that includes the following items: 1 Storage Twin Size Bed (fits US standard Twin Size mattress 39" x 75") 1 Desk with file cabinet 1 Chair 3 Wall Shelves 1 Hanging 2-Drawer Nightstand 5 Complementing Hanging Bookcases 4 Complementing Hanging Bookcase Corners 2 Horizontal Hanging Bookcases 1 Wardrobe (4 Doors) Please Note: Room/Bed decorative accessories and the mattress are not included in the price. MATERIAL/CONSTRUCTION: E1-Class ecological panels, which are produced exclusively trough a wood recycling production process Used lacquers conform to the norm 71/3 (toys directive) Structure: 18 mm thick melamine-coated particle board Shelves: 25mm thick melamine-coated particle board Back panels: medium density coated fibreboard 5mm thick Doors: 18 mm thick melamine-coated particle board finished on 4 sides Hardware: metal runners with self-closing system and double stop; adjustable self closing hinges; quick-mount and braking systems Dimensions: Twin Size Storage Bed: W43.7" x D82.7." x H39.4" (internal 39" x 75" US Standard) Full Size Storage Bed: W58.7" x D82.7" x H39.4" (internal 54" x 75" US Standard) Desk: W47.2" x D25.6" x H30" Hanging 2-Drawer Nightstand: W19.2" x D13.8" x H14" Complementing Hanging Bookcase: W11.8" x D10" x H11.8" Complementing Hanging Bookcase Corner: W5.2" x D10" x H5.2" Wall Shelf: W53.2" x D10" x H1" Horizontal Hanging Bookcase Unit: W23.6" x D11.5" x H11.8" 4-Door Wardrobe: W71.8" x D23.6" x H89.8" or H102.4"

Camp Wobegon is a nostalgic waterfront retreat for a multi-generational family. The home's name pays homage to a radio show the homeowner listened to when he was a child in Minnesota. Throughout the home, there are nods to the sentimental past paired with modern features of today. The five-story home sits on Round Lake in Charlevoix with a beautiful view of the yacht basin and historic downtown area. Each story of the home is devoted to a theme, such as family, grandkids, and wellness. The different stories boast standout features from an in-home fitness center complete with his and her locker rooms to a movie theater and a grandkids' getaway with murphy beds. The kids' library highlights an upper dome with a hand-painted welcome to the home's visitors. Throughout Camp Wobegon, the custom finishes are apparent. The entire home features radius drywall, eliminating any harsh corners. Masons carefully crafted two fireplaces for an authentic touch. In the great room, there are hand constructed dark walnut beams that intrigue and awe anyone who enters the space. Birchwood artisans and select Allenboss carpenters built and assembled the grand beams in the home. Perhaps the most unique room in the home is the exceptional dark walnut study. It exudes craftsmanship through the intricate woodwork. The floor, cabinetry, and ceiling were crafted with care by Birchwood carpenters. When you enter the study, you can smell the rich walnut. The room is a nod to the homeowner's father, who was a carpenter himself. The custom details don't stop on the interior. As you walk through 26-foot NanoLock doors, you're greeted by an endless pool and a showstopping view of Round Lake. Moving to the front of the home, it's easy to admire the two copper domes that sit atop the roof. Yellow cedar siding and painted cedar railing complement the eye-catching domes.

The hall runs adjacent to the new study area with custom built ins for storage and seating to replace the dysfunctional closet. Seating area features recessed seating to maximize the small space with warm wood walnut skins to compliment the moody dark grays. Custom cushions and pillow in citron velvet from @ Kasmir complete the look. Built in double desk area which make a small space super functional and stylish.

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The owners of this 1941 cottage, located in the bucolic village of Annisquam, wanted to modernize the home without sacrificing its earthy wood and stone feel. Recognizing that the house had “good bones” and loads of charm, SV Design proposed exterior and interior modifications to improve functionality, and bring the home in line with the owners’ lifestyle. The design vision that evolved was a balance of modern and traditional – a study in contrasts. Prior to renovation, the dining and breakfast rooms were cut off from one another as well as from the kitchen’s preparation area. SV's architectural team developed a plan to rebuild a new kitchen/dining area within the same footprint. Now the space extends from the dining room, through the spacious and light-filled kitchen with eat-in nook, out to a peaceful and secluded patio. Interior renovations also included a new stair and balustrade at the entry; a new bathroom, office, and closet for the master suite; and renovations to bathrooms and the family room. The interior color palette was lightened and refreshed throughout. Working in close collaboration with the homeowners, new lighting and plumbing fixtures were selected to add modern accents to the home's traditional charm.

Get some work done or cozy up in this masculine, hip library. Highlighting the colors from the original art piece with a cut velvet chair helps make this a put-together and appealing space. Design: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo: Dan Piassick

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Jessica Lagrange of Jessica Lagrange Interiors created the Study for the Design Center's 2014 DreamHome. It features furniture and accessories from A. Rudin, AREA International, Atelier Lapchi, Baker Knapp & Tubs, BRADLEY, Clarence House (Kravet), David Sutherland Showroom, Dessin Fournir Companies, Donghia, Inc., Fabricut, Farrow and Ball, Holland & Sherry, Holly Hunt, John Rosselli & Associates, LALIQUE Design, Lee Jofa, Mike Bell, Inc & Westwater Patterson, Nancy Corzine, Paris Ceramics, Richard Norton Gallery, LLC, Robert Allen | Beacon Hill, The Romo Group, Samuel & Sons Passementerie, and Stark Carpet. Explore the Study further here: http://bit.ly/RizNNx

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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. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

A classic, elegant master suite for the husband and wife, and a fun, sophisticated entertainment space for their family -- it was a dream project! To turn the master suite into a luxury retreat for two young executives, we mixed rich textures with a playful, yet regal color palette of purples, grays, yellows and ivories. For fun family gatherings, where both children and adults are encouraged to play, I envisioned a handsome billiard room and bar, inspired by the husband’s favorite pub.