It is not uncommon for the scope of work to change during a project. This is often the result of deficiencies in the framing or foundation. For this project, the changes were a result of uncovering original elements of the building and the clients desire to honor and celebrate this history. I realized that the gallery, the great hallway at the center of the home, is really the nexus of the project. After completing demolition, we discovered steel I-beams in slightly different locations than the building blue print suggested and some beautiful wire cut brick facades. Rather than imposing the first design on new conditions, our client and the design team recognized the potential.

Several years after we worked on their Back Bay home our clients asked us to build a large addition and restore this early twentieth century seaside summer house. After extensive work from the foundation to the roof lines, our shop crew and site carpenters collaborated to fabricate and install millwork and cabinetwork throughout the interior. Design: Olson Lewis + Architects, Lewis Interiors Photography: Eric Roth

Several years after we worked on their Back Bay home our clients asked us to build a large addition and restore this early twentieth century seaside summer house. After extensive work from the foundation to the roof lines, our shop crew and site carpenters collaborated to fabricate and install millwork and cabinetwork throughout the interior. Design: Olson Lewis + Architects, Lewis Interiors Photography: Eric Roth

These homeowners are well known to our team as repeat clients and asked us to convert a dated deck overlooking their pool and the lake into an indoor/outdoor living space. A new footer foundation with tile floor was added to withstand the Indiana climate and to create an elegant aesthetic. The existing transom windows were raised and a collapsible glass wall with retractable screens was added to truly bring the outdoor space inside. Overhead heaters and ceiling fans now assist with climate control and a custom TV cabinet was built and installed utilizing motorized retractable hardware to hide the TV when not in use. As the exterior project was concluding we additionally removed 2 interior walls and french doors to a room to be converted to a game room. We removed a storage space under the stairs leading to the upper floor and installed contemporary stair tread and cable handrail for an updated modern look. The first floor living space is now open and entertainer friendly with uninterrupted flow from inside to outside and is simply stunning.

Instead of a water & labor-intensive lawn, Dymondia ground cover provides the green foundation for the many pops of color the clients desired. The Adirondack chairs encircle and natural-looking, gas-powered fire pit surrounded by large boulders. The first waterfall of the stream can be seen & heard while lounging by the fire.

It is not uncommon for the scope of work to change during a project. This is often the result of deficiencies in the framing or foundation. For this project, the changes were a result of uncovering original elements of the building and the clients desire to honor and celebrate this history. I realized that the gallery, the great hallway at the center of the home, is really the nexus of the project. After completing demolition, we discovered steel I-beams in slightly different locations than the building blue print suggested and some beautiful wire cut brick facades. Rather than imposing the first design on new conditions, our client and the design team recognized the potential.

This project was a wonderful opportunity to work with a client whose vision was clear! She used furnishings from Ethan Allen as the foundation for the project, but went on to use her creativity to complete a wonderfully unique Nautical/Coastal living area.

Icon Contracting is a second generation family business serving NYC and Long Island. We have successfully provided residential and commercial services to our clients for over 30 years. Quality workmanship and unmatched customer service are the foundation of our reputation. We strive to do everything we can to ensure that our customers are completely satisfied with our service. Every project is supervised by a member of our family ensuring each project gets done right the first time every time.

Our new step layout is much more deliberate. Dimensions allow for smooth and easy strides, and the landings have a slight grade to allow for 2 fewer steps overall. We replaced the small pavers at the base of the planting beds with an extended step that functions as a little retaining wall. This also proved a place for our client to feature selected garden accessories.

Designed by Thayer Design Studio. We are a full-service interior design firm located in South Boston, MA specializing in new construction, renovations, additions and room by room furnishing for residential and small commercial projects throughout New England. From conception to completion, we engage in a collaborative process with our clients, working closely with contractors, architects, crafts-people and artisans to provide cohesion to our client’s vision. We build spaces that tell a story and create comfort; always striving to find the balance between materials, architectural details, color and space. We believe a well-balanced and thoughtfully curated home is the foundation for happier living.

Photography by Andrew Doyle This Sugar House provides our client with a bit of extra storage, a place to stack firewood and somewhere to start their vegetable seedlings; all in an attractive package. Built using reclaimed siding and windows and topped with a slate roof, this brand new building looks as though it was built 100 years ago. True traditional timber framing construction add to the structures appearance, provenance and durability.

This project was a wonderful opportunity to work with a client whose vision was clear! She used furnishings from Ethan Allen as the foundation for the project, but went on to use her creativity to complete a wonderfully unique Nautical/Coastal living area.

Soft colourful plantings along the pathway, seasonal interest begins in early spring and the planting is still colourful in late summer.
Design ideas for a small craftsman partial sun front yard brick driveway in New York for summer.

Several years after we worked on their Back Bay home our clients asked us to build a large addition and restore this early twentieth century seaside summer house. After extensive work from the foundation to the roof lines, our shop crew and site carpenters collaborated to fabricate and install millwork and cabinetwork throughout the interior. Design: Olson Lewis + Architects, Lewis Interiors Photography: Eric Roth

Several years after we worked on their Back Bay home our clients asked us to build a large addition and restore this early twentieth century seaside summer house. After extensive work from the foundation to the roof lines, our shop crew and site carpenters collaborated to fabricate and install millwork and cabinetwork throughout the interior. Design: Olson Lewis + Architects, Lewis Interiors Photography: Eric Roth

This project was a wonderful opportunity to work with a client whose vision was clear! She used furnishings from Ethan Allen as the foundation for the project, but went on to use her creativity to complete a wonderfully unique Nautical/Coastal living area.

For this project it was very important to bring life and character into the clients' space. They had their larger foundation pieces in place but needed accessories to provide a finished and layered look. The accent color of plum purple was selected and use to bring character into the room. the bookcases were finished using simple accessories to provide a layered look. Sheer drapers were hung on the window to bring warmth into the room without blocking out any light.

Several years after we worked on their Back Bay home our clients asked us to build a large addition and restore this early twentieth century seaside summer house. After extensive work from the foundation to the roof lines, our shop crew and site carpenters collaborated to fabricate and install millwork and cabinetwork throughout the interior. Design: Olson Lewis + Architects, Lewis Interiors Photography: Eric Roth

For this project it was very important to bring life and character into the clients' space. They had their larger foundation pieces in place but needed accessories to provide a finished and layered look. The accent color of plum purple was selected and use to bring character into the room. the bookcases were finished using simple accessories to provide a layered look. Sheer drapers were hung on the window to bring warmth into the room without blocking out any light.