Photograph by Michael J. Lee
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood countertops and brown countertops

When the homeowners first purchased the 1925 house, it was compartmentalized, outdated, and completely unfunctional for their growing family. Casework designed the owner's previous kitchen and family room and was brought in to lead up the creative direction for the project. Casework teamed up with architect Paul Crowther and brother sister team Ainslie Davis on the addition and remodel of the Colonial. The existing kitchen and powder bath were demoed and walls expanded to create a new footprint for the home. This created a much larger, more open kitchen and breakfast nook with mudroom, pantry and more private half bath. In the spacious kitchen, a large walnut island perfectly compliments the homes existing oak floors without feeling too heavy. Paired with brass accents, Calcutta Carrera marble countertops, and clean white cabinets and tile, the kitchen feels bright and open - the perfect spot for a glass of wine with friends or dinner with the whole family. There was no official master prior to the renovations. The existing four bedrooms and one separate bathroom became two smaller bedrooms perfectly suited for the client’s two daughters, while the third became the true master complete with walk-in closet and master bath. There are future plans for a second story addition that would transform the current master into a guest suite and build out a master bedroom and bath complete with walk in shower and free standing tub. Overall, a light, neutral palette was incorporated to draw attention to the existing colonial details of the home, like coved ceilings and leaded glass windows, that the homeowners fell in love with. Modern furnishings and art were mixed in to make this space an eclectic haven.

Mid-sized southwest porcelain tile and multicolored tile terra-cotta tile powder room photo in Albuquerque with a pedestal sink and blue walls

Example of a farmhouse dark wood floor kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, paneled appliances and an island

CertainTeed Landmark Pro Shingles in Max Def Georgetown Grey color were chosen to replicate a period correct slate roof appearance.
Example of a mid-sized classic beige two-story wood exterior home design in Boston with a shingle roof

©️Maxwell MacKenzie THE HOME, ESSENTIALLY A RUIN WAS PRESERVED THROUGH NEGLECT. A CLARIFIED HISTORIC RENOVATION REMOVES BAY WINDOWS AND 1950’S WINDOWS FROM THE MAIN FAÇADE. TWO WINGS AND A THIRD FLOOR AND A SYMPATHETIC STAIRWAY ACCOMMODATE MODERN LIFE. MASONS WERE TASKED TO MAKE THE STONE WORK LOOK AS THOUGH “A FARMER BUILT THE WALLS DURING THE NON-PLANTING SEASON,” THE FINAL DESIGN SIMPLIFIES THE FIRST FLOOR PLAN AND LEAVES LOGICAL LOCATIONS FOR EXPANSION INTO COMING DECADES. AMONG OTHER AWARDS, THIS TRADITIONAL YET HISTORIC RENOVATION LOCATED IN MIDDLEBURG, VA HAS RECEIVED 2 AWARDS FROM THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE.. AND A NATIONAL PRIVATE AWARD FROM VETTE WINDOWS WASHINGTON DC ARCHITECT DONALD LOCOCO UPDATED THIS HISTORIC STONE HOUSE IN MIDDLEBURG, VA.lauded by the American Institute of Architects with an Award of Excellence for Historic Architecture, as well as an Award of Merit for Residential Architecture

Photography by Sean Litchfield
Entryway - transitional entryway idea in Boston

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal brick floor sunroom remodel in Boston with a standard ceiling

Completely remolded and redesigned kitchen. Beveled subway tile and honed carrara counter tops.Dark gray center island.
Example of a classic l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Elegant Dining Room
Dining room - traditional dark wood floor dining room idea in Dallas with multicolored walls

Seth Hannula
Bathroom - traditional master white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor and white floor bathroom idea in Minneapolis with a pedestal sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and gray walls

Seth Hannula
Large elegant single-wall medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Charles Hilton Architects & Renee Byers LAPC From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Black and white carry throughout this crisp powder room: black and white marble floor tiles, black and white graphic wallpaper, and a black and white double wall sconce. Elegant white bathroom fixtures, including the pedestal sink, and a long narrow silver framed rectangular mirror bring additional brightness to this small powder room. WKD’s experience in historic preservation and antique curation restored this gentleman’s farm into a casual, comfortable, livable home for the next chapter in this couple’s lives. The project included a new family entrance and mud room, new powder room, and opening up some of the rooms for better circulation. While WKD curated the client’s existing collection of art and antiques, refurbishing where necessary, new furnishings were also added to give the home a new lease on life. Working with older homes, and historic homes, is one of Wilson Kelsey Design’s specialties. This project was featured on the cover of Design New England's September/October 2013 issue. Read the full article at: http://wilsonkelseydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Heritage-Restored1.pdf It was also featured in the Sept. issue of Old House Journal, 2016 - article is at http://wilsonkelseydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-09-OHJ.pdf Photo by Michael Lee

HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Out of State Custom Home HOBI Award 2013 - Winner - Best Outdoor Living Environment athome A-List Award 2013 - Finalist - Residential Architecture < 7,000 sq. ft. NY Cottages and Gardens Innovation in Design Award - Finalist - Architecture Charles Hilton Architects Photography: Woodruff Brown

Photo by Karen Melvin
Example of a mid-sized classic single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar design in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, mirror backsplash and white countertops

Large beach style galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

Stephen Cridland Photography
Entryway - large traditional entryway idea in Portland with a red front door

Kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island