Sticking to the classics. The Center Hall Colonial evolved primarily in colonial Maryland and Virginia beginning to appear about 1700, and became very popular. It partially developed as greater economic security transformed the reality of the American landscape, but it was also heavily influenced by its formal architectural relatives, the Palladian and Georgian styles with their emphasis on symmetry. This Center Hall Colonial constructed Franklin Lakes is no exception as it follows the historic precedence set by the colonial period and the folk form house. Sometimes if you want a house that evokes a sense of familiarity and simplicity of for, you got have stick to the basics.

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

Tom Queally
Inspiration for a mediterranean front door remodel in Los Angeles with a green front door

When the homeowners first purchased the 1925 house, it was compartmentalized, outdated, and completely unfunctional for their growing family.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.

Raquel Langworthy
Example of a trendy formal multicolored floor and marble floor living room design in New York with white walls

Example of a large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Philadelphia with white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink and shaker cabinets

The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Scott Sandler

Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography - Robert Grosse
Mid-sized elegant backyard stone patio photo in Minneapolis with no cover

Matthew Millman
Elegant dedicated laundry room photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Jacob Snavely
Living room - coastal formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room idea in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a huge classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry design in Boston with blue cabinets, soapstone countertops, black backsplash, no island and black countertops

Large tuscan side yard brick and rectangular lap pool fountain photo in Houston

Colonial White marble floor Piave Splitface quartzite archway
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Enclosed kitchen - traditional u-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and cement tile backsplash

Jacob Snavely
Inspiration for a coastal u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Spacecrafting Photography
Transitional dark wood floor and brown floor hallway photo in Minneapolis with white walls

This cozy living room area features a wood-burning stove, as well as a comfortable upholstered lounge chair and an elegant antique writing desk. 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

Ball & Albanese
Beach style dark wood floor bedroom photo in New York with beige walls