This open concept kitchen/living room utilizes a mixture of elements to create a bright and neutral space. The combination of matte tile, wood grains, shiny stainless steel, and original brick create a classic look that can continuously adapt over time.

Our client’s goal was to create a small, high-performance, healthy home for herself and her teenage son while providing a place for her father to age in place. An attached private accessory dwelling provides a space for him as well as flexibility in the future. The new home was designed to minimize its footprint on site, made smaller than the original 1930’s house. Embracing adaptability and efficiency, the residence includes two dwellings: a one-bedroom 795 square-foot accessory dwelling at the lower grade and a two-story 1330 square-foot primary dwelling located above. Involved in all aspects of project execution, our client oversaw the process by living in a used trailer parked in the backyard throughout the project’s construction. Family-Share focused on maximizing the footprint’s performance, access to natural light and the health of the occupants. Sustainable features include high-performance glazing, solar preheat for domestic and hot water in-floor heating and reclaimed fir car decking rainscreen siding.

“An ideal client inspired this project, fostering a relationship built on mutual respect and teamwork. The Schlagenbusch family’s desire for closeness led to an extension of their 30-year-old home. This created a new residence within the existing structure, allowing the parents to enjoy panoramic views and continue growing with their family.”

“An ideal client inspired this project, fostering a relationship built on mutual respect and teamwork. The Schlagenbusch family’s desire for closeness led to an extension of their 30-year-old home. This created a new residence within the existing structure, allowing the parents to enjoy panoramic views and continue growing with their family.”

Photo credit: Louis Habeck #FOASmallSpaces
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Bilotta Senior Designer, Thomas Vecchio, and Patrick J. Hamilton of Patrick James Hamilton Designs, partnered on this Manhattan upper east side kitchen renovation. This nondescript ‘60’s co-op and galley kitchen were reimagined into a pre-war era gem by adding architectural details: paneling, coffers, and moldings. Widening the opening created an open vista. Upper panes of glass on the Bilotta Collection wall cabinets echo the apartment’s transoms and unite the two sections that are interrupted by the paneled structural column. To compensate for the shorter wall, storage is optimized with plentiful pullouts, dividers, and specialized organizers. The “dead end” under the window was eliminated by continuing cabinetry and countertop materials around the room. Countertop wall cabinets create a hutch in full view of the dining room. With dark gray paint, corner posts and furniture base molding, the peninsula reads like an island and bridges the two areas. Quartz countertops sport “lightning bolt” veins for pattern. Sophisticated on- trend brushed brass was employed on the cabinet pulls and knobs, faucet, sconces, and pendants. A gamechanger was extending the footprint of the kitchen into the hallway with two tall cabinets. One is allocated for cleaning supplies, bulk items, recycling, and the vacuum. The other conceals a built-in wine rack; glassware and bar items; a docking drawer for charging devices; and a Penda-flex rack for files. An absolutely stunning metamorphosis. Written by Paulette Gambacorta adapted for Houzz. Bilotta Designer: Tom Vecchio Interior Designer: Patrick J. Hamilton of Patrick James Hamilton Designs Photographer: John Bessler

Photos by Jason Cooke, Design by Noelle Interiors
Example of a trendy turquoise tile alcove shower design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

Featuring silhouettes that will never go out of style and a wealth of classic details that continue to transcend trends, the Kellan collection adapts timeless designs for today’s interiors. Bedecked with button tufting and nailhead trim, the sofa’s sheltering frame envelops you in indulgence, as the elegant accent seat lends French flair with its casual take on the 18th century bergère.

Example of a tuscan patio design in Orange County

Small elegant gray one-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Charleston

Beauty meets practicality in this Florida Contemporary on a Boca golf course. The indoor – outdoor connection is established by running easy care wood-look porcelain tiles from the patio to all the public rooms. The clean-lined slab door has a narrow-raised perimeter trim, while a combination of rift-cut white oak and “Super White” balances earthy with bright. Appliances are paneled for continuity. Dramatic LED lighting illuminates the toe kicks and the island overhang. Instead of engineered quartz, these countertops are engineered marble: “Unique Statuario” by Compac. The same material is cleverly used for carved island panels that resemble cabinet doors. White marble chevron mosaics lend texture and depth to the backsplash. The showstopper is the divider between the secondary sink and living room. Fashioned from brushed gold square metal stock, its grid-and-rectangle motif references the home’s entry door. Wavy glass obstructs kitchen mess, yet still admits light. Brushed gold straps on the white hood tie in with the divider. Gold hardware, faucets and globe pendants add glamour. In the pantry, kitchen cabinetry is repeated, but here in all white with Caesarstone countertops. Flooring is laid diagonally. Matching panels front the wine refrigerator. Open cabinets display glassware and serving pieces. This project was done in collaboration with JBD JGA Design & Architecture and NMB Home Management Services LLC. Bilotta Designer: Randy O’Kane. Photography by Nat Rea. Description written by Paulette Gambacorta adapted for Houzz.

SlatWall MX™ Work Bench organization using metal slatwall SlatWall MX™ is a versatile storage and display system. With many hooks and accessories, you can store, organize and display just about anything. Moreover, it is adaptable -- the hooks can be custom arranged and continually rearranged to meet your specific needs.

Our client’s goal was to create a small, high-performance, healthy home for herself and her teenage son while providing a place for her father to age in place. An attached private accessory dwelling provides a space for him as well as flexibility in the future. The new home was designed to minimize its footprint on site, made smaller than the original 1930’s house. Embracing adaptability and efficiency, the residence includes two dwellings: a one-bedroom 795 square-foot accessory dwelling at the lower grade and a two-story 1330 square-foot primary dwelling located above. Involved in all aspects of project execution, our client oversaw the process by living in a used trailer parked in the backyard throughout the project’s construction. Family-Share focused on maximizing the footprint’s performance, access to natural light and the health of the occupants. Sustainable features include high-performance glazing, solar preheat for domestic and hot water in-floor heating and reclaimed fir car decking rainscreen siding.

We developed a design that fully met the desires of a spacious, airy, light filled home incorporating Universal Design features that blend seamlessly adding beauty to the Minimalist Scandinavian concept.

The lower floor of Ice House is organized around an open kitchen and living space that emphasizes material continuity and craft. Custom millwork in Russian birch defines the kitchen, providing warmth and precision within a highly functional layout, while a custom white oak stair acts as a sculptural connector between levels. Venetian plaster walls introduce a soft, tactile surface that contrasts with the exposed timber frame ceiling, maintaining a sense of continuity with the upper level. Polished concrete floors ground the space, reinforcing its durability and understated industrial character while supporting the home’s overall balance of warmth and restraint.

Creating a space that’s able to adapt from season to season is as simple as centering it with understated and sophisticated foundation pieces, like the charcoal gray Mischa sofa and warm cocoa-finished Livingston occasional tables. By selecting neutral staples such as these, you can continually swap out the accessories to reflect your evolving taste. If the sunny weather has you drawn to a summer fresh palette of yellows, blues and creams, the Boho Chevron rug – made of durable polypropylene – and the shapely Tulare Puff accent chair are bright and delightful additions.

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The Hamptons Collection boasts clean, modern lines, reminiscent of the yachts that sail off the coast of this group's namesake. Celebrate brisk Long Island Americanism with this comfortably versatile collection. Versatility and understated elegance means the Hamptons Collection is easily adaptable to multiple room and decor styles. Self-expression is also a crucial feature of this collection; free-standing sectional units can be configured as a continuous seating arrangement or moved about to create intimate conversation nooks.

The Hamptons Collection boasts clean, modern lines, reminiscent of the yachts that sail off the coast of this group's namesake. Celebrate brisk Long Island Americanism with this comfortably versatile collection. Versatility and understated elegance means the Hamptons Collection is easily adaptable to multiple room and decor styles. Self-expression is also a crucial feature of this collection; free-standing sectional units can be configured as a continuous seating arrangement or moved about to create intimate conversation nooks.