Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Open to the living room, the kitchen features walnut open shelving, a gorgeous Cerno "Aeris" LED linear pendant, a SubZero refrigerator and generous work space on the granite peninsula. The large wall niche is a workhorse, holding mugs, a French press, and other kitchen staples. A small painting dresses up the niche and adds an unexpected treat.

Outdoor Seating
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard tile patio remodel with a roof extension

The bold, raised seam copper shroud and stone veneer surround heighten the visual impact of gas fireplace insert. Half windows preserve privacy from neighbors while an existing door continues to provide access from the house.

This space is open to the breakfast and family room with plenty of room for friends and family to gather around while the food is being prepared. A custom iron design was constructed to fit within the arched niche above the sink which mimics the range stone backsplash. The reclaimed walnut breakfast table surrounded by custom cream leather and striped linen upholstered chairs was strategically placed to provide additional workspace for the client as well as a visual continuity between the kitchen and family room. A custom settee under the window and a circular desk nook adjoining the kitchen allows for easy access to menu plans and a place for a guest to sit and visit. Photos: Phillip Ennis

A modern living room idea for small living spaces.
Inspiration for a small contemporary open concept and formal porcelain tile living room remodel in Tampa with gray walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

Custom color painted cabinets with black stained maple island Photo Credit: Matt Edington
Eat-in kitchen - contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in Minneapolis

This Mountain home design was re-envisioned for a lakefront location. A series of bay windows on the rear of the home maximizes views from every room. Elegant living spaces continue on the lower level, where a sizable rec room enjoys abundant windows, a fireplace, wet bar, and wine cellar tucked away by the stairs. Three large bedrooms, two with patio access, and three full bathrooms provide space for guests or family.

Patrice's Bathroom. I enjoyed developing the details of the tub platform extending through the frameless glass and becoming the shower seat.I had hoped that the tile in the shower would have extended out of the shower and become the backsplash, but that part of the design was not developed at Halpern Architects. One of the challenges of doing an Extreme Makeover house is developing details that can be field assembled quickly. In this case, working with Nationwide Homes, the modular home company that built "The boxes", a range of details were developed to make things easier. The tub and surround was installed By Nationwide. To facilitate connections and service without the visual or technical complications of an access panel, access was provided from below. Throughout the design process, I had insisted that all of the plumbing, mechanical and electrical connections occur in the crawlspace, allowing the work to continue without crowding the interior of the house. Many of the time saving details were worked out through a great working relationship between Fusion Custom Homes, who was the general contractor, Nationwide Homes, who was the modular home manufacturer, and Halpern Architects.The crawlspace was constructed taller than usual with nearly full standing headroom and a full height access door was provided from the exterior, allowing workman to come and go at will, without having to enter the house. This also allowed multiple trades to stock the job and work at the same time.

ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington. Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio. Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater. Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass. Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck. Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space. Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy. Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio Photos: Eric Roth Photography

This client has a son with Cerebral Palsy. Our goal was to create a design that was beautiful and function for his daily activities. The cabinets don't go all the way to the ground and there is a drain in the center of the room, creating a wet room for the entire space. The metal on the ceiling is a chair lift so he can be moved around the house in a harness. There is no shower dam so his wheel chair can also be used to bring him from the door into the shower. The sink has no cabinetry under it so that a wheelchair can roll up and he can easily wash his hands.

Tasteful, timeless and tailored, this freshly remodeled kitchen maximizes the "wow factor" today and will continue to do so for at least the next twenty years. With finite attention and to detail and inspirational creativity this kitchen is fit for a master chef with sleek and discreet accouterments, elegant surface materials and state of the art appliances. The team at Total Home Remodeling even carved out a new fabulous double-door pantry space by converting an outdated wet bar open to the living room into functional pantry space now handily accessible to the kitchen. Sleek and durable surfaces such as Bianco Romano granite counter tops and Arctic Snow ceramic subway tiles share a common beveled edge detail. ​

Tasteful, timeless and tailored, this freshly remodeled kitchen maximizes the "wow factor" today and will continue to do so for at least the next twenty years. With finite attention and to detail and inspirational creativity this kitchen is fit for a master chef with sleek and discreet accouterments, elegant surface materials and state of the art appliances. The team at Total Home Remodeling even carved out a new fabulous double-door pantry space by converting an outdated wet bar open to the living room into functional pantry space now handily accessible to the kitchen. Sleek and durable surfaces such as Bianco Romano granite counter tops and Arctic Snow ceramic subway tiles share a common beveled edge detail. ​

photo by Pedro Marti The goal of this renovation was to create a stair with a minimal footprint in order to maximize the usable space in this small apartment. The existing living room was divided in two and contained a steep ladder to access the second floor sleeping loft. The client wanted to create a single living space with a true staircase and to open up and preferably expand the old galley kitchen without taking away too much space from the living area. Our solution was to create a new stair that integrated with the kitchen cabinetry and dining area In order to not use up valuable floor area. The fourth tread of the stair continues to create a counter above additional kitchen storage and then cantilevers and wraps around the kitchen’s stone counters to create a dining area. The stair was custom fabricated in two parts. First a steel structure was created, this was then clad by a wood worker who constructed the kitchen cabinetry and made sure the stair integrated seamlessly with the rest of the kitchen. The treads have a floating appearance when looking from the living room, that along with the open rail helps to visually connect the kitchen to the rest of the space. The angle of the dining area table is informed by the existing angled wall at the entry hall, the line of the table is picked up on the other side of the kitchen by new floor to ceiling cabinetry that folds around the rear wall of the kitchen into the hallway creating additional storage within the hall.

THIRTY PARK PLACE - WHERE VIEWS KISS THE SKY 82 FLOORS, 157 LUXURY RESIDENCES FEATURING BILOTTA COLLECTION KITCHENS & PANTRIES SWEEPING VIEWS OF NEW YORK CITY & BEYOND ALL PERCHED ABOVE AND SERVICED BY FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, NEW YORK, DOWNTOWN In a collaboration with Silverstein Properties, Tishman Construction, Robert A. M. Stern and SLCE Architects, Bilotta supplied 157 kitchens and pantries over 82 floors in the legendary Four Seasons’ downtown New York location. Custom “Bilotta Collection” cabinetry in richly-grained quarter-sawn white oak with a custom pearlescent top coat was chosen for these luxurious light-filled residences with sweeping views of the city. Perched atop the Four Seasons, homeowners enjoy an opulent five-star lifestyle, with access to all the hotel’s conveniences and services, as well as its dining and entertainment options, literally at their doorstep.

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Mid-sized country front yard stone patio photo in Burlington with no cover

Just off the kitchen, the billiards room serves as another great entertaining space. Handscraped wood flooring and dark ceiling beams continue on this home's rustic feel. A full bar is tucked on the right, with french doors and pass through windows providing access to the patio and stunning view.

Situated high above the valley floor, THE VIEWS ARE AMAZING from this custom built home on 20 acres. The open kitchen, living area w/ accordion door access to the patio create a continuous indoor/outdoor space; this home was built to entertain! The kitchen features a chef's Thor gas range, custom pull outs & builtins, a bar area and butlers pantry; featuring an additional sink, counter areas, & storage. The split bedroom layout features an office & stunning master suite on one end; w/the master featuring direct patio access, a room-size walk in closet & beautiful master bath. The guest bedrooms are comfortably situated on the other side of the home each with their own outdoor patio access, and one featuring it's own ensuite. Step out to the 1550 sf of concrete patio with a large covered space, an outdoor kitchen, & wrap around sidewalks. Every room and space has a designer touch from the laundry room, to the builtin bar, to the custom storage spaces. The attached garage is oversized with additional storage. The detached 50x50 shop building features 900 sf of finished living space, his/hers workshops, and 1500 sf RV garage, fully insulated and plumbed. This hilltop setting offers privacy and views unlike any other in our valley.