In the heart of New Orleans, architect Nathan Fell and his family found themselves facing an all-too-familiar dilemma –urban proximity vs. suburban spaciousness. Due to work, school and home schedules, the parents believed too much time was spent indoors, disrupting the family’s wellness. They began contemplating whether it was worth it to exchange proximity to public parks and city amenities for a larger backyard as outdoor access. Rather than relocating, Fell decided to make a bold change by constructing a new family home duplex, “Bienville House,” which “flipped the script” on indoor-outdoor home life within a small urban lot.

MA Peterson www.mapeterson.com This vintage 1930s Edina Country Club area home was already privy to an elegant setting and a sunny location. A trio of archways opens up the entry way visually and spatially. In the family room itself, a trio of built-in niche bookcases is styled in perfect harmony with the curves of the archways. Natural light streams into the room through large, arched windows, and filters freely into the rest of the house. Custom wood cabinets add storage and style without disrupting the warm natural tones of light and wood.

The homeowners of this project wanted to extend their living room and create plenty of space to entertain their family. We extended their existing space by 12 feet and removed a center column that disrupted the view of lake. We added a wood burning fireplace and revamped their existing outdoor kitchen to give it a fresh look. The ceiling is a 1x6 tongue and groove with an English Porter stain with a clear coat to give it some shine. The flooring is a Versailles pattern travertine to give it a nice finish. We also added some uncovered space to spend some time out near the lake with new landscaping to complete that look. Photo Credit: TK Images

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The Homeowners remodeled their kitchen in 1999 and thought it was time for a new look from the existing honey oak cabinets. They also wanted new countertops to match. They decided to keep the existing layout and cabinets and agreed that cabinet refacing was the least disruptive to their home. The door style was changed from a raised panel to the Shaker Bevel. For the surrounding cabinets, they chose snow white with a walnut glaze. In order to accent the room and their newly painted kitchen, they chose a complimentary color, Sage SuperMatte, for the center island. To complete the new look we installed a Quartz Galant Gray countertop and Winsor crown and base molding. Once completed, the homeowners were thrilled at how bright and open their kitchen now looks.

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

Kids' Bath remodel featuring hand-glazed green and white subway tiles for a fresh, timeless look. The versatile shower trim, including a handheld showerhead, is especially practical for rinsing, while an integrated toiletry niche is thoughtfully designed to accommodate tall shampoo bottles without disrupting the tile's seamless design. The walls are color-matched to the tile, enhancing the sense of space in this compact bathroom. A European single vanity with drawers, paired with a recessed medicine cabinet, maximizes every inch of available storage space. Quiet luxuries, such as chrome finishes and a Toto bidet, add a touch of sophistication to this charming, functional bathroom.

A Cheminee Phillipe fireplace orders the space around it & provides a warming focus. Carefully drawn & built brickwork adds thermal mass to the insulated slab, which also has hydronic heating & windows oriented to provide passive thermal gain. The tiles have proven durable & deceptive - some people refuse to believe its not really timber! Planning was organised to reflect the owners former home in the hope that it would minimise disruption arising from the change of location.

Located in Church Hill, Richmond’s oldest neighborhood, this very early 1900s Victorian had tons of historical details, but the house itself had been neglected (badly!). The home had two major renovation periods – one in 1950’s, and then again in the 1980s’s, which covered over or disrupted the original aesthetics of the house (think open ductwork, framing and drywall obscuring the beautiful mantels and moldings, and the hot water heater taking up valuable kitchen space). Our Piperbear team had to “undo” much before we could tackle the restoration of the historical features, while at the same time modernizing the layout.

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Inspiration for a timeless eat-in kitchen remodel in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

In the heart of New Orleans, architect Nathan Fell and his family found themselves facing an all-too-familiar dilemma –urban proximity vs. suburban spaciousness. Due to work, school and home schedules, the parents believed too much time was spent indoors, disrupting the family’s wellness. They began contemplating whether it was worth it to exchange proximity to public parks and city amenities for a larger backyard as outdoor access. Rather than relocating, Fell decided to make a bold change by constructing a new family home duplex, “Bienville House,” which “flipped the script” on indoor-outdoor home life within a small urban lot.

Kids' Bath remodel featuring hand-glazed green and white subway tiles for a fresh, timeless look. The versatile shower trim, including a handheld showerhead, is especially practical for rinsing, while an integrated toiletry niche is thoughtfully designed to accommodate tall shampoo bottles without disrupting the tile's seamless design. The walls are color-matched to the tile, enhancing the sense of space in this compact bathroom. A European single vanity with drawers, paired with a recessed medicine cabinet, maximizes every inch of available storage space. Quiet luxuries, such as chrome finishes and a Toto bidet, add a touch of sophistication to this charming, functional bathroom.

The Homeowners remodeled their kitchen in 1999 and thought it was time for a new look from the existing honey oak cabinets. They also wanted new countertops to match. They decided to keep the existing layout and cabinets and agreed that cabinet refacing was the least disruptive to their home. The door style was changed from a raised panel to the Shaker Bevel. For the surrounding cabinets, they chose snow white with a walnut glaze. In order to accent the room and their newly painted kitchen, they chose a complimentary color, Sage SuperMatte, for the center island. To complete the new look we installed a Quartz Galant Gray countertop and Winsor crown and base molding. Once completed, the homeowners were thrilled at how bright and open their kitchen now looks.

Kids' Bath remodel featuring hand-glazed green and white subway tiles for a fresh, timeless look. The versatile shower trim, including a handheld showerhead, is especially practical for rinsing, while an integrated toiletry niche is thoughtfully designed to accommodate tall shampoo bottles without disrupting the tile's seamless design. The walls are color-matched to the tile, enhancing the sense of space in this compact bathroom. A European single vanity with drawers, paired with a recessed medicine cabinet, maximizes every inch of available storage space. Quiet luxuries, such as chrome finishes and a Toto bidet, add a touch of sophistication to this charming, functional bathroom.

A lovely cornice box gives shape to the window and definition to the room. The soft silver of the box and the natural hues of the woven shades really let all the gorgeous wood of this room take center stage. The icing on this very detailed 'cake' room are the textured walls which draw the interest of the eye without disrupting the room.

This Montford family had many helping hands in the kitchen — but lacked the space to accommodate more than one chef at a time. The Hands of Sean Perry Co. got to work opening up the home’s floorplan to improve flow between rooms, built an addition onto the lower level, constructed a new 300-square foot deck and, upstairs, added a laundry nook and powder room. Then, they took a closer look at the kitchen. To improve functionality, the team installed a large island, but left a wide clearance for multiple guests to maneuver in and out without disruption. Quartz countertops and white and citronella cabinetry provided the perfect contrast for industrial-inspired cabinet hardware and shelf brackets, and the crew was even able to repurpose and incorporate the owner’s heirloom cabinet as a wall cap along the stairwell.

Originally constructed in the 1700s, this historic building once served as a barn, enduring the test of time for centuries. Today, it has been rejuvenated into an artist's studio, thoughtfully designed by architect Anthony Miksitz, preserving its rich heritage while accommodating a new purpose. The studio boasts exposed support beams and soaring ceilings, paying homage to the structure's original function. A generous storefront window and door maintain the spacious ambiance of a barn, allowing an abundance of natural light and glimpses of the surrounding greenery to flood in. To ensure consistent lighting throughout, skylights have been thoughtfully incorporated into both the studio and bathroom. In the spirit of creating a versatile space that meets every need without disrupting the creative process, we have equipped the barn with modern plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC. Additionally, a well-appointed kitchen alcove and a comfortable sleeping loft have been seamlessly integrated, ideal for extended and uninterrupted creative sessions.

This gorgeous custom kitchen was built by the Astaneh Construction team in summer 2021. Using all the top quality material and labour for this project and all others are top priority. The most magnetic space in your home, bar none. Astaneh Construction gives it the WOW factor you dream of without compromising ventilation, use of appliances, and accommodation for family and friends with minimal disruption of existing layouts.

Originally constructed in the 1700s, this historic building once served as a barn, enduring the test of time for centuries. Today, it has been rejuvenated into an artist's studio, thoughtfully designed by architect Anthony Miksitz, preserving its rich heritage while accommodating a new purpose. The studio boasts exposed support beams and soaring ceilings, paying homage to the structure's original function. A generous storefront window and door maintain the spacious ambiance of a barn, allowing an abundance of natural light and glimpses of the surrounding greenery to flood in. To ensure consistent lighting throughout, skylights have been thoughtfully incorporated into both the studio and bathroom. In the spirit of creating a versatile space that meets every need without disrupting the creative process, we have equipped the barn with modern plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC. Additionally, a well-appointed kitchen alcove and a comfortable sleeping loft have been seamlessly integrated, ideal for extended and uninterrupted creative sessions.