Penza Bailey Architects was contacted to update the main house to suit the next generation of owners, and also expand and renovate the guest apartment. The renovations included a new mudroom and playroom to accommodate the couple and their three very active boys, creating workstations for the boys’ various activities, and renovating several bathrooms. The awkwardly tall vaulted ceilings in the existing great room and dining room were scaled down with lowered tray ceilings, and a new fireplace focal point wall was incorporated in the great room. In addition to the renovations to the focal point of the home, the Owner’s pride and joy includes the new billiard room, transformed from an underutilized living room. The main feature is a full wall of custom cabinetry that hides an electronically secure liquor display that rises out of the cabinet at the push of an iPhone button. In an unexpected request, a new grilling area was designed to accommodate the owner’s gas grill, charcoal grill and smoker for more cooking and entertaining options. This home is definitely ready to accommodate a new generation of hosting social gatherings. Mitch Allen Photography

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Beautiful white kitchen with vaulted ceiling and two of the best gold gilded lanterns above the large island. Love the Calacatta marble featured on the countertops and backsplash which keep this kitchen fresh, clean, and updated. Plenty of room to seat three or four at the island. Modern with traditional lines for a transitional look. Additional friends and family can sit at the banquette in the bay window.

The basement bath shower doubled in size when we removed a closet. A frameless shower door now showcases a large alcove tiled in grey large-format tile with a stripe of blue glass tile.

Oil Rubbed Bronze Twin Star II double ceiling fan with Dark Walnut Solid Wood Blades. The dual ceiling fan has 2x 50 inch ceiling fans. The wood blades complement perfectly the dark colors of the motor. This combination of double fan is perfect for modern or industrial style spaces, while giving a warm vibe to it.

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Wyndham Espresso double vanity with white porcelain sink.
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Designed to maximize function with minimal impact, the studio serves up adaptable square footage in a wrapping almost healthy enough to eat. The open interior space organically transitions from personal to communal with the guidance of an angled roof plane. Beneath the tallest elevation, a sunny workspace awaits creative endeavors. The high ceiling provides room for big ideas in a small space, while a cluster of windows offers a glimpse of the structure’s soaring eave. Solid walls hugging the workspace add both privacy and anchors for wall-mounted storage. Towards the studio’s southern end, the ceiling plane slopes downward into a more intimate gathering space with playfully angled lines. The building is as sustainable as it is versatile. Its all-wood construction includes interior paneling sourced locally from the Wood Mill of Maine. Lengths of eastern white pine span up to 16 feet to reach from floor to ceiling, creating visual warmth from a material that doubles as a natural insulator. Non-toxic wood fiber insulation, made from sawdust and wax, partners with triple-glazed windows to further insulate against extreme weather. During the winter, the interior temperature is able to reach 70 degrees without any heat on. As it neared completion, the studio became a family project with Jesse, Betsy, and their kids working together to add the finishing touches. “Our whole life is a bit of an architectural experiment”, says Jesse, “but this has become an incredibly useful space.”

Vaulted ceilings are a great way to make your space look more grand and Fratantoni Luxury Estates has perfected this!! For more inspirational photos, Follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram.

A large window in the master bedroom floods the space with light. The tray ceiling also frames the space.
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Circular Tray Ceiling
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A medium-sized foyer in Charlotte with light oak floors, double front doors, gray walls, and a tray ceiling.
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The master suite of our Avondale model has double door entries into the room and the adjoining bathroom. Combined with the raised tray ceiling, it makes for a beautiful open and spacious feel.

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware dramatic double height stair hall with tray ceiling and white panelling by Michael Molesky. Modern blue brushstroke painting.