Contemporary Surprise, Complete Outdoor Living! Our client downsized into their new home and was looking to complete their outdoor space that was consistent with their lifestyle and desired a place to relax and entertain. Dining alfresco, reading, drinking & dancing is what we felt would meeting our clients needs. Shade for the outdoor kitchen, a sail shade for dining and an open firepit for anything and everything. Just the right amount of greenery & touch of flowers cozy up the outdoor space. At night the outdoor lighting comes on and changes the mood to party and go dancing but also allows for one on one intimate nights under the stars with the glow & warmth of fire!

Steve Bronstein
Inspiration for a contemporary exterior home remodel in Boston

Michael K. Wilkinson This apartment is in a 1930’s cooperative building on a complex that is surrounded by trees and gardens. The owner was downsizing from a large home and purchased this property. She wanted to remodel the three-bedroom, two-bath space before she moved in. She wanted the space to reflect her style and create a home base for her two college-age daughters. As with any older buildings, it had a few quirks that our team had to work around. During the 14-week construction timeline, we updated every room in the apartment.

This homeowner was ready to downsize. They sold the big house and bought an older condo on the golf course that needed some tender loving care. First mission - tear out the kitchen countertops and flooring. Paint the honey oak cabinets gray, added Cambria Bellingham countertops. Second mission - remodel the master bath with new vanity and Cambria Minera countertops. It's beautiful and there are no boundaries. Let's see...what will be their third mission?

These owners were downsizing out of a 7,500 sqft home built in the '80s to their "forever home." They wanted Alair to create a traditional setting that showcased the antiques they had collected over the years, while still blending seamlessly with the modern touches required to live comfortably in today's world.

Induction cooktop lends itself to a cleaner look, without compromising the cooking experience. Many people are opting to stay in place instead of downsizing. Induction is a smart upgrade for family life at both ends of the age spectrum.

Ema Peter Photography
Mid-sized trendy porcelain tile hallway photo in Vancouver with white walls

Architect: Elizabeth Herrmann Photos: Susan Teare This 1100 sf 3-bedroom cottage in the Mad River valley was designed by architect Elizabeth Herrmann for a family of four who dreamed of downsizing and reducing energy consumption. Sited on an east-facing slope with view over the Mad River, the little black house features a standing seam roof, triple-glazed windows from Alpen, and a high-performing insulation package. A small Morso woodstove provides heat in the winter. A single Mitsubishi heat pump provides cooling in the summer and backup heat in the winter. Water is heat by an electric heat pump water heater.

These owners were downsizing out of a 7,500 sqft home built in the '80s to their "forever home." They wanted Alair to create a traditional setting that showcased the antiques they had collected over the years, while still blending seamlessly with the modern touches required to live comfortably in today's world.

These owners were downsizing out of a 7,500 sqft home built in the '80s to their "forever home." They wanted Alair to create a traditional setting that showcased the antiques they had collected over the years, while still blending seamlessly with the modern touches required to live comfortably in today's world.

Architect: Elizabeth Herrmann Photos: Susan Teare This 1100 sf 3-bedroom cottage in the Mad River valley was designed by architect Elizabeth Herrmann for a family of four who dreamed of downsizing and reducing energy consumption. Sited on an east-facing slope with view over the Mad River, the little black house features a standing seam roof, triple-glazed windows from Alpen, and a high-performing insulation package. A small Morso woodstove provides heat in the winter. A single Mitsubishi heat pump provides cooling in the summer and backup heat in the winter. Water is heat by an electric heat pump water heater.

Northern Michigan summers are best spent on the water. The family can now soak up the best time of the year in their wholly remodeled home on the shore of Lake Charlevoix. This beachfront infinity retreat offers unobstructed waterfront views from the living room thanks to a luxurious nano door. The wall of glass panes opens end to end to expose the glistening lake and an entrance to the porch. There, you are greeted by a stunning infinity edge pool, an outdoor kitchen, and award-winning landscaping completed by Drost Landscape. Inside, the home showcases Birchwood craftsmanship throughout. Our family of skilled carpenters built custom tongue and groove siding to adorn the walls. The one of a kind details don’t stop there. The basement displays a nine-foot fireplace designed and built specifically for the home to keep the family warm on chilly Northern Michigan evenings. They can curl up in front of the fire with a warm beverage from their wet bar. The bar features a jaw-dropping blue and tan marble countertop and backsplash. / Photo credit: Phoenix Photographic

Architect: Elizabeth Herrmann Photos: Susan Teare This 1100 sf 3-bedroom cottage in the Mad River valley was designed by architect Elizabeth Herrmann for a family of four who dreamed of downsizing and reducing energy consumption. Sited on an east-facing slope with view over the Mad River, the little black house features a standing seam roof, triple-glazed windows from Alpen, and a high-performing insulation package. A small Morso woodstove provides heat in the winter. A single Mitsubishi heat pump provides cooling in the summer and backup heat in the winter. Water is heat by an electric heat pump water heater.

These owners were downsizing out of a 7,500 sqft home built in the '80s to their "forever home." They wanted Alair to create a traditional setting that showcased the antiques they had collected over the years, while still blending seamlessly with the modern touches required to live comfortably in today's world.

This condo was completely vacant. We bought all the furniture and accessories on a small budget. If you are interested in having a consultation, give us a call. We work with realtors, home owners, seniors downsizing, investors and house 'flippers'. Call 514-222-5553

A beautiful Silo Point home gracefully blends transitional furnishings with contemporary built-ins and light fixtures in an industrial setting, making it the perfect abode for a seasoned homeowner who is ready to downsize from a large single-family home.

Leasa Erkiletian, Interior Designer at our Leesburg store, shares this design project that blends Babette's past and present to create a fresh transitional style. Our beloved customer recently downsized and wanted to integrate several statement pieces from Babette's that they love to their new home. We beautifully added transitional furniture and accessories throughout the home to transform the look from traditional Tommy Bahama to an elegant transitional home. The homeowners have a great sense of style and quality and were very receptive to design advice to help complete this very special project!

A view of the newly redesigned master bedroom. We had to remove an old porch wall, close up a connecting door, add a pocket door to the bathroom, and completely gut the bathroom down to the studs.