Set within a postcard backdrop, on a local farm, this beautiful single floor home was a delight to build. Its personality brings a sense of modern architecture, combined with natural materials, to achieve a well balanced modern design that fits within Vermont’s natural beauty. Our clients were downsizing from a much larger home, and wanted to invest in a smaller footprint, with a focus on efficiency and details, rather than volume. The shell is a highly insulated and air sealed package that come from a reputable panelized company. In addition to the highly insulated envelope, triple glazed windows insured this home received passive rated blower door test. Clean lines, natural wood floors and beam work, as well as handmade cabinetry helped to give this project a very livable, warm and clean vibe.

The migration to the city is happening everywhere. This home is all about that process. Downsizing, mixing favorites with new and adding unique character. The design is a mix of Vintage and modern with a nod to the areas industrial past. Vintage chairs this Thibaut fabric for a fresh look. 1920s magazine AD, favorite artwork, antique ceramic vase from days gone by, and new pieces bring this family back their Philadelphia roots.

Our clients wanted to downsize to a 2500 – 2800 square foot home. With grown children and one of them already retired, they wanted to design their final, forever home. Low maintenance exterior finishes with timeless detailing was important. They also wanted lots of windows to maximize the natural light and take advantage of their bird’s eye lake view. Another important design feature was sound dampening around all bathrooms, bedrooms, and floor systems to keep with the tranquil environment they were trying to create. They wanted open concept living with a master suite on the main floor and guest bedrooms for family visitors upstairs. The ample patio and yard space are also ideal for family gatherings and enjoying all that beautiful Northern Michigan has to offer.

Meet our Tree House Project — named for for the sense of being perched in the treetops - wonderfully removed and private - (like being tucked away in a treehouse). With this idea steering our vision, we set out to capture that very sense of peace, refuge and personality that gives a treehouse it’s magic. Since our clients majorly downsized when they moved into this home, our top priority was to create an efficient design that doesn’t compromise on aesthetic. To that end, we opened things up while honoring the historic home. With the help of @matt.hintze, we moved the stairs, re-did the fireplace, knocked down a few non-structural walls and fully renovated the kitchen and bathrooms. In conjunction with making it livable, we made sure that even our new additions, like wallpaper In the entry and the archway in the primary bath, feel as if they’d always been there.

Our clients wanted to downsize to a 2500 – 2800 square foot home. With grown children and one of them already retired, they wanted to design their final, forever home. Low maintenance exterior finishes with timeless detailing was important. They also wanted lots of windows to maximize the natural light and take advantage of their bird’s eye lake view. Another important design feature was sound dampening around all bathrooms, bedrooms, and floor systems to keep with the tranquil environment they were trying to create. They wanted open concept living with a master suite on the main floor and guest bedrooms for family visitors upstairs. The ample patio and yard space are also ideal for family gatherings and enjoying all that beautiful Northern Michigan has to offer.

Long time clients who are "empty nesters" downsized from a larger house to this new condominium, designed to showcase their small yet impressive collection of modern art. The space plan, high ceilings, and careful consideration of materials lends their residence an quiet air of sophistication without pretension. Existing furnishings nearly 30 years old were slightly modified and reupholstered to work in the new residence, which proved both economical and comforting.

This narrow lot villa was designed for the empty nester second home market. It caters to those possibly downsizing or just wanting a maintenance free second home. It’s width from the street is immediately brought to suspicion by an expansive Great Room. The spacious kitchen with island and serving bar open onto the view beyond. The Master Suite is entered through a double doored private Foyer. Rounding out this homes many features is the “L” shaped outdoor Patio with outdoor kitchen. sThis home truly defies what many believe are the limiting factors of narrow lot home plans. An ARDA for Model Home Design goes to The Stater Group, Inc. Designer: The Sater Group, Inc. From: Bonita Springs, Florida

Example of a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral dark wood floor and brown floor walk-in closet design in Edmonton with shaker cabinets and white cabinets

Photography by Ken Wyner 2101 Connecticut Avenue (c.1928), an 8-story brick and limestone Beaux Arts style building with spacious apartments, is said to have been “the finest apartment house to appear in Washington between the two World Wars.” (James M. Goode, Best Addresses, 1988.) As advertised for rent in 1928, the apartments were designed “to incorporate many details that would aid the residents in establishing a home atmosphere, one possessing charm and dignity usually found only in a private house… the character and tenancy (being) assured through careful selection of guests.” Home to Senators, Ambassadors, a Vice President and a Supreme Court Justice as well as numerous Washington socialites, the building still stands as one of the undisputed “best addresses” in Washington, DC.) So well laid-out was this gracious 3,000 sf apartment that the basic floor plan remains unchanged from the original architect’s 1927 design. The organizing feature was, and continues to be, the grand “gallery” space in the center of the unit. Every room in the apartment can be accessed via the gallery, thus preserving it as the centerpiece of the “charm and dignity” which the original design intended. Programmatic modifications consisted of the addition of a small powder room off of the foyer, and the conversion of a corner “sun room” into a room for meditation and study. The apartment received a thorough updating of all systems, services and finishes, including a new kitchen and new bathrooms, several new built-in cabinetry units, and the consolidation of numerous small closets and passageways into more accessible and efficient storage spaces.

When these clients were looking to downsize, they wanted to include finer details and finishings in a home that still offered easy upkeep. While the empty nesters are outdoorsy and active, they chose a home that is intentionally situated on a smaller lot to minimize yard work. But there’s nothing cramped about this open flowing ranch-style home when you step inside. The kitchen and oversized island were built for an enthusiastic home chef, and the large ensuite comes with all the bells and whistles of a high-end spa. What’s more, every bedroom has its own bathroom, providing ultra comfort for visiting children and grandchildren. Custom trims, wainscotting, and crown detailing elevate the design and suggest a feeling of opulence in this sought-after Crown Isle development.

The residences at Balmoral is an upscale multi-family unit that was built for clients who were looking to downsize from their single-family homes. Located in the heart of the Comox Valley, every unit features picturesque views of the ocean and mountains or the golf course, all from stunning floor-to-ceiling windows. Custom tile showers, luxury kitchens, designer lighting packages, and heated underground parking came standard to ensure every space captured that high-end appeal. After years of hard work and raising families was in the rear-view mirror, our hope was that each owner in Balmoral felt like they could finally relax in exceptional luxury and convenience.

This suburban condominium on Philadelphia’s Main Line was designed for empty nesters who had collected beautiful custom furniture over the years. Downsizing from their previous location into a 3,000 square foot new construction condominium required that all material selections be made, as well as interior space planning changes, lighting design, kitchen and bathroom design, custom built-ins, custom area rugs, closet design, and window treatments. The clients’ style was contemporary and eclectic and new furnishings and elements were added as needed to fill in the space and complement their existing collection.

The residences at Balmoral is an upscale multi-family unit that was built for clients who were looking to downsize from their single-family homes. Located in the heart of the Comox Valley, every unit features picturesque views of the ocean and mountains or the golf course, all from stunning floor-to-ceiling windows. Custom tile showers, luxury kitchens, designer lighting packages, and heated underground parking came standard to ensure every space captured that high-end appeal. After years of hard work and raising families was in the rear-view mirror, our hope was that each owner in Balmoral felt like they could finally relax in exceptional luxury and convenience.

The residences at Balmoral is an upscale multi-family unit that was built for clients who were looking to downsize from their single-family homes. Located in the heart of the Comox Valley, every unit features picturesque views of the ocean and mountains or the golf course, all from stunning floor-to-ceiling windows. Custom tile showers, luxury kitchens, designer lighting packages, and heated underground parking came standard to ensure every space captured that high-end appeal. After years of hard work and raising families was in the rear-view mirror, our hope was that each owner in Balmoral felt like they could finally relax in exceptional luxury and convenience.

The migration to the city is happening everywhere. This home is all about that process. Downsizing, mixing favorites with new and adding unique character. The design is a mix of Vintage and modern with a nod to the areas industrial past. Vintage chairs this Thibaut fabric for a fresh look. 1920s magazine AD, favorite artwork, antique ceramic vase from days gone by, and new pieces bring this family back their Philadelphia roots.

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical dark wood floor and brown floor hallway remodel with beige walls

When these clients were looking to downsize, they wanted to include finer details and finishings in a home that still offered easy upkeep. While the empty nesters are outdoorsy and active, they chose a home that is intentionally situated on a smaller lot to minimize yard work. But there’s nothing cramped about this open flowing ranch-style home when you step inside. The kitchen and oversized island were built for an enthusiastic home chef, and the large ensuite comes with all the bells and whistles of a high-end spa. What’s more, every bedroom has its own bathroom, providing ultra comfort for visiting children and grandchildren. Custom trims, wainscotting, and crown detailing elevate the design and suggest a feeling of opulence in this sought-after Crown Isle development.

The residences at Balmoral is an upscale multi-family unit that was built for clients who were looking to downsize from their single-family homes. Located in the heart of the Comox Valley, every unit features picturesque views of the ocean and mountains or the golf course, all from stunning floor-to-ceiling windows. Custom tile showers, luxury kitchens, designer lighting packages, and heated underground parking came standard to ensure every space captured that high-end appeal. After years of hard work and raising families was in the rear-view mirror, our hope was that each owner in Balmoral felt like they could finally relax in exceptional luxury and convenience.

This is what we are here for! Our Lakemont client is downsizing and joining community living. This outdated home has seen better days, but its days are now limited! We completed a full interior and exterior remodel on this home and completely transformed the feel of this home. We updated all flooring throughout the main home and detached casita. We changed the kitchen layout, remodel a dividing fireplace wall in the center of the dining living space, updated the hall and casita bathrooms and created a large walk in shower in the master! The time stamp on the below images of this home is breathtaking, now seeing the completed project, we are in awe of what this home has to offer. We couldn't be happier with this project and are happy to give our client his forever home here in the valley of the sun!