A large remodel with addition of taking over rear porches, to create a much larger house for a large family. Enhanced the existing southern colonial style with celebrating the tall two story front porch, new windows with large divided lites, use of exterior shutters, brick walkway, and traditional lap siding.

Backlit, composite panels with a wave pattern on the bar front introduce another layer of texture to the Grill Room. We replaced the existing hard-backed chairs with upholstered dining chairs that encourage leisurely meals after hours of outdoor fun. For the back entry near the bar, we added a decorative divider that provides an artistic element and a bit of privacy for nearby diners. Photo by Larry Malvin

The Farley Residence is a dramatic remodel aimed at recapturing the views of the Pacific Ocean. The existing residence, located on a prime ocean facing lot in Shell Beach, was reworked and enhanced to incorporate larger glazing and 8' tall pocketing sliding doors. With these doors open, a corner of the home is completely opened up to the outside, without any columns or walls obstructing the view to the ocean. This blend of traditional Spanish style Architecture and contemporary amenities transform this residence into a timeless gem within the neighborhood.

The existing kitchen was gutted and re-deigned and built to meet the clients specific wants and needs. The shaker style beaded cabinetry maintained the farmhouse motif the owner desired and enhanced that look with a white farmhouse sink. Oil-rubbed fixtures were used throughout as well as an oil-rubbed bronze range hood.

Cass Calder Smith Architecture + Interiors designed this 2,200 square foot residence in Healdsburg, California as a modern retreat within the natural beauty of Sonoma wine country. Located on Chalk Hill Road, the home overlooks its vineyard surroundings with expansive glass walls that open to decks, with views of the nearby vineyards and landscape. The house is positioned carefully amongst and between heritage oak trees, acknowledging it as a counterpoint to its environment. It is also situated next to an existing pool and guest house to create a compound, and to enhance an indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

The Farley Residence is a dramatic remodel aimed at recapturing the views of the Pacific Ocean. The existing residence, located on a prime ocean facing lot in Shell Beach, was reworked and enhanced to incorporate larger glazing and 8' tall pocketing sliding doors. With these doors open, a corner of the home is completely opened up to the outside, without any columns or walls obstructing the view to the ocean. This blend of traditional Spanish style Architecture and contemporary amenities transform this residence into a timeless gem within the neighborhood.

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The brown wood tone vinyl flooring really helped tone down the orange cabinet color. Turquoise decorative elements further enhanced a cooler tone. Bits of red in the decor played off the existing red stools. A new white rolling work cart replaced the older wood toned piece.

This home previously had a very small window above the sink area. We removed the existing window, increased the width,height and shape to add a bay window This addition increased the amount of natural light and the view available. The hand scraped beams were added to enhance the overall essence of the home. The floor is also hand scraped, distressed 3/5/7 mingle with a french bleed. www.press1photos.com

A large remodel with addition of taking over rear porches, to create a much larger house for a large family. Enhanced the existing southern colonial style with celebrating the tall two story front porch, new windows with large divided lites, use of exterior shutters, brick walkway, and traditional lap siding.

Design work started with a modest design focused on improving the kitchen, living, dining and outdoor living areas. However, a feasibility study determined that a better option was to fully remodel the existing dwelling, resulting in reclaiming some of the front veranda to increase the size of the living and dining areas. The remaining section created an alcove to the main bedroom, increasing privacy and creating a dedicated outdoor area. A large awning, cantilevered so as not to impose on the existing septic, created a separate outdoor living area. A teak facade, that will weather to grey in the salty sea air over time, was added to extend high above the box gutter, conceal the solar panels and cap the ends of the separation walls. The roof was repitched and the internal ceilings raked upwards from the teak facade, thereby increasing the internal volume and allowing for the addition of high-light windows in rooms on the ridge side of the dwelling to capture the vista, increase natural light, ventilation and sense of space. A skillion roof outside the back kitchen area was strategically positioned out of sight from the inside of the home and created a second outdoor area in the rear courtyard, serving as the main entry point. A gate house was incorporated in the rear fence to enhance the entry. The rear courtyard reclaimed an existing parking bay to create space for the cellar/music room.

With two small children and a third on the way, the owners of an original eighteenth century Cape were quickly out-growing it, but they had no desire to move away from the Cape Cod home and location they loved. They simply needed a reconfigured layout and more space. Their goals included repurposing some existing rooms, adding a new kitchen/family area plus screen porch on the first level, and creating a master suite and roof deck with an outdoor shower on the second level, connected by a new stair. Our challenge was to improve the flow between existing spaces, and design the two-story addition without overwhelming the pint-sized original Cape. We took advantage of the lower grade at the rear of the property to step the first floor of the addition down two steps from the existing main level. This allowed us to align the second floor in the addition with the existing second floor, while gaining ceiling height in the new first-floor kitchen/family area. We composed a cross-gabled form for the addition to improve the second floor headroom, while maintaining the existing eave line. We then extended some existing shed dormers to gain headroom and enhance function. We also expanded the outdoor living area with privacy walls along the roof deck. New, larger, double–hung windows that match the lite configuration of the existing windows, along with new side-wall shingles and trim which resemble the existing exterior treatment help to tie the new addition to the old Cape. Though there’s no mistaking the new for the old, the two are simpatico. Katie Hutchison Studio collaborated with Geoffrey Koper Architect of Yarmouth Port, Mass. on the Yarmouth Port Antique Cape Renovation and Addition. Kitchen fit-out and interior finishes, fixtures, and furnishings by others. photo by Katie Hutchison

This landscape took on new life with a complete transformation into a French-country style retreat. On this smaller site, an existing pool was removed and the new one situated so as to maximize space. Sheer descent fountains add an elegant touch, and a hidden pool cover protects without detracting from the aesthetic. We created an upper terrace for dining, with staircases that flow out into the lower level, to a central fountain and a path that leads to a garden room with fire pit, terracotta accents, and dwarf olive trees. The sense of calm and enclosure is enhanced by tall hedges and custom screening arbors, and plantings of roses and lavender add to the Provençal charm.

GLC enhanced this backyard in Carleton, Michigan by designing and installing a paver patio and surrounding landscape to complement the existing inground pool. Hydrangea bushes were planted along a decorative rock bed, offering a beautiful, low-maintenance alternative to traditional mulch.

The owner of this rather traditional Portland home wanted a more contemporary look, and a backdrop to show off his stunningly beautiful garden. Besides those stipulations, the color selection took into account certain existing features that were to remain untouched, and also the colorful transformation of the gardens during the course of the seasons. It's amazing what a little paint can do, isn't it? Photo credit: Alan Bertin

GLC enhanced this backyard in Carleton, Michigan by designing and installing a paver patio and surrounding landscape to complement the existing inground pool. Hydrangea bushes were planted along a decorative rock bed, offering a beautiful, low-maintenance alternative to traditional mulch.

This great couple wanted to enhance their outdoor enjoyment. We removed their existing lawn, moved irrigation, and created a stylish black graphite paver patio with a river rock border.

This landscape took on new life with a complete transformation into a French-country style retreat. On this smaller site, an existing pool was removed and the new one situated so as to maximize space. Sheer descent fountains add an elegant touch, and a hidden pool cover protects without detracting from the aesthetic. We created an upper terrace for dining, with staircases that flow out into the lower level, to a central fountain and a path that leads to a garden room with fire pit, terracotta accents, and dwarf olive trees. The sense of calm and enclosure is enhanced by tall hedges and custom screening arbors, and plantings of roses and lavender add to the Provençal charm.

This vintage beach cottage underwent an extensive interior and exterior remodel designed to enhance lake views and create outdoor living spaces for entertaining family and friends. The update included new finishes, structure, and mechanical systems within the existing building shell, as well as new terraces and landscaping on the narrow beach front property. The landscape retaining walls and permeable paver design won the 2011 Belgard World Class Awards for Best Residential Project and Best Design. The project was also nominated for Best in Class Versa-Lok product, and Best in Class for Permeable product Belgard awards.