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Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in San Diego

Mangaris deck frames pool bathroom and spa adds a modern touch to this older home
Deck - large craftsman deck idea in Los Angeles with no cover

Photos by Kaity
Example of a large trendy master gray tile and stone tile freestanding bathtub design in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls and a trough sink

The Clients contacted Cecil Baker + Partners to reconfigure and remodel the top floor of a prominent Philadelphia high-rise into an urban pied-a-terre. The forty-five story apartment building, overlooking Washington Square Park and its surrounding neighborhoods, provided a modern shell for this truly contemporary renovation. Originally configured as three penthouse units, the 8,700 sf interior, as well as 2,500 square feet of terrace space, was to become a single residence with sweeping views of the city in all directions. The Client’s mission was to create a city home for collecting and displaying contemporary glass crafts. Their stated desire was to cast an urban home that was, in itself, a gallery. While they enjoy a very vital family life, this home was targeted to their urban activities - entertainment being a central element. The living areas are designed to be open and to flow into each other, with pockets of secondary functions. At large social events, guests feel free to access all areas of the penthouse, including the master bedroom suite. A main gallery was created in order to house unique, travelling art shows. Stemming from their desire to entertain, the penthouse was built around the need for elaborate food preparation. Cooking would be visible from several entertainment areas with a “show” kitchen, provided for their renowned chef. Secondary preparation and cleaning facilities were tucked away. The architects crafted a distinctive residence that is framed around the gallery experience, while also incorporating softer residential moments. Cecil Baker + Partners embraced every element of the new penthouse design beyond those normally associated with an architect’s sphere, from all material selections, furniture selections, furniture design, and art placement. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography

Ryann Ford
Example of a tuscan exterior home design in Austin

A classic and charming white kitchen here in East Fort Lauderdale with some unique features where architectural details seamlessly blend with our cabinetry. We maximized the cabinetry storage without compromising the natural light and views from the existing windows. The double sided fireplace connects from the kitchen to the dining room. Photos by: Matthew Horton

Kitchen - large traditional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island and stainless steel appliances

Example of a trendy home design design in Boston

The family wanted to turn their patio into a sunroom and also do a kitchen remodel. We did that by giving them a much bigger and brighter kitchen and with a new sunroom. The kitchen became much enlarged. With a new choice of dove white Shepparton colored cabinetry, with flat door panels, making the kitchen space much brighter and more open. Lots of new recess lights also help to brighten the space. Clients chose to upgrade the countertops to granite Babylon Gray and to new Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances to make it more contemporary. The new Halcon Perla Brick patter backsplash adds a beautiful touch to the kitchen. This is a new beautiful remodel of the sunroom and kitchen for a family in McLean VA which allows them to enjoy more of their new remodeling projects and to entertain more at home.

The family wanted to turn their patio into a sunroom and also do a kitchen remodel. We did that by giving them a much bigger and brighter kitchen and with a new sunroom. The kitchen became much enlarged. With a new choice of dove white Shepparton colored cabinetry, with flat door panels, making the kitchen space much brighter and more open. Lots of new recess lights also help to brighten the space. Clients chose to upgrade the countertops to granite Babylon Gray and to new Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances to make it more contemporary. The new Halcon Perla Brick patter backsplash adds a beautiful touch to the kitchen. This is a new beautiful remodel of the sunroom and kitchen for a family in McLean VA which allows them to enjoy more of their new remodeling projects and to entertain more at home.

A couple wanted a weekend retreat without spending a majority of their getaway in an automobile. Therefore, a lot was purchased along the Rocky River with the vision of creating a nearby escape less than five miles away from their home. This 1,300 sf 24’ x 24’ dwelling is divided into a four square quadrant with the goal to create a variety of interior and exterior experiences while maintaining a rather small footprint. Typically, when going on a weekend retreat one has the drive time to decompress. However, without this, the goal was to create a procession from the car to the house to signify such change of context. This concept was achieved through the use of a wood slatted screen wall which must be passed through. After winding around a collection of poured concrete steps and walls one comes to a wood plank bridge and crosses over a Japanese garden leaving all the stresses of the daily world behind. The house is structured around a nine column steel frame grid, which reinforces the impression one gets of the four quadrants. The two rear quadrants intentionally house enclosed program space but once passed through, the floor plan completely opens to long views down to the mouth of the river into Lake Erie. On the second floor the four square grid is stacked with one quadrant removed for the two story living area on the first floor to capture heightened views down the river. In a move to create complete separation there is a one quadrant roof top office with surrounding roof top garden space. The rooftop office is accessed through a unique approach by exiting onto a steel grated staircase which wraps up the exterior facade of the house. This experience provides an additional retreat within their weekend getaway, and serves as the apex of the house where one can completely enjoy the views of Lake Erie disappearing over the horizon. Visually the house extends into the riverside site, but the four quadrant axis also physically extends creating a series of experiences out on the property. The Northeast kitchen quadrant extends out to become an exterior kitchen & dining space. The two-story Northwest living room quadrant extends out to a series of wrap around steps and lounge seating. A fire pit sits in this quadrant as well farther out in the lawn. A fruit and vegetable garden sits out in the Southwest quadrant in near proximity to the shed, and the entry sequence is contained within the Southeast quadrant extension. Internally and externally the whole house is organized in a simple and concise way and achieves the ultimate goal of creating many different experiences within a rationally sized footprint. Photo: Sergiu Stoian

The family wanted to turn their patio into a sunroom and also do a kitchen remodel. We did that by giving them a much bigger and brighter kitchen and with a new sunroom. The kitchen became much enlarged. With a new choice of dove white Shepparton colored cabinetry, with flat door panels, making the kitchen space much brighter and more open. Lots of new recess lights also help to brighten the space. Clients chose to upgrade the countertops to granite Babylon Gray and to new Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances to make it more contemporary. The new Halcon Perla Brick patter backsplash adds a beautiful touch to the kitchen. This is a new beautiful remodel of the sunroom and kitchen for a family in McLean VA which allows them to enjoy more of their new remodeling projects and to entertain more at home.

Trendy porch idea in Nashville

The family wanted to turn their patio into a sunroom and also do a kitchen remodel. We did that by giving them a much bigger and brighter kitchen and with a new sunroom. The kitchen became much enlarged. With a new choice of dove white Shepparton colored cabinetry, with flat door panels, making the kitchen space much brighter and more open. Lots of new recess lights also help to brighten the space. Clients chose to upgrade the countertops to granite Babylon Gray and to new Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances to make it more contemporary. The new Halcon Perla Brick patter backsplash adds a beautiful touch to the kitchen. This is a new beautiful remodel of the sunroom and kitchen for a family in McLean VA which allows them to enjoy more of their new remodeling projects and to entertain more at home.

Simple and clean tradition mouldings decorate the functional surfaces and storage areas creating a practical kitchen within the antique charm of a new French Eclectic home. Woodruff Brown Photography

Inspiration for a contemporary black floor kitchen remodel in Ottawa

Example of a large transitional dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in New York with no fireplace and multicolored walls

Leslie Goodwin Photography
Transitional l-shaped kitchen photo in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island