When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

2013 NARI CAPITAL COTY, MERIT AWARD WINNER, RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR A family of five living in a Chantilly, Virginia, neighborhood with a lot of improvement going on decided to do a project of their own. An active family, they decided their old deck was ragged, beat up and needed revamping. After discussing their needs, the design team at Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes developed a plan for a covered porch and a wrap-around upscale deck. Traffic flow and multiple entrances were important, as was a place for the kids to leave their muddy shoes. A double staircase leading the deck into the large backyard provides a panoramic view of the parkland behind the property. A side staircase lets the kids come into the covered porch and mudroom prior to entering the main house. The covered porch touts large colonial style columns, a beaded cedar (stained) ceiling, recess lighting, ceiling fans and a large television with outdoor surround sound. The deck touts synthetic railing and stained grade decking and offers extended living space just outside of the kitchen and family room, as well as a grill space and outdoor patio seating. This new outdoor facility has become the jewel of their neighborhood and now the family can enjoy their backyard activities more than ever.

Plan 2 is inspired by a “Boho Luxe Meets Transitional” look. This look will incorporate a mixture of organic and natural boho elements, but with a transitional flair, so it still gives off a clean & streamline look that will attract future home owners. The overall design will contain warm mustard yellow hues, dark oranges & neutrals colors to brighten up the space and give the space a “homey” and cozy feeling the second that you enter the home. The loft in this home will be a “work from home” space. This will have a work station, but also a small lounge area to show off that this space can be utilized for multiple occasions such as a home office or just a comfortable place to relax on your lunch break. The girl’s game room will feature a mixture of white & pastel pink colors, this is going to make the room look fun, but also cohesive with the rest of the design, so it does not distract from the rest of the home. Lastly, the boy’s room is meant to be for someone in elementary school and his favorite hobby is skateboarding. For this room we will pull in blue tones mixed with metals to give it a masculine look.

Welcome home to the homeowners of this completely remodeled kitchen! Induction cooktop, double ovens, double dishwashers, microwave, full depth refrigerator is alcoved into a pantry area. The island hides multiple cabinets beneath the overhang, This 'country kitchen opens into a dining room, living room, powder room, mudroom and family gathering space.

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Two Story Ultra Modern House style designed by OSCAR E FLORES DESIGN STUDIO
Large minimalist white two-story metal flat roof photo

Entering the home through a floor-to-ceiling full light pivoting front door provides a sense of grandeur that continues through the home with immediate sightlines through the 16-foot wide sliding door at the opposite wall. The distinct black window frames provide a sleek modern aesthetic while providing European performance standards. The Glo A5h Series with double-pane glazing outperforms most North American triple pane windows due to high performance spacers, low iron glass, a larger continuous thermal break, and multiple air seals. By going double-pane the homeowners have been able to realize tremendous efficiency and cost effective durability while maintaining the clean architectural lines of the home design. The selection of our hidden sash option further cements the modern design by providing a seamless aesthetic on the exterior between fixed and operable windows.

Entering the home through a floor-to-ceiling full light pivoting front door provides a sense of grandeur that continues through the home with immediate sightlines through the 16-foot wide sliding door at the opposite wall. The distinct black window frames provide a sleek modern aesthetic while providing European performance standards. The Glo A5h Series with double-pane glazing outperforms most North American triple pane windows due to high performance spacers, low iron glass, a larger continuous thermal break, and multiple air seals. By going double-pane the homeowners have been able to realize tremendous efficiency and cost effective durability while maintaining the clean architectural lines of the home design. The selection of our hidden sash option further cements the modern design by providing a seamless aesthetic on the exterior between fixed and operable windows.

Designed for a family with quirky and artistic values, the Wood Be New Again [WBNA] Residence is a renovation project where our team tried to integrate the family’s values of art and recycling together with actual recovered materials from their original house. In tackling the project, our team positioned multiple family areas in the house that are visually linked with one another. The living area greets guests as they enter the home while the private family area at the second floor overlooks the ground floor. A glass panel on the roof provides visual connection between the interiors of the house to their roof deck that the family requested for their stargazing sessions. Our team also allowed natural daylight to shower the interiors of the house through strategic placement of roof openings and glass roof panels. Lastly, wood plays an integral part in the overall aesthetic to highlight the family’s connection with nature. This is achieved by repurposing and the integrating recycled wood and walls from their old house into the new design.

Designed for a family with quirky and artistic values, the Wood Be New Again [WBNA] Residence is a renovation project where our team tried to integrate the family’s values of art and recycling together with actual recovered materials from their original house. In tackling the project, our team positioned multiple family areas in the house that are visually linked with one another. The living area greets guests as they enter the home while the private family area at the second floor overlooks the ground floor. A glass panel on the roof provides visual connection between the interiors of the house to their roof deck that the family requested for their stargazing sessions. Our team also allowed natural daylight to shower the interiors of the house through strategic placement of roof openings and glass roof panels. Lastly, wood plays an integral part in the overall aesthetic to highlight the family’s connection with nature. This is achieved by repurposing and the integrating recycled wood and walls from their old house into the new design.

A distinctive traditional style cottage set in a park. This 1940’s era structure sits in the middle of the lot, which allows for multiple garden views. Once you pass through the arched wooden gate, you enter an extremely private world hidden from the street. Focus was placed on maintaining the integrity of the original home, including the remarkable period detail and the magnificent high ceilings. To create an ideal outdoor living room, we designed a large open loggia that spills out into the rear garden. We installed numerous French doors and windows, which seamlessly transport you to the garden from the inside of the home. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Premiere General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc.

Designed for a family with quirky and artistic values, the Wood Be New Again [WBNA] Residence is a renovation project where our team tried to integrate the family’s values of art and recycling together with actual recovered materials from their original house. In tackling the project, our team positioned multiple family areas in the house that are visually linked with one another. The living area greets guests as they enter the home while the private family area at the second floor overlooks the ground floor. A glass panel on the roof provides visual connection between the interiors of the house to their roof deck that the family requested for their stargazing sessions. Our team also allowed natural daylight to shower the interiors of the house through strategic placement of roof openings and glass roof panels. Lastly, wood plays an integral part in the overall aesthetic to highlight the family’s connection with nature. This is achieved by repurposing and the integrating recycled wood and walls from their old house into the new design.

Designed for a family with quirky and artistic values, the Wood Be New Again [WBNA] Residence is a renovation project where our team tried to integrate the family’s values of art and recycling together with actual recovered materials from their original house. In tackling the project, our team positioned multiple family areas in the house that are visually linked with one another. The living area greets guests as they enter the home while the private family area at the second floor overlooks the ground floor. A glass panel on the roof provides visual connection between the interiors of the house to their roof deck that the family requested for their stargazing sessions. Our team also allowed natural daylight to shower the interiors of the house through strategic placement of roof openings and glass roof panels. Lastly, wood plays an integral part in the overall aesthetic to highlight the family’s connection with nature. This is achieved by repurposing and the integrating recycled wood and walls from their old house into the new design.

A distinctive traditional style cottage set in a park. This 1940’s era structure sits in the middle of the lot, which allows for multiple garden views. Once you pass through the arched wooden gate, you enter an extremely private world hidden from the street. Focus was placed on maintaining the integrity of the original home, including the remarkable period detail and the magnificent high ceilings. To create an ideal outdoor living room, we designed a large open loggia that spills out into the rear garden. We installed numerous French doors and windows, which seamlessly transport you to the garden from the inside of the home. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Premiere General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc.

Upon first entering this early 1900s North Asheville home, Sean Perry felt as if he’d stepped back in time. And though it needed a full restoration — addressing multiple structural issues, as well as outdated electrical, plumbing, gas and insulation systems — maintaining the home’s historical integrity was at the forefront of this massive (and ultimately striking) undertaking. With a goal of updating the home for modern living, The Hands of Sean Perry Co. rebuilt the original Porte Cochere to accommodate today’s vehicles. Then, the team installed a pool and stone deck in the backyard, giving the homeowners and their children a place to relax and enjoy sunny summer afternoons. Bringing even more light to the project, the crew relocated the home’s kitchen to its sunniest room, directly next to the veranda, drawing better connections between dining and entertaining. In addition to these big changes, every room, including the basement, received updates and renovations — the dining room, kitchen, mudroom, living room, three full- and two half-bathrooms, four bedrooms, two office rooms and a finished attic space. Keeping as many details true to the home’s historic character as possible, the team even restored the original heart pine and oak floors, as well as its central staircase.

Upon first entering this early 1900s North Asheville home, Sean Perry felt as if he’d stepped back in time. And though it needed a full restoration — addressing multiple structural issues, as well as outdated electrical, plumbing, gas and insulation systems — maintaining the home’s historical integrity was at the forefront of this massive (and ultimately striking) undertaking. With a goal of updating the home for modern living, The Hands of Sean Perry Co. rebuilt the original Porte Cochere to accommodate today’s vehicles. Then, the team installed a pool and stone deck in the backyard, giving the homeowners and their children a place to relax and enjoy sunny summer afternoons. Bringing even more light to the project, the crew relocated the home’s kitchen to its sunniest room, directly next to the veranda, drawing better connections between dining and entertaining. In addition to these big changes, every room, including the basement, received updates and renovations — the dining room, kitchen, mudroom, living room, three full- and two half-bathrooms, four bedrooms, two office rooms and a finished attic space. Keeping as many details true to the home’s historic character as possible, the team even restored the original heart pine and oak floors, as well as its central staircase.

When you enter this kitchen it is apparent that entertaining and large family gatherings were at the core of it’s design. With a spacious layout, expansive island, and multiple prep/work zones, the entire family can comfortably gather in the space. Island features Eating bar, backside storage, dual dishwashers, built in wine storage, veggie/chilling sink, mixed granite countertop, and bar footrest.

Designed for a family with quirky and artistic values, the Wood Be New Again [WBNA] Residence is a renovation project where our team tried to integrate the family’s values of art and recycling together with actual recovered materials from their original house. In tackling the project, our team positioned multiple family areas in the house that are visually linked with one another. The living area greets guests as they enter the home while the private family area at the second floor overlooks the ground floor. A glass panel on the roof provides visual connection between the interiors of the house to their roof deck that the family requested for their stargazing sessions. Our team also allowed natural daylight to shower the interiors of the house through strategic placement of roof openings and glass roof panels. Lastly, wood plays an integral part in the overall aesthetic to highlight the family’s connection with nature. This is achieved by repurposing and the integrating recycled wood and walls from their old house into the new design.