Starting from a blank canvas with a completely empty shell, the Gonyea Transformations team transformed this spacious garage into a sleek, luxurious personal retreat. The garage now boasts ample space for our client to showcase their cars, as well as entertain friends in the loft with a full bar and lounge. Some stunning details include a beautiful cable railing that leads to the loft, a walnut accent wall that adds additional architectural interest and works as a privacy barrier and entertainment center, and a notable bar with diamond plate details, thoughtful lighting, and the clients’ own “Lamborghini” sign to create a cohesive look within the whole garage condo. Explore more of this unique space below. About the AutoMotorPlex The Medina AutoMotorPlex is a 160-unit garage condominium complex just off of Highway 55 and Arrowhead Drive. This unique concept provides an opportunity for car enthusiasts and like-minded individuals to own a private garage which they can personalize and showcase their collector cars or luxury vehicles. It also provides a unique community for people who share a passion for motorsports—or anything that has an engine—with hosted events throughout the year. With a variety of garage sizes within the AutoMotorPlex, the garage condos have one thing in common, they start out as empty shells, waiting for new owners to envision a space to showcase their prized possessions and entertain family, friends, and clients.

The kitchen—the heart of this home—carries through the solid Fir beams and cultured stack stone to create unity with the living area. Shelving on each side of the large range provides accessible and partially hidden storage for ease of reach to the culinary enthusiast. The homeowners desired a space where they could entertain, and this large and open area enables friends and family to gather and enjoy the space. The kitchen features a quartz countertop lit from below with a custom LED lighting panel that shines through the larger, transparent pieces of crystal. When the overhead lights are dimmed, it is an absolutely mesmerizing effect in the space.

A Kitchen Renovation Transcending Boundaries. This project showcases a dramatic transformation, merging functionality and style seamlessly. With a reimagined layout, strategic plumbing and lighting placements, this kitchen is a modern marvel. Custom green and white cabinetry with intricate molding add a touch of sophistication while offering ample storage. The crowning jewel, custom porcelain countertops and a matching backsplash, introduce a level of luxury that's unparalleled. A harmonious blend of form and function, this kitchen renovation transcends expectations, setting a new standard for culinary and design enthusiasts alike."

A trio of geese takes flight in a graceful arc to crown the rooftop of your larger home, garage, cupola, or barn. The Good Directions' artisans use Old World techniques to handcraft this fully functional, extra-large weathervane that's unsurpassed in style, quality and durability. A great gift for wildlife enthusiasts. Expertly handcrafted by Good Directions artisans using Old World techniques Polished copper for long-lasting beauty Includes easy-to-assemble, all-weather rod, solid brass directionals and copper spacer balls. ?401LG Roof Mount sold separately. Measures 42 L x 35 H x 30 wingspan ideal for your larger home, garage, cupola, or barn. Weight: 58 lbs L: 42", W: 30", H: 35" Material: Copper Polished

Modern farmhouse enthusiasts will fall in love with the ambience of this historic home. Majestically situated on over an acre and just minutes to the train, nearby shops and restaurants. Brimming with character, its timeless beauty features wide board floors, high ceilings and three decorative fireplaces. The renovated kitchen has a classic style complete with a Viking stove, stainless steel appliances and stylish slate counter tops. Front and back staircases lead to four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a laundry room. The second level provides an excellent opportunity to create your new master suite. The custom built garage/barn with a versatile vaulted second floor takes it to another level of living. Offering a private space that can be used as a stellar home office, exercise studio or recreation room. A gracious receiving court and picturesque yard are features of the unique property.

A trio of geese takes flight in a graceful arc to crown the rooftop of your larger home, garage, cupola, or barn. The Good Directions' artisans use Old World techniques to handcraft this fully functional, extra-large weathervane that's unsurpassed in style, quality and durability. A great gift for wildlife enthusiasts. Expertly handcrafted by Good Directions artisans using Old World techniques Polished copper for long-lasting beauty Includes easy-to-assemble, all-weather rod, solid brass directionals and copper spacer balls. ?401LG Roof Mount sold separately. Measures 42 L x 35 H x 30 wingspan ideal for your larger home, garage, cupola, or barn. Weight: 58 lbs L: 42", W: 30", H: 35" Material: Copper Polished

This unique 2.75 acre property, located on the Roosevelt Channel on Captiva Island, was transformed from a barren construction site into a tropical garden that would rival some botanical gardens. The homeowners are garden enthusiasts and collaborated closely with Bob Walsh and the landscape team to create a variety of lush landscape gardens including; a Tropical Flowering Tree Garden, Moonlight & Scent Garden, Citrus & Edible Garden, Specimen Palm Gardens, Tropical Shade Gardens, Butterfly Gardens, and Waterfall Gardens with lagoon pools for Koi fish. Outdoor living was of primary consideration as well. The Seminole Indian Chickee Hut overlooks a private Island Beach with hammocks to offer a retreat for entertaining and relaxation while a 42 foot circular Stone Labyrinth is a place for meditation and contemplation. Moon and accent landscape lighting allow the numerous pathways and gardens to be enjoyed well beyond sunset.

Photo by Jim Celuch This decorative wall is made to resemble the gate on a horse's stall. A one-of-a-kind piece of décor, it is comprised entirely from Carolina Stair Supply's parts. Made in Hickory, the unique piece begins with a Carolina Stair custom newel that's topped by a matching custom fitting for our 6210 railing. The 6210 railing ends in one of our 1060 oval rosettes, while a second rail separates the sections and ends in our 1063 rosette. The distinctive shape of this décor is only enhanced by the use of the iron balusters CS16.1.1, CS16.1.2, and CS16.2.1; as well as with the ASL leaf ornamentation that can be seen framing the upper half. With distinctive style, this adds a touch of flair to the home of this horse enthusiast; making it a lasting testament to personal style.

This stunning wine room in a Brentwood home features a sleek, glass-enclosed design that showcases an impressive collection of wines. The wall-mounted bottle racks provide both style and function, allowing each bottle to be prominently displayed while keeping the space organized. The floor-to-ceiling glass doors maintain the room’s modern aesthetic while offering a clear view of the collection from anywhere in the home. The homeowner, a passionate wine enthusiast, wanted to create a dedicated space that could store and display their growing collection, inspired by a recent trip to Napa Valley. This custom wine room adds a touch of luxury to the home, blending traditional elegance with contemporary design, making it a perfect spot for entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home.

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Andrew Sariti The owners of this Cape Cod wanted to enlarge their kitchen and create a more open, light-filled living space on the main floor. The clients are Mid-Century enthusiasts—this is reflected in their existing décor. They thought an addition in that style would be appropriate. Given the simplicity of the existing 1933 home, our designer fully agreed. Our designer extended the rear of the home by 13 feet along the whole width of the house. This provided an additional 475 square feet to the existing 1000 square feet on the main floor. This allowed for a large kitchen with an island and a sitting room. The windows are fiberglass in a modern style with a light blue finish on the exterior and interior. A sliding door fits in a recessed alcove. A small window on the left of the alcove brings even more light into the kitchen and provides a feel of light wrapping around the corner. There are no windows on the sides of the addition. This maintains privacy and maximizes space for cabinets in the kitchen and furniture/television in the sitting room.

VISION AND NEEDS: Homeowner sought a ‘retreat’ outside of NY that would have water views and offer options for entertaining groups of friends in the house and by pool. Being a car enthusiast, it was important to have a multi-car-garage. MCHUGH SOLUTION: The client sought McHugh because of our recognizable modern designs in the area. We were up for the challenge to design a home with a narrow lot located in a flood zone where views of the Toms River were secured from multiple rooms; while providing privacy on either side of the house. The elevated foundation offered incredible views from the roof. Each guest room opened up to a beautiful balcony. Flower beds, beautiful natural stone quarried from West Virginia and cedar siding, warmed the modern aesthetic, as you ascend to the front porch.

Modern farmhouse enthusiasts will fall in love with the ambience of this historic home. Majestically situated on over an acre and just minutes to the train, nearby shops and restaurants. Brimming with character, its timeless beauty features wide board floors, high ceilings and three decorative fireplaces. The renovated kitchen has a classic style complete with a Viking stove, stainless steel appliances and stylish slate counter tops. Front and back staircases lead to four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a laundry room. The second level provides an excellent opportunity to create your new master suite. The custom built garage/barn with a versatile vaulted second floor takes it to another level of living. Offering a private space that can be used as a stellar home office, exercise studio or recreation room. A gracious receiving court and picturesque yard are features of the unique property.

Ania Omski-Talwar Location: Pleasant Hill, CA, USA The vision the partners in this financial advisors office had that it be a welcoming and relaxing space. Instead of a conference room table, they asked for a sofa and a living room atmosphere. They are both outdoor enthusiasts and wanted that reflected in the natural materials used in the design. A living wall seen as you enter the reception area adds to the sense of calm. The office received new paint, carpet, doors, all new furniture and accessories. Manning Magic Photo

Transform your living space into a serene sanctuary with this inspiring contemporary living room featuring a warm neutral color palette, natural textures, and ample natural light. This inviting design showcases a comfortable beige sofa, a stylish wooden coffee table adorned with decor and books, and a lush fiddle-leaf fig plant, all harmonized by large, airy windows. Perfect for modern home decor enthusiasts seeking cozy elegance and timeless style.

The Sonoma Farmhaus project was designed for a cycling enthusiast with a globally demanding professional career, who wanted to create a place that could serve as both a retreat of solitude and a hub for gathering with friends and family. Located within the town of Graton, California, the site was chosen not only to be close to a small town and its community, but also to be within cycling distance to the picturesque, coastal Sonoma County landscape. Taking the traditional forms of farmhouse, and their notions of sustenance and community, as inspiration, the project comprises an assemblage of two forms - a Main House and a Guest House with Bike Barn - joined in the middle by a central outdoor gathering space anchored by a fireplace. The vision was to create something consciously restrained and one with the ground on which it stands. Simplicity, clear detailing, and an innate understanding of how things go together were all central themes behind the design. Solid walls of rammed earth blocks, fabricated from soils excavated from the site, bookend each of the structures. According to the owner, the use of simple, yet rich materials and textures...“provides a humanness I’ve not known or felt in any living venue I’ve stayed, Farmhaus is an icon of sustenance for me".

Property Marketed by Hudson Place Realty - Style meets substance in this circa 1875 townhouse. Completely renovated & restored in a contemporary, yet warm & welcoming style, 295 Pavonia Avenue is the ultimate home for the 21st century urban family. Set on a 25’ wide lot, this Hamilton Park home offers an ideal open floor plan, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a private outdoor oasis. With 3,600 sq. ft. of living space, the owner’s triplex showcases a unique formal dining rotunda, living room with exposed brick and built in entertainment center, powder room and office nook. The upper bedroom floors feature a master suite separate sitting area, large walk-in closet with custom built-ins, a dream bath with an over-sized soaking tub, double vanity, separate shower and water closet. The top floor is its own private retreat complete with bedroom, full bath & large sitting room. Tailor-made for the cooking enthusiast, the chef’s kitchen features a top notch appliance package with 48” Viking refrigerator, Kuppersbusch induction cooktop, built-in double wall oven and Bosch dishwasher, Dacor espresso maker, Viking wine refrigerator, Italian Zebra marble counters and walk-in pantry. A breakfast nook leads out to the large deck and yard for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. Other building features include; a handsome façade with distinctive mansard roof, hardwood floors, Lutron lighting, home automation/sound system, 2 zone CAC, 3 zone radiant heat & tremendous storage, A garden level office and large one bedroom apartment with private entrances, round out this spectacular home.

Strategically opposite, the heart of the home, the kitchen, radiates both functionality and style. A spacious island, seating four and featuring an integrated microwave, is colored light grey, contrasting beautifully with the white cabinets adorned with gold knobs and pulls. Culinary enthusiasts will appreciate the Wolf sealed burner range top with its six burners and an infrared griddle, alongside the Wolf built-in double wall oven. The 48" Sub-Zero refrigerator and the adjacent 24” Sub-Zero undercounter wine refrigerator offer ample storage for beverages. A farm-style white sink and the Studio Snow Cap Arabesque glossy beveled tile backsplash, paired with a grey stone accent tile behind the range, add layers of aesthetic texture. Polished quartz slabs provide a gleaming finish to the countertops.

Time had stood still at this 1970s ranch in Armonk when the owners invited us to collaborate with them to transform it into a modern, light-filled home for their young family. The budget was lean, so economy was a primary consideration for every design decision. The challenge was to identify the modest home’s virtues – vaulted ceilings and a lovely backyard – and accentuate them by strategically optimizing available funds. We were tasked with rectifying a dysfunctional interior stair, connecting to the outdoors with new large windows, and updating the exterior. We focused our attention on a finite set of architectural moves which would have the biggest impact and improve our clients’ daily experience of the home. Detailing was kept simple, using common grade materials and standard components. All exterior walls were revamped with new windows and siding. Although these materials were not particularly costly, thoughtful layout of boards, battens, and openings produced a cohesive, rigorous composition at each facade. Since the budget would not cover the homeowners’ complete wish list, some items were bracketed for subsequent phases. The challenge was to establish a framework that would allow future work – including a new roof and kitchen renovation – to proceed smoothly. The homeowners, both scientists, were enthusiastic collaborators, contributing their outstanding design sensibilities to selection of fixtures and finishes. Construction ended just in time for the arrival of their baby – and with that, the transformation of their family home was complete.