Subsequent additions are covered with living green walls to deemphasize stylistic conflicts imposed on a 1940’s Tudor and become backdrop surrounding a kitchen addition. On the interior, further added architectural inconsistencies are edited away, and the language of the Tudor’s original reclaimed integrity is referenced for the addition. Sympathetic to the home, windows and doors remain untrimmed and stark plaster walls contrast the original black metal windows. Sharp black elements contrast fields of white. With a ceiling pitch matching the existing and chiseled dormers, a stark ceiling hovers over the kitchen space referencing the existing homes plaster walls. Grid members in windows and on saw scored paneled walls and cabinetry mirror the machine age windows as do exposed steel beams. The exaggerated white field is pierced by an equally exaggerated 13 foot black steel tower that references the existing homes steel door and window members. Glass shelves in the tower further the window parallel. Even though it held enough dinner and glassware for eight, its thin members and transparent shelves defy its massive nature, allow light to flow through it and afford the kitchen open views and the feeling of continuous space. The full glass at the end of the kitchen reveres a grouping of 50 year old Hemlocks. At the opposite end, a window close to the peak looks up to a green roof.

Elegant bedroom photo in Atlanta

A bar area which boasts beautiful quartz countertops, an exaggerated quartz backsplash, floating shelves and plenty of storage is ready and waiting for late night card games and cocktails alike.

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A 1958 Bungalow that had been left for ruin—the perfect project for me and my husband. We updated only what was needed while revitalizing many of the home's mid-century elements. Photo By: Jacob Elliot

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A bar area which boasts beautiful quartz countertops, an exaggerated quartz backsplash, floating shelves and plenty of storage is ready and waiting for late night card games and cocktails alike.

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Originally a nearly three-story tall 1920’s European-styled home was turned into a modern villa for work and home. A series of low concrete retaining wall planters and steps gradually takes you up to the second level entry, grounding or anchoring the house into the site, as does a new wrap around veranda and trellis. Large eave overhangs on the upper roof were designed to give the home presence and were accented with a Mid-century orange color. The new master bedroom addition white box creates a better sense of entry and opens to the wrap around veranda at the opposite side. Inside the owners live on the lower floor and work on the upper floor with the garage basement for storage, archives and a ceramics studio. New windows and open spaces were created for the graphic designer owners; displaying their mid-century modern furnishings collection. A lot of effort went into attempting to lower the house visually by bringing the ground plane higher with the concrete retaining wall planters, steps, wrap around veranda and trellis, and the prominent roof with exaggerated overhangs. That the eaves were painted orange is a cool reflection of the owner’s Dutch heritage. Budget was a driver for the project and it was determined that the footprint of the home should have minimal extensions and that the new windows remain in the same relative locations as the old ones. Wall removal was utilized versus moving and building new walls where possible. Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography.

Pops of bright colors accent this dining room. Minimal accessories complement the exaggerated accent pears on the dining table. Modern LED chandelier completes the dining experience. A mixture of white and orange chairs make for a happy room. Photos are by Jose Treminio

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We're in love with the flat-sheered softness of the Kendall Charcoal lacquer that we used to paint the kitchen cabinets. Not to exaggerate, but it reminds me of a Dutch painting! Just lovely.

Architect: Peter Zimmerman, Peter Zimmerman Architects Interior Designer: Allison Forbes, Forbes Design Consultants Photographer: Tom Crane
Large elegant hallway photo in Philadelphia with blue walls

Bedroom - large contemporary carpeted and beige floor bedroom idea in Chicago with gray walls

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Trendy dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This modern black exterior exaggerates the warm wood tones and coziness felt from the inside of the home. Though the overall style of this home is very contemporary, its small scale ensures an appropriate fit within the surrounding neighborhood.