Matt Silk Photography
Elegant porch photo in Charleston with decking

A new two-story extension was added to the house. On the ground floor are the new dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and guest bedroom. The second floor is a bright loft space which is used as an office. The painted wood pergola is also new. Photo by Lee Manning Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY Scott Espie Adding a second storey to their existing home proved a family friendly alternative to buying a bigger home in Auckland’s overheated property market.

Extensive remodel to this beautiful 1930’s Tudor that included an addition that housed a custom kitchen with box beam ceilings, a family room and an upgraded master suite with marble bath.

Extensive remodel to this beautiful 1930’s Tudor that included an addition that housed a custom kitchen with box beam ceilings, a family room and an upgraded master suite with marble bath.

Take a look at the transformation of this family cottage in Southwest Michigan! This was an extensive interior update along with an addition to the main building. We worked hard to design the new cottage to feel like it was always meant to be. Our focus was driven around creating a vaulted living space out towards the lake, adding additional sleeping and bathroom, and updating the exterior to give it the look they love!

Take a look at the transformation of this family cottage in Southwest Michigan! This was an extensive interior update along with an addition to the main building. We worked hard to design the new cottage to feel like it was always meant to be. Our focus was driven around creating a vaulted living space out towards the lake, adding additional sleeping and bathroom, and updating the exterior to give it the look they love!

Take a look at the transformation of this family cottage in Southwest Michigan! This was an extensive interior update along with an addition to the main building. We worked hard to design the new cottage to feel like it was always meant to be. Our focus was driven around creating a vaulted living space out towards the lake, adding additional sleeping and bathroom, and updating the exterior to give it the look they love!

This cozy outdoor deck was an addition to the renovated kitchen and dining area, overlooking the built in pool.
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard deck design in Philadelphia with a fire pit and a roof extension

Take a look at the transformation of this family cottage in Southwest Michigan! This was an extensive interior update along with an addition to the main building. We worked hard to design the new cottage to feel like it was always meant to be. Our focus was driven around creating a vaulted living space out towards the lake, adding additional sleeping and bathroom, and updating the exterior to give it the look they love!

Take a look at the transformation of this family cottage in Southwest Michigan! This was an extensive interior update along with an addition to the main building. We worked hard to design the new cottage to feel like it was always meant to be. Our focus was driven around creating a vaulted living space out towards the lake, adding additional sleeping and bathroom, and updating the exterior to give it the look they love!

The sunroom addition extends the entertaining space and allows the homeowners to comfortably use the room year-round. It features a coffered ceiling and a Rumford fireplace composed of repurposed barn beams and fieldstone to tie into the home's exterior. The large windows provide natural light and showcase the pastoral views (note the red barn). Photo Credit: David Bader Interior Design Partner: Becky Howley

An extensive renovation and addition to a 1960’s-era spec house on a lovely private pond, this project sought to give a contemporary upgrade to a property that sought to incorporate classical elegance with a modern interpretation. The new house is reconceived as a three part project – the relocation of the existing home closer to the adjacent pond, the restoration of a historical stone boat house, and a modern connection between the two structures. This design called for welcoming porch that runs the full extent of the garden and pond façade, while from all three structures - framing the beautiful views of a rich lawn sloping down to the pond below

Paul McMullin
Cottage two-story stone gable roof photo

Extensive remodel to this beautiful 1930’s Tudor that included an addition that housed a custom kitchen with box beam ceilings, a family room and an upgraded master suite with marble bath.

New Yorkers are always on the prowl for innovative ways to make the most of the space they have. An upper east side couple, challenged with a slightly narrow L shaped apartment sought out Decor Aid’s help to make the most of their Manhattan condo. Paired with one of our senior designer, Kimberly P., we learned that the clients wanted a space that looked beautiful, comfortable and also packed with functionality for everyday living. “Immediately upon seeing the space, I knew that we needed to create a narrative that allowed the design to control how you moved through the space,” reports Kimberly, senior interior designer. After surveying each room and learning a bit more about their personal style, we started with the living room remodel. It was clear that the couple wanted to infuse mid-century modern into the design plan. Sourcing the Room & Board Jasper Sofa with its narrow arms and tapered legs, it offered the mid-century look, with the modern comfort the clients are used to. Velvet accent pillows from West Elm and Crate & Barrel add pops of colors but also a subtle touch of luxury, while framed pictures from the couple’s honeymoon personalize the space. Moving to the dining room next, Kimberly decided to add a blue accent wall to emphasize the Horchow two piece Percussion framed art that was to be the focal point of the dining area. The Seno sideboard from Article perfectly accentuated the mid-century style the clients loved while providing much-needed storage space. The palette used throughout both rooms were very New York style, grays, blues, beiges, and whites, to add depth, Kimberly sourced decorative pieces in a mixture of different metals. “The artwork above their bureau in the bedroom is photographs that her father took,” Moving into the bedroom renovation, our designer made sure to continue to stick to the client’s style preference while once again creating a personalized, warm and comforting space by including the photographs taken by the client’s father. The Avery bed added texture and complimented the other colors in the room, while a hidden drawer at the foot pulls out for attached storage, which thrilled the clients. A deco-inspired Faceted mirror from West Elm was a perfect addition to the bedroom due to the illusion of space it provides. The result was a bedroom that was full of mid-century design, personality, and area so they can freely move around. The project resulted in the form of a layered mid-century modern design with touches of luxury but a space that can not only be lived in but serves as an extension of the people who live there. Our designer was able to take a very narrowly shaped Manhattan apartment and revamp it into a spacious home that is great for sophisticated entertaining or comfortably lazy nights in.

Here is the interior of Mud room addition. Those are 18 inch wide lockers. The leaded glass window was relocated from the former Mud Room. Chris Marshall

Large trendy l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

MULTIPLE AWARD WINNING KITCHEN. 2019 Westchester Home Design Awards Best Traditional Kitchen. KBDN magazine Award winner. Houzz Kitchen of the Week January 2019. Kitchen design and cabinetry – Studio Dearborn. This historic colonial in Edgemont NY was home in the 1930s and 40s to the world famous Walter Winchell, gossip commentator. The home underwent a 2 year gut renovation with an addition and relocation of the kitchen, along with other extensive renovations. Cabinetry by Studio Dearborn/Schrocks of Walnut Creek in Rockport Gray; Bluestar range; custom hood; Quartzmaster engineered quartz countertops; Rejuvenation Pendants; Waterstone faucet; Equipe subway tile; Foundryman hardware. Photos, Adam Kane Macchia.