This project was nearly a complete gut renovation of an existing Victorian built in the 1890’s. We did save or rebuild major elements such as the exterior millwork, ornate entry stair and stained glass windows. An addition to the south side of the house integrated the rooflines and exterior details to create a seamless blend between the old and new. The goal of the project was to modernize the house and interior layout while still keeping the feel of a traditional home. Major elements in the scope included a completely new open kitchen, expanded living room, new master bedroom and bath suite, all new family baths and powder room. The renovation also included a library to house the owner’s extensive book collection as well as a basement workout and family room area. One primary request of the owners was to rid the house of a bat infestation problem due to poorly detailed roof vents. Once we rebuilt the roof soffits and provided new insulation for the house, the bat issue was resolved.

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Deck - traditional deck idea in Seattle with a roof extension

Julie Soefer
Inspiration for a coastal great room remodel in Houston with white walls

Julie Soefer
Inspiration for a mediterranean porch remodel in Houston with a roof extension

Design Dilemma: Our clients needed a place to store their beautiful bass and their extensive collection of books and records. Solution - We transformed this unused corner in the great room into a beautiful and functional storage space. Using a subtle instrument rack so the client could easily remove the bass to play, we were able to showcase the bass as a work of art and make it a focal point in the space. We also added a rolling ladder to access the top of the bookshelf and to make the space more interesting. Photo Credit: Holland Photography - Cory Holland - Hollandphotography.biz

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic bedroom remodel in New York

The client, a young woman working in tech, grew up living abroad in various places as a State Department kid. She picked up items along the way which she wanted to incorporate into the design – the most prominent pieces were the wool rug and crewel embroidered wallhanging in the Guest Room, both of which she found when living in Pakistan. Her parents now live in France and her grandparents live in Germany, so her more recent finds have been from family visits (for example, German ceramics as seen in the kitchen). When they began discussing a design scheme, the client sent Tara a Pinterest board that prominently featured Dawnridge, Tony Duquette’s home in Beverly Hills. Little did the client know that that happens to be one of Tara’s favorite sources of inspiration. Since Tony Duquette was a master at mixing and matching antiques from different places and periods, his work was a natural North Star for this project. The Chinese Art Deco carpet was the perfect “something old” to ground the space and aesthetically, it reminded Tara of the Eastern influences seen throughout Dawnridge. Since the kitchen, dining area, and living room are all collected, Tara had the built-in shelving painted to match the cabinets. Then, the shelves were lined with Roger Arlington wallpaper inspired by Chinese 18th century tea paper, the pewter paper used to line tea chests sent from China. There wasn’t quite the space for grand curtains like those Duquette found at the Paris Flea and hung in the Drawing Room, but something a bit smaller sourced at that same flea was included. From the Paris flea market, Tara texted the client a photo of the Louis XV gilt-metal sconces and got an immediate “Yes!” The antique floor lamp is from a shop not far from the client’s apartment — Humble House in Boerum Hill. The vintage tole chandelier is from there, as well. The client’s directive to source only things “with a story behind them” was a dream come true. Take the pleated silk shade for example — it’s got a few holes in it, but that wasn’t disqualifying. It was a pleasure to work with a client who sees the beauty in something sourced locally and dripping with character, even if it’s got a few imperfections. Tara transformed the closet in the Guest Bedroom into a dramatic little work-from-home nook. The floor-to-ceiling curtains cover the entire wall and handily conceal an unattractive tiny window looking into an airshaft. The client requested a “lush bedroom,” so a variety of textures were incorporated to make things feel layered and luxurious. She has an extensive collection of perfume bottles, and they won a 1950s Hollywood Regency style mirrored vanity at auction — the perfect place to display them. The green of the Living Room is carried to the bedroom with the silk taffeta curtains and block-printed bedding. The headboard is upholstered in a pleated silk Georgette. There was limited space on either side of the bed, so Tara suggested mounting swing-arm lamps to the wall and sourced sleek little metal and travertine nightstands, which add just the right touch of “today.” The Rococo wood mirror over the bed was also won at auction.

Keith Gegg; Gegg Media
Open concept kitchen - contemporary galley dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Tim Kramer Photography Look at the beautiful outdoor living that Tim and Shellie designed in West Beach! Notice the Tabby Stucco fireplace.
Beach style screened-in back porch photo in Miami with decking and a roof extension

We’ve taken this classic 1950s silhouette into the 21st century with a beautifully woven, pre-washed cotton/polyester slipcover in a delightfully fresh and fabulous shade of sandy grey. And with 32 pieces in this extensive collection, your options are limited only by your imagination.

We combined and renovated two condos in this 100-year-old building in NWDC, creating a great space with lots of built-in shelves for their extensive book collection.

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Living room - eclectic living room idea in Los Angeles

Inspiration for a garage remodel in Los Angeles

Kris Palen
Enclosed dining room - mid-sized farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room idea in Dallas with brown walls and no fireplace

We combined and renovated two condos in this 100-year-old building in NWDC, creating a great space with lots of built-in shelves for their extensive book collection.

Warm and inviting, this porch has it all. Amy Braswell
This is an example of a traditional porch design in Chicago with a fire pit and a roof extension.

Trendy open concept carpeted, gray floor and vaulted ceiling family room photo in New York with gray walls

Inspiration for a contemporary open concept white floor and vaulted ceiling living room remodel in New York with gray walls and a standard fireplace