Large transitional living room photo in Chicago with gray walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

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Embracing the natural elements of this circa 1960’s Condo development in Stowe Vermont was a priority for our clients. We worked closely with a great design team and our clients to create this simple, but beautiful minimalist retreat. Our clients, both authors, wanted a place to withdraw from the endless distractions and fast pace rhythms of the city. Custom made cabinets, bookshelves and built ins helped off set the sandblasted CMU block walls and ground concrete floors. A beautiful handcrafted stairwell was a center piece connecting the three floors. A handcrafted integrated concrete sink in the master is was another testament to the mixed mediums used to create this space. We embraced exposed conduit and commercial grade light fixtures throughout which helped add to the overall minimalist feel of the space. There is a beautiful rawness to this project which everyone came to admire.

Figure Eight Island custom kitchen centered around an oversized island with blue cabinetry, natural wood detailing and woven counter stools. A vaulted wood ceiling with exposed beams, plaster range hood, stone slab backsplash and white inset cabinetry bring warmth and craftsmanship to the coastal design. Built by KingPost Design & Construction and designed by Herlong Architects.

Custom Figure Eight Island bunk room featuring built-in blue bunks, integrated storage, paneled walls and playful coastal wallpaper. Designed to maximize sleeping space without sacrificing character, the room balances function with the home’s refined coastal style. Built by KingPost Design & Construction and designed by Herlong Architects.

Figure Eight Island custom kitchen featuring white inset cabinetry, a plaster range hood with natural wood detailing, stone slab backsplash and vaulted wood ceiling. Built by KingPost Design & Construction and designed by Herlong Architects.

This contemporary kitchen in a luxury oceanfront home on Figure Eight Island is designed around expansive Atlantic views. A large custom island, integrated white cabinetry, warm wood and metal detailing, ribbed glass cabinets and a sculptural ceiling treatment create a highly tailored space for cooking and entertaining.

This custom mudroom was designed for everyday coastal living in a luxury Figure Eight Island home. Full-height walnut cabinetry, ventilated mesh doors, open shoe storage and a built-in bench provide an organized drop zone for beach gear, shoes and personal items.

Our clients came to us wanting to maximize the space they had. They were not planning on moving anytime soon, as they loved their neighborhood. They wanted to renovate the front of their house, which included the front atrium, living room, kitchen, and powder bath. They hated their kitchen because it was completely closed off, had low ceilings, was dark and outdated, not to mention the floors were different in each of these rooms! The pantry was in the breakfast area and the kitchen table became a junk catcher, being the first thing you see when coming in from the garage/laundry room. In their living room, they wanted the spaces on either side of the fireplace to be symmetrical, whether that be bookshelves, a wet bar or closed off. Both parents are working professionals with no time and/or desire to design, create and figure this out on their own. They needed help figuring out how to reconfigure their current space in order to maximize what they already had, as they could not see an obvious solution. They could not envision how it would look so the fact that our designers were able to show them their new kitchen in 3D was pertinent. We removed the pass-through windows that surrounded the atrium and front dining room, as well as the entire kitchen wall, completely opening up those two rooms. We removed a hall that used to lead between the kitchen and the living room since it was a complete waste of space! The ceilings were raised to 10’ in the kitchen and we were able to leave the skylight, letting in that natural light they wanted. We were able to give them a much larger pantry with tons of shelving and increase the size of their laundry room by utilizing the space of their old breakfast nook. We relocated the door to the garage into their new elongated laundry room, built a wet bar across from their new larger pantry (with a pocket door) and the flow and functionality of these new spaces is just perfect! All new Waypoint cabinets were installed one two main kitchen surrounding walls painted Linen. Calacatta Bianco Polished Porcelain Tile 4x12 was used for the backsplash. A large eat-at island was installed, painted Stone, where the family can now gather for homework, meals, and mingling. The soft champagne bronze hardware and accent lighting really give this white and gray kitchen a soft classic look. In the living room, we removed the built-in bookshelves to the left of the fireplace and closed off the wet-bar on the other side, giving them more space in their master suite. White Oak wood flooring, stained Putney, was installed throughout the entire new space, giving it the continuity they were looking for. In the guest bathroom, Carrara white herringbone marble mosaic 12x12 tile was used on the shower floor and niche, while basic marble Bianco polished 12x24 porcelain tile was used on the walls. Luxart polished chrome traditional hardware gives this timeless bathroom the perfect shine. Our clients are so happy with the new functionality and look of their space. It has definitely changed their lives in a way they could have never imagined!

Example of a 1950s living room design in Indianapolis

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Elegant l-shaped multicolored floor dedicated laundry room photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer, black countertops, shaker cabinets and gray walls

The oceanfront living room features a custom coffered ceiling, linear fireplace, built-in shelving and expansive windows overlooking the Atlantic. This major Figure Eight Island renovation was designed to maximize natural light and water views.

Our client had the laundry room down in the basement, like so many other homes, but could not figure out how to get it upstairs. There simply was no room for it, so when we were called in to design the bathroom, we were asked to figure out a way to do what so many home owners are doing right now. That is; how do we bring the laundry room upstairs where all of the bedrooms are located, where all the dirty laundry is generated, saving us from having to go down 3 floors back and forth. So, the looming questions were, can this be done in our already small bathroom area, and If this can be done, how can we do it to make it fit within the upstairs living quarters seamlessly? It would take some creative thinking, some compromising and some clients who trust you enough to make some decisions that would affect not only their bathroom but their closets, their hallway, parts of their master bedroom and then having the logistics to work around their family, going in and out of their private sanctuary, keeping the area clean while generating a mountain of dust and debris, all in the same breath of being mindful of their precious children and a lovely dog.

Figure Eight Island living room featuring a vaulted wood ceiling with exposed beams, shiplap walls and a statement fireplace framed in natural wood. Expansive windows and doors bring in abundant natural light and reinforce the home’s refined coastal character. Built by KingPost Design & Construction and designed by Herlong Architects.

A modern oceanfront interior on Figure Eight Island featuring a custom curved staircase, floating oak treads, glass railings and statement lighting. The renovation balances clean architectural lines with warm natural materials.

Floor-to-ceiling windows create an uninterrupted connection to the Atlantic in this contemporary Figure Eight Island custom home. A curved wood ceiling, exposed beams, sculptural lighting and custom walnut cabinetry bring warmth and architectural character to the expansive oceanfront living room.