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Saturday June 27, 2:30 to 4:00pm | Bluemont
Piedmont Retreat by Jay Graham, FASLA of Graham Landscape Architecture, with Ralph Cunningham, FAIA
Nestled at the base of the Shenandoah foothills in Virginia, this 178-acre site, once used for agriculture, has been transformed by the current owners into an attractive country retreat. The expansive landscape surrounding the residence incorporates Modernist design elements while acknowledging the site’s vibrant agricultural history. Visitors enter the property along an extended driveway, aligned to perfectly capture views of the nearby foothills before meandering through a wooded area featuring a beautiful array of stone walls and mature oak trees that terminate abruptly in a clearing, offering guests their first glimpse of the main residence. Pathways, and terraces, encircle the home where a wedge-shaped entry garden beckons, drawing visitors through the front door. Other spaces include the Tapestry and Master’s gardens, which were designed to introduce a diverse palette of plants to the property, direct views, and provide an additional splash of color and personality to the outdoor area. Adjacent to the home and bounded by natural boulders found on site, a turf platform provides flat ground for outdoor games. Beyond the lawn, a newly established meadow completes the design plan as it draws attention outward to more natural aspects of the environment, a pond, and restored woodlands. Photo copyright Maxwell Mackenzie

Saturday June 27, 2:30 to 4:00pm | Bluemont
Piedmont Retreat by Jay Graham, FASLA of Graham Landscape Architecture, with Ralph Cunningham, FAIA
Nestled at the base of the Shenandoah foothills in Virginia, this 178-acre site, once used for agriculture, has been transformed by the current owners into an attractive country retreat. The expansive landscape surrounding the residence incorporates Modernist design elements while acknowledging the site’s vibrant agricultural history. Visitors enter the property along an extended driveway, aligned to perfectly capture views of the nearby foothills before meandering through a wooded area featuring a beautiful array of stone walls and mature oak trees that terminate abruptly in a clearing, offering guests their first glimpse of the main residence. Pathways, and terraces, encircle the home where a wedge-shaped entry garden beckons, drawing visitors through the front door. Other spaces include the Tapestry and Master’s gardens, which were designed to introduce a diverse palette of plants to the property, direct views, and provide an additional splash of color and personality to the outdoor area. Adjacent to the home and bounded by natural boulders found on site, a turf platform provides flat ground for outdoor games. Beyond the lawn, a newly established meadow completes the design plan as it draws attention outward to more natural aspects of the environment, a pond, and restored woodlands. Photo copyright Allen Russ

Saturday June 27, 2:30 to 4:00pm | Bluemont
Piedmont Retreat by Jay Graham, FASLA of Graham Landscape Architecture, with Ralph Cunningham, FAIA
Nestled at the base of the Shenandoah foothills in Virginia, this 178-acre site, once used for agriculture, has been transformed by the current owners into an attractive country retreat. The expansive landscape surrounding the residence incorporates Modernist design elements while acknowledging the site’s vibrant agricultural history. Visitors enter the property along an extended driveway, aligned to perfectly capture views of the nearby foothills before meandering through a wooded area featuring a beautiful array of stone walls and mature oak trees that terminate abruptly in a clearing, offering guests their first glimpse of the main residence. Pathways, and terraces, encircle the home where a wedge-shaped entry garden beckons, drawing visitors through the front door. Other spaces include the Tapestry and Master’s gardens, which were designed to introduce a diverse palette of plants to the property, direct views, and provide an additional splash of color and personality to the outdoor area. Adjacent to the home and bounded by natural boulders found on site, a turf platform provides flat ground for outdoor games. Beyond the lawn, a newly established meadow completes the design plan as it draws attention outward to more natural aspects of the environment, a pond, and restored woodlands. Photo copyright Maxwell Mackenzie
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Saturday June 27, 2:30 to 4:00pm | Bluemont
Piedmont Retreat by Jay Graham, FASLA of Graham Landscape Architecture, with Ralph Cunningham, FAIA
Nestled at the base of the Shenandoah foothills in Virginia, this 178-acre site, once used for agriculture, has been transformed by the current owners into an attractive country retreat. The expansive landscape surrounding the residence incorporates Modernist design elements while acknowledging the site’s vibrant agricultural history. Visitors enter the property along an extended driveway, aligned to perfectly capture views of the nearby foothills before meandering through a wooded area featuring a beautiful array of stone walls and mature oak trees that terminate abruptly in a clearing, offering guests their first glimpse of the main residence. Pathways, and terraces, encircle the home where a wedge-shaped entry garden beckons, drawing visitors through the front door. Other spaces include the Tapestry and Master’s gardens, which were designed to introduce a diverse palette of plants to the property, direct views, and provide an additional splash of color and personality to the outdoor area. Adjacent to the home and bounded by natural boulders found on site, a turf platform provides flat ground for outdoor games. Beyond the lawn, a newly established meadow completes the design plan as it draws attention outward to more natural aspects of the environment, a pond, and restored woodlands. Photo copyright Maxwell Mackenzie

This Greek Revival row house in Boerum Hill was previously owned by a local architect who renovated it several times, including the addition of a two-story steel and glass extension at the rear. The new owners came to us seeking to restore the house and its original formality, while adapting it to the modern needs of a family of five. The detailing of the 25 x 36 foot structure had been lost and required some sleuthing into the history of Greek Revival style in historic Brooklyn neighborhoods.
In addition to completely re-framing the interior, the house also required a new south-facing brick façade due to significant deterioration. The modern extension was replaced with a more traditionally detailed wood and copper- clad bay, still open to natural light and the garden view without sacrificing comfort. The kitchen was relocated from the first floor to the garden level with an adjacent formal dining room. Both rooms were enlarged from their previous iterations to accommodate weekly dinners with extended family. The kitchen includes a home office and breakfast nook that doubles as a homework station. The cellar level was further excavated to accommodate finished storage space and a playroom where activity can be monitored from the kitchen workspaces.
The parlor floor is now reserved for entertaining. New pocket doors can be closed to separate the formal front parlor from the more relaxed back portion, where the family plays games or watches TV together. At the end of the hall, a powder room with brass details, and a luxe bar with antique mirrored backsplash and stone tile flooring, leads to the deck and direct garden access. Because of the property width, the house is able to provide ample space for the interior program within a shorter footprint. This allows the garden to remain expansive, with a small lawn for play, an outdoor food preparation area with a cast-in-place concrete bench, and a place for entertaining towards the rear. The newly designed landscaping will continue to develop, further enhancing the yard’s feeling of escape, and filling-in the views from the kitchen and back parlor above. A less visible, but equally as conscious, addition is a rooftop PV solar array that provides nearly 100% of the daily electrical usage, with the exception of the AC system on hot summer days.
The well-appointed interiors connect the traditional backdrop of the home to a youthful take on classic design and functionality. The materials are elegant without being precious, accommodating a young, growing family. Unique colors and patterns provide a feeling of luxury while inviting inhabitants and guests to relax and enjoy this classic Brooklyn brownstone.
This project won runner-up in the architecture category for the 2017 NYC&G Innovation in Design Awards and was featured in The American House: 100 Contemporary Homes.
Photography by Francis Dzikowski / OTTO

Just Listed in Denver's history-rich Alamo Placita neighborhood. Nestled between Country Club, Cheesman Park, and Wash Park, this is a fantastic location. A truly special 1904 home, set high above the street. Professionally renovated to accent the grand home's vintage charm, while providing the best in modern home amenities. Main level home office/library, and guest room with ensuite. Enjoy the two story grand dining area with open plan kitchen, double chef's island, and Viking cooktop & range hood, living room with slate fireplace, family room with adjacent bar and wine cellar. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious master suite with see through fireplace, soaking tub and dual walk in closets, plus a sitting area, fitness/meditation area, soaring ceilings and two additional bedrooms with jack and jill bath. The kitchen French doors open to a gorgeous brick patio for sought after indoor-outdoor connection and entertaining. Showings begin March 24th. Integrated Stair Lighting, Keyless Entry, Open Flow. Two 40-gal hot water heaters (one is brand new, one is new in the past 5 years), new roof 2020, exterior freshly painted. Built in surround system with dials in many rooms (seller did not use).

Just Listed in Denver's history-rich Alamo Placita neighborhood. Nestled between Country Club, Cheesman Park, and Wash Park, this is a fantastic location. A truly special 1904 home, set high above the street. Professionally renovated to accent the grand home's vintage charm, while providing the best in modern home amenities. Main level home office/library, and guest room with ensuite. Enjoy the two story grand dining area with open plan kitchen, double chef's island, and Viking cooktop & range hood, living room with slate fireplace, family room with adjacent bar and wine cellar. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious master suite with see through fireplace, soaking tub and dual walk in closets, plus a sitting area, fitness/meditation area, soaring ceilings and two additional bedrooms with jack and jill bath. The kitchen French doors open to a gorgeous brick patio for sought after indoor-outdoor connection and entertaining. Showings begin March 24th. Integrated Stair Lighting, Keyless Entry, Open Flow. Two 40-gal hot water heaters (one is brand new, one is new in the past 5 years), new roof 2020, exterior freshly painted. Built in surround system with dials in many rooms (seller did not use).

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Just Listed in Denver's history-rich Alamo Placita neighborhood. Nestled between Country Club, Cheesman Park, and Wash Park, this is a fantastic location. A truly special 1904 home, set high above the street. Professionally renovated to accent the grand home's vintage charm, while providing the best in modern home amenities. Main level home office/library, and guest room with ensuite. Enjoy the two story grand dining area with open plan kitchen, double chef's island, and Viking cooktop & range hood, living room with slate fireplace, family room with adjacent bar and wine cellar. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious master suite with see through fireplace, soaking tub and dual walk in closets, plus a sitting area, fitness/meditation area, soaring ceilings and two additional bedrooms with jack and jill bath. The kitchen French doors open to a gorgeous brick patio for sought after indoor-outdoor connection and entertaining. Showings begin March 24th. Integrated Stair Lighting, Keyless Entry, Open Flow. Two 40-gal hot water heaters (one is brand new, one is new in the past 5 years), new roof 2020, exterior freshly painted. Built in surround system with dials in many rooms (seller did not use).

Just Listed in Denver's history-rich Alamo Placita neighborhood. Nestled between Country Club, Cheesman Park, and Wash Park, this is a fantastic location. A truly special 1904 home, set high above the street. Professionally renovated to accent the grand home's vintage charm, while providing the best in modern home amenities. Main level home office/library, and guest room with ensuite. Enjoy the two story grand dining area with open plan kitchen, double chef's island, and Viking cooktop & range hood, living room with slate fireplace, family room with adjacent bar and wine cellar. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious master suite with see through fireplace, soaking tub and dual walk in closets, plus a sitting area, fitness/meditation area, soaring ceilings and two additional bedrooms with jack and jill bath. The kitchen French doors open to a gorgeous brick patio for sought after indoor-outdoor connection and entertaining. Showings begin March 24th. Integrated Stair Lighting, Keyless Entry, Open Flow. Two 40-gal hot water heaters (one is brand new, one is new in the past 5 years), new roof 2020, exterior freshly painted. Built in surround system with dials in many rooms (seller did not use).

Just Listed in Denver's history-rich Alamo Placita neighborhood. Nestled between Country Club, Cheesman Park, and Wash Park, this is a fantastic location. A truly special 1904 home, set high above the street. Professionally renovated to accent the grand home's vintage charm, while providing the best in modern home amenities. Main level home office/library, and guest room with ensuite. Enjoy the two story grand dining area with open plan kitchen, double chef's island, and Viking cooktop & range hood, living room with slate fireplace, family room with adjacent bar and wine cellar. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious master suite with see through fireplace, soaking tub and dual walk in closets, plus a sitting area, fitness/meditation area, soaring ceilings and two additional bedrooms with jack and jill bath. The kitchen French doors open to a gorgeous brick patio for sought after indoor-outdoor connection and entertaining. Showings begin March 24th. Integrated Stair Lighting, Keyless Entry, Open Flow. Two 40-gal hot water heaters (one is brand new, one is new in the past 5 years), new roof 2020, exterior freshly painted. Built in surround system with dials in many rooms (seller did not use).

Just Listed in Denver's history-rich Alamo Placita neighborhood. Nestled between Country Club, Cheesman Park, and Wash Park, this is a fantastic location. A truly special 1904 home, set high above the street. Professionally renovated to accent the grand home's vintage charm, while providing the best in modern home amenities. Main level home office/library, and guest room with ensuite. Enjoy the two story grand dining area with open plan kitchen, double chef's island, and Viking cooktop & range hood, living room with slate fireplace, family room with adjacent bar and wine cellar. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious master suite with see through fireplace, soaking tub and dual walk in closets, plus a sitting area, fitness/meditation area, soaring ceilings and two additional bedrooms with jack and jill bath. The kitchen French doors open to a gorgeous brick patio for sought after indoor-outdoor connection and entertaining. Showings begin March 24th. Integrated Stair Lighting, Keyless Entry, Open Flow. Two 40-gal hot water heaters (one is brand new, one is new in the past 5 years), new roof 2020, exterior freshly painted. Built in surround system with dials in many rooms (seller did not use).

Just Listed in Denver's history-rich Alamo Placita neighborhood. Nestled between Country Club, Cheesman Park, and Wash Park, this is a fantastic location. A truly special 1904 home, set high above the street. Professionally renovated to accent the grand home's vintage charm, while providing the best in modern home amenities. Main level home office/library, and guest room with ensuite. Enjoy the two story grand dining area with open plan kitchen, double chef's island, and Viking cooktop & range hood, living room with slate fireplace, family room with adjacent bar and wine cellar. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious master suite with see through fireplace, soaking tub and dual walk in closets, plus a sitting area, fitness/meditation area, soaring ceilings and two additional bedrooms with jack and jill bath. The kitchen French doors open to a gorgeous brick patio for sought after indoor-outdoor connection and entertaining. Showings begin March 24th. Integrated Stair Lighting, Keyless Entry, Open Flow. Two 40-gal hot water heaters (one is brand new, one is new in the past 5 years), new roof 2020, exterior freshly painted. Built in surround system with dials in many rooms (seller did not use).

Children’s waiting room interior design project at Princeton University. I was beyond thrilled when contacted by a team of scientists ( psychologists and neurologists ) at Princeton University. This group of professors and graduate students from the Turk-Brown Laboratory are conducting research on the infant’s brain by using functional magnetic resonance imaging (or fMRI), to see how they learn, remember and think. My job was to turn a tiny 7’x10′ windowless study room into an inviting but not too “clinical” waiting room for the mothers or fathers and siblings of the babies being studied.
We needed to ensure a comfortable place for parents to rock and feed their babies while waiting their turn to go back to the laboratory, as well as a place to change the babies if needed. We wanted to stock some shelves with good books and while the room looks complete, we’re still sourcing something interactive to mount to the wall to help entertain toddlers who want something more active than reading or building blocks.
Since there are no windows, I wanted to bring the outdoors inside. Princeton University‘s colors are orange, gray and black and the history behind those colors is very interesting. It seems there are a lot of squirrels on campus and these colors were selected for the three colors of squirrels often seem scampering around the university grounds. The orange squirrels are now extinct, but the gray and black squirrels are abundant, as I found when touring the campus with my son on installation day. Therefore we wanted to reflect this history in the room and decided to paint silhouettes of squirrels in these three colors throughout the room.
While the ceilings are 10′ high in this tiny room, they’re very drab and boring. Given that it’s a drop ceiling, we can’t paint it a fun color as I typically do in my nurseries and kids’ rooms. To distract from the ugly ceiling, I contacted My Custom Creation through their Etsy shop and commissioned them to create a custom butterfly mobile to suspend from the ceiling to create a swath of butterflies moving across the room. Their customer service was impeccable and the end product was exactly what we wanted!
The flooring in the space was simply coated concrete so I decided to use Flor carpet tiles to give it warmth and a grass-like appeal. These tiles are super easy to install and can easily be removed without any residual on the floor. I’ll be using them more often for sure!
See more photos of our commercial interior design job below and contact us if you need a unique space designed for children. We don’t just design nurseries and bedrooms! We’re game for anything!

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Just Listed in Denver's history-rich Alamo Placita neighborhood. Nestled between Country Club, Cheesman Park, and Wash Park, this is a fantastic location. A truly special 1904 home, set high above the street. Professionally renovated to accent the grand home's vintage charm, while providing the best in modern home amenities. Main level home office/library, and guest room with ensuite. Enjoy the two story grand dining area with open plan kitchen, double chef's island, and Viking cooktop & range hood, living room with slate fireplace, family room with adjacent bar and wine cellar. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious master suite with see through fireplace, soaking tub and dual walk in closets, plus a sitting area, fitness/meditation area, soaring ceilings and two additional bedrooms with jack and jill bath. The kitchen French doors open to a gorgeous brick patio for sought after indoor-outdoor connection and entertaining. Showings begin March 24th. Integrated Stair Lighting, Keyless Entry, Open Flow. Two 40-gal hot water heaters (one is brand new, one is new in the past 5 years), new roof 2020, exterior freshly painted. Built in surround system with dials in many rooms (seller did not use).

Just Listed in Denver's history-rich Alamo Placita neighborhood. Nestled between Country Club, Cheesman Park, and Wash Park, this is a fantastic location. A truly special 1904 home, set high above the street. Professionally renovated to accent the grand home's vintage charm, while providing the best in modern home amenities. Main level home office/library, and guest room with ensuite. Enjoy the two story grand dining area with open plan kitchen, double chef's island, and Viking cooktop & range hood, living room with slate fireplace, family room with adjacent bar and wine cellar. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious master suite with see through fireplace, soaking tub and dual walk in closets, plus a sitting area, fitness/meditation area, soaring ceilings and two additional bedrooms with jack and jill bath. The kitchen French doors open to a gorgeous brick patio for sought after indoor-outdoor connection and entertaining. Showings begin March 24th. Integrated Stair Lighting, Keyless Entry, Open Flow. Two 40-gal hot water heaters (one is brand new, one is new in the past 5 years), new roof 2020, exterior freshly painted. Built in surround system with dials in many rooms (seller did not use).

Just Listed in Denver's history-rich Alamo Placita neighborhood. Nestled between Country Club, Cheesman Park, and Wash Park, this is a fantastic location. A truly special 1904 home, set high above the street. Professionally renovated to accent the grand home's vintage charm, while providing the best in modern home amenities. Main level home office/library, and guest room with ensuite. Enjoy the two story grand dining area with open plan kitchen, double chef's island, and Viking cooktop & range hood, living room with slate fireplace, family room with adjacent bar and wine cellar. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious master suite with see through fireplace, soaking tub and dual walk in closets, plus a sitting area, fitness/meditation area, soaring ceilings and two additional bedrooms with jack and jill bath. The kitchen French doors open to a gorgeous brick patio for sought after indoor-outdoor connection and entertaining. Showings begin March 24th. Integrated Stair Lighting, Keyless Entry, Open Flow. Two 40-gal hot water heaters (one is brand new, one is new in the past 5 years), new roof 2020, exterior freshly painted. Built in surround system with dials in many rooms (seller did not use).

Just Listed in Denver's history-rich Alamo Placita neighborhood. Nestled between Country Club, Cheesman Park, and Wash Park, this is a fantastic location. A truly special 1904 home, set high above the street. Professionally renovated to accent the grand home's vintage charm, while providing the best in modern home amenities. Main level home office/library, and guest room with ensuite. Enjoy the two story grand dining area with open plan kitchen, double chef's island, and Viking cooktop & range hood, living room with slate fireplace, family room with adjacent bar and wine cellar. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious master suite with see through fireplace, soaking tub and dual walk in closets, plus a sitting area, fitness/meditation area, soaring ceilings and two additional bedrooms with jack and jill bath. The kitchen French doors open to a gorgeous brick patio for sought after indoor-outdoor connection and entertaining. Showings begin March 24th. Integrated Stair Lighting, Keyless Entry, Open Flow. Two 40-gal hot water heaters (one is brand new, one is new in the past 5 years), new roof 2020, exterior freshly painted. Built in surround system with dials in many rooms (seller did not use).

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Delaware, OH
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It’s no surprise these Hanover clients reached out to Cathy and Ed of Renovisions for design and build services as they wanted a local professional bath specialist to turn their plain builder-grade bath into a luxurious handicapped accessible master bath.
Renovisions had safety and universal design in mind while creating this customized two-person super shower and well-appointed master bath so their clients could escape to a special place to relax and energize their senses while also helping to conserve time and water as it is used simultaneously by them.
This completely water proofed spacious 4’x8’ walk-in curb-less shower with lineal drain system and larger format porcelain tiles was a must have for our senior client –with larger tiles there are less grout lines, easier to clean and easier to maneuver using a walker to enter and exit the master bath.
Renovisions collaborated with their clients to design a spa-like bath with several amenities and added conveniences with safety considerations. The bench seat that spans the width of the wall was a great addition to the shower. It’s a comfortable place to sit down and stretch out and also to keep warm as electric mesh warming materials were used along with a programmable thermostat to keep these homeowners toasty and cozy!
Careful attention to all of the details in this master suite created a peaceful and elegant environment that, simply put, feels divine. Adding details such as the warming towel rack, mosaic tiled shower niche, shiny polished chrome decorative safety grab bars that also serve as towel racks and a towel rack inside the shower area added a measure of style. A stately framed mirror over the pedestal sink matches the warm white painted finish of the linen storage cabinetry that provides functionality and good looks to this space. Pull-down safety grab bars on either side of the comfort height high-efficiency toilet was essential to keep safety as a top priority.
Water, water everywhere for this well deserving couple – multiple shower heads enhances the bathing experience for our client with mobility issues as 54 soft sprays from each wall jet provide a soothing and cleansing effect – a great choice because they do not require gripping and manipulating handles yet provide a sleek look with easy cleaning. The thermostatic valve maintains desired water temperature and volume controls allows the bather to utilize the adjustable hand-held shower on a slide-bar- an ideal fixture to shower and spray down shower area when done.
A beautiful, frameless clear glass enclosure maintains a clean, open look without taking away from the stunning and richly grained marble-look tiles and decorative elements inside the shower. In addition to its therapeutic value, this shower is truly a design focal point of the master bath with striking tile work, beautiful chrome fixtures including several safety grab bars adding aesthetic value as well as safety benefits.

This Greek Revival row house in Boerum Hill was previously owned by a local architect who renovated it several times, including the addition of a two-story steel and glass extension at the rear. The new owners came to us seeking to restore the house and its original formality, while adapting it to the modern needs of a family of five. The detailing of the 25 x 36 foot structure had been lost and required some sleuthing into the history of Greek Revival style in historic Brooklyn neighborhoods.
In addition to completely re-framing the interior, the house also required a new south-facing brick façade due to significant deterioration. The modern extension was replaced with a more traditionally detailed wood and copper- clad bay, still open to natural light and the garden view without sacrificing comfort. The kitchen was relocated from the first floor to the garden level with an adjacent formal dining room. Both rooms were enlarged from their previous iterations to accommodate weekly dinners with extended family. The kitchen includes a home office and breakfast nook that doubles as a homework station. The cellar level was further excavated to accommodate finished storage space and a playroom where activity can be monitored from the kitchen workspaces.
The parlor floor is now reserved for entertaining. New pocket doors can be closed to separate the formal front parlor from the more relaxed back portion, where the family plays games or watches TV together. At the end of the hall, a powder room with brass details, and a luxe bar with antique mirrored backsplash and stone tile flooring, leads to the deck and direct garden access. Because of the property width, the house is able to provide ample space for the interior program within a shorter footprint. This allows the garden to remain expansive, with a small lawn for play, an outdoor food preparation area with a cast-in-place concrete bench, and a place for entertaining towards the rear. The newly designed landscaping will continue to develop, further enhancing the yard’s feeling of escape, and filling-in the views from the kitchen and back parlor above. A less visible, but equally as conscious, addition is a rooftop PV solar array that provides nearly 100% of the daily electrical usage, with the exception of the AC system on hot summer days.
The well-appointed interiors connect the traditional backdrop of the home to a youthful take on classic design and functionality. The materials are elegant without being precious, accommodating a young, growing family. Unique colors and patterns provide a feeling of luxury while inviting inhabitants and guests to relax and enjoy this classic Brooklyn brownstone.
This project won runner-up in the architecture category for the 2017 NYC&G Innovation in Design Awards and was featured in The American House: 100 Contemporary Homes.
Photography by Francis Dzikowski / OTTO

Children’s waiting room interior design project at Princeton University. I was beyond thrilled when contacted by a team of scientists ( psychologists and neurologists ) at Princeton University. This group of professors and graduate students from the Turk-Brown Laboratory are conducting research on the infant’s brain by using functional magnetic resonance imaging (or fMRI), to see how they learn, remember and think. My job was to turn a tiny 7’x10′ windowless study room into an inviting but not too “clinical” waiting room for the mothers or fathers and siblings of the babies being studied.
We needed to ensure a comfortable place for parents to rock and feed their babies while waiting their turn to go back to the laboratory, as well as a place to change the babies if needed. We wanted to stock some shelves with good books and while the room looks complete, we’re still sourcing something interactive to mount to the wall to help entertain toddlers who want something more active than reading or building blocks.
Since there are no windows, I wanted to bring the outdoors inside. Princeton University‘s colors are orange, gray and black and the history behind those colors is very interesting. It seems there are a lot of squirrels on campus and these colors were selected for the three colors of squirrels often seem scampering around the university grounds. The orange squirrels are now extinct, but the gray and black squirrels are abundant, as I found when touring the campus with my son on installation day. Therefore we wanted to reflect this history in the room and decided to paint silhouettes of squirrels in these three colors throughout the room.
While the ceilings are 10′ high in this tiny room, they’re very drab and boring. Given that it’s a drop ceiling, we can’t paint it a fun color as I typically do in my nurseries and kids’ rooms. To distract from the ugly ceiling, I contacted My Custom Creation through their Etsy shop and commissioned them to create a custom butterfly mobile to suspend from the ceiling to create a swath of butterflies moving across the room. Their customer service was impeccable and the end product was exactly what we wanted!
The flooring in the space was simply coated concrete so I decided to use Flor carpet tiles to give it warmth and a grass-like appeal. These tiles are super easy to install and can easily be removed without any residual on the floor. I’ll be using them more often for sure!
See more photos of our commercial interior design job below and contact us if you need a unique space designed for children. We don’t just design nurseries and bedrooms! We’re game for anything!
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