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Bathroom - transitional black floor bathroom idea in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets and white countertops

Walls are custom faux finish, mirror is Worlds Away, vanity color is Sherwin-Williams Lucky Green, sconces are Visual Comfort
Mid-sized transitional beige tile marble floor powder room photo in Little Rock with green cabinets

Photo: Brian Barkley © 2015 Houzz
Example of a mountain style beige tile and pebble tile bathroom design with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet and beige walls

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography Eric Roth Photo

Example of a trendy dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a modern master medium tone wood floor and beige floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink and marble countertops

Dave Hagerman
Eat-in kitchen - small traditional l-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen idea with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Inspiration for a transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mary Thames Louis Real Estate Photography
Mudroom - coastal mudroom idea in New York with a dark wood front door

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Claw-foot bathtub - victorian painted wood floor claw-foot bathtub idea in New York with a two-piece toilet and white walls

© Erin Parker, Emerald Coast real Estate Photography, LLC
Beach style two-story white outdoor patio shower photo in Miami

Klopf Architecture’s client, a family of four with young children, wanted to update their recently purchased home to meet their growing needs across generations. It was essential to maintain the mid-century modern style throughout the project but most importantly, they wanted more natural light brought into the dark kitchen and cramped bathrooms while creating a smoother connection between the kitchen, dining and family room. The kitchen was expanded into the dining area, using part of the original kitchen area as a butler's pantry. With the main kitchen brought out into an open space with new larger windows and two skylights the space became light, open, and airy. Custom cabinetry from Henrybuilt throughout the kitchen and butler's pantry brought functionality to the space. Removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room, and widening the opening from the dining room to the living room created a more open and natural flow between the spaces. New redwood siding was installed in the entry foyer to match the original siding in the family room so it felt original to the house and consistent between the spaces. Oak flooring was installed throughout the house enhancing the movement between the new kitchen and adjacent areas. The two original bathrooms felt dark and cramped so they were expanded and also feature larger windows, modern fixtures and new Heath tile throughout. Custom vanities also from Henrybuilt bring a unified look and feel from the kitchen into the new bathrooms. Designs included plans for a future in-law unit to accommodate the needs of an older generation. The house is much brighter, feels more unified with wider open site lines that provide the family with a better transition and seamless connection between spaces. This mid-century modern remodel is a 2,743 sf, 4 bedroom/3 bath home located in Lafayette, CA. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf and Angela Todorova Contractor: Don Larwood Structural Engineer: Sezen & Moon Structural Engineering, Inc. Landscape Designer: n/a Photography ©2018 Scott Maddern Location: Lafayette, CA Year completed: 2018 Link to photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/aqxfwk7wdot9jja/AADWuIcsHHE-AGPfq13u5htda?dl=0

Example of a transitional patio design in Raleigh with a bbq area

Dura Supreme Cherry Mocha, St Augustine Door Style, Mirror in Cabinets, Leaded Seedy Glass, X wine rack, Mosaic backsplash by Tile Shop in Coffee Cream, Sub Zero Wine refrigerator, Emtek Crystal knobs, Diano Reale Marble Ogee edge

John Martinelli Photography
Example of a mid-sized beach style u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Lake Front Country Estate Master Bath, design by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Bathroom - huge traditional master beige tile and travertine tile travertine floor bathroom idea with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, an undermount tub and gray walls

Country kitchen photo in Detroit

Mountain style u-shaped concrete floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and marble backsplash

Andreas Serna
Inspiration for a contemporary gray tile and ceramic tile drop-in bathtub remodel in New York with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls