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The 1,750-square foot Manhattan Beach bungalow is home to two humans and three dogs. Originally built in 1929, the bungalow had undergone various renovations that convoluted its original Moorish style. We gutted the home and completely updated both the interior and exterior. We opened the floor plan, rebuilt the ceiling with reclaimed hand-hewn oak beams and created hand-troweled plaster walls that mimicked the construction and look of the original walls. We also rebuilt the living room fireplace by hand, brick-by-brick, and replaced the generic roof tiles with antique handmade clay tiles. We returned much of this 3-bed, 2-bath home to a more authentic aesthetic, while adding modern touches of luxury, like radiant-heated floors, bi-fold doors that open from the kitchen/dining area to a large deck, and a custom steam shower, with Moroccan-inspired tile and an antique mirror. The end result is evocative luxury in a compact space.

Our instructions from the client were to "create a fiercely modern, all-white kitchen, but with humanity." Working within a ten by fifteen foot space that was originally dark, cramped and inefficient, we created a new kitchen which is bright, open, and highly efficient for cooking. While no walls were moved, the openings to adjacent spaces were relocated and resized, further expanding the appearance of the space. The result is a kitchen which looks and feels dramatically larger than it really is. Photos © Michael Hospelt

Laundry/Mud Room: AristoKraft Cabinetry Door Style: Brellin PureStyle White HomeCrest Cabinetry Door Style: Dover Wood Species: Rustic Hickory Finish: Terrain

Silhouettes of the children add a human touch to the master bath.
Example of a classic bathroom design in Boston

The Great Room for a residence in the Deer Valley, UT area for Yukon Construction.
Living room - rustic dark wood floor living room idea in Salt Lake City with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

This image showcases a vibrant and functional kids' room, perfect for inspiring productivity and play. The contemporary design features a bright blue accent wall, a dedicated study area with a desk and ergonomic chair, and a bunk bed maximizing space. Thoughtful details like sports-themed decor and a cozy bean bag add a personal touch, making it an ideal space for a child to learn, relax, and grow.

Elevate your living space with this striking modern black wood sideboard, featuring elegant brass-accented doors with a captivating geometric pattern. This versatile piece combines sleek design with ample storage, perfect for adding a touch of sophisticated, mid-century inspired style to your dining room, entryway, or living area. Complemented by a stylish brass lamp and abstract wall art, it creates a curated and contemporary aesthetic.

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A modern rustic black and white kitchen on Lake Superior in northern Minnesota. Complete with a French Le CornuFe cooking range & Sub-Zero refrigeration and wine storage units. The sink is made by Galley and the decorative hardware and faucet by Waterworks.

Silhouettes of the children add a human touch to the master bath.
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The brief of the classic Bedroom design of interiors Project was to design a Classic Bedroom with a Luxury touch, reflecting comfort, and warmth. The layering of materials along with Luxury textures add to the warmth and comfort of the space. The playfulness with arches, patterns, light, and shadow, and human scale make this style a timeless classic. The overall design approach reflects a modern interpretation of a very characterful rich style of architecture that is inward looking.

This image showcases a vibrant and functional kids' room, perfect for inspiring productivity and play. The contemporary design features a bright blue accent wall, a dedicated study area with a desk and ergonomic chair, and a bunk bed maximizing space. Thoughtful details like sports-themed decor and a cozy bean bag add a personal touch, making it an ideal space for a child to learn, relax, and grow.

Set in Montana's tranquil Shields River Valley, the Shilo Ranch Compound is a collection of structures that were specifically built on a relatively smaller scale, to maximize efficiency. The main house has two bedrooms, a living area, dining and kitchen, bath and adjacent greenhouse, while two guest homes within the compound can sleep a total of 12 friends and family. There's also a common gathering hall, for dinners, games, and time together. The overall feel here is of sophisticated simplicity, with plaster walls, concrete and wood floors, and weathered boards for exteriors. The placement of each building was considered closely when envisioning how people would move through the property, based on anticipated needs and interests. Sustainability and consumption was also taken into consideration, as evidenced by the photovoltaic panels on roof of the garage, and the capability to shut down any of the compound's buildings when not in use.

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The home’s second story is in the roofline of the Dutch roof, giving it an approachable scale. This with wrap around porches to enjoy to summer breezes and in addition to adding protected outdoor space, it adds a human scale. To give the home a timeless feeling the first floor is stone and the balance of the house is gray cedar shingles, to add the coastal touch. The diamond window panes and carved shutters adds to the classic style, on this historic street.

The 1,750-square foot Manhattan Beach bungalow is home to two humans and three dogs. Originally built in 1929, the bungalow had undergone various renovations that convoluted its original Moorish style. We gutted the home and completely updated both the interior and exterior. We opened the floor plan, rebuilt the ceiling with reclaimed hand-hewn oak beams and created hand-troweled plaster walls that mimicked the construction and look of the original walls. We also rebuilt the living room fireplace by hand, brick-by-brick, and replaced the generic roof tiles with antique handmade clay tiles. We returned much of this 3-bed, 2-bath home to a more authentic aesthetic, while adding modern touches of luxury, like radiant-heated floors, bi-fold doors that open from the kitchen/dining area to a large deck, and a custom steam shower, with Moroccan-inspired tile and an antique mirror. The end result is evocative luxury in a compact space.

Throughout the home, wallpapers produced by Adelphi bring a level of craft rarely seen in contemporary interiors. Created using historically accurate techniques, each sheet is hand-printed, each repeat subtly imperfect. Its installation required patience and precision—but the result is a surface that feels alive, imbued with the nuance of human touch.

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