This house's backyard was limited by very steep terrain. To add value to the property and create a more functional backyard a terrace was raised on the slope, increasing the overall lot size. To dress this up and enjoy the veranda and its hot-tub were repaved and connected by a stair case to the new fire pit patio.

This house's backyard was limited by very steep terrain. To add value to the property and create a more functional backyard a terrace was raised on the slope, increasing the overall lot size. To dress this up and enjoy the veranda and its hot-tub were repaved and connected by a stair case to the new fire pit patio.

This house's backyard was limited by very steep terrain. To add value to the property and create a more functional backyard a terrace was raised on the slope, increasing the overall lot size. To dress this up and enjoy the veranda and its hot-tub were repaved and connected by a stair case to the new fire pit patio.

This house's backyard was limited by very steep terrain. To add value to the property and create a more functional backyard a terrace was raised on the slope, increasing the overall lot size. To dress this up and enjoy the veranda and its hot-tub were repaved and connected by a stair case to the new fire pit patio.

Tim & Elissa have a beautiful home in the most desirable Wyomissing neighborhood. Broad sidewalks under stately oaks, with nearby parks makes it a perfect place to raise a growing family. But their 2-bedroom mid-century rancher was becoming a squeeze. They asked Spring Creek Design to come up with a cost-effective solution to their space problem, while also tackling some of the home’s aged infrastructure. Design Criteria: - Increase living space by adding a new 2nd storey Master Suite. - Enhance livability with an open floorplan on the first floor. - Improve the connection to the outdoors. - Update basics systems with new windows, HVAC and insulation. - Update interior with paint & refinished floors. Special Features: - Bright, mid-century modern design is true to the home’s vintage. - Custom steel cable railings at both stairways. - New open plan creates strong connections between kitchen, living room, dining room and deck. - High-performance Pella windows throughout, including a new triple-panel slider to the deck.

A new stair connects the four floors, and terminates at the roof terrace. This stair and its adjacent hallways are detailed to maximize the opportunity to bring natural light into the center of this plan. This detailing includes an open-riser stair, light steel railings, glass floors and a glass monitor occupied by the stair to the roof. Light colored finishes, including tile and quarter-sawn oak floors, also increase the amount of natural light. Photo by Anice Hoachlander

This house's backyard was limited by very steep terrain. To add value to the property and create a more functional backyard a terrace was raised on the slope, increasing the overall lot size. To dress this up and enjoy the veranda and its hot-tub were repaved and connected by a stair case to the new fire pit patio.

This house's backyard was limited by very steep terrain. To add value to the property and create a more functional backyard a terrace was raised on the slope, increasing the overall lot size. To dress this up and enjoy the veranda and its hot-tub were repaved and connected by a stair case to the new fire pit patio.

This house's backyard was limited by very steep terrain. To add value to the property and create a more functional backyard a terrace was raised on the slope, increasing the overall lot size. To dress this up and enjoy the veranda and its hot-tub were repaved and connected by a stair case to the new fire pit patio.

Gary Duff Designs was called on to this Long Island home to maximize and transform a small space. Building on the existing features, including a pool and patio, the team added a new outdoor kitchen to increase the functionality and livability. In order to increase privacy, a slat wall was built from colored PVC fence material. This installation provides a new sense of seclusion during winter months, when thinning plants can’t provide the same level of protection. An interesting Techo Bloc Antika apron detail was also used to connect the driveway with the front walkway, welcoming visitors all the way from the street to the first step inside.

Gary Duff Designs was called on to this Long Island home to maximize and transform a small space. Building on the existing features, including a pool and patio, the team added a new outdoor kitchen to increase the functionality and livability. In order to increase privacy, a slat wall was built from colored PVC fence material. This installation provides a new sense of seclusion during winter months, when thinning plants can’t provide the same level of protection. An interesting Techo Bloc Antika apron detail was also used to connect the driveway with the front walkway, welcoming visitors all the way from the street to the first step inside.

We want more breathing room inside our homes—an escape from the increasingly overwhelming and connected world that engulfs us. That’s why we’re opening up our door plans and brightening views to the outdoors. Naturally, exterior doors with wider views are the perfect complement to this desire.

Architectrure by TMS Architects Rob Karosis Photography
Inspiration for a coastal light wood floor bedroom remodel in Boston with gray walls and no fireplace

Gary Duff Designs was called on to this Long Island home to maximize and transform a small space. Building on the existing features, including a pool and patio, the team added a new outdoor kitchen to increase the functionality and livability. In order to increase privacy, a slat wall was built from colored PVC fence material. This installation provides a new sense of seclusion during winter months, when thinning plants can’t provide the same level of protection. An interesting Techo Bloc Antika apron detail was also used to connect the driveway with the front walkway, welcoming visitors all the way from the street to the first step inside.

This kitchen renovation involved increasing the useability of the space by opening the support wall between the kitchen and the dining room, which the customer thought was a great idea. The result is nothing short of amazing, with much more light able to get into the dining area, and the increased convenience of the kitchen and dining areas being more closely connected. wow!!!

This kitchen renovation involved increasing the useability of the space by opening the support wall between the kitchen and the dining room, which the customer thought was a great idea. The result is nothing short of amazing, with much more light able to get into the dining area, and the increased convenience of the kitchen and dining areas being more closely connected. wow!!!

Besides the need for an aesthetic update, the plan was to increase connection between the kitchen and the living room, bringing the two main family gathering spaces together. Removing the TV cabinet made a huge difference and allowed us to reprogram some floor area from the living room to the kitchen. This opened up more space for circulation in the kitchen and therefore made room for a larger island and additional side buffet cabinets. We also added island seating, and switched the location of the sink & range for a more functional working triangle.

In collaboration with Green Hammer, this forested lot in the West Hills achieved the goals of increased daylight, improved energy efficiency, and optimized functionality through a series of mindful space planning, finish, and fixture decisions. By re-orienting the split level stair circulation, individual yet interconnected spaces were clearly defined, while celebrating the home’s connection to its natural setting.

Gary Duff Designs was called on to this Long Island home to maximize and transform a small space. Building on the existing features, including a pool and patio, the team added a new outdoor kitchen to increase the functionality and livability. In order to increase privacy, a slat wall was built from colored PVC fence material. This installation provides a new sense of seclusion during winter months, when thinning plants can’t provide the same level of protection. An interesting Techo Bloc Antika apron detail was also used to connect the driveway with the front walkway, welcoming visitors all the way from the street to the first step inside.