Living room - farmhouse living room idea in San Francisco

Beautiful transitional walk-in closet of this transitional Lake Forest home. The moss table in the sitting area, antiqued mirror closet doors and modern art chandelier make this closet unforgettable.

Beach style formal and open concept beige floor living room photo in Nashville with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Michael Baxley
Mid-sized classic stone back porch idea in Little Rock with a fire pit and a roof extension

Kitchen - 1950s kitchen idea

Entryway - 1960s entryway idea

Example of a classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen design in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, yellow backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and yellow countertops

Rett Peek
Kitchen - mid-sized eclectic medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Little Rock with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, beige backsplash, terra-cotta backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Example of a classic pool house design in Philadelphia

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Large elegant backyard outdoor kitchen deck photo in Los Angeles with a pergola

Welcome to the essential refined mountain rustic home: warm, homey, and sturdy. The house’s structure is genuine heavy timber framing, skillfully constructed with mortise and tenon joinery. Distressed beams and posts have been reclaimed from old American barns to enjoy a second life as they define varied, inviting spaces. Traditional carpentry is at its best in the great room’s exquisitely crafted wood trusses. Rugged Lodge is a retreat that’s hard to return from.

A new second story was added with a home office/ loft space. The new structural ceiling beams were all exposed and painted. New arched windows look out over the pool. The room is lined with custom bookshelves that have uplighting hidden behind the crown. The daybed has deep storage drawers below, as well as supply ducts for the AC. Photo by Lee Manning Photography

The Laurel was a project that required a rigorous lesson in southern architectural vernacular. The site being located in the hot climate of the Carolina shoreline, the client was eager to capture cross breezes and utilize outdoor entertainment spaces. The home was designed with three covered porches, one partially covered courtyard, and one screened porch, all accessed by way of French doors and extra tall double-hung windows. The open main level floor plan centers on common livings spaces, while still leaving room for a luxurious master suite. The upstairs loft includes two individual bed and bath suites, providing ample room for guests. Native materials were used in construction, including a metal roof and local timber.

Great Room inclusive of the kitchen, island, dining table, living area, and wine storage. Builder – GEF Development, Interiors - Ownby Design, Photographer – Thompson Photographic.