Charles Hilton Architects & Renee Byers LAPC From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Inspiration for a large timeless porch remodel in Boston with no fireplace, a standard ceiling and a roof extension

Rob Yagid, Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Patio - country patio idea

This serene brick patio setting is furnished with wood frame chairs upholstered in bold brown and white striped fabric.
Patio - tropical brick patio idea in Miami with no cover

Jack Gardner
Patio - traditional patio idea in Atlanta with a roof extension

Amy Benoit

Cooking for Two Location: Plymouth, MN, United States When this couple’s last child graduated from college they began the process of looking for a new home. After a lengthy search they decided to stay with the neighborhood they loved, saving money by remodeling rather than starting over. The top priorities on their wish list were adding character to their 1990’s era home with a classic white kitchen and a larger island while keeping within the existing footprint. With the intention of honing their cooking skills, they were also considering better appliances and two ovens. Challenges and Solutions Design a larger island with seating for at least two. The existing island was small and the area behind the seating was less than recommended clearances. To solve this challenge, the seating area of the island was extended out into the open area of the kitchen. This created a larger island with seating for three, extra storage and a bookshelf across from the range. The original kitchen had a range with microwave above, so adding another oven was a challenge with limited wall space. Because the adjoining dining room is used infrequently, the homeowner was open to placing the second oven and microwave in the walkway. This made room for the small buffet between the built in refrigerator and ovens, creating one of her favorite areas. The client requested a white painted kitchen but wanted to make sure it had warmth and character. To achieve this the following elements were chosen: 1) Cabinets painted with Benjamin Moore Capitol White, a luminous and warm shade of white. 2) The Range hood was painted with warm metallic shades to reflect the bronze of the Ashley Norton hardware. 3) Black Aqua Grantique granite was chosen for countertops because it looks like soapstone and adds contrast. 4) Walker Zanger Café tile in Latte was chosen for it’s handmade look with uneven edges. 5) The to-the-counter-cabinet with glass door shows off serving dishes and lends sophisticated charm. The result is a welcoming classic kitchen, where this couple enjoys cooking more often and sharpening their skills with gourmet appliances. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg Photography

Photo: Whitney Lyons © 2014 Houzz
Example of a minimalist gray floor dining room design in Portland

Kitchen with a View Ed Gohlich
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and white cabinets

Patio - coastal backyard patio idea in Hawaii with an awning

Amy Aidinis Hirsch LLC
Example of a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen design in New York with gray backsplash, white cabinets, stone tile backsplash, white walls, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone countertops and an island

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Inspiration for a large french country white three-story stucco exterior home remodel in New Orleans with a hip roof

Jeri Koegel
Transitional home office photo in Orange County with beige walls

Example of a large transitional l-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen design in New Orleans with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a large transitional beige two-story stucco house exterior design in Dallas with a hip roof and a shingle roof

On the top floor Anna and Brian each have large offices separated by a Jack and Jill bath and walk in closets. The outdoor balcony on the second floor provides a sitting area with a great valley view and a quatrefoil opening at the end that targets the lush California greenery. Matching barbed quatrefoil windows are also to be found in the kitchen and master wardrobe area. Ceramic murals and pieces of Brian and Anna’s art collection are encountered at key points around the perimeter of the house and also within the house. The roof is a classic clay tile roof with half round copper gutters and round downspouts. The rounded entry turret has deeply inset windows reminiscent of early adobe construction. Chosen by the owners, a boutique in Santa Barbara carefully crafted the black wrought iron lanterns used throughout the house. Indivar Sivanathan

Inspiration for a timeless tile screened-in porch remodel in Atlanta with a roof extension

Andy Frame Photography
Inspiration for a tropical brown floor entryway remodel in Miami with blue walls

Don't be afraid to 'think outside of the box' when you're designing your new deck. Today's decks can be any shape or configuration you can dream up. An eye-catching octagonal-shaped entertaining area is what makes this space unique. Flared staircases at either end of the deck enable easy access to the play area and create welcoming entries for guests. Fiberon Horizon composite decking in 'Ipe' was selected as the main deck color, complemented by a darker Horizon 'Rosewood' border. Fiberon Horizon white railing and black round metal balusters were also used to provide dramatic visual appeal. Fiberon's low-voltage, LED post cap accent lights were added so this outdoor space can be enjoyed even after the sun goes down.