This project encompasses the renovation of two aging metal warehouses located on an acre just North of the 610 loop. The larger warehouse, previously an auto body shop, measures 6000 square feet and will contain a residence, art studio, and garage. A light well puncturing the middle of the main residence brightens the core of the deep building. The over-sized roof opening washes light down three masonry walls that define the light well and divide the public and private realms of the residence. The interior of the light well is conceived as a serene place of reflection while providing ample natural light into the Master Bedroom. Large windows infill the previous garage door openings and are shaded by a generous steel canopy as well as a new evergreen tree court to the west. Adjacent, a 1200 sf building is reconfigured for a guest or visiting artist residence and studio with a shared outdoor patio for entertaining. Photo by Peter Molick, Art by Karin Broker

Seated home bar - mid-sized contemporary single-wall porcelain tile seated home bar idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, beige backsplash and glass sheet backsplash

Family room - coastal open concept medium tone wood floor family room idea in Charleston with white walls

Working within the existing footprint, Morse Constructions created flexible, open spaces by opening up a traditional 1890s floor plan.. A large beam replaced a center bearing wall to open up the space. Worn out oak flooring and the kitchen’s cork floor were replaced with maple throughout. The uniform flooring, combined with the lack of thresholds, creates a seamless look that makes the entire space feel larger. Interior Design: Elza B. Design Photography: Eric Roth

A young couple with three small children purchased this full floor loft in Tribeca in need of a gut renovation. The existing apartment was plagued with awkward spaces, limited natural light and an outdated décor. It was also lacking the required third child’s bedroom desperately needed for their newly expanded family. StudioLAB aimed for a fluid open-plan layout in the larger public spaces while creating smaller, tighter quarters in the rear private spaces to satisfy the family’s programmatic wishes. 3 small children’s bedrooms were carved out of the rear lower level connected by a communal playroom and a shared kid’s bathroom. Upstairs, the master bedroom and master bathroom float above the kid’s rooms on a mezzanine accessed by a newly built staircase. Ample new storage was built underneath the staircase as an extension of the open kitchen and dining areas. A custom pull out drawer containing the food and water bowls was installed for the family’s two dogs to be hidden away out of site when not in use. All wall surfaces, existing and new, were limited to a bright but warm white finish to create a seamless integration in the ceiling and wall structures allowing the spatial progression of the space and sculptural quality of the midcentury modern furniture pieces and colorful original artwork, painted by the wife’s brother, to enhance the space. The existing tin ceiling was left in the living room to maximize ceiling heights and remain a reminder of the historical details of the original construction. A new central AC system was added with an exposed cylindrical duct running along the long living room wall. A small office nook was built next to the elevator tucked away to be out of site.

Family room - transitional family room idea in New York

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 dark wood floor and brown floor bathroom remodel in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, multicolored walls, marble countertops and black countertops

Stephani Buchman
Inspiration for a large contemporary marble floor entryway remodel in Toronto with gray walls and a dark wood front door

See "Before" photo of fireplace on next page. The intent of the new fireplace and design was to reduce the mass of the of the fireplace and to scale it to the space. The size of the fireplace box opening was made to appear larger without changing its physical size with the use of a steel metal surround. The angled river rock walls were clad with drywall to have them blend with the adjoining walls. The wood paneling above the mantle keeps the proportion narrow and slender. Emily Minton Redfield Photography

Jeff Herr
Example of a large classic slate floor sunroom design in Atlanta with a standard ceiling

This four bedroom beach house in Washington's South Sound is all about growing up near the water's edge during summer's freedom from school. The owner's childhood was spent in a small cabin on this site with her parents and siblings. Now married and with children of her own, it was time to savor those childhood memories and create new ones in a house designed for generations to come. At 3,200 square feet, including a whimsical Crow's Nest, the new summer cabin is much larger than the original cabin. The home is still about family and fun though. Above the 600 square foot water toys filled garage, there is a 500 square foot bunk room for friends and family. The bunk room is connected to the main house by an upper bridge where built-in storage frames a window seat overlooking the property. Throughout the home are playful details drawing from the waterfront locale. Paddles are integrated into the stair railing, engineered flooring with a weathered look, marine cleats as hardware, a boardwalk to the main entry, and nautical lighting are found throughout the house. Designed by BC&J Architecture.

VHT Studios
Example of a classic living room design in Chicago with gray walls

This young married couple enlisted our help to update their recently purchased condo into a brighter, open space that reflected their taste. They traveled to Copenhagen at the onset of their trip, and that trip largely influenced the design direction of their home, from the herringbone floors to the Copenhagen-based kitchen cabinetry. We blended their love of European interiors with their Asian heritage and created a soft, minimalist, cozy interior with an emphasis on clean lines and muted palettes.

Photography by Ryan Gavin
Large transitional open concept dark wood floor family room photo in Orange County with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This masculine and modern Onyx Nuvolato marble bar and feature wall is perfect for hosting everything from game-day events to large cocktail parties. The onyx countertops and feature wall are backlit with LED lights to create a warm glow throughout the room. The remnants from this project were fashioned to create a matching backlit fireplace. Open shelving provides storage and display, while a built in tap provides quick access and easy storage for larger bulk items.

Example of a large transitional look-out carpeted and gray floor basement design in Other with beige walls and a stone fireplace

photo by Linda McManus http://www.lindamcmanusimages.com
Example of a large country l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, metallic backsplash, granite countertops and an island

Example of a mid-sized trendy guest light wood floor and beige floor bedroom design in Los Angeles with black walls and no fireplace

The library/music room desk wall was fabricated from quarter-sawn white oak. The white coffered ceiling was enhanced with a larger crown moulding. Dual gray rugs sit beneath the desk chair and piano. The entry from the grand hall is made through double french doors. Design by MWHarris Photo by Christopher Wright, CR Built by WrightWorks, LLC Serving Indianapolis and Carmel, IN