This small infill lot in the Rosemont neighborhood of Alexandria, VA, created challenges during design and construction. A zoning variance was required to add space to the original small bungalow. Raising the height of the second floor was limited at the eaves, but by incorporating scissor trusses, the second floor feels larger and benefits from interesting intersecting ceiling lines. The first floor features an open layout ideal for entertaining and a distinctive pantry with reclaimed vintage stained glass sliding barn doors. The primary suite is spacious, with a large walk-in closet and a freestanding tub. Filled with craftsman details throughout, this custom home blends perfectly in the Rosemont neighborhood.

This Arlington, VA condo kitchen started as a dated, closed-off space with stock white cabinetry, a black herringbone tile backsplash, and a tiered peninsula that broke up the counter space and made the layout feel choppy. The finishes no longer matched the client's vision for the home, and the layout limited both workspace and flow into the adjoining living area.

This Arlington, VA condo kitchen started as a dated, closed-off space with stock white cabinetry, a black herringbone tile backsplash, and a tiered peninsula that broke up the counter space and made the layout feel choppy. The finishes no longer matched the client's vision for the home, and the layout limited both workspace and flow into the adjoining living area.

This modern home enjoys spectacular views. Ample glass is protected with a deep roof “eyebrow” overhang carefully planned to limit summer sun and invite winter sun into the main spaces. A great room space is flanked by dual master suites. Both suites are shaped to highlight specific views of the surroundings while managing solar gain. Inspired by the landscape, the building materials complement the context with the use of natural stone & deep stained wood for walls. For more information about this project please contact the Land+Shelter team at info@landandshelter.com.

This modern home enjoys spectacular views. Ample glass is protected with a deep roof “eyebrow” overhang carefully planned to limit summer sun and invite winter sun into the main spaces. A great room space is flanked by dual master suites. Both suites are shaped to highlight specific views of the surroundings while managing solar gain. Inspired by the landscape, the building materials complement the context with the use of natural stone & deep stained wood for walls. For more information about this project please contact the Land+Shelter team at info@landandshelter.com.

Chicago isn’t known for spacious bathrooms, especially in older areas like Ravenswood. But we’re experts in using every inch of a condo’s limited footprint. With that determination, this mini master bath now has a full vanity, shower, and soaking tub with room to spare. You can find more information about 123 Remodeling and schedule a free onsite estimate on our website: https://123remodeling.com/

This compact Master Bathroom features many space saving ideas to create a spacious underwater theme. Dry Brushing your skin is a method of detoxing your liver. A quick brush of the bottom of the feet is every effective if you are limited on time however often enough the brush is hard to find. This Dry Brush mat has a natural bristle brush mounted onto a teak bathmat conveniently located on our way into the shower or bathtub. Contact us for information on how to make this mat. Builder: Shami Studio shamiweb.com Designer: Viz-Art-Dance & Design Viz-Art-Dance.info Photo by: Carol Heimann

OVERVIEW Set into a mature Boston area neighborhood, this sophisticated 2900SF home offers efficient use of space, expression through form, and myriad of green features. MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING Designed to accommodate three family generations, paired living spaces on the first and second levels are architecturally expressed on the facade by window systems that wrap the front corners of the house. Included are two kitchens, two living areas, an office for two, and two master suites. CURB APPEAL The home includes both modern form and materials, using durable cedar and through-colored fiber cement siding, permeable parking with an electric charging station, and an acrylic overhang to shelter foot traffic from rain. FEATURE STAIR An open stair with resin treads and glass rails winds from the basement to the third floor, channeling natural light through all the home’s levels. LEVEL ONE The first floor kitchen opens to the living and dining space, offering a grand piano and wall of south facing glass. A master suite and private ‘home office for two’ complete the level. LEVEL TWO The second floor includes another open concept living, dining, and kitchen space, with kitchen sink views over the green roof. A full bath, bedroom and reading nook are perfect for the children. LEVEL THREE The third floor provides the second master suite, with separate sink and wardrobe area, plus a private roofdeck. ENERGY The super insulated home features air-tight construction, continuous exterior insulation, and triple-glazed windows. The walls and basement feature foam-free cavity & exterior insulation. On the rooftop, a solar electric system helps offset energy consumption. WATER Cisterns capture stormwater and connect to a drip irrigation system. Inside the home, consumption is limited with high efficiency fixtures and appliances. TEAM Architecture & Mechanical Design – ZeroEnergy Design Contractor – Aedi Construction Photos – Eric Roth Photography

Aesthetic Value: Client required an upscale classical European look with minimalist features. Spiral became dramatic feature in customers home office. Stair Safety: All the local municipal codes were followed and met. Quality of Workmanship: Twelve sided mortised center column with minimalist engineered outside sawtooth stringer which is a very rare type of spiral stair. Technical Challenge: It was the owners lack of vision at beginning of project that challenged us to make numerous aesthetic suggestions and mock ups until owner finally feel in love with the sawtooth spiral with 12-sided column design.

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The existing 90 square foot galley kitchen was small and narrow, with limited storage and counterspace. By utilizing the hallway and master closet opposite, we expanded the kitchen across the hall, creating a 5’-6”x 2’-0”x 7’-0” niche for the Subzero refrigerator and under counter wine storage unit. The existing kitchen doorway was widened to unify the two spaces. Separating the tall elements from the original galley, the new design was able to provide uninterrupted counterspace and extra storage. Because of its proximity to the living area, the niche is also able to serve a dual role as an easily accessible bar with glass storage above when the client is entertaining. Modern, high-gloss cabinetry was extended to the ceiling, replacing the existing traditional millwork and capitalizing on previously unused space. An existing breakfast nook with a view of the East River, which had been one of the client’s favorite features, was awkwardly placed and provided for tight and uncomfortable seating. We rebuilt the banquettes, pushing them back for easier access and incorporating hidden storage compartments into the seats.

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Acting as a blank canvas, this compact Yaletown condo and its gutsy homeowners welcomed our kaleidoscopic creative vision and gave us free reign to funk up their otherwise drab pad. Colorless Ikea sofas and blank walls were traded for ultra luxe, Palm-Springs-inspired statement pieces. Wallpaper, painted pattern and foil treatments were used to give each of the tight spaces more 'larger-than-life' personality. In a city surrounded yearly with grey, rain-filled clouds and towers of glass, the overarching goal for the home was building upon a foundation of fun! In curating the home's collection of eccentric art and accessories, nothing was off limits. Each piece was handpicked from up-and-coming artists' online shops, local boutiques and galleries. The custom velvet, feather-filled sectional and its many pillows was used to make the space as much for lounging as it is for looking. Since completion, the globe-trotting duo have continued to add to their newly designed abode - both true converts to the notion that sometimes more is definitely more.

Door style: Pendleton W | Species: Maple | Finish: Harvest, Autumn The upstairs master suite includes a large master bath, as well as spacious built-in dressers and storage, all created with Showplace cabinetry and components. Learn more about Showplace custom home furniture: http://www.showplacewood.com/furniture/createyourown/createown.html

The limited space available for this bath renovation made every inch critical. Rather than enclosing the shower, a pony wall was used to create the illusion of more space- both looking into as well as out of the room. Seagram DVX one piece toilet provides a sleek, compact look and performs well.

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Custom build for a client who loves the brown tones. It was a challenge to work with a limited color pallet on this build. Having to work around the trim, cabinets, and wall colors within a similar color pallet was challenging in that the designer didn't want to have these items fighting against the lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, or even the other materials such as tile and hardwood. We also had the same challenge on the exterior with the brick, stone, roofing, and trim items. The home turned out to be a beauty, but the challenge of working with a set color pallet was one that we had not had to deal with before this build. Philip Slowiak

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