You'll love the cul-de-sac location of this Wellesley Hills center entrance Colonial. The front-facing kitchen is awash with sunlight and opens to a formal dining room. Built-in cupboards add charm and storage to the space. The cheery kitchen leads to a family room that overlooks a fantastic level back yard. The front to back living room has warm wood floors and a cozy fireplace encouraging easy gatherings. A powder room and laundry complete the first floor. Upstairs, the expanded master bedroom suite includes triple closets and an en-suite bathroom. Three additional bedrooms share an updated hall bathroom. The walk-up attic is ideal for storage and the unfinished basement offers potential to expand the living area. Attached direct-entry garage. Wonderfully convenient location close to shops, train, and major routes.

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You'll love the cul-de-sac location of this Wellesley Hills center entrance Colonial. The front-facing kitchen is awash with sunlight and opens to a formal dining room. Built-in cupboards add charm and storage to the space. The cheery kitchen leads to a family room that overlooks a fantastic level back yard. The front to back living room has warm wood floors and a cozy fireplace encouraging easy gatherings. A powder room and laundry complete the first floor. Upstairs, the expanded master bedroom suite includes triple closets and an en-suite bathroom. Three additional bedrooms share an updated hall bathroom. The walk-up attic is ideal for storage and the unfinished basement offers potential to expand the living area. Attached direct-entry garage. Wonderfully convenient location close to shops, train, and major routes.

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http://150pondroad.com A sophisticated retreat on coveted Pond Road prominently situated on three acres. An elegant winding driveway leads to rolling meadows, gardens and vista views. This custom Royal Barry Wills home was extensively re-designed with a palatial first floor master, his and her bathrooms and a private conservatory with spa pool. Pocket doors lead to a Honduran mahogany library. A study with oak paneling and custom cabinetry is ideal for intimate gatherings. A chef's kitchen with a River Rock stone fireplace and breakfast area adjoins a family room overlooking the grounds. A grand living room and dining room complement the casual design. A separate guest suite and two additional well-proportioned bedrooms are on the second level. The unique property abuts conservation land and provides great potential to build an estate with multiple buildings or expand the existing home. Conveniently located near Wellesley Square, the commuter train and is approximately 13 miles from Boston.

http://150pondroad.com A sophisticated retreat on coveted Pond Road prominently situated on three acres. An elegant winding driveway leads to rolling meadows, gardens and vista views. This custom Royal Barry Wills home was extensively re-designed with a palatial first floor master, his and her bathrooms and a private conservatory with spa pool. Pocket doors lead to a Honduran mahogany library. A study with oak paneling and custom cabinetry is ideal for intimate gatherings. A chef's kitchen with a River Rock stone fireplace and breakfast area adjoins a family room overlooking the grounds. A grand living room and dining room complement the casual design. A separate guest suite and two additional well-proportioned bedrooms are on the second level. The unique property abuts conservation land and provides great potential to build an estate with multiple buildings or expand the existing home. Conveniently located near Wellesley Square, the commuter train and is approximately 13 miles from Boston.

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You'll love the cul-de-sac location of this Wellesley Hills center entrance Colonial. The front-facing kitchen is awash with sunlight and opens to a formal dining room. Built-in cupboards add charm and storage to the space. The cheery kitchen leads to a family room that overlooks a fantastic level back yard. The front to back living room has warm wood floors and a cozy fireplace encouraging easy gatherings. A powder room and laundry complete the first floor. Upstairs, the expanded master bedroom suite includes triple closets and an en-suite bathroom. Three additional bedrooms share an updated hall bathroom. The walk-up attic is ideal for storage and the unfinished basement offers potential to expand the living area. Attached direct-entry garage. Wonderfully convenient location close to shops, train, and major routes.

Rarely available end unit luxury townhome located in the coveted back line affording expansive views of the city & mountains. Many elements of this unit have been updated including all of the flooring, lighting, paint, and some appliances, including a new stainless steel dishwasher. Featuring an open living area, private deck, an expansive master bedroom with large closets, hardwood & slate flooring, interior laundry AND the unit comes fully furnished all the way down to the linens. A single car garage opens up to a large, basement area for storage and/or unit expansion potential. Located between downtown and the beach with a natural open-space area and walking trails just 1/4 mile away, this convenient setting is designed to make living easy. For more property info email us now: info@theepsteinpartners.com

This 525 square foot stdio apartment represents luxury living in small spaces. Mid-Century Modern flair, art work and glam accessories turn this tiny home into a glamorous retreat!

http://150pondroad.com A sophisticated retreat on coveted Pond Road prominently situated on three acres. An elegant winding driveway leads to rolling meadows, gardens and vista views. This custom Royal Barry Wills home was extensively re-designed with a palatial first floor master, his and her bathrooms and a private conservatory with spa pool. Pocket doors lead to a Honduran mahogany library. A study with oak paneling and custom cabinetry is ideal for intimate gatherings. A chef's kitchen with a River Rock stone fireplace and breakfast area adjoins a family room overlooking the grounds. A grand living room and dining room complement the casual design. A separate guest suite and two additional well-proportioned bedrooms are on the second level. The unique property abuts conservation land and provides great potential to build an estate with multiple buildings or expand the existing home. Conveniently located near Wellesley Square, the commuter train and is approximately 13 miles from Boston.

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Lakefront property in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is hard to come by, so when we were hired by this young family with exactly that, we were immediately inspired by not just the unusually large footprint of this 1950’s colonial revival but also the lovely views of the manmade lake it was sited on. The large 5-bedroom home was solidly stuck in the 1980’s, but we saw tons of potential. We started out by updating the existing staircase with a fresh coat of paint and adding new herringbone slate to the entry hall. The powder room off the entryway also got a refresh - new flooring, new cabinets and fixtures. We ran the new slate right through into this space for some consistency. A fun wallpaper and shiplap trim add a welcoming feel and set the tone for the home. Next, we tackled the kitchen. Located away from the rest of the first floor, the kitchen felt a little isolated, so we immediately began planning for how to better connect it to the rest of the first floor. We landed on removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and designed a modified galley style space with separate cooking and clean up zones. The cooking zone consists of the refrigerator, prep sink and cooktop, along with a nice long run of prep space at the island. The cleanup side of the kitchen consists of the main sink and dishwasher. Both areas are situated so that the user can view the lake during prep work and cleanup! One of the home’s main puzzles was how to incorporate the mudroom and area in front of the patio doors at the back of the house. We already had a breakfast table area, so the space by the patio doors was a bit of a no man’s land. We decided to separate the kitchen proper from what became the new mudroom with a large set of barn doors. That way you can quickly hide any mudroom messes but have easy access to the light coming in through the patio doors as well as the outdoor grilling station. We also love the impact the barn doors add to the overall space. The homeowners’ first words to us were “it’s time to ditch the brown,” so we did! We chose a lovely blue pallet that reflects the home’s location on the lake which is also vibrant yet easy on the eye. Countertops are white quartz, and the natural oak floor works well with the other honey accents. The breakfast table was given a refresh with new chairs, chandelier and window treatments that frame the gorgeous views of the lake out the back. We coordinated the slate mudroom flooring with that used in the home’s main entrance for a consistent feel. The storage area consists of open and closed storage to allow for some clutter control as needed. Next on our “to do” list was revamping the dated brown bar area in the neighboring dining room. We eliminated the clutter by adding some closed cabinets and did some easy updates to help the space feel more current. One snag we ran into here was the discovery of a beam above the existing open shelving that had to be modified with a smaller structural beam to allow for our new design to work. This was an unexpected surprise, but in the end we think it was well worth it! We kept the colors here a bit more muted to blend with the homeowner’s existing furnishings. Open shelving and polished nickel hardware add some simple detail to the new entertainment zone which also looks out onto the lake! Next we tackled the upstairs starting with the homeowner’s son’s bath. The bath originally had both a tub shower and a separate shower, so we decided to swap out the shower for a new laundry area. This freed up some space downstairs in what used to be the mudroom/laundry room and is much more convenient for daily laundry needs. We continued the blue palette here with navy cabinetry and the navy tile in the shower. Porcelain floor tile and chrome fixtures keep maintenance to a minimum while matte black mirrors and lighting add some depth the design. A low maintenance runner adds some warmth underfoot and ties the whole space together. We added a pocket door to the bathroom to minimize interference with the door swings. The left door of the laundry closet is on a 180 degree hinge to allow for easy full access to the machines. Next we tackled the master bath which is an en suite arrangement. The original was typical of the 1980’s with the vanity outside of the bathroom, situated near the master closet. And the brown theme continued here with multiple shades of brown. Our first move was to segment off the bath and the closet from the master bedroom. We created a short hall from the bedroom to the bathroom with his and hers walk-in closets on the left and right as well as a separate toilet closet outside of the main bathroom for privacy and flexibility. The original bathroom had a giant soaking tub with steps (dangerous!) as well as a small shower that did not work well for our homeowner who is 6’3”. With other bathtubs in the home, they decided to eliminate the tub and create an oversized shower which takes up the space where the old tub was located. The double vanity is on the opposite wall and a bench is located under the window for morning conversations and a place to set a couple of towels. The pallet in here is light and airy with a mix of blond wood, creamy porcelain and marble tile, and brass accents. A simple roman shade adds some texture and it’s top-down mechanism allows for light and privacy. This large whole house remodel gave our homeowners not only the ability to maximize the potential of their home but also created a lovely new frame from which to view their fabulous lake views. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Photography by Craig Hildebrand
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An old tub and shower were removed to make way for a large barrier free walk in shower. The barrier free entry and grab bars were used with to allow the homeowners to age comfortably in their home. New cabinets and countertops complete the spa like look. Photos by: Ryan Wilson

You'll love the cul-de-sac location of this Wellesley Hills center entrance Colonial. The front-facing kitchen is awash with sunlight and opens to a formal dining room. Built-in cupboards add charm and storage to the space. The cheery kitchen leads to a family room that overlooks a fantastic level back yard. The front to back living room has warm wood floors and a cozy fireplace encouraging easy gatherings. A powder room and laundry complete the first floor. Upstairs, the expanded master bedroom suite includes triple closets and an en-suite bathroom. Three additional bedrooms share an updated hall bathroom. The walk-up attic is ideal for storage and the unfinished basement offers potential to expand the living area. Attached direct-entry garage. Wonderfully convenient location close to shops, train, and major routes.

This fairly new home was built on Daniel Island right on beautiful Smythe Park. The homeowners purchased the five-year-old home because of its location and potential, but they had great plans to make it more modern and unique to their styles by incorporating transitional and modern design. They decided to go very white, creating a sleek, clean look while contrasting it against stained, dark hardwood floors. The project included adding new hardware, applying a fresh coat of paint to the entire interior (walls and ceilings), adding new light fixtures, refinishing the floors throughout the home and remodeling the master bathroom, morning kitchen, main kitchen and butler’s pantry cabinetry with newly refinished cabinetry, countertops and fixtures. What a remarkable transformation! The family able to create a fresh new look while keeping the architectural bones of the home in tact. Photography by: Brennan Wesley

White bathroom vanity with double sinks, shaker style doors and furniture legs. Tall center cabinet with frosted glass doors. Large porcelain floor tiles in grey. Photo by: Spacecrafting

BC&J Architecture designed a floating home that is now located at its permanent location on the Willamette River in Portland. The home was constructed at a Marina an hour from the final home location. Upon completion, the home was floated up the Willamette River to the current site. The homeowners were looking for a river side, cottage style house well suited to entertaining. At 2,100 square feet, the home has an open floor plan with a large kitchen opening to a dining room and the living room with views onto the river. Upstairs, the master bedroom extends toward the river under a large centered dormer. On the opposite side of the master bedroom is a bonus room under a symmetrical dormer that will serve as guest quarters when adult children and grandchildren visit.

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