Photography by Michael J. Lee
Mid-sized transitional built-in desk dark wood floor home office library photo in Boston with white walls

Large walk-in shower Photo by Jeff Amram Photography
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HGTV Smart Home 2013 by Glenn Layton Homes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
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Todd Wright
Small eclectic pink tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove bathtub photo with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, granite countertops and gray walls

Susie Brenner Photography
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Antique white walk-in closet offers abundant shoe and handbag storage. Note the special java glazing and classical embellishments such as decorative molding and acanthus leaf corbels.

It's all about the elements.
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When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

photos by Steve Chenn
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Nantucket Architectural Photography
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In the master suite, custom side tables made of vintage card catalogs flank a dark gray and blue bookcase laid out in a herringbone pattern that takes up the entire wall behind the upholstered headboard.

Small transitional women's reach-in closet photo in Denver with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

Country master medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in San Francisco with white walls and no fireplace

Rich earthy tones, and bringing in the exterior ledgestone to this master bedroom give it a strong, desert presence. The round swiveling chase gives a perfect place to enjoy the pocketing window walls in the corner (not shown) which open up to the pool patio and beautiful distant views. Photography: Mark Boisclair

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