We endeavored to work closely with the client to design a refined yet singularly styled house that would include ample places from which to experience the rich flora and fauna along the river and in the woods and nearby wetland. The Cottage is reached by strolling across a bridge that spans a restored wetland. A central oval-shaped Dining Room acts as a centering space in the house leading to a Library/Living Room, a spacious Kitchen, an open Office space and a conservatory-covered Craft Room and Laundry. The Office opens to a wrap-around Conservatory to allow full views of the abundant riverlife. A Sunroom is situated underneath a masterful old Oak tree. Upstairs the Master Suite allows for full enjoyment of the scenery with a private screen porch and Master Bath centered under the Oak. The Sky Room opens to a deck with views of the river and the stars. In the lower level lurks a ‘bat cave’, a full-featured video Screening Room, which was spearheaded and in collaboration by the client. The house makes use of low toxic materials, super insulated shell and Solar Electric system and 3 story elevator. A garage barn features a stargazing deck and a Solar Electric system. 4500sf/415m - 4bdrm

Built by Sanford Custom Builders and custom designed by Jan Gleysteen Architects, this classical shingle and stone home offers finely crafted architectural details throughout. The home is situated on a gentle knoll and is approached by a circular receiving court. Amenities include 5 en-suite bedrooms including a master bedroom with adjoining luxurious spa bath, walk up office suite with additional bath, media/movie theater room, step-down mahogany family room, first floor office with wood paneling and barrel vaulted ceilings. On the lower level there is a gym, wet bar and billiard room.

Weston MA Real Estate presented by Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon. Introducing a magnificent south-side Colonial situated on manicured grounds with a circular driveway. Extensively renovated throughout, the architecturally thoughtful design includes a classic gourmet kitchen open to a window-filled family room addition, luxurious master suite, spacious mud room and 3 car garage.

Weston MA Real Estate presented by Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon. Introducing a magnificent south-side Colonial situated on manicured grounds with a circular driveway. Extensively renovated throughout, the architecturally thoughtful design includes a classic gourmet kitchen open to a window-filled family room addition, luxurious master suite, spacious mud room and 3 car garage.

Photo by Spacecrafting.com Built in 2011. Arts and Crafts inspired 4 bed, 3 bath walk out rambler situated on 0.58 acre, cul-du-sac, pond lot, with boulder wall and wooded rear yard privacy. Rustic alder doors and cabinets, white enamel trim, Screen porch, theatre room, central vacuum, 7 zone sound, largest garage footprint allowed in Maple Grove, heated garage with floor drain, furnace rated gas fireplaces, hand scraped Asian walnut wood floors, master with walk in shower and free standing soaking tub.

Weston MA Real Estate presented by Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon. Introducing a magnificent south-side Colonial situated on manicured grounds with a circular driveway. Extensively renovated throughout, the architecturally thoughtful design includes a classic gourmet kitchen open to a window-filled family room addition, luxurious master suite, spacious mud room and 3 car garage.

Weston MA Real Estate presented by Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon. Introducing a magnificent south-side Colonial situated on manicured grounds with a circular driveway. Extensively renovated throughout, the architecturally thoughtful design includes a classic gourmet kitchen open to a window-filled family room addition, luxurious master suite, spacious mud room and 3 car garage.

The entire townhouse was devastatingly flood–damaged by an upper floor washing machine malfunction. The homeowners decided to take advantage of this situation to not only repair the home, but also to make some major space updates. The townhome was completely gutted to the studs throughout all three levels. The main living level was completely reconfigured with walls removed and spaces reimagined. The kitchen and 4 bathrooms were fully renovated. All flooring, trim, tile, fixtures, hardware, countertops, lighting and window treatments were redesigned. All interior elements designed and specified by A.HICKMAN Design.

Weston MA Real Estate presented by Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon. Introducing a magnificent south-side Colonial situated on manicured grounds with a circular driveway. Extensively renovated throughout, the architecturally thoughtful design includes a classic gourmet kitchen open to a window-filled family room addition, luxurious master suite, spacious mud room and 3 car garage.

Weston MA Real Estate presented by Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon. Introducing a magnificent south-side Colonial situated on manicured grounds with a circular driveway. Extensively renovated throughout, the architecturally thoughtful design includes a classic gourmet kitchen open to a window-filled family room addition, luxurious master suite, spacious mud room and 3 car garage.

The interior design concept involves accentuating the villa’s breath-taking sea views throughout the beautiful four floor levels. The living area and supporting rooms are situated on the bottom two floor levels. While the master bedroom and other guest rooms are located on the top two floors. There is a hint of classic and modern interlude encompassed with touches of blue intertwined complimenting the picturesque sea views from every window. The interior layout has been designed as an open floor layout to illuminate the villa with natural light and create a luxurious Zen ambience.

The interior design concept involves accentuating the villa’s breath-taking sea views throughout the beautiful four floor levels. The living area and supporting rooms are situated on the bottom two floor levels. While the master bedroom and other guest rooms are located on the top two floors. There is a hint of classic and modern interlude encompassed with touches of blue intertwined complimenting the picturesque sea views from every window. The interior layout has been designed as an open floor layout to illuminate the villa with natural light and create a luxurious Zen ambience.

Modular Tri-plex design efficiently housing money-smart rental units within one beautiful package. This development strategy allowed for a savvy financial situation without compromising style and functionality.

Large West Facing 2 bedroom, 2 bath Garden Patio suite. Shows well. Over 1000 sq/ft. Recent upgrades including laminate floors, and tiled floors, gas hot water tank. Nice kitchen dining area with gas F/P leading to the large private 174 sq/ft patio - great for bbq and entertaining, surrounded by mature hedging and nice landscaping. 2 spacious bedrooms, master with 4 piece ensuite. Building has secured entrance underground parking. Convenient location situated across from Tillicum Mall- Grocery Shopping, Entertainment, Recreation Centre, Schools and more plus near parks, the gorge waterway and major transportation routes. Pets welcome.

We pride ourselves on creating uniquely personal solutions for our customers. For this customer, in the same room as the fireplace and the 2 large tower speakers, we also connected their turntable to the audio system. In another situation, a subwoofer was desired for the master bedroom. To not waste space we installed a slim sub under the bed. Turntable with 2.1 channel performance audio

  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 Erin Little.
Freestanding bathtub - transitional master beige tile and mosaic tile marble floor and gray floor freestanding bathtub idea in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and beige countertops

Client hired Morse Remodeling to design and construct this newly purchased home with large lot so that they could move their family with young children in. It was a full gut, addition and entire renovation of this 1960's ranch style home. The house is situated in a neighborhood which has seen many whole house upgrades and renovations. The original plan consisted of a living room, family room, and galley kitchen. These were all renovated and combined into one large open great room. A master suite addition was added to the back of the home behind the garage. A full service laundry room was added near the garage with a large walk in pantry near the kitchen. Design, Build, and Enjoy!

Weston MA Real Estate presented by Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon. Introducing a magnificent south-side Colonial situated on manicured grounds with a circular driveway. Extensively renovated throughout, the architecturally thoughtful design includes a classic gourmet kitchen open to a window-filled family room addition, luxurious master suite, spacious mud room and 3 car garage.