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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless galley porcelain tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional galley porcelain tile eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

This Inner Suburban Cottage is located in Tighes Hill, Newcastle, formerly an industrial area but due to it's proximity to the city is now becoming popular with young families and professionals seeking the inner city lifestyle. The client brief was to replace a rundown two bedroom miners cottage with a modern home for a family of three children and two adults on a 320sqm corner block. The design solution delivered the main house containing open living, dining, kitchen, three bedrooms, main bathroom, laundry and double garage. The large parents retreat comprising of a combined spacious bedroom, lounge and sitting area, seperate kitchen and generous ensuite is located above the double garage, connects to the house via an internal stairway and features a separate entrance to enable the space to be utilised as self-contained guest lodging. The street front facade reflects the original miners cottage with weatherboards, front porch and skillion roof while beyond the street frontage, a stylish transition to finishes such as Colorbond Nail Strip cladding and timber paneling relfect the contemporary style of the young family. Passive solar design was incorporated with north-oriented living, dining, kitchen areas featuring polished concrete slab for thermal mass. Cross-ventilation has been incorporated into the design with strategic window placement throughout. The seamless transition from indoor living areas to covered outdoor entertaining area is achieved through the polished concrete slab continuing from indoors to outdoors, at one level and large sliding stacker doors with screens.

Although the backyard is compact, the exquisite minimal design creates an overall feeling of openness. The massive stone clad fireplace framed by tall pergola beams stands in contrast to the simple elegance of the modern outdoor furniture.

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Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional galley porcelain tile eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless galley porcelain tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless galley porcelain tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

The complete makeover of this property in Rosedale was artfully designed and executed by Bolt Developments. Betz had the pleasure of building the Gunite pool and feature wall. Being on a corner lot, the compact side yard is secluded from view by layers of columnar cedars and shade trees.

The pool has a small 3’ 6” shallow portion along one side with a wider 6’ 6”-deep ‘plunge’ section along the other. On hot summer days jumping in is a favourite pastime. The walkway extends from the pool past the glass-walled family room rising up to a larger patio beside the main floor walkout.

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The tall stand of densely planted columnar cedars provides a contrasting backdrop for the towering row of pergola beams which help to define the space. The outdoor dining table for eight is conveniently served by the modern charcoal themed barbecue station and wet bar.

Living room with gas fireplace. Jeff Allen Photography. Construction by Cheney Brothers Construction.
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Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects, and Flegels Construction updated a classic Eichler open, indoor-outdoor home. Expanding on the original walls of glass and connection to nature that is common in mid-century modern homes. The completely openable walls allow the homeowners to truly open up the living space of the house, transforming it into an open air pavilion, extending the living area outdoors to the private side yards, and taking maximum advantage of indoor-outdoor living opportunities. Taking the concept of borrowed landscape from traditional Japanese architecture, the fountain, concrete bench wall, and natural landscaping bound the indoor-outdoor space. The Truly Open Eichler is a remodeled single-family house in Palo Alto. This 1,712 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, and Angela Todorova Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineers Contractor: Flegels Construction Photography ©2014 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2014

Raised panel cabinets in this master closet are dark stained cherry with a black glaze. The same onyx countertops that were used in the master bathroom were used on the island and the make up vanity also.

This kitchen, laundry room, and bathroom in Elkins Park, PA was completely renovated and re-envisioned to create a fresh and inviting space with refined farmhouse details and maximum functionality that speaks not only to the client's taste but to and the architecture and feel of the entire home. The design includes functional cabinetry with a focus on organization. We enlarged the window above the farmhouse sink to allow as much natural light as possible and created a striking focal point with a custom vent hood and handpainted terra cotta tile. High-end materials were used throughout including quartzite countertops, beautiful tile, brass lighting, and classic European plumbing fixtures.

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