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Our clients came to us with their vision and an ask to create a timeless family space grounded in their English roots.
What resulted was just that: an open and bright English-inspired kitchen featuring custom inset-cabinetry in three painted finishes, aged brass hardware, a large range alcove with built-in shelving, oversized island with plenty of prep space with oversized brass bell pendants and a 12' floor to ceiling pantry.
While carefully designed and expertly crafted, the kitchen is "no -fuss" in personality and quite livable for the family which were two must-haves characteristics for the homeowners.
To achieve the look and flow, the former posts in the kitchen were removed and two 24' steel beams were installed to support the second floor. All beams, new and old, were sanded down and refinished with a custom stain.
We created an opening into the dining room, letting light stream through throughout the day and creating sight lines from room-to-room for this busy family.
Modifications were made to the framing of adjacent rooms to allow for the floor-to-ceiling pantry to be installed. New paint, refinished floors, new appliances, and windows were also a part of the overall scope.

Example of a classic u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and an island

The master bedroom is on the large side and this allowed for us to borrow some space to make a new closet (since we utilized the old closet space for the new bathroom).
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East Elevation - A New Farmhouse in Columbia County, New York - John B. Murray Architect - Interior Design by Sam Blount - Photography by Durston Saylor

We made minor modifications to the existing flow of this 1996 home in the Cottage Lake area of Woodinville WA.
The updates were made in adding white cabinets and lightening up the original space with fresh new tile, countertops and appliances.

High-end residential remodeling specializing in kitchen renovations, bathroom upgrades, whole-home renovations, and luxury finishes. EDR Design Build provides architectural redesign, structural modifications, premium material sourcing, and integrated smart home systems. Services include project management, permit coordination, quality assurance, and timeline adherence for complex multi-trade projects. Focuses on transforming dated homes into modern luxury spaces while preserving character and adding contemporary functionality. Projects $200K-$2M+ depending on scope and finish specifications.

Michele Lee Willson Photography
Small transitional light wood floor living room photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
Small transitional light wood floor living room photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a beach style kids' multicolored tile and ceramic tile tub/shower combo design with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, yellow walls and multicolored countertops

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Rear Elevation
Inspiration for a large timeless tile screened-in back porch remodel in Charlotte with a roof extension
Inspiration for a large timeless tile screened-in back porch remodel in Charlotte with a roof extension

Wheelchair accessible renovation
Wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible renovation
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair access
Barrier free remodel
ADA approved
Accessible design ideas
Accessible exterior ramp ideas
ADA ideas

CLIENT GOALS
This spectacular Victorian was built in 1890 for Joseph Budde, an inventor, patent holder, and major manufacturer of the flush toilet. Through its more than 130-year life, this home evolved with the many incarnations of the Haight District. The most significant was the street modification that made way for the Haight Street railway line in the early 1920s. At that time, streets and sidewalks widened, causing the straight-line, two-story staircase to take a turn.
In the 1920s, stucco and terrazzo were considered modern and low-maintenance materials and were often used to replace the handmade residential carpentry that would have graced this spectacular staircase. Sometime during the 1990s, the entire entry door assembly was removed and replaced with another “modern” solution. Our clients challenged Centoni to recreate the original staircase and entry.
OUR DESIGN SOLUTION
Through a partnership with local artisans and support from San Francisco Historical Planners, team Centoni sourced information from the public library that included original photographs, writings on Cranston and Keenan, and the history of the Haight. Though no specific photo has yet to be sourced, we are confident the design choices are in the spirit of the original and are based on remnants of the original porch discovered under the 1920s stucco.
Through this journey, the staircase foundation was reengineered, the staircase designed and built, the original entry doors recreated, the stained glass transom created (including replication of the original hand-painted bird-theme rondels, many rotted decorated elements hand-carved, new and historic lighting installed, and a new iron handrail designed and fabricated.

Our client, with whom we had worked on a number of projects over the years, enlisted our help in transforming her family’s beloved but deteriorating rustic summer retreat, built by her grandparents in the mid-1920’s, into a house that would be livable year-‘round. It had served the family well but needed to be renewed for the decades to come without losing the flavor and patina they were attached to.
The house was designed by Ruth Adams, a rare female architect of the day, who also designed in a similar vein a nearby summer colony of Vassar faculty and alumnae.
To make Treetop habitable throughout the year, the whole house had to be gutted and insulated. The raw homosote interior wall finishes were replaced with plaster, but all the wood trim was retained and reused, as were all old doors and hardware. The old single-glazed casement windows were restored, and removable storm panels fitted into the existing in-swinging screen frames. New windows were made to match the old ones where new windows were added. This approach was inherently sustainable, making the house energy-efficient while preserving most of the original fabric.
Changes to the original design were as seamless as possible, compatible with and enhancing the old character. Some plan modifications were made, and some windows moved around. The existing cave-like recessed entry porch was enclosed as a new book-lined entry hall and a new entry porch added, using posts made from an oak tree on the site.
The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new but in the spirit of the place. All the bookshelves are new.
A thoroughly ramshackle garage couldn’t be saved, and we replaced it with a new one built in a compatible style, with a studio above for our client, who is a writer.

Coastal brown two-story wood and shingle house exterior idea in Boston with a gambrel roof, a shingle roof and a brown roof

The owners of this 1941 cottage, located in the bucolic village of Annisquam, wanted to modernize the home without sacrificing its earthy wood and stone feel. Recognizing that the house had “good bones” and loads of charm, SV Design proposed exterior and interior modifications to improve functionality, and bring the home in line with the owners’ lifestyle. The design vision that evolved was a balance of modern and traditional – a study in contrasts.
Prior to renovation, the dining and breakfast rooms were cut off from one another as well as from the kitchen’s preparation area. SV's architectural team developed a plan to rebuild a new kitchen/dining area within the same footprint. Now the space extends from the dining room, through the spacious and light-filled kitchen with eat-in nook, out to a peaceful and secluded patio.
Interior renovations also included a new stair and balustrade at the entry; a new bathroom, office, and closet for the master suite; and renovations to bathrooms and the family room. The interior color palette was lightened and refreshed throughout. Working in close collaboration with the homeowners, new lighting and plumbing fixtures were selected to add modern accents to the home's traditional charm.

94 year old mother's birthday surprise! Wheelchair bound, her family spruced up her bathroom to accommodate her.
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