Search results for "Moving forward" in Home Design Ideas
Mark English Architects, AIA
The Atherton House is a family compound for a professional couple in the tech industry, and their two teenage children. After living in Singapore, then Hong Kong, and building homes there, they looked forward to continuing their search for a new place to start a life and set down roots.
The site is located on Atherton Avenue on a flat, 1 acre lot. The neighboring lots are of a similar size, and are filled with mature planting and gardens. The brief on this site was to create a house that would comfortably accommodate the busy lives of each of the family members, as well as provide opportunities for wonder and awe. Views on the site are internal. Our goal was to create an indoor- outdoor home that embraced the benign California climate.
The building was conceived as a classic “H” plan with two wings attached by a double height entertaining space. The “H” shape allows for alcoves of the yard to be embraced by the mass of the building, creating different types of exterior space. The two wings of the home provide some sense of enclosure and privacy along the side property lines. The south wing contains three bedroom suites at the second level, as well as laundry. At the first level there is a guest suite facing east, powder room and a Library facing west.
The north wing is entirely given over to the Primary suite at the top level, including the main bedroom, dressing and bathroom. The bedroom opens out to a roof terrace to the west, overlooking a pool and courtyard below. At the ground floor, the north wing contains the family room, kitchen and dining room. The family room and dining room each have pocketing sliding glass doors that dissolve the boundary between inside and outside.
Connecting the wings is a double high living space meant to be comfortable, delightful and awe-inspiring. A custom fabricated two story circular stair of steel and glass connects the upper level to the main level, and down to the basement “lounge” below. An acrylic and steel bridge begins near one end of the stair landing and flies 40 feet to the children’s bedroom wing. People going about their day moving through the stair and bridge become both observed and observer.
The front (EAST) wall is the all important receiving place for guests and family alike. There the interplay between yin and yang, weathering steel and the mature olive tree, empower the entrance. Most other materials are white and pure.
The mechanical systems are efficiently combined hydronic heating and cooling, with no forced air required.
Chloe Boyd & Co.
Our Cheshire based Client’s came to us for an inviting yet industrial look and feel with a focus on cool tones. We helped to introduce this through our Interior Design and Styling knowledge.
They had felt previously that they had purchased pieces that they weren’t exactly what they were looking for once they had arrived. Finding themselves making expensive mistakes and replacing items over time. They wanted to nail the process first time around on their Victorian Property which they had recently moved to.
During our extensive discovery and design process, we took the time to get to know our Clients taste’s and what they were looking to achieve. After showing them some initial timeless ideas, they were really pleased with the initial proposal. We introduced our Client’s desired look and feel, whilst really considering pieces that really started to make the house feel like home which are also based on their interests.
The handover to our Client was a great success and was really well received. They have requested us to help out with another space within their home as a total surprise, we are really honoured and looking forward to starting!
Susan Yeley Homes
Nearly two decades ago now, Susan and her husband put a letter in the mailbox of this eastside home: "If you have any interest in selling, please reach out." But really, who would give up a Flansburgh House?
Fast forward to 2020, when the house went on the market! By then it was clear that three children and a busy home design studio couldn't be crammed into this efficient footprint. But what's second best to moving into your dream home? Being asked to redesign the functional core for the family that was.
In this classic Flansburgh layout, all the rooms align tidily in a square around a central hall and open air atrium. As such, all the spaces are both connected to one another and also private; and all allow for visual access to the outdoors in two directions—toward the atrium and toward the exterior. All except, in this case, the utilitarian galley kitchen. That space, oft-relegated to second class in midcentury architecture, got the shaft, with narrow doorways on two ends and no good visual access to the atrium or the outside. Who spends time in the kitchen anyway?
As is often the case with even the very best midcentury architecture, the kitchen at the Flansburgh House needed to be modernized; appliances and cabinetry have come a long way since 1970, but our culture has evolved too, becoming more casual and open in ways we at SYH believe are here to stay. People (gasp!) do spend time—lots of time!—in their kitchens! Nonetheless, our goal was to make this kitchen look as if it had been designed this way by Earl Flansburgh himself.
The house came to us full of bold, bright color. We edited out some of it (along with the walls it was on) but kept and built upon the stunning red, orange and yellow closet doors in the family room adjacent to the kitchen. That pop was balanced by a few colorful midcentury pieces that our clients already owned, and the stunning light and verdant green coming in from both the atrium and the perimeter of the house, not to mention the many skylights. Thus, the rest of the space just needed to quiet down and be a beautiful, if neutral, foil. White terrazzo tile grounds custom plywood and black cabinetry, offset by a half wall that offers both camouflage for the cooking mess and also storage below, hidden behind seamless oak tambour.
Contractor: Rusty Peterson
Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking
Photographer: Sarah Shields
Find the right local pro for your project
Planet Furniture
For all lovers of country style, we turn the hub of the home at @sundale_house, a 1920s home into a dream entertaining space that our client has dreamed about for so many years. When our client first moved into the property they only wanted to update the existing kitchen as they didn’t feel they needed to invest in a brand new kitchen at that time. Fast forward a few years later and we have completed the space with a handmade bespoke kitchen by PF. Each area is dedicated to something new and enticing and makes the kitchen a fun place to be.
The home is full of all things hygge and the design is shown throughout cosy moments of comfort and appreciation being created in everyday life. The paint colours show this fabulously – Slaked Lime and Slaked Lime Dark both by Little Greene were chosen. We hand-painted the kitchen island in the dark colour of the two. Both colours are pure and neutral made with a combination of minerals to give a warm and soft appearance.
Carefully considering the layout, an L-shape was best to take advantage of all walls and where an island could sit in the middle dividing the different zones of the living space. The space was also big enough for a separate bespoke unit that houses the Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer. When looking at the island in more detail this piece of furniture has been designed solely for a prep station. We are loving the frontage that is open with slated timber at the bottom.
On the main kitchen run, we find not only a breakfast pantry but a dresser with plenty of bespoke storage for those items that are bulky for the main worktop. Both are built with bi-fold doors and integrated LED lighting, so each of the cabinets can be opened up into the space and closed away when not in use. In between these is the Steel Cucine Ascot Range Cooker in stainless steel with a stunning bespoke mantle positioned above and a hand-silvered antiqued mirror splashback.
Taking our attention to other parts of the design, we find a beautiful sink area located underneath a window featuring a Shaws’ sink and Perrin & Rowe taps. There’s also plenty of alternative storage such as wooden open shelves, a hidden wine rack and convenient pull-out drawers.
As the client stated… “styling and turning our 1920s house into our perfect family home.”
Kia Designs
A solid wood super king-size bed - Kurly is minimal and elegant. Designed with tranquillity and relaxation in mind, beautifully grained oak bed frame is absolutely perfect for any space – ticking so many boxes in terms of aesthetics and comfort. Just like the extension of a pillow, the soft headboard upholstered in soft grey velvet fabric invites you in for a good night sleep.
The Kobi double drum pendant perfectly encapsulates the meaning of our Itero Collection. It’s about evolution. Simple in form, the two tiered lampshade moves a classic design forward, taking on a more fresh and contemporary feeling.
Chloe Boyd & Co.
Our Cheshire based Client’s came to us for an inviting yet industrial look and feel with a focus on cool tones. We helped to introduce this through our Interior Design and Styling knowledge.
They had felt previously that they had purchased pieces that they weren’t exactly what they were looking for once they had arrived. Finding themselves making expensive mistakes and replacing items over time. They wanted to nail the process first time around on their Victorian Property which they had recently moved to.
During our extensive discovery and design process, we took the time to get to know our Clients taste’s and what they were looking to achieve. After showing them some initial timeless ideas, they were really pleased with the initial proposal. We introduced our Client’s desired look and feel, whilst really considering pieces that really started to make the house feel like home which are also based on their interests.
The handover to our Client was a great success and was really well received. They have requested us to help out with another space within their home as a total surprise, we are really honoured and looking forward to starting!
Chloe Boyd & Co.
Our Cheshire based Client’s came to us for an inviting yet industrial look and feel with a focus on cool tones. We helped to introduce this through our Interior Design and Styling knowledge.
They had felt previously that they had purchased pieces that they weren’t exactly what they were looking for once they had arrived. Finding themselves making expensive mistakes and replacing items over time. They wanted to nail the process first time around on their Victorian Property which they had recently moved to.
During our extensive discovery and design process, we took the time to get to know our Clients taste’s and what they were looking to achieve. After showing them some initial timeless ideas, they were really pleased with the initial proposal. We introduced our Client’s desired look and feel, whilst really considering pieces that really started to make the house feel like home which are also based on their interests.
The handover to our Client was a great success and was really well received. They have requested us to help out with another space within their home as a total surprise, we are really honoured and looking forward to starting!
Sponsored
Columbus, OH
Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers
Columbus Area's Luxury Design Build Firm | 17x Best of Houzz Winner!
Simply Home Decorating
The new owners of this 1974 Post and Beam home originally contacted us for help furnishing their main floor living spaces. But it wasn’t long before these delightfully open minded clients agreed to a much larger project, including a full kitchen renovation. They were looking to personalize their “forever home,” a place where they looked forward to spending time together entertaining friends and family.
In a bold move, we proposed teal cabinetry that tied in beautifully with their ocean and mountain views and suggested covering the original cedar plank ceilings with white shiplap to allow for improved lighting in the ceilings. We also added a full height panelled wall creating a proper front entrance and closing off part of the kitchen while still keeping the space open for entertaining. Finally, we curated a selection of custom designed wood and upholstered furniture for their open concept living spaces and moody home theatre room beyond.
* This project has been featured in Western Living Magazine.
Stylish
The Majestic curve gives Modena K-131N by Stylish® Single Handle Pull Down Kitchen Sink Faucet a tasteful and sophisticated look. This solid stainless steel kitchen or bar sink faucet has a clean, bold design that suits any modern or contemporary kitchen décor.
The dual-function sprayer has been designed to easily switch between aerated stream and spray water flow. The pull-out sprayer provides maximum reach for flexible functionality.
The handle moves 90 degrees forward to allow ample range of motion and to avoid hitting he backsplash.
This faucet has been manufactured with top-quality components to ensure superior performance and durability. The Kerox® ceramic cartridge ensures lasting drip-free use the Neoperl aerator reduces water waste without sacrificing pressure. The soft rubber nozzles in the spray head will prevent hard water and lime scale build-up, making maintenance easy.
The spout and body swivels 360° to allow better ergonomic usage and maximize the range of motion and offers ample room for filling or cleaning large pots and pans.
For easy installation, mounting hardware are included with purchase. 1 or 3-Hole installation with optional 10” deck plate (not included).
Simply Home Decorating
The new owners of this 1974 Post and Beam home originally contacted us for help furnishing their main floor living spaces. But it wasn’t long before these delightfully open minded clients agreed to a much larger project, including a full kitchen renovation. They were looking to personalize their “forever home,” a place where they looked forward to spending time together entertaining friends and family.
In a bold move, we proposed teal cabinetry that tied in beautifully with their ocean and mountain views and suggested covering the original cedar plank ceilings with white shiplap to allow for improved lighting in the ceilings. We also added a full height panelled wall creating a proper front entrance and closing off part of the kitchen while still keeping the space open for entertaining. Finally, we curated a selection of custom designed wood and upholstered furniture for their open concept living spaces and moody home theatre room beyond.
* This project has been featured in Western Living Magazine.
Simply Home Decorating
The new owners of this 1974 Post and Beam home originally contacted us for help furnishing their main floor living spaces. But it wasn’t long before these delightfully open minded clients agreed to a much larger project, including a full kitchen renovation. They were looking to personalize their “forever home,” a place where they looked forward to spending time together entertaining friends and family.
In a bold move, we proposed teal cabinetry that tied in beautifully with their ocean and mountain views and suggested covering the original cedar plank ceilings with white shiplap to allow for improved lighting in the ceilings. We also added a full height panelled wall creating a proper front entrance and closing off part of the kitchen while still keeping the space open for entertaining. Finally, we curated a selection of custom designed wood and upholstered furniture for their open concept living spaces and moody home theatre room beyond.
* This project has been featured in Western Living Magazine.
Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.
Sharp linear features guide your eye around this backyard. The fire table welcomes your gaze as warmly as the fire that flickers within. Your eye is inevitably drawn to the stone veneer accenting an exquisite outdoor kitchen and bar enclosed beneath a pergola that has been crafted to mirror the distinct features of the house. Finally, your gaze moves down the varied flagstone path, past formal garden beds and stone veneer pillars bursting with colour, to the pool with its clear blue water and interlock patio. Each glance beckons you forward, begging you to stay and live luxuriously.
Janet King Marketing and Communications
Kent Kallberg Studios
Elegant exterior home photo in Vancouver
Elegant exterior home photo in Vancouver
Sponsored
Columbus, OH
Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers
Columbus Area's Luxury Design Build Firm | 17x Best of Houzz Winner!
Sai Interiors
With this project, the clients had a limited budget and wanted to knock down the existing conservatory and add a single story rear extension. They wanted more space for family entertaining and relaxation as well as storage solutions. Sai Interiors put forward a design proposal to convert the existing garage to a habitable space which was divided into two room, a utility room and a room filled with storage solutions to ease the lack of storage in the house. We then proposed creating an open plan kitchen, dining and living room. The client wanted to keep the existing kitchen but we moved the sideboard and wall unit in the dining area to create a better aesthetic. We also added three large veluxes in the living and kitchen area to create a brighter space. The clients were delighted with the result.
Sai Interiors
With this project, the clients had a limited budget and wanted to knock down the existing conservatory and add a single story rear extension. They wanted more space for family entertaining and relaxation as well as storage solutions. Sai Interiors put forward a design proposal to convert the existing garage to a habitable space which was divided into two room, a utility room and a room filled with storage solutions to ease the lack of storage in the house. We then proposed creating an open plan kitchen, dining and living room. The client wanted to keep the existing kitchen but we moved the sideboard and wall unit in the dining area to create a better aesthetic. We also added three large veluxes in the living and kitchen area to create a brighter space. The clients were delighted with the result.
Alair Homes Milwaukee
This Master Suite Addition project was initiated by our Clients’ desire to stay in their family home well into their golden years. Their wish list included a master suite and large open space for entertaining. With “Aging in Place” a main objective, our goal was to move all essential tasks to the first floor. Our design created a smooth transition between old house and new by expanding their dining room and adding a vestibule between the two spaces. This resulted in a much larger dining space and the larger entertaining area they were seeking. The master bedroom’s floor to ceiling windows on two of the walls frames picturesque views of their beloved garden outside. Vaulted ceilings, French doors to the bathroom with a transom window above express class and grandeur. Through the French doors the elegant master bathroom shines with reflections from the decorative crystal chandelier, white and grey tile, polished chrome fixtures and lighted glass bowls. A double headed shower, with dual temperature controls, and the air-jetted tub provide a true sanctuary for a relaxed bathing experience. “His and Her” elements are also fulfilled with dual vanities, and dual toilet areas. Upon completion, the homeowners passionately stated that this project turned out even better than they could have imagined. They truly love their new space in their long loved home and look forward to many more years in their new haven.
Sai Interiors
With this project, the clients had a limited budget and wanted to knock down the existing conservatory and add a single story rear extension. They wanted more space for family entertaining and relaxation as well as storage solutions. Sai Interiors put forward a design proposal to convert the existing garage to a habitable space which was divided into two room, a utility room and a room filled with storage solutions to ease the lack of storage in the house. We then proposed creating an open plan kitchen, dining and living room. The client wanted to keep the existing kitchen but we moved the sideboard and wall unit in the dining area to create a better aesthetic. We also added three large veluxes in the living and kitchen area to create a brighter space. The clients were delighted with the result.
Showing Results for "Moving Forward"
Sponsored
Columbus, OH
Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers
Columbus Area's Luxury Design Build Firm | 17x Best of Houzz Winner!
Stylish
The Majestic curve gives Modena K-131S by Stylish® Single Handle Pull Down Kitchen Sink Faucet a tasteful and sophisticated look. This solid stainless steel kitchen or bar sink faucet has a clean, bold design that suits any modern or contemporary kitchen décor.
The dual-function sprayer has been designed to easily switch between aerated stream and spray water flow. The pull-out sprayer provides maximum reach for flexible functionality.
The handle moves 90 degrees forward to allow ample range of motion and to avoid hitting he backsplash.
This faucet has been manufactured with top-quality components to ensure superior performance and durability. The Kerox® ceramic cartridge ensures lasting drip-free use the Neoperl aerator reduces water waste without sacrificing pressure. The soft rubber nozzles in the spray head will prevent hard water and lime scale build-up, making maintenance easy.
The spout and body swivels 360° to allow better ergonomic usage and maximize the range of motion and offers ample room for filling or cleaning large pots and pans.
For easy installation, mounting hardware are included with purchase. 1 or 3-Hole installation with optional 10” deck plate (not included).
J. Myers & Associates - Interior Design Portland
A mixture of styles, this space brings in natural elememts on the woven headboard, with fresh white table lamps and lattice ottoman. Darker wood side tables, and desk help visually ground some of the pieces in this bedroom.
Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.
Sharp linear features guide your eye around this backyard. The fire table welcomes your gaze as warmly as the fire that flickers within. Your eye is inevitably drawn to the stone veneer accenting an exquisite outdoor kitchen and bar enclosed beneath a pergola that has been crafted to mirror the distinct features of the house. Finally, your gaze moves down the varied flagstone path, past formal garden beds and stone veneer pillars bursting with colour, to the pool with its clear blue water and interlock patio. Each glance beckons you forward, begging you to stay and live luxuriously.
98