A balcony attached to the master bedroom allows the occupant to admire the scenery around them.
Deck - small eclectic second story privacy and cable railing deck idea in San Diego with a roof extension

Perceptions designer Andrea Mason creates a cool space for a very cool kid. Using a sophisticated palette of deep gray on the walls and floor support punched up accents in vibrant orange and chartreuse. This smart design will evolve with ease as the little occupant transitions from tween to teen. A simple swap of the trucks with books and the colorful art with posters and this will become the perfect hangout for a brooding teenage boy!

Photography by Keith Scott Morton From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Charles Hilton Architects & Renee Byers LAPC From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Large bedroom with private balcony
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal master carpeted and beige floor bedroom remodel in Sydney with white walls

Balcony off master bedroom
Mid-sized beach style home design photo in Sydney

Master bedroom suite with heated floors, occupancy undercabinet lighting, Wall mounted toilet, lighted mirrors, glass shower and stand alone tub.
Example of a minimalist master cement tile floor freestanding bathtub design in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Robert Benson For Charles Hilton Architects From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Front entry gate and door
Entryway - mid-sized coastal entryway idea in Sydney

Living room looking out towards backyard
Large beach style formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and beige floor living room photo in Sydney with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Sunny Casita natural landscape
Small southwestern white one-story stucco flat roof idea in Phoenix

Bougainvillea, lavender passion vine and pink climbing 'Peggy Martin' rose, greet the occupants of the guest quarters. Enrique Arellano
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Houston.

Modern kitchen with simple finishes
Large beach style u-shaped medium tone wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Backyard showing the built in barbecue area with a pool
Example of a large beach style backyard ground level and tile glass railing patio kitchen design in Sydney with a roof extension

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Backyard showing the built in barbecue area with a pool
Inspiration for a large coastal backyard tile patio kitchen remodel in Sydney with a roof extension

Exterior and deck. Open southern exposure of ultra-modern custom home built in 2013. Floor to ceiling windows facing south, clerestory windows running along the side of the home. Open plan for shared spaces, private, sheltered rooms further within. Compact, streamlined plan maximizes sustainability, while tall ceilings, natural light and the spacious porch provide ample room for its occupants and their guests. Design by Matt Griffith, in situ studio, winner of a 2014 Honor Award from AIA NC. Built by L. E. Meyers Builders. Photo by Richard Leo Johnson, Atlantic Archives, Inc. for in situ studio.

Our client’s goal was to create a small, high-performance, healthy home for herself and her teenage son while providing a place for her father to age in place. An attached private accessory dwelling provides a space for him as well as flexibility in the future. The new home was designed to minimize its footprint on site, made smaller than the original 1930’s house. Embracing adaptability and efficiency, the residence includes two dwellings: a one-bedroom 795 square-foot accessory dwelling at the lower grade and a two-story 1330 square-foot primary dwelling located above. Involved in all aspects of project execution, our client oversaw the process by living in a used trailer parked in the backyard throughout the project’s construction. Family-Share focused on maximizing the footprint’s performance, access to natural light and the health of the occupants. Sustainable features include high-performance glazing, solar preheat for domestic and hot water in-floor heating and reclaimed fir car decking rainscreen siding.

Robert Benson For Charles Hilton Architects From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.