Project context: A Johnson Street historic-home restoration in High Point addresses damage from earlier fires. The archive documents reframing and preservation work supported by a team of designers, contractors and suppliers; original team credits remain important to the project's story.

Augmentation of original deck to include a step up over existing pool, under deck storage, and extension. Renders
Pool - contemporary pool idea in Raleigh

Augmentation of original deck to include a step up over existing pool, under deck storage, and extension. Renders
Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Raleigh

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2015 Houzz
1960s home design photo in New Orleans

ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen: Originally commissioned in 1977 by our clients, this residence was designed by renowned architect Donald Olsen whose life's work is thoroughly documented in the book Donald Olsen: Architect of Habitable Abstractions. Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago to do a comprehensive rethinking of the structure, spaces and the exterior envelope. We hope you will enjoy this preview of the greatly enlarged and updated kitchen and home office.

Dom Ceramiche Stone Fusion Lead 12 x 24. Country of origin: Italy. Photo courtesy of Stone Fusion.
Inspiration for a large contemporary porcelain tile family room remodel in Boise with white walls and a white front door

Airy, open craftsman wood stair with views to the exterior and interior spaces. Original concept: Anna Howden, D+A Studio Construction documents, Interiors and photographs by Anne Hamilton, AKH

Main entry with views through to the back. Original concept: Anna Howden, D+A Studio Construction documents, Interiors and photographs by Anne Hamilton, AKH

Original builders Wendell & Smith created the Tower House in 1890. The distinctive feature of this plan was taken from an old windmill tower at East Hampton on the Long Island Shore. Gardner/Fox Associates designed & developed a master plan for the house that would document & detail the necessary work to upgrade the house.

Timeless Memories Studio
Example of a mid-sized eclectic medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room design with blue walls and no fireplace

Airy, open craftsman wood stair with views to the exterior and interior spaces. Original concept: Anna Howden, D+A Studio Construction documents, Interiors and photographs by Anne Hamilton, AKH

This modern craftsman kitchen was given a custom look using stock cabinets. The backsplash design centered around the owner's Motawi tile pieces. Original concept: Anna Howden, D+A Studio Construction documents, Interiors and photographs by Anne Hamilton, AKH

Kitchen - modern kitchen idea in Boston

Photo: Ten Ten Creative
Wet bar - transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops

This reception area was created by removing a wall between the original suite and the one next door which we completely gutted allowing us space for an additional kitchen, conference room, 4 private offices, room for 13 additional workstations, a secure server room and dedicated areas for printing and document assembly

ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen: Originally commissioned in 1977 by our clients, this residence was designed by renowned architect Donald Olsen whose life's work is thoroughly documented in the book Donald Olsen: Architect of Habitable Abstractions. Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago to do a comprehensive rethinking of the structure, spaces and the exterior envelope. We hope you will enjoy this preview of the greatly enlarged and updated kitchen and home office.

This inviting space serves many purposes-stair landing, entrance to two second floor outdoor spaces, hallway, storage, library, reading nook, built in bench and guest daybed (not pictured). Original concept: Anna Howden, D+A Studio Construction documents, Interiors and photographs by Anne Hamilton, AKH

Michael J. Lee Photography for DESIGN NEW ENGLAND magazine
Elegant living room photo in Boston

No strangers to remodeling, the new owners of this St. Paul tudor knew they could update this decrepit 1920 duplex into a single-family forever home. A list of desired amenities was a catalyst for turning a bedroom into a large mudroom, an open kitchen space where their large family can gather, an additional exterior door for direct access to a patio, two home offices, an additional laundry room central to bedrooms, and a large master bathroom. To best understand the complexity of the floor plan changes, see the construction documents. As for the aesthetic, this was inspired by a deep appreciation for the durability, colors, textures and simplicity of Norwegian design. The home’s light paint colors set a positive tone. An abundance of tile creates character. New lighting reflecting the home’s original design is mixed with simplistic modern lighting. To pay homage to the original character several light fixtures were reused, wallpaper was repurposed at a ceiling, the chimney was exposed, and a new coffered ceiling was created. Overall, this eclectic design style was carefully thought out to create a cohesive design throughout the home. Come see this project in person, September 29 – 30th on the 2018 Castle Home Tour.