Revitalizing a 1950’s Ranch The owners of this property purchased the dilapidated 1950’s ranch with the intention of demolishing it and building a modern residence in its place. A yearlong demolition delay caused the owners to rethink their plan, and instead, looked to Slocum Hall to design an addition and reconfigure the existing home to meet their programmatic needs. The prominent two-car front-facing garage was converted into Living Space with 12’ ceilings. An addition towards the rear of the property housed a new Garage, Mudroom and expanded Kitchen spaces. All the living spaces were reconfigured to function more efficiently, creating four bedroom suites and an expansive basement for recreation and informal entertaining.

Anchored by the homeowner’s 42-foot-long painting, the interiors of this Palm Springs residence were designed to showcase the owner’s art collection, and create functional spaces for daily living that can be easily adapted for large social gatherings.

Penza Bailey Architects was contacted to update the main house to suit the next generation of owners, and also expand and renovate the guest apartment. The renovations included a new mudroom and playroom to accommodate the couple and their three very active boys, creating workstations for the boys’ various activities, and renovating several bathrooms. The awkwardly tall vaulted ceilings in the existing great room and dining room were scaled down with lowered tray ceilings, and a new fireplace focal point wall was incorporated in the great room. In addition to the renovations to the focal point of the home, the Owner’s pride and joy includes the new billiard room, transformed from an underutilized living room. The main feature is a full wall of custom cabinetry that hides an electronically secure liquor display that rises out of the cabinet at the push of an iPhone button. In an unexpected request, a new grilling area was designed to accommodate the owner’s gas grill, charcoal grill and smoker for more cooking and entertaining options. This home is definitely ready to accommodate a new generation of hosting social gatherings. Mitch Allen Photography

As the male owner is a huge music lover, Clifton designed a wooden CD cabinet to store his large CD collection. Not only does the wooden cabinet serves as a contemporary and chic centrepiece for the dining room, it also goes well with the brown colour scheme of the apartment. The slanting and not uniform design of the cabinet also highlights the owner’s edgy taste in music.

We used the owner’s eclectic collections to inspire our design in this bungalow. An antique chair was reupholstered in a neutral pattern making it a timeless addition for her room.

ATIID collaborated with these homeowners to curate new furnishings throughout the home while their down-to-the studs, raise-the-roof renovation, designed by Chambers Design, was underway. Pattern and color were everything to the owners, and classic “Americana” colors with a modern twist appear in the formal dining room, great room with gorgeous new screen porch, and the primary bedroom. Custom bedding that marries not-so-traditional checks and florals invites guests into each sumptuously layered bed. Vintage and contemporary area rugs in wool and jute provide color and warmth, grounding each space. Bold wallpapers were introduced in the powder and guest bathrooms, and custom draperies layered with natural fiber roman shades ala Cindy’s Window Fashions inspire the palettes and draw the eye out to the natural beauty beyond. Luxury abounds in each bathroom with gleaming chrome fixtures and classic finishes. A magnetic shade of blue paint envelops the gourmet kitchen and a buttery yellow creates a happy basement laundry room. No detail was overlooked in this stately home - down to the mudroom’s delightful dutch door and hard-wearing brick floor. Photography by Meagan Larsen Photography

This 2-story townhome with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 2-car garage. Stylish vinyl plank flooring in the foyer flows to the kitchen and the living and dining area with cathedral ceiling with wood beams. To the rear of the home is the spacious owner’s suite with elegant tray ceiling detail in the bedroom and a private bathroom with double bowl vanity and 5’ shower. The kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and an island. Sliding glass doors off of the family room lead to the screened in patio. The family room is warmed by a cozy gas fireplace featuring stone surround and box beam mantel. On the 2nd floor are 2 additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a loft space.

This 2-story townhome with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 2-car garage. Stylish vinyl plank flooring in the foyer flows to the kitchen and the living and dining area with cathedral ceiling with wood beams. To the rear of the home is the spacious owner’s suite with elegant tray ceiling detail in the bedroom and a private bathroom with double bowl vanity and 5’ shower. The kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and an island. Sliding glass doors off of the family room lead to the screened in patio. The family room is warmed by a cozy gas fireplace featuring stone surround and box beam mantel. On the 2nd floor are 2 additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a loft space.

This 2-story townhome with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 2-car garage. Stylish vinyl plank flooring in the foyer flows to the kitchen and the living and dining area with cathedral ceiling with wood beams. To the rear of the home is the spacious owner’s suite with elegant tray ceiling detail in the bedroom and a private bathroom with double bowl vanity and 5’ shower. The kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and an island. Sliding glass doors off of the family room lead to the screened in patio. The family room is warmed by a cozy gas fireplace featuring stone surround and box beam mantel. On the 2nd floor are 2 additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a loft space.

This 2-story townhome with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 2-car garage. Stylish vinyl plank flooring in the foyer flows to the kitchen and the living and dining area with cathedral ceiling with wood beams. To the rear of the home is the spacious owner’s suite with elegant tray ceiling detail in the bedroom and a private bathroom with double bowl vanity and 5’ shower. The kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and an island. Sliding glass doors off of the family room lead to the screened in patio. The family room is warmed by a cozy gas fireplace featuring stone surround and box beam mantel. On the 2nd floor are 2 additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a loft space.

The new bathroom preserves many of the architectural elements of a 1920s bungalow: black and white tiling on the floor and wall; the leaded glass window that brings the natural light into the room while adding privacy; and the lighting fixtures that offer a range of illumination options along with the style beloved by many bungalow owners.

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This 2-story townhome with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 2-car garage. Stylish vinyl plank flooring in the foyer flows to the kitchen and the living and dining area with cathedral ceiling with wood beams. To the rear of the home is the spacious owner’s suite with elegant tray ceiling detail in the bedroom and a private bathroom with double bowl vanity and 5’ shower. The kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and an island. Sliding glass doors off of the family room lead to the screened in patio. The family room is warmed by a cozy gas fireplace featuring stone surround and box beam mantel. On the 2nd floor are 2 additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a loft space.

This 2-story townhome with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 2-car garage. Stylish vinyl plank flooring in the foyer flows to the kitchen and the living and dining area with cathedral ceiling with wood beams. To the rear of the home is the spacious owner’s suite with elegant tray ceiling detail in the bedroom and a private bathroom with double bowl vanity and 5’ shower. The kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and an island. Sliding glass doors off of the family room lead to the screened in patio. The family room is warmed by a cozy gas fireplace featuring stone surround and box beam mantel. On the 2nd floor are 2 additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a loft space.

This 2-story townhome with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 2-car garage. Stylish vinyl plank flooring in the foyer flows to the kitchen and the living and dining area with cathedral ceiling with wood beams. To the rear of the home is the spacious owner’s suite with elegant tray ceiling detail in the bedroom and a private bathroom with double bowl vanity and 5’ shower. The kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and an island. Sliding glass doors off of the family room lead to the screened in patio. The family room is warmed by a cozy gas fireplace featuring stone surround and box beam mantel. On the 2nd floor are 2 additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a loft space.

The Portoghesi design features Italianate architecture with picturesque detailing and bountiful amenities. The first floor includes generously sized common areas, a bowed window bay and an owner’s suite for convenient one-level living. The paneled study, conveniently located off the foyer, connects to a full bath and easily converts to a second suite if necessary. The second floor features three bedrooms, two full baths and a loft complete with kitchenette. The outdoor rooms are a focal point throughout the house: the second floor has sweeping views from the front deck and side balcony while the first floor has multiple access points to the streetscape via the living room, dining room and owner’s suite.

This 2-story townhome with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 2-car garage. Stylish vinyl plank flooring in the foyer flows to the kitchen and the living and dining area with cathedral ceiling with wood beams. To the rear of the home is the spacious owner’s suite with elegant tray ceiling detail in the bedroom and a private bathroom with double bowl vanity and 5’ shower. The kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and an island. Sliding glass doors off of the family room lead to the screened in patio. The family room is warmed by a cozy gas fireplace featuring stone surround and box beam mantel. On the 2nd floor are 2 additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a loft space.

This 2-story townhome with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 2-car garage. Stylish vinyl plank flooring in the foyer flows to the kitchen and the living and dining area with cathedral ceiling with wood beams. To the rear of the home is the spacious owner’s suite with elegant tray ceiling detail in the bedroom and a private bathroom with double bowl vanity and 5’ shower. The kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and an island. Sliding glass doors off of the family room lead to the screened in patio. The family room is warmed by a cozy gas fireplace featuring stone surround and box beam mantel. On the 2nd floor are 2 additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a loft space.

This 2-story townhome with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 2-car garage. Stylish vinyl plank flooring in the foyer flows to the kitchen and the living and dining area with cathedral ceiling with wood beams. To the rear of the home is the spacious owner’s suite with elegant tray ceiling detail in the bedroom and a private bathroom with double bowl vanity and 5’ shower. The kitchen is well-appointed with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, and an island. Sliding glass doors off of the family room lead to the screened in patio. The family room is warmed by a cozy gas fireplace featuring stone surround and box beam mantel. On the 2nd floor are 2 additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a loft space.