Living room - transitional formal and open concept light wood floor living room idea in Birmingham with gray walls

Architect: Blaine Bonadies, Bonadies Architect Photography By: Jean Allsopp Photography “Just as described, there is an edgy, irreverent vibe here, but the result has an appropriate stature and seriousness. Love the overscale windows. And the outdoor spaces are so great.” Situated atop an old Civil War battle site, this new residence was conceived for a couple with southern values and a rock-and-roll attitude. The project consists of a house, a pool with a pool house and a renovated music studio. A marriage of modern and traditional design, this project used a combination of California redwood siding, stone and a slate roof with flat-seam lead overhangs. Intimate and well planned, there is no space wasted in this home. The execution of the detail work, such as handmade railings, metal awnings and custom windows jambs, made this project mesmerizing. Cues from the client and how they use their space helped inspire and develop the initial floor plan, making it live at a human scale but with dramatic elements. Their varying taste then inspired the theme of traditional with an edge. The lines and rhythm of the house were simplified, and then complemented with some key details that made the house a juxtaposition of styles. The wood Ultimate Casement windows were all standard sizes. However, there was a desire to make the windows have a “deep pocket” look to create a break in the facade and add a dramatic shadow line. Marvin was able to customize the jambs by extruding them to the exterior. They added a very thin exterior profile, which negated the need for exterior casing. The same detail was in the stone veneers and walls, as well as the horizontal siding walls, with no need for any modification. This resulted in a very sleek look. MARVIN PRODUCTS USED: Marvin Ultimate Casement Window

Lance Kelly
Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse full sun backyard gravel vegetable garden landscape in Boston for summer.

A simple wooden boardwalk passes through the forest. The stone sculpture is by Aaron G. Edwards
This is an example of an eclectic landscaping in Seattle.

Kevin Meechan
Mid-sized mountain style medium tone wood floor great room photo in Charlotte with white walls

All wood construction A grade solid Birch wood for the face frame, doors & drawers 5/8" A grade passed CARB plywood side panels Green environmental with no damage to human body paints that passed SGS & CNAS Certification Solid Wood Dove tail, Under-mount soft close and full extension drawers CAM lock assembled system Full depth base shelves Concealed 6 way adjustable DTC hinges Soft base hinges are available Roll out trays for base cabinets are available Shaker style door with slab drawer front 3/4" Solid wood door, 3/8" center panel, 3/4" solid wood frame, face frame style

This play room is kid paradise. The small door with the speak easy allows kid sized access for the little ones. photo by: Karl Neumann
Mid-sized danish gender-neutral carpeted playroom photo with white walls

Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.

Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.

A lack of counter top space, and the original layout which included an exterior door, and wall separating the dinning room and kitchen, really demanded a new design and complete update. The doorway to the exterior (which is where the triple windows are currently located) took up valuable work space in the kitchen. A wall separated the dinning and kitchen area. The wall was removed and the room was opened up for a space that was much better for entertaining and human interaction. Otherwise, whoever was cooking was walled off from the rest of the house. The medium toned natural birch cabinetry along with the lighter maple floors created an open, warm and inviting room. Mike Kaskel Photography.

Narrow spaces are dicey challenges. The space must flow to allow for the ebb and passage of we humans. It is not enough to think in straight lines. Sometimes juts and recess may affect our perception and usage of the space. Look within the fining room in the corner. There is one of the original house corner cabinets with a leaded glass design. We brought the design for unity into the kitchen. This willingness to bend a knee to the original architecture of the home increases the chances of success in smaller spaces. We may think each rom must be different however when done with ill thought, without any consideration for the rest of the house, the result more likely is a jarring sensation. Design well, seek beauty and quality. Jaeger and Ernst cabinetmakers believes in design and quality. Image # 21068.6 Photographer: Greg Jaeger

For over 50 years, Troy Lighting has transcended time and redefined handcrafted workmanship with the creation of strikingly eclectic, sophisticated casual lighting fixtures distinguished by their unique human sensibility and characterized by their design and functionality. Features: Vintage bulbs included Suitable for indoor locations only UL certified in compliance with nationally recognized product safety standards Specifications: Included Canopy measures as 5""L x 17""W x 1 Thick 1-6in, 2-12in, 1-18in stem included Requires 5 x 75-Watt E26 Medium Base Incandescent Bulbs (Not included)

We traveled halfway around the world in search of timeless pieces with the rich character that only a human hand can give. In a time of mass production, we chose instead this one-of-a-kind tabletop embellished with the unique grooves and lines of Acacia wood. Local artisans in India use techniques that have been passed down for generations to cut and carve its beautiful modern design. The wood top of this large rectangular dining table is fixed to an industrial-style base. Rustic and refined, this table evokes the movement of the Acacia forests and the skill of contemporary crafters.

We traveled halfway around the world in search of timeless pieces with the rich character that only a human hand can give. In a time of mass production, we chose instead this one-of-a-kind tabletop embellished with the unique grooves and lines of Acacia wood. Local artisans in India use techniques that have been passed down for generations to cut and carve its beautiful modern design. The wood top of this large rectangular coffee table is fixed to an industrial-style base. Rustic and refined, this table evokes the movement of the Acacia forests and the skill of contemporary crafters.

Please see this Award Winning project in the October 2014 issue of New York Cottages & Gardens Magazine: NYC&G http://www.cottages-gardens.com/New-York-Cottages-Gardens/October-2014/NYCG-Innovation-in-Design-Winners-Kitchen-Design/ It was also featured in a Houzz Tour: Houzz Tour: Loving the Old and New in an 1880s Brooklyn Row House http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29691278/list/houzz-tour-loving-the-old-and-new-in-an-1880s-brooklyn-row-house Photo Credit: Hulya Kolabas

Eric Roth
Transitional kitchen photo in Boston

James Florio & Kyle Duetmeyer
Mid-sized minimalist backyard concrete patio photo in Denver with a fire pit and a pergola

The Oak Street renovation has completely transformed the 70’s era split level home into a sophisticated modern oasis! By extending the kitchen into the existing dining room space, we’re able to maximize functionality and flow between the kitchen and new dining room area. By opening up the wall to create a large pass-through between kitchen and dining, we’ve created the perfect solution to visibly combine all areas and make an ideal design solution for entertaining while providing plenty of seating around the peninsula. High vaulted ceilings exaggerate the ceiling height and work beautifully with the tall cabinetry which brings the down the human scale of vertical space. Slick black Cambria Black quartz countertops and dark metal finishes provide high contrast against the white cabinets and create a high end look. A warm gray stained oak hardwood flooring adds warmth to the space keeping the overall look light and soft. It’s easy to see why this beautiful kitchen transformation has become the heart of the home with a new functional, modern design for the whole family.

Serving as a winter retreat for a family of world travelers, a thoughtfully composed program of calm, comforting spaces imbuing casual elegance is presented effortlessly in the landscape. Oriented around a central grand oak and its adjacent loblolly pine, the home wraps around them, celebrating the engagement of nature while maintaining privacy from neighboring homes. Working within height restrictions intended to keep massing as low to the ground as possible, we moved the ground plane up and the expression down to present an appearance of a home that lives low. Calculated plays on scale and proportion intentionally have different effects from different vantage points, ensuring the viewer perceives the architecture as humanly scaled from each important introduction to the home. Ascending a landscape stair that winds around the central oak and extends into the entry vitrine sitting at base flood, the entry foyer operates at two scales as limestone stairs matching the exterior ascend between walls passing portals that reveal limited views of activity within. 2022 Design + Service Awards Jury Citation for Residential New Construction, AIA Charleston