This urban townhouse took on new life when it was renovated for a couple relocating from New York City. The owner’s sophisticated taste, cultivated from world travels, paired with the character of the existing home and resulted in a fresh and colorful gem in the heart of the historic downtown. Extensive approvals from the local Historic District Commission preceded an addition on the rear of the time-honored building and a complete restoration of the exterior. The addition encompasses a first-floor, finished garage with arch doors that open to the gardens, ideal for entertaining. Above the garage accommodates the master bedroom, walk-in closets and a bathroom suite. The exterior restoration allowed the addition of window pediments, shutters with authentic hardware and gaslight features. Pocket gardens surround the townhouse and boast multiple plantings that complement a historic environment. The interior of the home was restructured to allow for reworking of the main stair. The reconfigured flight can now carry the weight of books and art alongside ascending residents and guests. Amid construction, two previously hidden fireplaces were uncovered. By the end of the renovation, four fireplaces were entirely refurbished and now lend immense aesthetic to interior design. The interior finishes within the home keep visitors engaged and impressed. From imported Italian tile to contextually historic light switches, the colorful décor is appealing to all senses. Specially painted walls coordinate with furnishings, bookcases and art. Photos: Greg West Photography

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Doric columns and a wood pediment constructed of stacked moldings frame the opening between the dining room and great room. An open floor plan allows guests to intermingle at social events. A cast stone fireplace with an original oil painting above serves as a focal point in the great room. The beauty of the paintings in both of these rooms is brought to life through the use of framing projector lights that are hidden in the ceiling. The stacked moldings that are visible in this photo are carried throughout the center of the the home. Photography by: GuRuStu Group

Luxurious beach front home. Installed Storm Force Loewen Windows with impact glass about a year before hurricane Sandy ravaged the New Jersey Shore. With hurricane force winds and waves slamming against the patio doors on the first floor, the windows & doors survived with no damage. Hurricane tested, residents approve!

My clients purchased a grand home on a spectacular waterfront setting, but the interior felt dark and drab. Our challenge was to turn the existing home into a high end Hampton-style residence without major construction. We choose to focus on color, contrast and texture, changing almost every surface in the home and reversing the contrast to make the home light and airy. We invested the construction expense on elements crucial to style and function. Removing a row of out of scale upper cabinetry in the kitchen and replacing it with 3 double hung windows expands the view to 180 degrees and floods the room with light. To create symmetry and balance in the kitchen, we moved the cooktop and centered the sink. The wine cellar entry opened awkwardly into the kitchen and there was no pantry, so we modified the wine cellar and moved the door for better flow, allowing for a large pantry. On the opposite end of the great room, we balanced the fireplace with cabinetry and tall wainscoting. The floors were stained dark espresso while all other trim and cabinetry went a bright white. It took 14 tries to get the perfect wall color – a pale beige/color reminiscent of sand. The blue and white furniture and details pull the entire space together and creates a sophisticated yet casual feel. Photos by Steve Armstrong www.cascadepromedia.com

This client wanted kitchen to match the detail and elegance of the home. Matt Hegemier designed the Wood-Mode cabinetry in this kitchen including the four Enkaboll solid cherry columns that frame-out two custom designed Wood-Mode piece of furniture that welcome you into the kitchen. The Kitchen includes custom paneled Jen-air refrigerator with turn posts, beaded pilasters, and pediment on top. All cabinetry was purchased through Bay Area Kitchens.

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