A young growing family was looking for more space to house their needs and decided to add square footage to their home. They loved their neighborhood and location and wanted to add to their single story home with sensitivity to their neighborhood context and yet maintain the traditional style their home had. After multiple design iterations we landed on a design the clients loved. It required an additional planning review process since the house exceeded the maximum allowable square footage. The end result is a beautiful home that accommodates their needs and fits perfectly on their street.

A young growing family was looking for more space to house their needs and decided to add square footage to their home. They loved their neighborhood and location and wanted to add to their single story home with sensitivity to their neighborhood context and yet maintain the traditional style their home had. After multiple design iterations we landed on a design the clients loved. It required an additional planning review process since the house exceeded the maximum allowable square footage. The end result is a beautiful home that accommodates their needs and fits perfectly on their street.

A young family moving from NYC to their first house in Westchester County found this spacious colonial in Mt. Kisco New York. With sweeping lawns and total privacy, the home offered the perfect setting for raising their family. The dated kitchen was gutted but did not require any additional square footage to accommodate a new, classic white kitchen with polished nickel hardware and gold toned pendant lanterns. 2 dishwashers flank the large sink on either side, with custom waste and recycling storage under the sink. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. Architect Brad DeMotte. Interior design finishes by Elizabeth Thurer Interior Design. Calcatta Picasso marble countertops by Rye Marble and Stone. Appliances by Wolf and Subzero; range hood insert by Best. Cabinetry color: Benjamin Moore White Opulence. Hardware by Jeffrey Alexander Belcastel collection. Backsplash tile by Nanacq in 3x6 white glossy available from Lima Tile, Stamford. Photography Neil Landino.

A wide open lawn provided the perfect setting for a beautiful backyard barn. The home owners, who are avid gardeners, wanted an indoor workshop and space to store supplies - and they didn’t want it to be an eyesore. During the contemplation phase, they came across a few barns designed by a company called Country Carpenters and fell in love with the charm and character of the structures. Since they had worked with us in the past, we were automatically the builder of choice! Country Carpenters sent us the drawings and supplies, right down to the pre-cut lengths of lumber, and our carpenters put all the pieces together. In order to accommodate township rules and regulations regarding water run-off, we performed the necessary calculations and adjustments to ensure the final structure was built 6 feet shorter than indicated by the original plans.

The kitchen, dining, and living room underwent a complete transformation with the addition of an open floor concept, creating a spacious and functional living space. The new design features contemporary and clean lines, highlighted by a colorful palette that pleases the customers' taste. The modern feel is further enhanced with carefully selected furniture and decor, creating a comfortable yet stylish living space. The kitchen boasts of new, state-of-the-art appliances and ample storage space, perfect for the home chef. The dining room features a large table that can accommodate a big family or guests, while the living room has a cozy seating area for relaxation and entertainment. The result is a beautiful, colorful, and functional space that is perfect for everyday living and entertaining.

The kitchen, dining, and living room underwent a complete transformation with the addition of an open floor concept, creating a spacious and functional living space. The new design features contemporary and clean lines, highlighted by a colorful palette that pleases the customers' taste. The modern feel is further enhanced with carefully selected furniture and decor, creating a comfortable yet stylish living space. The kitchen boasts of new, state-of-the-art appliances and ample storage space, perfect for the home chef. The dining room features a large table that can accommodate a big family or guests, while the living room has a cozy seating area for relaxation and entertainment. The result is a beautiful, colorful, and functional space that is perfect for everyday living and entertaining.

I was hired to design this 20,000 square foot home for a family of 6. The goal was to make the home functional for the family and yet perfect for entertaining. Traditional was the style with some formality. We used architectural details in cabinetry, ceiling details, and trim out throughout the house to accommodate the 12' tall ceiling on the main floor. The colors scheme also agreed with tradition. Using the tool of visualization, we pulled together furnishings, and accessories and drapery that completed the overall magnificence of the house. Steven Long Photography

When it became apparent mid-pandemic that “working from home” was going to be more than a short-term gig, this repeat client decided it was time to seriously upgrade her professional digs. Having worked together previously, this owner-designer-builder team quickly realized that the dilapidated detached garage was the perfect She-Shed location, but a full-teardown was in order. Programmatically, the design team was tasked with accommodating sports equipment, stroller parking, an exercise bike, wine storage, a lounge area, and of course, a workstation for this busy mama.

Well-designed mudroom cubbies can significantly reduce clutter around the house. Two top shelves for seasonal items, seven hooks per kid space for backpack, bike helmet and different types of jackets. Three spaces under each cubby to accommodate boots and shoes. It works!

Photography by Tara L. Callow
Open concept kitchen - large transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen idea in Boston with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

The kitchen, dining, and living room underwent a complete transformation with the addition of an open floor concept, creating a spacious and functional living space. The new design features contemporary and clean lines, highlighted by a colorful palette that pleases the customers' taste. The modern feel is further enhanced with carefully selected furniture and decor, creating a comfortable yet stylish living space. The kitchen boasts of new, state-of-the-art appliances and ample storage space, perfect for the home chef. The dining room features a large table that can accommodate a big family or guests, while the living room has a cozy seating area for relaxation and entertainment. The result is a beautiful, colorful, and functional space that is perfect for everyday living and entertaining.

This Cobble Hill Brownstone for a family of five is a fun and captivating design, the perfect blend of the wife’s love of English country style and the husband’s preference for modern. The young power couple, her the co-founder of Maisonette and him an investor, have three children and a dog, requiring that all the surfaces, finishes and, materials used throughout the home are both beautiful and durable to make every room a carefree space the whole family can enjoy. The primary design challenge for this project was creating both distinct places for the family to live their day to day lives and also a whole floor dedicated to formal entertainment. The clients entertain large dinners on a monthly basis as part of their profession. We solved this by adding an extension on the Garden and Parlor levels. This allowed the Garden level to function as the daily family operations center and the Parlor level to be party central. The kitchen on the garden level is large enough to dine in and accommodate a large catering crew. On the parlor level, we created a large double parlor in the front of the house; this space is dedicated to cocktail hour and after-dinner drinks. The rear of the parlor is a spacious formal dining room that can seat up to 14 guests. The middle "library" space contains a bar and facilitates access to both the front and rear rooms; in this way, it can double as a staging area for the parties. The remaining three floors are sleeping quarters for the family and frequent out of town guests. Designing a row house for private and public functions programmatically returns the building to a configuration in line with its original design. This project was published in Architectural Digest. Photography by Sam Frost

Our clients lived in a wonderful home they designed and built which they referred to as their dream home until this property they admired for many years became available. Its location on a point with spectacular ocean views made it impossible to resist. This 40-year-old home was state of the art for its time. It was perfectly sited but needed to be renovated to accommodate their lifestyle and make use of current materials. Thus began the 3-year journey. They decided to capture one of the most exquisite views of Boston’s North Shore and do a full renovation inside and out. This project was a complete gut renovation with the addition of a guest suite above the garage and a new front entry.

The kitchen, dining, and living room underwent a complete transformation with the addition of an open floor concept, creating a spacious and functional living space. The new design features contemporary and clean lines, highlighted by a colorful palette that pleases the customers' taste. The modern feel is further enhanced with carefully selected furniture and decor, creating a comfortable yet stylish living space. The kitchen boasts of new, state-of-the-art appliances and ample storage space, perfect for the home chef. The dining room features a large table that can accommodate a big family or guests, while the living room has a cozy seating area for relaxation and entertainment. The result is a beautiful, colorful, and functional space that is perfect for everyday living and entertaining.

The kitchen, dining, and living room underwent a complete transformation with the addition of an open floor concept, creating a spacious and functional living space. The new design features contemporary and clean lines, highlighted by a colorful palette that pleases the customers' taste. The modern feel is further enhanced with carefully selected furniture and decor, creating a comfortable yet stylish living space. The kitchen boasts of new, state-of-the-art appliances and ample storage space, perfect for the home chef. The dining room features a large table that can accommodate a big family or guests, while the living room has a cozy seating area for relaxation and entertainment. The result is a beautiful, colorful, and functional space that is perfect for everyday living and entertaining.

This custom-made dining table expands to accommodate seating for the entire family and cleverly folds away. Energy efficient LED tape light run the length of this 25' tube as the shimmer screen curtains provide a bit of separation to the adjoining bedroom. Horizontally striped carpet tiles offer the illusion of a wider room while a few bright place settings and pillows bring the perfect amount of color.

This Winchester home was love at first sight for this young family of four. The layout lacked function, had no master suite to speak of, an antiquated kitchen, non-existent connection to the outdoor living space and an absentee mud room… yes, true love. Windhill Builders to the rescue! Design and build a sanctuary that accommodates the daily, sometimes chaotic lifestyle of a busy family that provides practical function, exceptional finishes and pure comfort. We think the photos tell the story of this happy ending. Feast your eyes on the kitchen with its crisp, clean finishes and black accents that carry throughout the home. The Imperial Danby Honed Marble countertops, floating shelves, contrasting island painted in Benjamin Moore Timberwolfe add drama to this beautiful space. Flow around the kitchen, cozy family room, coffee & wine station, pantry, and work space all invite and connect you to the magnificent outdoor living room complete with gilded iron statement fixture. It’s irresistible! The master suite indulges with its dreamy slumber shades of grey, walk-in closet perfect for a princess and a glorious bath to wash away the day. Once an absentee mudroom, now steals the show with its black built-ins, gold leaf pendant lighting and unique cement tile. The picture-book New England front porch, adorned with rocking chairs provides the classic setting for ‘summering’ with a glass of cold lemonade. Joyelle West Photography

The kitchen, dining, and living room underwent a complete transformation with the addition of an open floor concept, creating a spacious and functional living space. The new design features contemporary and clean lines, highlighted by a colorful palette that pleases the customers' taste. The modern feel is further enhanced with carefully selected furniture and decor, creating a comfortable yet stylish living space. The kitchen boasts of new, state-of-the-art appliances and ample storage space, perfect for the home chef. The dining room features a large table that can accommodate a big family or guests, while the living room has a cozy seating area for relaxation and entertainment. The result is a beautiful, colorful, and functional space that is perfect for everyday living and entertaining.

The perfect starter home for a growing family! As a young professional couple, the homeowners were looking for a place to start their lives together. This 4-bedroom, 2-1/2 bath center hall colonial with an eat-in kitchen, formal dinging room, living room and family room, offers the homeowners plenty of room for entertaining as well as space to accommodate future needs. A large back patio with built-in fire pit provides additional entertainment space for large gatherings or intimate get togethers.