There is a dreamy quality about this stunning Federal period-style Charlottesville home that mentally transports one to faraway lands of blissful relaxation. Our studio preserved this romantic ambience by paying careful attention to detail in every room. We carefully assigned perfect spaces for the client’s treasured antiques and decor items. The foyer is a definitive highlight of the home, where the walls are faux-painted with continuous exterior views of the incredible mountains in the distance of this stately home. Cozy furnishings, beautiful window treatments, and exquisite rugs add an elegant, romantic touch. Photography: Timothy Bell --- Project designed by interior design studio Margery Wedderburn Interiors. They serve Northern Virginia areas including the D.C suburbs of Great Falls, McLean, Potomac, and Bethesda, along with Orlando and the rest of Central Florida. For more about Margery Wedderburn interiors, see here: https://margerywedderburninteriors.com To learn more about this project, see here: https://margerywedderburninteriors.com/portfolio-page/federal-period-style-in-charlottesville-virginia/

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Eat-in kitchen - large traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

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A 1929 period home receives an upgraded kitchen remodel and wants to expand the space but keep the traditional look. AG Millworks Multi-Slide Doors were built to match the doors and windows of this home and maintain the traditional style and character while creating a modern indoor-outdoor living feel!

Genuine alabaster stone pendant with Arts & Crafts style hardware.
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Stylish and simple renovation of a period cottage by Design Haus Architects

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1668 Capt. Joseph Wilcomb House Ipswich, MA Renovation of unfinished attic of this 1st period home creating a secluded attic bedroom and cozy home office. Unique characteristics of the space include custom dormer window seat, interior window sash for more natural light, wide pine floors and a rope handrail. Eric Roth

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Stylish and simple renovation of a period cottage by Design Haus Architects

Stylish and simple renovation of a period cottage by Design Haus Architects

Seth Hannula
Bathroom - traditional master white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor and white floor bathroom idea in Minneapolis with a pedestal sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and gray walls

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

Designed for quiet evenings and relaxed weekends. The gentle glow from the integrated lighting creates a soft, welcoming ambiance in this Sussex home. It’s the perfect, cozy corner to unwind and enjoy a peaceful moment, surrounded by your favourite things.

1668 Capt. Joseph Wilcomb House Ipswich, MA Renovation of unfinished attic of this 1st period home creating a secluded attic bedroom and cozy home office. Unique characteristics of the space include custom dormer window seat, interior window sash for more natural light, wide pine floors and a rope handrail. Eric Roth

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