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This entry’s design was inspired by the feel of an 12th century English manor.
• This home has a very personal meaning for the designer as the clients are friends they have worked with for over twenty years. The home design comes from a classic English country manor style with a few updates to accommodate the homeowner’s preferences.
• The years they have known each other gave the designer the opportunity to understand their taste and needs. This home is truly a reflection of the owner’s lives.
• The interior design was influenced by respecting the homeowner’s collection of furnishings and adding new art plus lots of color. The stair railings are a reference to classic English design and custom made.
• The most outstanding special feature was created in the entry, a small door for children to enter under the stairs was trompe-l'oeil. The small door now appears as a large antique door with small windows featuring the owner’s dogs.
• A dog friendly home with a large welcome mat to friends and family is perfect for entertaining and relaxing in the warm and enchanting house.
• The cabinets, floors and lighting were selected for durable use and worked to integrate the home’s history. Special lighting was added to illustrate the many pieces of art.
• More than a house; this is a place to call home. For complete tour: http://epprighthomes.com/videos/12th-century-manor-house/

Our client had been living in her beautiful lakeside retreat for about 3 years. All around were stunning views of the lake and mountains, but the view from inside was minimal. It felt dark and closed off from the gorgeous waterfront mere feet away. She desired a bigger kitchen, natural light, and a contemporary look. Referred to JRP by a subcontractor our client walked into the showroom one day, took one look at the modern kitchen in our design center, and was inspired!
After talking about the frustrations of dark spaces and limitations when entertaining groups of friends, the homeowner and the JRP design team emerged with a new vision. Two walls between the living room and kitchen would be eliminated and structural revisions were needed for a common wall shared a wall with a neighbor. With the wall removals and the addition of multiple slider doors, the main level now has an open layout.
Everything in the home went from dark to luminous as sunlight could now bounce off white walls to illuminate both spaces. Our aim was to create a beautiful modern kitchen which fused the necessities of a functional space with the elegant form of the contemporary aesthetic. The kitchen playfully mixes frameless white upper with horizontal grain oak lower cabinets and a fun diagonal white tile backsplash. Gorgeous grey Cambria quartz with white veining meets them both in the middle. The large island with integrated barstool area makes it functional and a great entertaining space.
The master bedroom received a mini facelift as well. White never fails to give your bedroom a timeless look. The beautiful, bright marble shower shows what's possible when mixing tile shape, size, and color. The marble mosaic tiles in the shower pan are especially bold paired with black matte plumbing fixtures and gives the shower a striking visual.
Layers, light, consistent intention, and fun! - paired with beautiful, unique designs and a personal touch created this beautiful home that does not go unnoticed.
PROJECT DETAILS:
• Style: Contemporary
• Colors: Neutrals
• Countertops: Cambria Quartz, Luxury Series, Queen Anne
• Kitchen Cabinets: Slab, Overlay Frameless
Uppers: Blanco
Base: Horizontal Grain Oak
• Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Kitchen – Stainless Steel
• Lighting Fixtures:
• Flooring:
Hardwood: Siberian Oak with Fossil Stone finish
• Tile/Backsplash:
Kitchen Backsplash: White/Clear Glass
Master Bath Floor: Ann Sacks Benton Mosaics Marble
Master Bath Surround: Ann Sacks White Thassos Marble
Photographer: Andrew – Open House VC

Main Line Kitchen Design has a different business model than other kitchen showrooms, designers, and cabinetry dealers. The difference helps us to do five important things better than our competitors.
The kitchens we sell are better designed and our designers are more experienced. This is because we insist on showing customers designs we recommend, BEFORE, we do a design they request. This way, final designs tend to be more collaborative and professional. Our designers are more experienced because they are better paid and design with more cabinet brands than at other dealers.
Our pricing for cabinets is less than other cabinet dealers. This is because we do not have a showroom open to the public, and we require a small deposit and a screening before we accept customers. This helps our designers spend their time more effectively. And, it eliminates 80% of the overhead kitchen showrooms spend on staffing, larger displays, and on a curbside location.
We carry more brands of cabinetry than other dealers. This is possible because we display one cabinet for each brand we sell. Through glass countertops clients can examine a brands construction quality, and we display the door styles and finishes of our brands. Instead of the larger displays customers see in traditional showrooms, our customers can view 5 million kitchens on Houzz.com, or the hundreds of our kitchen renovations we show on Houzz, our web site, and in framed photos on the walls of our office building.
Kitchen construction is often better organized and generally costs less. This is because we recommend general contractors free of charge. They supervise construction from scheduling to completion. This eliminates a middleman, reduces delays, and eliminates the fees that almost all showrooms and home centers charge their customers. We are also happy to work with any contractor a customer finds on their own. If we haven’t worked with that contractor before they may need more of our direction, but both companies can benefit from working together and possibly referring each other in the future.
Less problems arise, and if they do, they are handled more quickly. This is because every kitchen we sell is reviewed by at least 3 kitchen designers during the ordering process. Our Operations Manager Ed Sossich checks orders and schedules all warehouse and home deliveries. Our delivery manager Mark Mitten supervises every delivery and checks in each cabinet and part. And our CRM system, Monday, prompts each person responsible for each phase of a customer’s kitchen with automated alerts. This keeps things moving, even during supply chain disruptions, and ensures no step is overlooked.
Main Line Kitchen Design’s company slogan is “The world of kitchen design is changing . . . “. We pride ourselves on being innovative in everything we do. From our web site and how we advertise, to the gift we send each customer upon the completion of their kitchen.
Our business model helps us receive 100’s of 5-star reviews, and makes our kitchen projects more enjoyable for everyone.
We look forward to working with you.
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Young homeowners wanted to modernize a tired and dark entryway and highlight the original hand-carved newell post in this 1900 Victorian home. A mix of energetic and moody colors were used throughout the compact first floor and paired with an eclectic mix of furnishings to give the space lived-in personality and emphasize its natural character. Rich coral orange on the plaster entry hall references the grandeur of a Victorian entry and serves as a bold backdrop for the renovated staircase. Previously carpeted stairs were stripped and painted off-white, then topped with a wool and jute herringbone runner. Outdated overhead lighting was replaced with a classic brass-rod pendant light with black and white striped shade for a dash of fun.

Our client had been living in her beautiful lakeside retreat for about 3 years. All around were stunning views of the lake and mountains, but the view from inside was minimal. It felt dark and closed off from the gorgeous waterfront mere feet away. She desired a bigger kitchen, natural light, and a contemporary look. Referred to JRP by a subcontractor our client walked into the showroom one day, took one look at the modern kitchen in our design center, and was inspired!
After talking about the frustrations of dark spaces and limitations when entertaining groups of friends, the homeowner and the JRP design team emerged with a new vision. Two walls between the living room and kitchen would be eliminated and structural revisions were needed for a common wall shared a wall with a neighbor. With the wall removals and the addition of multiple slider doors, the main level now has an open layout.
Everything in the home went from dark to luminous as sunlight could now bounce off white walls to illuminate both spaces. Our aim was to create a beautiful modern kitchen which fused the necessities of a functional space with the elegant form of the contemporary aesthetic. The kitchen playfully mixes frameless white upper with horizontal grain oak lower cabinets and a fun diagonal white tile backsplash. Gorgeous grey Cambria quartz with white veining meets them both in the middle. The large island with integrated barstool area makes it functional and a great entertaining space.
The master bedroom received a mini facelift as well. White never fails to give your bedroom a timeless look. The beautiful, bright marble shower shows what's possible when mixing tile shape, size, and color. The marble mosaic tiles in the shower pan are especially bold paired with black matte plumbing fixtures and gives the shower a striking visual.
Layers, light, consistent intention, and fun! - paired with beautiful, unique designs and a personal touch created this beautiful home that does not go unnoticed.
PROJECT DETAILS:
• Style: Contemporary
• Colors: Neutrals
• Countertops: Cambria Quartz, Luxury Series, Queen Anne
• Kitchen Cabinets: Slab, Overlay Frameless
Uppers: Blanco
Base: Horizontal Grain Oak
• Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Kitchen – Stainless Steel
• Lighting Fixtures:
• Flooring:
Hardwood: Siberian Oak with Fossil Stone finish
• Tile/Backsplash:
Kitchen Backsplash: White/Clear Glass
Master Bath Floor: Ann Sacks Benton Mosaics Marble
Master Bath Surround: Ann Sacks White Thassos Marble
Photographer: Andrew – Open House VC

Passion, character, nostalgia
Think of a style that resembles you.
Of a meeting with elegance as an expression of personality Chose your dimension in each detail.
Key-words for Grand Elegance and main issues leading our philosophy from the very early steps.
Our basic idea consists of shifting to ceramics all the living passions so that ceramics itself rises as metaphorical reference for life styles and little daily fads. So the sea and sailing, flowers, gardens, animals, classic sport, country-side and leisure time become all bricks of our imagination. Just like a classic novel, Grand Elegance collection describes our tradition that emphasizes individual attitudes and choices.

Sponsored
Columbus, OH
Hope Restoration & General Contracting
Columbus Design-Build, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Historic Renovations

Passion, character, nostalgia
Think of a style that resembles you.
Of a meeting with elegance as an expression of personality Chose your dimension in each detail.
Key-words for Grand Elegance and main issues leading our philosophy from the very early steps.
Our basic idea consists of shifting to ceramics all the living passions so that ceramics itself rises as metaphorical reference for life styles and little daily fads. So the sea and sailing, flowers, gardens, animals, classic sport, country-side and leisure time become all bricks of our imagination. Just like a classic novel, Grand Elegance collection describes our tradition that emphasizes individual attitudes and choices.

In a room this large and tall, we have to perform a balancing act: make the space feel warm and inviting while retaining that luxurious feeling of spaciousness. We kept the wood floor and refinished it in a cozy brown tone to echo the ceiling. In between floor and ceiling, we continued the soft-cool color palette that gives the home its bright personality. Our clients love to gather family and friends here, so we opted for two long sofas, a pair of chairs shown in the photo below and a couple of ottomans tucked behind the sofas that can be moved wherever needed for extra seating. We selected all of the lighting, including the large, open chandelier in black metal. It references the color and material of the upper stairway railings and the new sconces leading to the second floor.
Photo by Cole Horchler

An expansive family duplex on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, expertly curated with an artist's eye, creating a luxurious, warm and harmonious, gallery-like environment.
A distinctive, hand-made, artisan interior, filled with custom architectural appointments; each feature crafted to reflect the individual personalities of the family.
Joe Ginsberg's vision was developed to provide a unique level of execution, while synchronizing the needs and goals of the client.
Custom rugs, furnishings, wall coverings and distinctive murals, along with unique architectural millwork, lighting and audio-visual throughout, consolidate the anthology of design ideas, historical references, cultural influences, ancient trades and cutting edge technology.
Approaching each project as a painter, artisan and sculptor, allows Joe Ginsberg to deliver an aesthetic that is guaranteed to remain timeless in our instant age.

Designed by Cameron Snyder, CKD | Photography by Dan Cutrona
Large elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Large elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Everfall is set within a pristine 20,000-square-foot property in one of Coral Gables’ oldest and most storied neighborhoods. Here, mature canopy trees, towering palms, and historic architecture define a sense of place often referred to as the “real Miami.”
While the residence showcases exquisitely modernized architecture and unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay, the pre-existing garden fell short of its potential. Our design challenge is twofold: to reimagine vehicular and pedestrian circulation in harmony with the site’s topography, and to create a garden that respects and reinforces the character of its historic setting.
Circulation was addressed first. The driveway was redesigned to ease steep slopes and form a welcoming motor court that blends hardscape and planting. Pedestrian access was reoriented to highlight the east–west axis, and the former unsightly pedestrian ramp was replaced with platform steps, expansive landings, and lush planting; establishing a tranquil and clearly defined entry sequence.
The planting design emphasizes native species along the perimeter and public right-of-way, aligning with the evolving character of surrounding gardens. Within the property, sculptural specimen trees, epiphytes, and lithophytes evoke the feeling of a long-established landscape. A palette of Mediterranean textures and cliff-dwelling Date Palm species were integrated as elegant accents. Color plays a vital role in the sensory experience, introduced through climbing vines and profusely flowering shrubs and groundcovers in shades of pink, purple, and white.
Above all, the garden is designed as a reflection of our clients—their personalities, passions, and way of life. It is a living extension of their home, offering beauty, comfort, and an immersive connection to the natural world.
We are honored to shape the vision for the Everfall. This landscape is essential to the experience of the property, and our design seeks to honor its rich context, architectural sophistication, and breathtaking views of the Miami skyline.
Scale
0.47 ACRES
Scope
HARDSCAPE + PLANTING DESIGN
Year
2025
Photography
Studio PYG
Architecture Renovation
Bravo Architecture
Interior Design
Miriam Moore Design Studio
Landscape Architecture
LandFluent
General Contractor
Artisan Custom Homes of South Florida
Landscape Contractor
Signature Trees & Palms
Lighting Design / Contractor
PCL Lighting

Driven by a passion for the salt life and a love of the natural beauty of the area, they will leave the Northeast on a trek for the Florida Gulf Coast. The winters there are simply too cold to tolerate for any length of time. And why would they suffer those freezing temperatures when the average temperature on Longboat Key in January is 71 degrees?
However, this is no migration and the subject is not a bird. My clients cannot be referred to as “Snowbirds” either. This is a homecoming. More so, it is a new beginning; a resurrection!
“From the crown of the palm tree, there grew a flame. The flame revealed a nest. As the flames of change kissed the nest, a new being was born. This fantastic creature was born in the image of its predecessor, but it was given a new life. Indeed, it was resurrected. Behold the Phoenix!”
Many years ago, they were pulled from the area in the pursuit of better employment. All the while, they maintained a strong connection with the Gulf Coast. This is where they would spend the best years of their lives. Now is their time of rebirth.
The property they chose is on boating water on the Bay side of Longboat Key. The property is among the few undeveloped lots scattered around the island. Over the years it had been planted with a variety of tropical species including many of the common house varieties such as Ficus, rubber trees, and Areca Palms. Loving the locale, these species quickly outgrew their space. In the shadows, native Sabal Palms stretched their trunks in an effort to survive. A Phoenix Reclinata Palm sat unassumingly beneath the shadow of a large Ficus. We liberated them by removing all of the invasive varieties. We then relocated all ten of the resident Sabal Palms (our State Tree) on site.
The home, designed by celebrated local architect Mark Sultana of DSDG, Inc., is a contemporary flat. The layout is a single living level above parking and grade level outdoor spaces. The architecture is crisp and inspiring and it is sensitive to the smaller scale of the eclectic neighborhood in which it will be constructed. From the elevated balcony, the residents will enjoy watching the many local manatees as they hug the sea wall looking for warmth on chilly mornings. From grade level decks, they will get up close and personal with the abundant schools of mullet in the canal. A northern exposure to the open side of the plan will allow for the amazing breezes offered by passing cool fronts.

Sponsored
Columbus, OH
Hope Restoration & General Contracting
Columbus Design-Build, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Historic Renovations

Beautiful Design, Practical, Gathering Space. By Tania Scadellato at TOC design
Contemporary and practical kitchen is today’s hottest trend, but if we look back in time the all white shaker style is a classic. Going with all white cabinetry and a carrera marble look-alike counter, is clean and fresh and will always be a timeless classic
Function and Beauty
You can choose the best value, the most beautiful, the highest quality cabinets, but without functionality they simply aren't going to work for you. It's important to design your kitchen with freedom for your personal needs and tastes.
Well proportioned and organized base cabinets , drawer base cabinet, specialty cabinets like trash pullouts, tray dividers, spice cabinets and wall cabinetry for varying kitchen heights. allowing you to create a kitchen that will work for you. We strive to give you the right kitchen design for your needs and lifestyle .
3D Rendering of Your Virtual Kitchen
TOC design uses state-of-the-art communication and design software so that you can see a 3D virtual plan of your dream kitchen. we give our customers the highest quality products, service and value at an affordable price. That is why our clients refer us to their friends and family.
The kitchen is a place where the whole family gets together; it has to be both pleasant and functional. A renovated kitchen is a major asset to the resale value of the house and should be considered an investment rather than an expense. It is especially important to choose a designer and contractor who knows kitchens! TOC design & Construction inc.. has worked in the field for 25 years and has great kitchen renovation experience.

Main Line Kitchen Design has a different business model than other kitchen showrooms, designers, and cabinetry dealers. The difference helps us to do five important things better than our competitors.
The kitchens we sell are better designed and our designers are more experienced. This is because we insist on showing customers designs we recommend, BEFORE, we do a design they request. This way, final designs tend to be more collaborative and professional. Our designers are more experienced because they are better paid and design with more cabinet brands than at other dealers.
Our pricing for cabinets is less than other cabinet dealers. This is because we do not have a showroom open to the public, and we require a small deposit and a screening before we accept customers. This helps our designers spend their time more effectively. And, it eliminates 80% of the overhead kitchen showrooms spend on staffing, larger displays, and on a curbside location.
We carry more brands of cabinetry than other dealers. This is possible because we display one cabinet for each brand we sell. Through glass countertops clients can examine a brands construction quality, and we display the door styles and finishes of our brands. Instead of the larger displays customers see in traditional showrooms, our customers can view 5 million kitchens on Houzz.com, or the hundreds of our kitchen renovations we show on Houzz, our web site, and in framed photos on the walls of our office building.
Kitchen construction is often better organized and generally costs less. This is because we recommend general contractors free of charge. They supervise construction from scheduling to completion. This eliminates a middleman, reduces delays, and eliminates the fees that almost all showrooms and home centers charge their customers. We are also happy to work with any contractor a customer finds on their own. If we haven’t worked with that contractor before they may need more of our direction, but both companies can benefit from working together and possibly referring each other in the future.
Less problems arise, and if they do, they are handled more quickly. This is because every kitchen we sell is reviewed by at least 3 kitchen designers during the ordering process. Our Operations Manager Ed Sossich checks orders and schedules all warehouse and home deliveries. Our delivery manager Mark Mitten supervises every delivery and checks in each cabinet and part. And our CRM system, Monday, prompts each person responsible for each phase of a customer’s kitchen with automated alerts. This keeps things moving, even during supply chain disruptions, and ensures no step is overlooked.
Main Line Kitchen Design’s company slogan is “The world of kitchen design is changing . . . “. We pride ourselves on being innovative in everything we do. From our web site and how we advertise, to the gift we send each customer upon the completion of their kitchen.
Our business model helps us receive 100’s of 5-star reviews, and makes our kitchen projects more enjoyable for everyone.
We look forward to working with you.

Beautiful Design, Practical, Gathering Space. By Tania Scadellato at TOC design
Contemporary and practical kitchen is today’s hottest trend, but if we look back in time the all white shaker style is a classic. Going with all white cabinetry and a carrera marble look-alike counter, is clean and fresh and will always be a timeless classic
Function and Beauty
You can choose the best value, the most beautiful, the highest quality cabinets, but without functionality they simply aren't going to work for you. It's important to design your kitchen with freedom for your personal needs and tastes.
Well proportioned and organized base cabinets , drawer base cabinet, specialty cabinets like trash pullouts, tray dividers, spice cabinets and wall cabinetry for varying kitchen heights. allowing you to create a kitchen that will work for you. We strive to give you the right kitchen design for your needs and lifestyle .
3D Rendering of Your Virtual Kitchen
TOC design uses state-of-the-art communication and design software so that you can see a 3D virtual plan of your dream kitchen. we give our customers the highest quality products, service and value at an affordable price. That is why our clients refer us to their friends and family.
The kitchen is a place where the whole family gets together; it has to be both pleasant and functional. A renovated kitchen is a major asset to the resale value of the house and should be considered an investment rather than an expense. It is especially important to choose a designer and contractor who knows kitchens! TOC design & Construction inc.. has worked in the field for 25 years and has great kitchen renovation experience.

This spacious, yet extremely friendly and inviting home lacked a kitchen with personality and functionality for this growing family and their desire to entertain others. The goal for this renovation was to provide for new and larger appliances, maintain views to the rear yard, and provide family seating space within the kitchen.
The home’s existing exterior architecture provides references reminiscent Italian villas with terra cotta clay tile roofing, half-round steel windows and ornate stonework. The interior evokes similar images through the use of warm earth tone wall colors, hardwood floors, wrought-iron railings and plastered walls.
The home’s existing pallet of aged materials and their warm earth tones was reinforced with the selection of new finish materials such as: red brick, limestone veneer, linoleum flooring, African-mahogany cabinets, quartz perimeter countertops, copper sinks, exhaust hood and island counter, and oil-rubbed bronze hardware and fixtures. Because matching the exterior brick veneer was no longer a possibility, the combination of limestone veneer and copper sheet metal was selected for the new exterior; both being chosen for their warmth and timeless character. In addition, new hand-crafted wrought-iron doors and windows with energy-efficient insulated glass and ornate scrollwork were chosen in lieu of wood or clad-wood windows to replicate the home’s original steel and leaded-glass windows.
With time (and some patina), this inviting kitchen addition will blur the lines between “old” and “new.”
Project description written by Lee Constantine, Constantine Design Group.

Sponsored
Delaware, OH
Buckeye Basements, Inc.
Central Ohio's Basement Finishing ExpertsBest Of Houzz '13-'21

Our client had been living in her beautiful lakeside retreat for about 3 years. All around were stunning views of the lake and mountains, but the view from inside was minimal. It felt dark and closed off from the gorgeous waterfront mere feet away. She desired a bigger kitchen, natural light, and a contemporary look. Referred to JRP by a subcontractor our client walked into the showroom one day, took one look at the modern kitchen in our design center, and was inspired!
After talking about the frustrations of dark spaces and limitations when entertaining groups of friends, the homeowner and the JRP design team emerged with a new vision. Two walls between the living room and kitchen would be eliminated and structural revisions were needed for a common wall shared a wall with a neighbor. With the wall removals and the addition of multiple slider doors, the main level now has an open layout.
Everything in the home went from dark to luminous as sunlight could now bounce off white walls to illuminate both spaces. Our aim was to create a beautiful modern kitchen which fused the necessities of a functional space with the elegant form of the contemporary aesthetic. The kitchen playfully mixes frameless white upper with horizontal grain oak lower cabinets and a fun diagonal white tile backsplash. Gorgeous grey Cambria quartz with white veining meets them both in the middle. The large island with integrated barstool area makes it functional and a great entertaining space.
The master bedroom received a mini facelift as well. White never fails to give your bedroom a timeless look. The beautiful, bright marble shower shows what's possible when mixing tile shape, size, and color. The marble mosaic tiles in the shower pan are especially bold paired with black matte plumbing fixtures and gives the shower a striking visual.
Layers, light, consistent intention, and fun! - paired with beautiful, unique designs and a personal touch created this beautiful home that does not go unnoticed.
PROJECT DETAILS:
• Style: Contemporary
• Colors: Neutrals
• Countertops: Cambria Quartz, Luxury Series, Queen Anne
• Kitchen Cabinets: Slab, Overlay Frameless
Uppers: Blanco
Base: Horizontal Grain Oak
• Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Kitchen – Stainless Steel
• Lighting Fixtures:
• Flooring:
Hardwood: Siberian Oak with Fossil Stone finish
• Tile/Backsplash:
Kitchen Backsplash: White/Clear Glass
Master Bath Floor: Ann Sacks Benton Mosaics Marble
Master Bath Surround: Ann Sacks White Thassos Marble
Photographer: Andrew – Open House VC

This residence was a complete gut renovation of a 4-story row house in Park Slope, and included a new rear extension and penthouse addition. The owners wished to create a warm, family home using a modern language that would act as a clean canvas to feature rich textiles and items from their world travels. As with most Brooklyn row houses, the existing house suffered from a lack of natural light and connection to exterior spaces, an issue that Principal Brendan Coburn is acutely aware of from his experience re-imagining historic structures in the New York area. The resulting architecture is designed around moments featuring natural light and views to the exterior, of both the private garden and the sky, throughout the house, and a stripped-down language of detailing and finishes allows for the concept of the modern-natural to shine.
Upon entering the home, the kitchen and dining space draw you in with views beyond through the large glazed opening at the rear of the house. An extension was built to allow for a large sunken living room that provides a family gathering space connected to the kitchen and dining room, but remains distinctly separate, with a strong visual connection to the rear garden. The open sculptural stair tower was designed to function like that of a traditional row house stair, but with a smaller footprint. By extending it up past the original roof level into the new penthouse, the stair becomes an atmospheric shaft for the spaces surrounding the core. All types of weather – sunshine, rain, lightning, can be sensed throughout the home through this unifying vertical environment. The stair space also strives to foster family communication, making open living spaces visible between floors. At the upper-most level, a free-form bench sits suspended over the stair, just by the new roof deck, which provides at-ease entertaining. Oak was used throughout the home as a unifying material element. As one travels upwards within the house, the oak finishes are bleached to further degrees as a nod to how light enters the home.
The owners worked with CWB to add their own personality to the project. The meter of a white oak and blackened steel stair screen was designed by the family to read “I love you” in Morse Code, and tile was selected throughout to reference places that hold special significance to the family. To support the owners’ comfort, the architectural design engages passive house technologies to reduce energy use, while increasing air quality within the home – a strategy which aims to respect the environment while providing a refuge from the harsh elements of urban living.
This project was published by Wendy Goodman as her Space of the Week, part of New York Magazine’s Design Hunting on The Cut.
Photography by Kevin Kunstadt

Colour, balance of shapes and volumes, functionality and a small touch of measured eccentricity are the key elements that characterize the Melián Randolph style. A personal signature based on a taste for visual aesthetics that recreates the Mediterranean atmosphere, transmitting the love and joy of art, traveling and life.
For this emblematic “Biarritz” project they chose our reference nº 10435 in colours B and B2 to harmonise with the proximity of the ocean and the blue sky of the south of France.
http://www.melianrandolph.com/
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