We repurposed this poor condition nightstand to add just the right blue to set off client's guest room
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The original stone chimney was in very poor condition and had to be totally rebuilt. photo: Circa Decorating
Small trendy enclosed medium tone wood floor living room photo in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. Galvanized troughs used for vegetables in the side yard. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The original house suffered from issues common in many older homes: the existing kitchen was cramped, poorly laid out, and separated from the back yard by several tiny inefficient rooms, storage was inadequate, and the old deck was oversized and in poor condition. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/open-kitchen/

Balcony was in poor condition. Rotted wood. Corroded and rusted out railing. New wood, stucco repairs to walls, new railing.
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The sliding glass storage is an interesting feature, but it is in poor condition.
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The original house suffered from issues common in many older homes: the existing kitchen was cramped, poorly laid out, and separated from the back yard by several tiny inefficient rooms, storage was inadequate, and the old deck was oversized and in poor condition. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/open-kitchen/

Existing rain maker shower head with no ventilation. Drywall at ceiling is in poor condition.
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The first target was a mudroom addition which detracted from the otherwise architecturally interesting home and was so poorly conditioned that it was virtually unusable. In the same footprint, the team created a highly-insulated space with a welcoming entrance and eat-in dining area that opens to the gardens.

The first floor space facing the back garden. Although exposed brick is a popular style, in this case the brick was in poor condition. Additionally, the finished wall made the room feel more spacious.

The original house suffered from issues common in many older homes: the existing kitchen was cramped, poorly laid out, and separated from the back yard by several tiny inefficient rooms, storage was inadequate, and the old deck was oversized and in poor condition. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/open-kitchen/

Stone pathway leading up to the house.
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The original house suffered from issues common in many older homes: the existing kitchen was cramped, poorly laid out, and separated from the back yard by several tiny inefficient rooms, storage was inadequate, and the old deck was oversized and in poor condition. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/open-kitchen/

The original house suffered from issues common in many older homes: the existing kitchen was cramped, poorly laid out, and separated from the back yard by several tiny inefficient rooms, storage was inadequate, and the old deck was oversized and in poor condition. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/open-kitchen/

Existing Layout - with decorative metal fence, stone veneer columns and steps, driveway in poor condition, retaining walls covered in planting.
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MULTIPLE AWARD WINNING KITCHEN. 2019 Westchester Home Design Awards Best Traditional Kitchen. KBDN magazine Award winner. Houzz Kitchen of the Week January 2019. Kitchen design and cabinetry – Studio Dearborn. This historic colonial in Edgemont NY was home in the 1930s and 40s to the world famous Walter Winchell, gossip commentator. The home underwent a 2 year gut renovation with an addition and relocation of the kitchen, along with other extensive renovations. Cabinetry by Studio Dearborn/Schrocks of Walnut Creek in Rockport Gray; Bluestar range; custom hood; Quartzmaster engineered quartz countertops; Rejuvenation Pendants; Waterstone faucet; Equipe subway tile; Foundryman hardware. Photos, Adam Kane Macchia.

Before – Kitchen: Outdated, Cramped, and Poorly Designed The original kitchen was in poor condition, with broken and outdated cabinets, old appliances, and a dysfunctional layout. The pantry was placed at the entrance, making the space feel even smaller and more closed off. The countertops and finishes were dated, and the ceiling lighting was damaged and out of style. Overall, the kitchen lacked efficiency, style, and flow. The renovation transformed it into a much more modern, open, and functional space—maximizing layout, storage, and visual continuity with a single-level countertop.

To make matters worse, the decking and railings were in poor condition and required maintenance. We were asked to provide a solution for a deck that was often unusable and a view that was frequently blocked.

Before – Kitchen: Outdated, Cramped, and Poorly Designed The original kitchen was in poor condition, with broken and outdated cabinets, old appliances, and a dysfunctional layout. The pantry was placed at the entrance, making the space feel even smaller and more closed off. The countertops and finishes were dated, and the ceiling lighting was damaged and out of style. Overall, the kitchen lacked efficiency, style, and flow. The renovation transformed it into a much more modern, open, and functional space—maximizing layout, storage, and visual continuity with a single-level countertop.