The original wood paneling and coffered ceiling in the living room was gorgeous, but the hero of the room was the brass and glass light fixture that the previous owner installed. We created a seating area around it with comfy chairs perfectly placed for conversation. Being eco-minded in our approach, we love to re-use items whenever possible. The nesting tables and pale blue storage cabinet are from our client’s previous home, which we also had the privilege to decorate. We supplemented these existing pieces with a new rug, pillow and throw blanket to infuse the space with personality and link the colors of the room together.

The deck was redone in ipe to match the new seating and the oxidized steel planter. The existing narrow steps were replaced with generous treads that can also serve as improvised seating.

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Industrial exterior home idea in Nashville

Rikki Snyder © 2019 Houzz
Alcove bathtub - eclectic white tile gray floor alcove bathtub idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Small eclectic galley kitchen photo in New York with green backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Espaliered witch hazel on welded wire mesh creates a dynamic view across from the kitchen. Viroc herb planters line a breezeway with pavers set in gravel. Two serviceberry trees lit from below punctuate the end of the garden space.

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Eclectic bedroom photo in New York

Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.

Inspiration for a contemporary full sun retaining wall landscape in Boston.

Mid-sized 1960s master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in San Francisco with pink walls

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Example of a mid-sized beach style galley and wooden medium tone wood floor, brown floor and cable railing staircase design in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and wooden risers

Dania Bagia Photography In 2014, when new owners purchased one of the grand, 19th-century "summer cottages" that grace historic North Broadway in Saratoga Springs, Old Saratoga Restorations was already intimately acquainted with it. Year after year, the previous owner had hired OSR to work on one carefully planned restoration project after another. What had not been dealt with in the previous restoration projects was the Eliza Doolittle of a garage tucked behind the stately home. Under its dingy aluminum siding and electric bay door was a proper Victorian carriage house. The new family saw both the charm and potential of the building and asked OSR to turn the building into a single family home. The project was granted an Adaptive Reuse Award in 2015 by the Saratoga Springs Historic Preservation Foundation for the project. Upon accepting the award, the owner said, “the house is similar to a geode, historic on the outside, but shiny and new on the inside.”

Inspiration for a rustic deck remodel with a fireplace and a roof extension

Photo: Alexandra Crafton © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic bedroom remodel in Boston

This is an example of a small asian backyard stone formal garden in DC Metro.

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Example of a trendy medium tone wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam living room design in Los Angeles with white walls and a ribbon fireplace

Claw-foot bathtub - transitional gray floor, double-sink and wainscoting claw-foot bathtub idea in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink, white countertops and a freestanding vanity

Large transitional l-shaped light wood floor, beige floor, exposed beam and vaulted ceiling open concept kitchen photo in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, multicolored countertops, an undermount sink and brown cabinets

Example of a small zen backyard stone patio fountain design in DC Metro with no cover