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This New England home has the essence of a traditional home, yet offers a modern appeal. The home renovation and addition involved moving the kitchen to the addition, leaving the resulting space to become a formal dining and living area.
The extension over the garage created an expansive open space on the first floor. The large, cleverly designed space seamlessly integrates the kitchen, a family room, and an eating area.
A substantial center island made of soapstone slabs has ample space to accommodate prepping for dinner on one side, and the kids doing their homework on the other. The pull-out drawers at the end contain extra refrigerator and freezer space. Additionally, the glass backsplash tile offers a refreshing luminescence to the area. A custom designed informal dining table fills the space adjacent to the center island.
Paint colors in keeping with the overall color scheme were given to the children. Their resulting artwork sits above the family computers. Chalkboard paint covers the wall opposite the kitchen area creating a drawing wall for the kids. Around the corner from this, a reclaimed door from the grandmother's home hangs in the opening to the pantry. Details such as these provide a sense of family and history to the central hub of the home.
Builder: Anderson Contracting Service
Interior Designer: Kristina Crestin
Photographer: Jamie Salomon
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This project showcases thoughtful design at every level. Beneath the basement stairs, what's typically wasted space was transformed into a cozy reading nook—a small sanctuary for dreaming, reading, and relaxing.
Above, the staircase itself features clean, minimalist design: red oak handrails and treads paired with white-painted square balusters. The contrast creates a crisp, elegant look that complements the home's modern aesthetic while the hidden retreat below reminds us that exceptional design considers every square foot.
1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

With the panels closed, the six-panel system reads as a single continuous glass wall behind the sink and range, and the kitchen keeps its main source of daylight.

Stephen T Ward Photography & other
Elegant detached garden shed photo in DC Metro
Elegant detached garden shed photo in DC Metro

Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s enclosed carpeted and wallpaper family room library remodel in Kansas City with black walls and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a mid-sized 1950s enclosed wallpaper living room library remodel in Kansas City with black walls and a wall-mounted tv

Master Bedroom with Red Bed Frame and custom drapery and bedding.
Bedroom - traditional master light wood floor bedroom idea in Charlotte
Bedroom - traditional master light wood floor bedroom idea in Charlotte

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Sunbury, OH
J.Holderby - Renovations
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This project showcases thoughtful design at every level. Beneath the basement stairs, what's typically wasted space was transformed into a cozy reading nook—a small sanctuary for dreaming, reading, and relaxing.
Above, the staircase itself features clean, minimalist design: red oak handrails and treads paired with white-painted square balusters. The contrast creates a crisp, elegant look that complements the home's modern aesthetic while the hidden retreat below reminds us that exceptional design considers every square foot.
1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

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Elegant freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor home office photo in Atlanta with white walls
Elegant freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor home office photo in Atlanta with white walls

Jack Mathews
Example of a transitional light wood floor family room library design in Austin with multicolored walls
Example of a transitional light wood floor family room library design in Austin with multicolored walls

This project showcases thoughtful design at every level. Beneath the basement stairs, what's typically wasted space was transformed into a cozy reading nook—a small sanctuary for dreaming, reading, and relaxing.
Above, the staircase itself features clean, minimalist design: red oak handrails and treads paired with white-painted square balusters. The contrast creates a crisp, elegant look that complements the home's modern aesthetic while the hidden retreat below reminds us that exceptional design considers every square foot.
1976-2026 © Century Stair Company

Sponsored
Sunbury, OH
J.Holderby - Renovations
Franklin County's Leading General Contractors - 2X Best of Houzz!

Inspiration for a country enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room library remodel in DC Metro with blue walls

This serene master retreat seating area is situation in front of an electric fireplace and a large flat screen tv. The Loloi rug gives the neutral toned furniture a pop of personality. The Robert Allen Duralee fabric makes for a lush backdrop as the floor-to-ceiling drapery.
Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

We turned an old 3 season porch in to an airy, bright mudroom/sunroom. 3 generous size cubbies were tucked in to one corner. In another corner we installed cabinets for storage under window set. Rest of the space is good for play time, hang out, etc. Next spring the French Doors will lead out on to a new composite deck for entertaining. It will be a nice open concept from kitchen, through mud/sunroom and out to a large deck for entertaining.
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