Built on Frank Sinatra’s estate, this custom home was designed to be a fun and relaxing weekend retreat for our clients who live full time in Orange County. As a second home and playing up the mid-century vibe ubiquitous in the desert, we departed from our clients’ more traditional style to create a modern and unique space with the feel of a boutique hotel. Classic mid-century materials were used for the architectural elements and hard surfaces of the home such as walnut flooring and cabinetry, terrazzo stone and straight set brick walls, while the furnishings are a more eclectic take on modern style. We paid homage to “Old Blue Eyes” by hanging a 6’ tall image of his mug shot in the entry.

We collaborated with THESIS Studio and JHL Design on this expansive remodel of a 1920s Tudor home near NE Alberta. This ambitious remodel included reconfiguring the first floor, adding a dining room/sunroom off the kitchen, transforming the second floor into a master suite, and replacing nearly all finishes in the home. The unique fixtures, rich color palette, whimsical wallpaper, and clever design details combine to create a modern fairy tale while letting the home’s historic character shine. Photos by Haris Kenjar.

National Hardwood Flooring's French Galerie SL#308005, Deep Smoked Oak. Grade ABCD, Light hand scraped, carbonized (HS), brushed, white washed, randomly distressed on surface and edges, UV oil Room X Room Photography

On the second floor, the bathroom overlooks the garden and features a marble fireplace surround original to the house, white marble mosaic floors, and minimalist bathroom fixtures.

This family throws some mean parties where large crowds usually sit at the poolside. There’s an entire section of this walk out second level that is dedicated to entertaining which also gives access to the pool in the backyard. This place comes alive at night with built in surround sounds and LED lights. There was just one issue. The kitchen. The kitchen did not fit in. It was old, outdated, out-styled and nonfunctional. They knew the kitchen had to be address eventually but they just didn’t want to redo the kitchen. They wanted to revamp the kitchen, so they asked us to come in and look at the space to see how we can design this second floor kitchen in their New Rochelle home. It was a small kitchen, strategically located where it could be the hub that the family wanted it to be. It held its own amongst everything that was in the open space like the big screen TV, fireplace and pool table. That is exactly what we did in the design and here is how we did it. First, we got rid of the kitchen table and by doing so we created a peninsular. This eventually sets up the space for a couple of really cool pendant lights, some unique counter chairs and a wine cooler that was purchased before but never really had a home. We then turned our attention to the range and hood. This was not the main kitchen, so wall storage wasn’t the main goal here. We wanted to create a more open feel interaction while in the kitchen, hence we designed the free standing chimney hood alone to the left of the window. We then looked at how we can make it more entertaining. We did that by adding a Wine rack on a buffet style type area. This wall was free and would have remained empty had we not find a way to add some more glitz. Finally came the counter-top. Every detail was crucial because the view of the kitchen can be seen from when you enter the front door even if it was on the second floor walk out. The use of the space called for a waterfall edge counter-top and more importantly, the stone selection to further accentuate the effect. It was crucial that there was movement in the stone which connects to the 45 degree waterfall edge so it would be very dramatic. Nothing was overlooked in this space. It had to be done this way if it was going to have a fighting chance to take command of its territory. Have a look at some before and after photos on the left and see a brief video transformation of this lovely small kitchen. See more photos and vidoe of this transformation on our website @ http://www.rajkitchenandbath.com/portfolio-items/kitchen-remodel-new-rochelle-ny-10801/

The buyers of a charming cottage realized right away that they would need more bedrooms for their four children. In addition to the two more bedrooms, a bath, and study alcove on the second floor, we expanded the kitchen by removing interior walls. A custom banquette and table provide a cozy breakfast nook. The kitchen is finished with cherry and black granite. Our second addition includes a master suite and sunroom with full masonry fireplaces placed back to back. The sunroom opens onto a terrace replete with hot tub and outside fireplace.

This second floor remodel was all about making daily life easier and more comfortable. Our team expanded the primary bathroom by opening up attic space, moved the laundry upstairs for added convenience, and turned the old laundry area into a spacious pantry. We also refreshed the guest bathroom, hallway, and bedrooms to create a cohesive, welcoming feel throughout. The result is a second floor that not only looks beautiful, but also works seamlessly for our client’s lifestyle.

The addition creates an L-Shaped floor plan and boasts a spacious master suite. The goal was to incorporate as much natural light as possible, and create bedroom access to the backyard. The use of white and the light weight mid-century furniture create a light and airy space that seamlessly blends with the outdoors.

Second Floor Dormer Addition to a single family home in Chicago. Half of the dormered addition is visible on the left in this photograph of the main facade of the house.

Modern home front entry features a voice over Internet Protocol Intercom Device to interface with the home's Crestron control system for voice communication at both the front door and gate. Signature Estate featuring modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail. Photo courtesy Royal Palm Properties

Design by Joanna Hartman Photography by Ryann Ford Styling by Adam Fortner This space features 3cm Bianco Carrera Marble, oak floors, Restoration Hardware for the cabinets, and a large West Elm white capiz shell pendant to top it off.

View of new kitchen from dining room. The island has custom made swing-arm stools.
Arts and crafts painted wood floor kitchen photo in Los Angeles with white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and white walls

This second floor remodel was all about making daily life easier and more comfortable. Our team expanded the primary bathroom by opening up attic space, moved the laundry upstairs for added convenience, and turned the old laundry area into a spacious pantry. We also refreshed the guest bathroom, hallway, and bedrooms to create a cohesive, welcoming feel throughout. The result is a second floor that not only looks beautiful, but also works seamlessly for our client’s lifestyle.

Add a second floor on this Chicago house,
Example of a classic exterior home design in Chicago

This second floor remodel was all about making daily life easier and more comfortable. Our team expanded the primary bathroom by opening up attic space, moved the laundry upstairs for added convenience, and turned the old laundry area into a spacious pantry. We also refreshed the guest bathroom, hallway, and bedrooms to create a cohesive, welcoming feel throughout. The result is a second floor that not only looks beautiful, but also works seamlessly for our client’s lifestyle.

This second floor remodel was all about making daily life easier and more comfortable. Our team expanded the primary bathroom by opening up attic space, moved the laundry upstairs for added convenience, and turned the old laundry area into a spacious pantry. We also refreshed the guest bathroom, hallway, and bedrooms to create a cohesive, welcoming feel throughout. The result is a second floor that not only looks beautiful, but also works seamlessly for our client’s lifestyle.

This second floor remodel was all about making daily life easier and more comfortable. Our team expanded the primary bathroom by opening up attic space, moved the laundry upstairs for added convenience, and turned the old laundry area into a spacious pantry. We also refreshed the guest bathroom, hallway, and bedrooms to create a cohesive, welcoming feel throughout. The result is a second floor that not only looks beautiful, but also works seamlessly for our client’s lifestyle.

This second floor remodel was all about making daily life easier and more comfortable. Our team expanded the primary bathroom by opening up attic space, moved the laundry upstairs for added convenience, and turned the old laundry area into a spacious pantry. We also refreshed the guest bathroom, hallway, and bedrooms to create a cohesive, welcoming feel throughout. The result is a second floor that not only looks beautiful, but also works seamlessly for our client’s lifestyle.

This second floor remodel was all about making daily life easier and more comfortable. Our team expanded the primary bathroom by opening up attic space, moved the laundry upstairs for added convenience, and turned the old laundry area into a spacious pantry. We also refreshed the guest bathroom, hallway, and bedrooms to create a cohesive, welcoming feel throughout. The result is a second floor that not only looks beautiful, but also works seamlessly for our client’s lifestyle.