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Mid-sized transitional single-wall beige floor utility room photo in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, gray countertops, an undermount sink, beige walls and a stacked washer/dryer

KuDa Photography
Mudroom - traditional mudroom idea in Portland with white walls and a glass front door

Kitchen - small contemporary single-wall kitchen idea in New York

Photos By; Nate Grant
Design ideas for a contemporary side yard wood fence landscaping in Portland.

The classic elegance and intricate detail of small stones combined with the simplicity of a panel system give this stone the appearance of a precision hand-laid dry-stack set. Stones 4″ high and 8″, 12″ and 20″ long makes installation easy for expansive walls and column fascias alike. Stone: Stacked Stone - Alderwood Get a Sample of Stacked Stone: https://shop.eldoradostone.com/products/stacked-stone-sample Photo and Design by Caitlin Stothers Design

Transitional bathroom photo in Louisville

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and gray countertops

Point West
Laundry room - coastal carpeted and beige floor laundry room idea in Grand Rapids

Lindsey Denny
Example of a large trendy backyard deck design in Kansas City with a fire pit and no cover

Example of a classic built-in desk craft room design in Salt Lake City with no fireplace

Alcove bathtub - coastal kids' white tile and subway tile multicolored floor and cement tile floor alcove bathtub idea in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, white countertops, a two-piece toilet and quartz countertops

Example of a mid-sized trendy gender-neutral and master carpeted and gray floor bedroom design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls and no fireplace

Advance Cabinetry- laundry room with dog wash
Laundry room - traditional laundry room idea with red cabinets

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

A built-in home office features the classic Eames chairs with an open shelving unit. Matthew Willams Photography Victoria Kirk Interiors Co-Designer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room remodel in Auckland with white walls

Cottage kitchen photo in London with beige cabinets and an island

C.L. Fry Photo - www.clfryphoto.com
Inspiration for a country wooden staircase remodel in Austin

Design + Photos: Tiffany Weiss Designs
Dedicated laundry room - mid-sized transitional single-wall ceramic tile and multicolored floor dedicated laundry room idea in Minneapolis with white cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer, white countertops, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets

Photo by Feather & Arrow Photography
Bathroom - farmhouse bathroom idea in Houston