Preliminary architecture renderings were given to Obelisk Home with a challenge. The homeowners needed us to create an unusual but family friendly home, but also a home-based business functioning environment. Working with the architect, modifications were made to incorporate the desired functions for the family. Starting with the exterior, including landscape design, stone, brick and window selections a one-of-a-kind home was created. Every detail of the interior was created with the homeowner and the Obelisk Home design team. Furnishings, art, accessories, and lighting were provided through Obelisk Home. We were challenged to incorporate existing furniture. So the team repurposed, re-finished and worked these items into the new plan. Custom paint colors and upholstery were purposely blended to add cohesion. Custom light fixtures were designed and manufactured for the main living areas giving the entire home a unique and personal feel. Original Artwork by Tom Parker Photos by Jeremy Mason McGraw

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Large elegant home design photo in Dallas

The homeowners had a very specific vision for their large daylight basement. To begin, Neil Kelly's team, led by Portland Design Consultant Fabian Genovesi, took down numerous walls to completely open up the space, including the ceilings, and removed carpet to expose the concrete flooring. The concrete flooring was repaired, resurfaced and sealed with cracks in tact for authenticity. Beams and ductwork were left exposed, yet refined, with additional piping to conceal electrical and gas lines. Century-old reclaimed brick was hand-picked by the homeowner for the east interior wall, encasing stained glass windows which were are also reclaimed and more than 100 years old. Aluminum bar-top seating areas in two spaces. A media center with custom cabinetry and pistons repurposed as cabinet pulls. And the star of the show, a full 4-seat wet bar with custom glass shelving, more custom cabinetry, and an integrated television-- one of 3 TVs in the space. The new one-of-a-kind basement has room for a professional 10-person poker table, pool table, 14' shuffleboard table, and plush seating.

This fireplace was salvaged from the existing basement. Originally it had a bright brass finish with scratches. We dismantled the metal components and applied a spray metal primer followed by a black hammered metal paint from Rustoleum. All the imperfections disappeared. Photos by Greg Schmidt

The great room was enlarged with a two-story ceiling, a full wall of large-scale sliding doors and windows that overlook the backyard pool. The fireplace surround was revitalized with Arto Brick’s buckle patterned tile in a charcoal hue. A 1700s reclaimed timber is repurposed as the mantel piece, another nod to the old vs. new aesthetic.

Looking down towards the game room from the home's great room. It's a 100+ year old barn, that was purchased by the clients, disassembled, cleaned and pressure treated, and reassembled at its new location. Antique farming implements adorn the walls.

Close up of Great Room first floor fireplace and bar areas. Exposed brick from the original boiler room walls was restored and cleaned. The boiler room chimney was re-purposed for installation of new gas fireplaces on the main floor and mezzanine. The original concrete floor was covered with new wood framing and wood flooring, fully insulated with foam. Photo Credit: Alexander Long (www.brilliantvisual.com)

Minimalist living room photo in Phoenix

Ledgestone on the fireplace surround and Repurposed Leather couches combined to make this quite space in Halton Womens Place a cozy functional retreat for familys Project Manager - Sean Caffrey - Renovation Angels

Nick King
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept light wood floor family room remodel in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This home's basement was repurposed into the main living area of the home, with kitchen, dining, family room and full bathroom on one level. A sunken patio was created for added living space.

This home's basement was repurposed into the main living area of the home, with kitchen, dining, family room and full bathroom on one level. A sunken patio was created for added living space.

Minimalist living room photo in Phoenix

Nick King
Family room - mid-sized modern open concept light wood floor family room idea in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This cramped interior space will be expanded and opened up with the addition of 6' of living space, two sets of French doors and a double sided fireplace.

Living room - large modern loft-style medium tone wood floor living room idea in Philadelphia with a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a media wall

This two story home in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver, built in 1911 needed a full gut and restoration/remodel. Preservation of key pieces like the original wood floor, pocket doors, fire place, built in hutch, staircase and the re-coating and re-purpose of the claw foot tub were center to the design. Modern bathrooms and kitchen were next on the clients request list. Major structural shortcomings were discovered between floors which precipitated new framing of the second story. Hydronic heat was run under all of the floors both main and second story.

In the family room, the clients had already installed new built-in cabinetry, refaced the fireplace, purchased the major furnishings, and painted the walls an earthy red. To the existing seating, we added a second comfortable armchair in front of the fireplace to create a more convivial conversation grouping. We re-purposed their vintage sideboard as a console behind the sectional, where it conveniently stores dishes and barbecue tools for alfresco dining on the adjoining patio. Fabrics in a mix of patterns on the toss pillows and drapery are the finishing touch.

We hired the owners of My Sister's Garage of Windham, Maine to decorate the entire house with a mixture of vintage, repurposed, new, and custom design elements to achieve a classic, campy vibe with a luxury feel. We wanted to take advantage of the open space below the staircase to add some more seating to the living room and some additional storage. A pair of comfy water hyacinth wingbacks and a vintage dresser made a great conversation/reading area and gave us some additional storage for games. The salvage, jute, and glass elements on the dresser add some fun and tie in nicely with the rest of the room. Floors: Castle Combe Hardwood in Corsham Fireplace: Bucks County cultured stone 80/20 mix of dressed fieldstone and country ledgestone Beams: Hemlock in Minwax Jacobean