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This project was such a joy to work on! The Georgian Colonial was home to a young family, whose transitional taste aligned well with their love of neutral palettes with pops of saturated color. See the beautiful transformation! Photography by David Bader

Home office - transitional freestanding desk home office idea in Chicago with black walls

Project by Studio H:T principal in charge Brad Tomecek (now with Tomecek Studio Architecture). This project tests the theory of bringing high quality design to a prefabricated factory setting. Enrolled in the LEED-Home Pilot, this residence completed certification. The modular home was conceived as two boxes that slide above one another to create outdoor living space and a lower covered rear entry. The passive solar design invites large amounts of light from the south while minimizing openings to the east and west. Factory construction saves both time and costs while reducing waste and using a controlled labor force. Built in a factory north of Denver, the home arrived by flatbed truck in two pieces and was craned into place in about 4 hours providing a fast, sustainable, cost effective alternative to traditional homebuilding techniques. Upgraded lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, doors, door hardware, windows, tile and bamboo flooring were incorporated into the design. 80% of the residence was completed in the factory in less than 3 weeks and other items were finished on site including the exterior stucco, garage, metal railing and stair. Stack-Slide-Stitch describes the conceptual process of how to tie together two distinct modular boxes. Stack refers to setting one modular directly on top of the other. Slide refers to the action that creates an upper southern deck area while simultaneously providing a covered rear entry area. The stitching or interlocking occurs with the upward extension of the lower volume with the front deck walls and with the rear two story vertical.

Bathroom - transitional white floor bathroom idea in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Modern Nursery with bold saturated colors, playful patterns mid century modern furniture + vintage toys. Photo Credit: Megan Weaver
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A historic home in the Homeland neighborhood of Baltimore, MD designed for a young, modern family. Traditional detailings are complemented by modern furnishings, fixtures, and color palettes.

Inspiration for a large coastal two-story exterior home remodel in Charleston

Bedroom - contemporary master medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in New York with blue walls, a metal fireplace and a ribbon fireplace

Greg Premru
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Sam Oberter
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The Caroline collection is a statement of subtle luxury. A straight back silhouette with rolled Lawson arms offers a dynamic look. Two teal corner chairs give the room a trendy finished style. Mandara tables and black and white prints flank the Caroline sofa on both sides to bring symmetry and sophistication to the room.

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Neil Landino. Design Credit: Stephen Stimson Associates
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The family living in this shingled roofed home on the Peninsula loves color and pattern. At the heart of the two-story house, we created a library with high gloss lapis blue walls. The tête-à-tête provides an inviting place for the couple to read while their children play games at the antique card table. As a counterpoint, the open planned family, dining room, and kitchen have white walls. We selected a deep aubergine for the kitchen cabinetry. In the tranquil master suite, we layered celadon and sky blue while the daughters' room features pink, purple, and citrine.

Affianco L2-31 Wall Unit I by Sangiacomo, Italy in brown oak veneer and matt bianco and grigio corda lacquer.
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Powder room - coastal powder room idea with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, green walls, a vessel sink and green countertops

Fabric & Furniture Upholstery by UfabStore. Photo Featured in R-Home Magazine.
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Primary Bedroom Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography; Interior Design: Kristin Try Interiors; Builder: Harry Braswell, Inc.
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