We created an almost crystalline form that reflected the push and pull of the most important factors on the site: views directly to the NNW, an approach from the ESE, and of course, sun from direct south. To keep the size modest, we peeled away the excess spaces and scaled down any rooms that desired intimacy (the bedrooms) or did not require height (the pool room). A deep but very thin overhang at the southern corner provides shade and drops a dramatic shadow mimicking the one seen at the entry porch. An incrementally tapering staircase carves a little more space away in the entry foyer and leads the eye to the main living area beyond. From the main living space, a ribbon of glass opens to the view down the hill and to the lake beyond. The exterior features locally milled tongue-and-groove cedar in two varying directions, with gaps not only at the verticals, but at the horizontal joints as well. This high-performance home needs just a single heat pump per floor and utilizes the gas stove only to take the edge off the coldest of nights, perhaps right after dip in the pool. Photographer credit: Irvin Serrano

soft fold blackout roman shades We can take any fabric of your choice and make a beautiful roman shade out of it. There are so many options to enhance the look of the shade. We can add contrast fabric banding, light filtering lining or even blackout lining if you want a dark room. Hunter Douglas Vignette roman shades are also a great roman shade choice because they offer cordless and top down options.

The perfect small bathroom. Everything was scaled down and carefully considered to maximize space in this 750 square foot renovated craftsman cottage.

Soft fold roman shade made with a Robert Allen faux silk fabric. We can take any fabric of your choice and make a beautiful roman shade out of it. There are so many options to enhance the look of the shade. We can add contrast fabric banding, light filtering lining or even blackout lining if you want a dark room. Hunter Douglas Vignette roman shades are also a great roman shade choice because they offer cordless and top down options.

Everything was scaled down and carefully considered to maximize space in this 750 square foot renovated craftsman cottage.
Example of a small arts and crafts kitchen design in DC Metro

Everything was scaled down and carefully considered to maximize space in this 750 square foot renovated craftsman cottage. The original floor plan had the living room, dining room, and kitchen separated into three separate rooms. By combining the kitchen and dining area, the space was opened up from front to back. Original craftsman details were left between the living room and kitchen/dining area.

Pleated shades with top down option. May be lowered from the top or raised from the bottom.
Inspiration for a transitional bedroom remodel in Atlanta

Everything was scaled down and carefully considered to maximize space in this 750 square foot craftsman cottage.
Arts and crafts exterior home photo in DC Metro

soft fold roman shades with blackout lining We can take any fabric of your choice and make a beautiful roman shade out of it. There are so many options to enhance the look of the shade. We can add contrast fabric banding, light filtering lining or even blackout lining if you want a dark room. Hunter Douglas Vignette roman shades are also a great roman shade choice because they offer cordless and top down options.

This home was well appointed but the scale and size of the rooms was an issue for prospective buyers. My company staged this house making the rooms seem more intimate, bringing the scale down to a more human size. By adding rugs and softness to the spaces the house became an inviting prospective home. Home Value: $2 Million

We updated this kitchen and surrounding area by brightening up the kitchen. We replaced the existing window with a larger casement window that fit in the original opening- bringing in more light. We also replaced the back door with more glass to let in even more light. The kitchen doorway was moved down to allow for a built in pantry and fridge area. Powder room was remodeled and scaled down to give more room for the kitchen. We also closed up a secondary door way to the powder room that was originally in the dining room, giving space back to both dinning room and powder room. We removed soffit in the kitchen to allow for uppers to go to the ceiling and opening up wall space to showcase bright subway tile and keep the kitchen feeling light and airy. We chose elements that fit with the time period and historic nature of the home. Antique brass details in hardware and lighting, marble looking quartz and a subway tile. We also removed an island to open the space back up.

Hunter Douglas Vignette cordless roman shades We can take any fabric of your choice and make a beautiful roman shade out of it. There are so many options to enhance the look of the shade. We can add contrast fabric banding, light filtering lining or even blackout lining if you want a dark room. Hunter Douglas Vignette roman shades are also a great roman shade choice because they offer cordless and top down options.

We created an almost crystalline form that reflected the push and pull of the most important factors on the site: views directly to the NNW, an approach from the ESE, and of course, sun from direct south. To keep the size modest, we peeled away the excess spaces and scaled down any rooms that desired intimacy (the bedrooms) or did not require height (the pool room). A deep but very thin overhang at the southern corner provides shade and drops a dramatic shadow mimicking the one seen at the entry porch. An incrementally tapering staircase carves a little more space away in the entry foyer and leads the eye to the main living area beyond. From the main living space, a ribbon of glass opens to the view down the hill and to the lake beyond. The exterior features locally milled tongue-and-groove cedar in two varying directions, with gaps not only at the verticals, but at the horizontal joints as well. This high-performance home needs just a single heat pump per floor and utilizes the gas stove only to take the edge off the coldest of nights, perhaps right after dip in the pool. Photo credit: Irvin Serrano

We updated this kitchen and surrounding area by brightening up the kitchen. We replaced the existing window with a larger casement window that fit in the original opening- bringing in more light. We also replaced the back door with more glass to let in even more light. The kitchen doorway was moved down to allow for a built in pantry and fridge area. Powder room was remodeled and scaled down to give more room for the kitchen. We also closed up a secondary door way to the powder room that was originally in the dining room, giving space back to both dinning room and powder room. We removed soffit in the kitchen to allow for uppers to go to the ceiling and opening up wall space to showcase bright subway tile and keep the kitchen feeling light and airy. We chose elements that fit with the time period and historic nature of the home. Antique brass details in hardware and lighting, marble looking quartz and a subway tile. We also removed an island to open the space back up.

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Before the renovation, the living room looked cramped – large pieces of furniture made the space feel stuffy. Design Connection, Inc.’s design concept scaled down the furniture and added depth and warmth. We added drapery over the shutters to flank the fireplace. Smaller, lower-scale pieces gave the living room more depth and added seating for entertaining and relaxing. With two sofas, two chairs, two coffee tables and two ottomans, this room still feels open! Design Connection, Inc. provided space planning, AutoCAD drawings, selections for lighting fixtures, furniture, area rugs, accessories, paint and stain colors, stone, window treatments, project management between the client and the contractors to keep the integrity of Design Connection, Inc.’s high standards and designs.

We updated this kitchen and surrounding area by brightening up the kitchen. We replaced the existing window with a larger casement window that fit in the original opening- bringing in more light. We also replaced the back door with more glass to let in even more light. The kitchen doorway was moved down to allow for a built in pantry and fridge area. Powder room was remodeled and scaled down to give more room for the kitchen. We also closed up a secondary door way to the powder room that was originally in the dining room, giving space back to both dinning room and powder room. We removed soffit in the kitchen to allow for uppers to go to the ceiling and opening up wall space to showcase bright subway tile and keep the kitchen feeling light and airy. We chose elements that fit with the time period and historic nature of the home. Antique brass details in hardware and lighting, marble looking quartz and a subway tile. We also removed an island to open the space back up.

We updated this kitchen and surrounding area by brightening up the kitchen. We replaced the existing window with a larger casement window that fit in the original opening- bringing in more light. We also replaced the back door with more glass to let in even more light. The kitchen doorway was moved down to allow for a built in pantry and fridge area. Powder room was remodeled and scaled down to give more room for the kitchen. We also closed up a secondary door way to the powder room that was originally in the dining room, giving space back to both dinning room and powder room. We removed soffit in the kitchen to allow for uppers to go to the ceiling and opening up wall space to showcase bright subway tile and keep the kitchen feeling light and airy. We chose elements that fit with the time period and historic nature of the home. Antique brass details in hardware and lighting, marble looking quartz and a subway tile. We also removed an island to open the space back up.

This home was well appointed but the scale and size of the rooms was an issue for prospective buyers. My company staged this house making the rooms seem more intimate, bringing the scale down to a more human size. By adding rugs and softness to the spaces the house became an inviting prospective home. Home Value: $2 Million