New Additions to Hoover + Hill This project is a continuation of the renovation and updating work Flavin Architects had previously completed at the 1958 Wales house, designed by architect Henry Hoover and Walter Hill. Our clients, a young family, desired more space for guests, a home office, a yoga studio, and covered car parking. The challenge was to respect the architects’ original vision and not to interfere with the perfect cruciform plan of the house. To accomplish these goals, we converted the existing garage/workshop structure into a guest house and then designed a new, separate carport/storage building. The new carport building shares the low-slope gable of the original Hoover structure. The post and beam structure characteristic of Hoover’s design is updated through the use of galvanized steel posts and I beams. The galvanized beams cantilever to support a sheltered walkway leading from the parking to a guest house terrace defined in relationship to the three structures surrounding it. The terrace is paved in slate with a central rain garden. Wood lattice clads the carport, providing good ventilation and letting the building glow like a lantern at night. Our guest house renovation celebrates the unique structural timber ceiling of the original garage. We replaced opaque plywood trusses with a slender cable truss structurally engineered by Webb Structural Services. This cable truss allows for a view of the timber ceiling. A wall of glass facing the courtyard replaced the original garage door. A murphy bed in the rear room enables quick conversion from guest quarters to weight room.

Starr Custom Homes is excited to share the photos of our lakefront contemporary farmhouse, DreamDesign 28, located in Pablo Creek Reserve, a gated community in Jacksonville, FL. Full of beautiful luxury finishes, this two-story, five bedroom, 5 1/2 bath home has all the modern conveniences today’s families are looking for: open concept floor plan, first-floor master suite and a large kitchen with a walk-in pantry and a butler’s pantry leading to the formal dining room. The two-story family room has coffered ceilings with multiple windows and sliding glass doors, offering views of the pool and sunsets on the lake. The contemporary farmhouse is a popular style, and DreamDesign 28 doesn’t disappoint. Stylish features include wide plank hardwood flooring, board and batten wainscoting in the dining room and study and a tiled fireplace wall. A luxurious master bath with freestanding tub and large walk-in shower features Kallista plumbing fixtures. Emtek door hardware and statement lighting fixtures are the jewelry that finishes off the home.

Lindsey and Patrick have young daughters and live in a beautiful colonial home. They spent most of their time in the family room and kitchen, and hardly used the formal living room or formal dining room. They wanted ideas on different uses for these rooms so that the family and their friends would want to spend time there. Also, their daughters are heavily into arts and crafts. All of their supplies were located in a hall closet, which was congested with materials and difficult to organize. They love the look of mid-century modern design and wanted to sprinkle elements of this aesthetic into the space. The front formal living room was transformed into a dual-purpose space: office area for her and a craft area for the girls. Lindsey loves that she can now sit at a desk with a view of the front yard to be on her computer, while her girls create artwork just a few feet away. An art cabinet was placed in the room which has two large doors that swing out and contains a flip-down desk, with multiple bins to store and organize all the art supplies. A modern etagere divides this space from the Lounge area, carefully decorated with contemporary and modern decor. The lounge area was created as an inviting space for the adults to relax in and share drinks with their friends. They say they now use these rooms every day, and hang out there more often than in the family room!

Photo credit Michael Moran. The design for this client’s “dream house on the water” capitalizes on every opportunity to incorporate views of the Long Island Sound within the home. The placement and expanse of the fir windows and sliding doors underscore the water’s proximity. The interior gathering space spills out onto the raised outdoor deck and lap pool overlooking the seawall. Reducing the house’s carbon footprint is another priority, accomplished by generating renewable energy on site. The precise angle of the house on the property is calculated for optimal solar energy production by the rooftop photovoltaic panels and a geothermal system installed under the driveway provides heating and cooling for the house. Due to the fact that the site is located on a floodplain, the ground floor of the house is raised and no basement is allowed. This presents a challenge in terms of carving out enough storage space in the main house that one might normally relegate to a basement. Rooms are efficiently sized and serve multiple functions and storage is built-in wherever possible.

Crafted by designer Wayne Chevalier of Studio Bracket, this beautiful home was built for a longtime car enthusiast and his wife with entertaining in mind. Thanks to Series 600 Multi-Slide and Sliding Glass Doors located in almost every room of this house, the homeowners are able to extend their living spaces to the beautiful koi pond, backyard or swimming pool with ease. Inspired by Mid-Century Modern architecture, the doors and Series 600 Window Walls create an open, light-filled structure that feels luxurious yet comfortable.

Our client recently purchased a newly-constructed home in order to downsize and have a low- maintenance home and yard. The existing side yard/back yard was undeveloped by the builder, leaving the homeowner with the huge challenge of creating a great outdoor entertaining space for family and friends, while creating privacy and overcoming the over 8-foot steep drop from the existing back porch down to the alley. The grade was the largest challenge because the space was so narrow with such a large fall from existing porch to the property line. The second largest challenge is that this residence is located in a semi-private community where HOA approval of plans and materials is difficult, as all the residences here share a similar look and feel with a very clean and contemporary aesthetic. We had to precisely shoot grades to know what kinds of retaining walls would need to be constructed along with how much backfill soil and dirt movement would need to be done. After that the design had to carefully consider the space with maximum functionality for outdoor entertainment with newly constructed walls to ensure it would last for many years to come. All of this was done with multiple meetings with the homeowners who are a retired engineer and active architect themselves. Once a design was settled upon, then submission to the HOA board of approval had to be completed and signed off on with all questions and concerns answered for the community by-laws. The two biggest difficulties within the construction phase were that the neighbor next to the back yard had a large retaining wall not properly backfilled up to the property line. That neighbor wouldn’t allow us proper access and control to help alleviate the issues, so we had to skillfully work around this to ensure what we constructed would last, despite their property not being properly addressed. We also had to go through multiple shipments from the manufacturer due to large variances in the material’s appearance on the steps and another shipment that was broken during shipping. These two things delayed the project we were working to complete before the spring so the homeowner could have the maximum use of the space this year. Topping off this challenging construction was a beautiful palette of native grasses, rosemary, groundcover, granite walkways, and synthetic grass to ensure year-round, practically effortless beauty.

Transitional lake home in Fairfield county CT. Photography by Jim Fuhrman.
Example of a large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Starr Custom Homes is excited to share the photos of our lakefront contemporary farmhouse, DreamDesign 28, located in Pablo Creek Reserve, a gated community in Jacksonville, FL. Full of beautiful luxury finishes, this two-story, five bedroom, 5 1/2 bath home has all the modern conveniences today’s families are looking for: open concept floor plan, first-floor master suite and a large kitchen with a walk-in pantry and a butler’s pantry leading to the formal dining room. The two-story family room has coffered ceilings with multiple windows and sliding glass doors, offering views of the pool and sunsets on the lake. The contemporary farmhouse is a popular style, and DreamDesign 28 doesn’t disappoint. Stylish features include wide plank hardwood flooring, board and batten wainscoting in the dining room and study and a tiled fireplace wall. A luxurious master bath with freestanding tub and large walk-in shower features Kallista plumbing fixtures. Emtek door hardware and statement lighting fixtures are the jewelry that finishes off the home.

Starr Custom Homes is excited to share the photos of our lakefront contemporary farmhouse, DreamDesign 28, located in Pablo Creek Reserve, a gated community in Jacksonville, FL. Full of beautiful luxury finishes, this two-story, five bedroom, 5 1/2 bath home has all the modern conveniences today’s families are looking for: open concept floor plan, first-floor master suite and a large kitchen with a walk-in pantry and a butler’s pantry leading to the formal dining room. The two-story family room has coffered ceilings with multiple windows and sliding glass doors, offering views of the pool and sunsets on the lake. The contemporary farmhouse is a popular style, and DreamDesign 28 doesn’t disappoint. Stylish features include wide plank hardwood flooring, board and batten wainscoting in the dining room and study and a tiled fireplace wall. A luxurious master bath with freestanding tub and large walk-in shower features Kallista plumbing fixtures. Emtek door hardware and statement lighting fixtures are the jewelry that finishes off the home.

Multiple terraces add to the allure of this pool area

For this project we were hired by a young couple to convert a dated duplex apartment into a modern loft-like space for their growing family. The apartment occupied the first and second floor of a building that originally was a series of row houses. The row houses had been combined to create a large apartment complex. the individual units lacked flow and were composed of many small rooms. The main stair connecting the two levels of the apartment was directly inside the entry. Because the stair could not be relocated we decided to make it a focal point. We removed the original stair and replaced it with a sculptural open oak stair with a glass guardrail. Beneath the stair we created an oak cabinet that acts as a landing spot for belongings upon entering the apartment. This foyer space created by this stair entity is separated from the kitchen/dining area by a floating wall. This was done to keep the space visually open when you enter the apartment and to create better flow. The wall shared with the stair acts as the rear wall of the kitchen which is completed by an island. The space segues into a dining area. One of the selling points of the apartment was an under utilized private patio space. The space was previously accessed by sliding glass doors in multiple rooms. By opening up the entire space, the kitchen dining area now has a strong connection to the outdoors and the renovated patio feels like part of the apartment’s floor area. The rest of the first floor is a large primary suite. The suite was designed with ample walk in closets, a small room for a baby’s crib and a large primary bath. The primary bath features a custom stone sink and shower bench. The second floor of the apartment features two bedrooms, a bathroom and a spacious living room with double height ceilings. By using a limited palette of materials and customized builtins we were able to create multiple uses in the existing living room while keeping a cohesive overall look. Walnut cabinetry paired with “Calcutta green" porcelain and black accents were used for the fireplace feature, large media/book shelf, and the wet bar.

Starr Custom Homes is excited to share the photos of our lakefront contemporary farmhouse, DreamDesign 28, located in Pablo Creek Reserve, a gated community in Jacksonville, FL. Full of beautiful luxury finishes, this two-story, five bedroom, 5 1/2 bath home has all the modern conveniences today’s families are looking for: open concept floor plan, first-floor master suite and a large kitchen with a walk-in pantry and a butler’s pantry leading to the formal dining room. The two-story family room has coffered ceilings with multiple windows and sliding glass doors, offering views of the pool and sunsets on the lake. The contemporary farmhouse is a popular style, and DreamDesign 28 doesn’t disappoint. Stylish features include wide plank hardwood flooring, board and batten wainscoting in the dining room and study and a tiled fireplace wall. A luxurious master bath with freestanding tub and large walk-in shower features Kallista plumbing fixtures. Emtek door hardware and statement lighting fixtures are the jewelry that finishes off the home.

Boasting views of the Museum of Natural History and Central Park, the Beaux Arts and French Renaissance style building built in 1900 was once home to a luxury hotel. Over the years multiple hotel rooms were combined into the larger apartment residences that exist today. The resulting units, while large in size, lacked the continuity of a single formed space. StudioLAB was presented with the challenge of re-designing the space to fit a modern family’s lifestyle today with the flexibility to adjust as they evolve into their tomorrow. Thus, the existing configuration was completely abandoned with new programmatic elements being relocated in each and every corner of the space. For clients that are big wine connoisseurs, the focal point of entry and circulation lies in a 400 bottle, custom built, blackened steel and glass, temperature controlled wine cabinet. The once enclosed living room was demolished to create one main entertaining space that includes a new dining area and open kitchen. Hafele bi-folding pocket door slides were used in the Living room wall unit to conceal the television, bar and display shelves when not in use. Posing as kitchen cabinetry, a hidden integrated door opens to reveal a guest bedroom with an en suite bathroom. Down the hallway of wide plank ebony stained walnut flooring, a compact powder room was built to house an original Paul Villinski installation of small butterflies cut from recycled aluminum cans, entitled Mistral. Continuing down the hall, and through one of the walnut veneered doors, is the shared kids bedroom where a custom-built bunk bed with integrated storage steps and desk was designed to allow for play space and a reading corner. The kids bathroom across the hall is decorated with custom Lego inspired hand cast concrete tiles and integrated pull-out footstools residing underneath the floating vanity. The master suite features a bio-ethanol fireplace wrapped in blackened steel and integrated into the Tabu veneered built-in. The spacious walk-in closet serves several purposes, which include housing the apartment’s new central HVAC system as well as a sleeping spot for the family’s dog. An integrated URC control system paired with Lutron Radio RA lighting keypads were installed to control the AV, HVAC, lighting and solar shades all by the use of smartphones.

Starr Custom Homes is excited to share the photos of our lakefront contemporary farmhouse, DreamDesign 28, located in Pablo Creek Reserve, a gated community in Jacksonville, FL. Full of beautiful luxury finishes, this two-story, five bedroom, 5 1/2 bath home has all the modern conveniences today’s families are looking for: open concept floor plan, first-floor master suite and a large kitchen with a walk-in pantry and a butler’s pantry leading to the formal dining room. The two-story family room has coffered ceilings with multiple windows and sliding glass doors, offering views of the pool and sunsets on the lake. The contemporary farmhouse is a popular style, and DreamDesign 28 doesn’t disappoint. Stylish features include wide plank hardwood flooring, board and batten wainscoting in the dining room and study and a tiled fireplace wall. A luxurious master bath with freestanding tub and large walk-in shower features Kallista plumbing fixtures. Emtek door hardware and statement lighting fixtures are the jewelry that finishes off the home.

Our client recently purchased a newly-constructed home in order to downsize and have a low- maintenance home and yard. The existing side yard/back yard was undeveloped by the builder, leaving the homeowner with the huge challenge of creating a great outdoor entertaining space for family and friends, while creating privacy and overcoming the over 8-foot steep drop from the existing back porch down to the alley. The grade was the largest challenge because the space was so narrow with such a large fall from existing porch to the property line. The second largest challenge is that this residence is located in a semi-private community where HOA approval of plans and materials is difficult, as all the residences here share a similar look and feel with a very clean and contemporary aesthetic. We had to precisely shoot grades to know what kinds of retaining walls would need to be constructed along with how much backfill soil and dirt movement would need to be done. After that the design had to carefully consider the space with maximum functionality for outdoor entertainment with newly constructed walls to ensure it would last for many years to come. All of this was done with multiple meetings with the homeowners who are a retired engineer and active architect themselves. Once a design was settled upon, then submission to the HOA board of approval had to be completed and signed off on with all questions and concerns answered for the community by-laws. The two biggest difficulties within the construction phase were that the neighbor next to the back yard had a large retaining wall not properly backfilled up to the property line. That neighbor wouldn’t allow us proper access and control to help alleviate the issues, so we had to skillfully work around this to ensure what we constructed would last, despite their property not being properly addressed. We also had to go through multiple shipments from the manufacturer due to large variances in the material’s appearance on the steps and another shipment that was broken during shipping. These two things delayed the project we were working to complete before the spring so the homeowner could have the maximum use of the space this year. Topping off this challenging construction was a beautiful palette of native grasses, rosemary, groundcover, granite walkways, and synthetic grass to ensure year-round, practically effortless beauty.

Our client recently purchased a newly-constructed home in order to downsize and have a low- maintenance home and yard. The existing side yard/back yard was undeveloped by the builder, leaving the homeowner with the huge challenge of creating a great outdoor entertaining space for family and friends, while creating privacy and overcoming the over 8-foot steep drop from the existing back porch down to the alley. The grade was the largest challenge because the space was so narrow with such a large fall from existing porch to the property line. The second largest challenge is that this residence is located in a semi-private community where HOA approval of plans and materials is difficult, as all the residences here share a similar look and feel with a very clean and contemporary aesthetic. We had to precisely shoot grades to know what kinds of retaining walls would need to be constructed along with how much backfill soil and dirt movement would need to be done. After that the design had to carefully consider the space with maximum functionality for outdoor entertainment with newly constructed walls to ensure it would last for many years to come. All of this was done with multiple meetings with the homeowners who are a retired engineer and active architect themselves. Once a design was settled upon, then submission to the HOA board of approval had to be completed and signed off on with all questions and concerns answered for the community by-laws. The two biggest difficulties within the construction phase were that the neighbor next to the back yard had a large retaining wall not properly backfilled up to the property line. That neighbor wouldn’t allow us proper access and control to help alleviate the issues, so we had to skillfully work around this to ensure what we constructed would last, despite their property not being properly addressed. We also had to go through multiple shipments from the manufacturer due to large variances in the material’s appearance on the steps and another shipment that was broken during shipping. These two things delayed the project we were working to complete before the spring so the homeowner could have the maximum use of the space this year. Topping off this challenging construction was a beautiful palette of native grasses, rosemary, groundcover, granite walkways, and synthetic grass to ensure year-round, practically effortless beauty.

? **Exciting Update from Levite Construction!** ? We're thrilled to share the successful completion of the second phase of our remodeling project in Green Lake, Seattle. This extensive renovation stripped the property down to its studs, transforming it from the inside out. ✨ **What We Did:** - Removed all old plaster walls - Exposed and restructured the second floor framework - Installed state-of-the-art insulation - Rewired the entire house, replacing outdated knob and tube wiring - Remodeled the bathroom with modern fixtures and finishes - Laid down stunning hardwood floors - Added fresh drywall and paint for a brand-new look This project was a symphony of efficiency, involving multiple skilled professionals who excelled in time management and budget control. The result? A home that not only looks new but feels tailor-made for modern living. Swipe to see the transformation ➡️ ? Before/After photos ? Behind-the-scenes ? Time-lapse of our progress We're proud to say that this home is now ready for many more years of memories. Thank you to everyone involved for their hard work and dedication. Enjoy the new space! ? GET IN TOUCH WITH US TODAY TO GET YOUR FREE ESTIMATE. ? (425) 998-8958 ? info@leviteconstruction.com #LeviteConstruction #HomeRemodeling #SeattleHomes #GreenLakeSeattle #ModernLiving #RenovationMagic #seattlehomedesign #homeconstructionproject #remodelingbathroom #homerenovationspecialist #remodelingproject #seattlehome #bathroomdesigner #houseexterior #buildyourdreamhome #bathroomrenovations #bathroomremodeling #bathroomdesigns #homebuild #bathroominterior #bathroomreno #homedesigner #homeremodeling #customhomebuilder #homemakeover #homeimprovements #homeremodel #bathroomremodel #homerenovation

? **Exciting Update from Levite Construction!** ? We're thrilled to share the successful completion of the second phase of our remodeling project in Green Lake, Seattle. This extensive renovation stripped the property down to its studs, transforming it from the inside out. ✨ **What We Did:** - Removed all old plaster walls - Exposed and restructured the second floor framework - Installed state-of-the-art insulation - Rewired the entire house, replacing outdated knob and tube wiring - Remodeled the bathroom with modern fixtures and finishes - Laid down stunning hardwood floors - Added fresh drywall and paint for a brand-new look This project was a symphony of efficiency, involving multiple skilled professionals who excelled in time management and budget control. The result? A home that not only looks new but feels tailor-made for modern living. Swipe to see the transformation ➡️ ? Before/After photos ? Behind-the-scenes ? Time-lapse of our progress We're proud to say that this home is now ready for many more years of memories. Thank you to everyone involved for their hard work and dedication. Enjoy the new space! ? GET IN TOUCH WITH US TODAY TO GET YOUR FREE ESTIMATE. ? (425) 998-8958 ? info@leviteconstruction.com #LeviteConstruction #HomeRemodeling #SeattleHomes #GreenLakeSeattle #ModernLiving #RenovationMagic #seattlehomedesign #homeconstructionproject #remodelingbathroom #homerenovationspecialist #remodelingproject #seattlehome #bathroomdesigner #houseexterior #buildyourdreamhome #bathroomrenovations #bathroomremodeling #bathroomdesigns #homebuild #bathroominterior #bathroomreno #homedesigner #homeremodeling #customhomebuilder #homemakeover #homeimprovements #homeremodel #bathroomremodel #homerenovation

This project imagines a refined studio-style space where a series of solid walnut dining chairs with black leather cushions become the quiet heroes of both home and office life. The room is anchored by their warm, natural wood grain — each chair crafted from solid walnut, allowing the material’s depth and variation to read like art against clean, light walls. Slim, sculpted legs and a gently curved backrest reference classic midcentury forms, yet the overall effect remains effortlessly contemporary. At the table, these chairs define a dining area that feels intimate yet polished, ideal for long dinners, quiet morning coffee, or gathering with friends. Shift the perspective, and the same chairs seamlessly transition into a home office setting, surrounding a shared worktable or flanking a compact desk. The black leather cushions introduce a tailored, executive note, adding comfort for hours of conversation or focused work. Together, the walnut and leather create a versatile environment that blurs the line between formal and relaxed, making the space feel considered, cohesive, and enduring. Whether styled with minimalist lighting and clean-lined cabinetry or layered with art and texture, this project showcases how thoughtful craftsmanship and honest materials can support multiple functions in a single, beautifully unified room.