Mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor family room photo in DC Metro with green walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Here’s looking at you, kid. Tip the glamour scale with this homage to Old Hollywood. Mirrored glass fronts add depth, character, and style, and the mirror disk drawer pulls create an uninterrupted reflective surface fit for a fashionista. *Designed by Peter Balistreri

Interior Design: Susan Hersker and Elaine Ryckman. Architect: Kilbane Architecture. Builder Detar Construction. Cabinets: Burdette Cabinets. Stone: Stockett Tile and Granite. Fabulous master bath with slab stone and bronze fireplace. Custom lighting and mirrors, marble floor and shattered glass accent tile, Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

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Interior Design: Susan Hersker and Elaine Ryckman. Architect: Kilbane Architecture. Builder Detar Construction. Cabinets: Burdette Cabinets. Stone: Stockett Tile and Granite. Fabulous master bath with slab stone and bronze fireplace. Custom lighting and mirrors, marble floor and shattered glass accent tile, Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

The grey trend has evolved in the last twelve months. Nowadays browns, beige and a touch of grey are in demand. Greige is the new buzzword. Heavier hand scraped or contoured products, the rage that started around 2005 has taken a back seat in most areas, while a softer wire brushed "ceruse effect" seen mostly on White Oak has been remarkably strong showing no effects of becoming “dated” like the others mentioned. Ceruse Color Possibilities There are numerous color combinations to the "cerused" process with the most popular being white or off white. This design trend in hardwood flooring can have darker gray white oak with a mild ceruse off white effect. There are limitless possibilities in either a prefinished hardwood floor or with what we can create for you in a custom on-site finished hardwood floor. If something suits your fancy, contact us and we can work on creating just the look and sense of style you are looking for.

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We titled this project Fortitude as a description of the incredible couple to whom it belongs. In August 2016 a large area of the state was devastated by a flood that shattered records not reached in over 30 years. This home was one of the many affected. After having to endure less than professional contractors and a some medical emergencies. the couple completed the project three years later. The beautiful images you see today are a testament to their extreme fortitude and perseverance amid trying circumstances. To those who never give up hope, the results are sweeter than you can imagine.

Interior Design: Susan Hersker and Elaine Ryckman. Architect: Kilbane Architecture. Builder Detar Construction. Cabinets: Burdette Cabinets. Stone: Stockett Tile and Granite. Mark Boisclair photography. Fabulous master bath with slab stone and bronze fireplace. Custom lighting and mirrors, marble floor and shattered glass accent tile, Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/

Luxury is the first word that comes to mind when entering this master bedroom. Light is shattered by hundreds of delicate glass cylinders from the restored Lightolier Chandelier. Its the perfect contrast of rustic and elegance suspended from the vaulted ceilings by a wire brushed cedar beam. The wall color (Sherwin Williams Silver Strand) corresponds perfectly with the Washed wood look of the floors. Photography by Malte Strauss Professional Staging by idesigntosell.com

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Having a small child, loving to entertain and looking to declutter and kid-proof the gathering spaces of their home in the quaint village of Rockville Centre, Long Island, a stone’s throw from Manhattan, our client’s main objective was to have their living room and den transformed with a family friendly home makeover with mid-century modern tones boasting a formal, yet relaxed spirit Stepping into the home we found their living room and den both architecturally well appointed yet in need of modern transitional furniture pieces and the pops of color our clients admired, as there was a substantial amount of cool, cold grays in the rooms. Decor Aid designer Vivian C. approached the design and placement of the pieces sourced to be kid-friendly while remaining sophisticated and practical for entertaining. “We played off of the clients love for blush pinks, mid-century modern and turquoise. We played with the use of gold and silver metals to mix it up.” In the living room, we used the prominent bay window and its illuminating natural light as the main architectural focal point, while the fireplace and mantels soft white tone helped inform the minimalist color palette for which we styled the room around. To add warmth to the living room we played off of the clients love for blush pinks and turquoise while elevating the room with flashes of gold and silver metallic pieces. For a sense of play and to tie the space together we punctuated the kid-friendly living room with an eclectic juxtaposition of colors and materials, from a beautifully patchworked geometric cowhide rug from All Modern, to a whimsical mirror placed over an unexpected, bold geometric credenza, to the blush velvet barrel chair and abstract blue watercolor pillows. “When sourcing furniture and objects, we chose items that had rounded edges and were shatter proof as it was vital to keep each room’s decor childproof.” Vivian ads. Their vision for the den remained chic, with comfort and practical functionality key to create an area for the young family to come together. For the den, our main challenge was working around the pre-existing dark gray sectional sofa. To combat its chunkiness, we played off of the hues in the cubist framed prints placed above and focused on blue and orange accents which complement and play off of each other well. We selected orange storage ottomans in easy to clean, kid-friendly leather to maximize space and functionality. To personalize the appeal of the den we included black and white framed family photos. In the end, the result created a fun, relaxed space where our clients can enjoy family moments or watch a game while taking in the scenic view of their backyard. For harmony between the rooms, the overall tone for each room is mid-century modern meets bold, yet classic contemporary through the use of mixed materials and fabrications including marble, stone, metals and plush velvet, creating a cozy yet sophisticated enough atmosphere for entertaining family and friends and raising a young children. “The result od this family friendly room was really fantastic! Adding some greenery, more pillows and throws really made the space pop.” Vivian C. Decor Aid’s Designer

Luxury is the first word that comes to mind when entering this master bedroom. Light is shattered by hundreds of delicate glass cylinders from the restored Lightolier Chandelier. Its the perfect contrast of rustic and elegance suspended from the vaulted ceilings by a wire brushed cedar beam. The wall color (Sherwin Williams Silver Strand) corresponds perfectly with the Washed wood look of the floors. Photography by Malte Strauss Professional Staging by idesigntosell.com

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The client manufactured car parts for GM in Michigan and this was their winter home. They had a wonderful art collection, including a Calder mobile which hung in the Living Room. This prompted an all white geometrically sculpted interior contrasted with brown brick floors. The exterior form is a direct reflection of the interior spaces. Five years later the owner's enjoyment of their home and their wonderful golf course view was shattered when a large condominium project started construction across the golf course. They bought a lot in another golf course development in Boca Raton and we repeated basically the same house, one foot wider and with an added bedroom. The photos are designated #1 and#2. Read More

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