Showcases Authenticity - Photos & Ideas

Recently installed in South London, this stunning door showcases intricately crafted sandblasted glass—a true testament to the bespoke artistry of the Victorian Front Door Company. With four traditional panels and captivating sandblasted glass featuring an authentic Victorian motif, this period front door adds unique charm and elegance to your home's exterior.

Modern Farmhouse Showcase Kitchen

RCH Home & Design

Our showcase kitchen was envisioned to be a modern farmhouse dream. To encompass the trend we used period lighting, a combination of cream, black and natural wood tones. Authentic natural maple hardwood flooring. Partially stained wood and painted cream custom cabinets for contrast and definition. The spacious kitchen island made of Vicostone Carrara honed Quartz is attached to the dining table. White fireclay farmhouse sink. Premium JennAir appliances. Finished with cream faux leather dining chairs and farmhouse decor.

Ya-Hala

Red Hills Land and Design, LLC

©2014, Ross Khodakovskiy
Large elegant u-shaped travertine floor enclosed kitchen photo in Portland with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Modern Farmhouse Showcase Kitchen

RCH Home & Design

Modern Farmhouse Showcase Kitchen

RCH Home & Design

Lynnfield Farmhouse - Cummings Architects

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

Transitional Kitchen in Historic Home

Nukitchens

Nukitchens design for 1856 Victorian Rectory in Fairfield CT. Cabinetry in Slate White, Quarter Sawn Oak Island in custom stain with Calcatta Gold Honed Countertop. Photo by Marco Ricca

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Beaucatcher Barn Home

Altura Architects

We used the timber frame of a century old barn to build this rustic modern house. The barn was dismantled, and reassembled on site. Inside, we designed the home to showcase as much of the original timber frame as possible. Barn doors on tracks open up to reveal the office. Photography by Todd Crawford

Bay Street-Exterior Paint

nine57 Desigh and Project Management

This incredible, vintage building is located in the Marina District of San Francisco, CA. After performing the necessary repairs, reconstructing and replacing some of the delicate accents and windows, the original 80’s peach and cream scheme was brought back to life! We selected a classic, rich paint palette; which includes, a combination of charcoal gray, buttery yellow, creamy white and a black entrance with authentic gold leaf accents to showcase every detail and top off this wonderful facade.

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Living Stone Design + Build

Welcoming covered porch featuring signature Craftsman architecture with tapered columns, natural stone accents, and exquisite woodwork. The thoughtfully designed outdoor living space showcases traditional proportions and authentic materials, creating a seamless transition between interior craftsmanship and exterior charm that embodies the timeless appeal of this Village of Cheshire home.

Mountaintop Residence

ALVAREZ-DIAZ & VILLALON

Photography by Carlos Esteva. When this private client, a married couple, first approached Álvarez-Díaz & Villalón to build ‘the house of their dreams’ on the grounds of their sprawling family estate, the first challenge was to identify the exact location that would maximize the positive aspects of the topography while affording the most gracious views. Propped up on scaffolding, juggling digital cameras and folding ladders, the design team photographed the property from hundreds of angles before the ideal site was selected. Once the site was selected, construction could begin. The building’s foundation was raised slightly off the ground to disperse geothermal heat. In addition, the designers studied daily sunlight patterns and positioned the structure accordingly in order to warm the swimming pool during the cooler morning hours and illuminate the principal living quarters during the late afternoon. Finally, the main house was designed with functional balconies on all sides: each balcony meticulously planned ~ and precisely positioned ~ to both optimize wind flow and frame the property’s most breath-taking views. Stylistically, the goal was to create an authentic Spanish hacienda. Following Old World tradition, the house was anchored around a centralized interior patio in the Moorish style: enclosed on three sides ~ yet open on the fourth (similar to the Alcázar of Seville) ~ to reveal a reflecting pool ~ and mirror the water motif of the home’s magnificent marble fountain. A bell tower, horseshoe arches, a colonnaded,vineyard-style patio, and ornamental Moorish mosaic tilework (“azulejos”) completed this picturesque portrait of a faraway fantasy world of castles, chivalry, and swordsplay, reminiscent of Medieval Spain. Shortly after completion, this showcase home was showcased on the TVE Spanish television series Spaniards Around The World (Españoles Alrededor Del Mundo) as a prime example of authentic Spanish architecture designed outside the peninsula. Not surprising. After all, the story of a fairy-tale retreat as magical as this one deserves a happy ending.

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Living Stone Design + Build

Inviting living room showcasing classic Craftsman architecture with handcrafted woodwork, natural stone elements, and thoughtful built-ins. The space balances traditional craftsmanship with comfortable elegance, featuring warm tones and quality materials that reflect the authentic character and exceptional workmanship of this Village of Cheshire home.

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Living Stone Design + Build