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Bisca Staircases
To design a light, spacious and modern staircase maximising the use of space in a refurbished conversion to feature a galleried landing area and library
A large window was to replace the existing doorway Bisca were also asked to create design and specification for the window to ensure integration with the staircase design
Our solution was a slim, elegant and visually lightweight structure supporting oiled English oak treads. Glass balustrades are structurally rebated into the treads with a continuous stainless steel handrail from ground floor and along the gallery
The structure itself is subtly conventional in appearance, whilst the balustrade is in keeping with the large window (also installed by Bisca) and retains the illusion of space
Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
Seventeen years may seem like a long time to wait for your dream kitchen, but the client says the timing for the newly completed makeover is “just about perfect.”
“I knew when we were raising our children that the original plan had a lot of shortcomings,” the client says, speaking of the kitchen in the two-level colonial she has occupied with her husband since the early1990’s. “We were just too busy to make changing it a priority.”
Today, however, with children and grandchildren and guest lists that often exceed 30 or more, the client sees the re-designed and re-integrated kitchen as an ideal complement to this phase of her life.
“The kitchen’s interior design perfectly reconciles the front of the house with the family room, sun room and deck in the rear. It’s all very cohesive and welcoming”
Still, the client’s biggest revelation is that so much life-enhancement has come without an inch of new floor space:
“I find it astonishing that this is the same footprint as the earlier kitchen. Before, there was never enough space for cooking, serving, clean-up, or storage. The room was dark. And there was a lot of wasted space.”
“Now, the ceiling seems higher… the room is much lighter; the floor space seems expansive.”
Chalk it up to the miracle modern kitchen design, or to an inspired design build team, but either way the results are the same:
“This is a kitchen that had been planned for my needs specifically,” the client enthuses, “so there’s no lost motion; everything is in the appropriate place.”
The designer who headed the kitchen makeover on behalf of Sun Design Remodeling of Burke, is pleased she could accommodate so many requirements without moving walls, but she’s not surprised at the life-enhancing improvements.
“I’m pretty familiar with the problems in some older production house kitchens,” the designer attests.
“The space plans made a favorable impression, yet often lacked thoughtful work triangles, or any serious consideration to circulation—so a cook with hosting duties had to work very hard to compensate.”
In re-working the kitchen, the designer mainly concentrated on three factors: increased storage, strategically located surfaces and a more sensible traffic and circulation plan.
Sun Design was able to design and fabricate built-ins custom suited to both the client's needs and the physical dimensions of the existing footprint.
In the end, there is also a clever trompe d’oeil to the designer’s interior.
A floor-to-ceiling French-style hutch, for instance, not only provides a clandestine way to re-route plumbing and eliminate a space-taking wing wall, it’s also a custom storage solution and an eye-pleasing focal point for those entering the kitchen from the front foyer.
A bow-shaped cabinet on the opposite wall, likewise, offers storage and a step-saving serving surface, while a mid-room food preparation island/dining counter completes a triangle that accommodates a dozen conveniences.
To make the ceilings seem higher, the designer introduced narrower soffits.
Embossed cabinet facings, crown moulding, granite surfaces and a stainless steel refrigerator converge in a light and airy color scheme accented by recessed lights.
Replacing a bay window with a glass-facing door in order to gain a direct route to the family’s ever-popular deck is only glazing augmentation, yet, the client notes “the room is bright and pleasant throughout the day.”
A perfect space for cooking, entertaining, and enjoying.
Sun Design Remodeling frequently holds home tours at clients’ homes and workshops on home remodeling topics at their office in Burke, VA. FOR INFORMATION: 703/425-5588 or www.SunDesignInc.com
Photography by Greg Hadley
Edgewater Design Group
As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards
In general, Bryan and Connie Rellinger loved the charm of the old cottage they purchased on a Crooked Lake peninsula, north of Petoskey. Specifically, however, the presence of a live-well in the kitchen (a huge cement basin with running water for keeping fish alive was right in the kitchen entryway, seriously), rickety staircase and green shag carpet, not so much. An extreme renovation was the only solution. The downside? The rebuild would have to fit into the smallish nonconforming footprint. The upside? That footprint was built when folks could place a building close enough to the water to feel like they could dive in from the house. Ahhh...
Stephanie Baldwin of Edgewater Design helped the Rellingers come up with a timeless cottage design that breathes efficiency into every nook and cranny. It also expresses the synergy of Bryan, Connie and Stephanie, who emailed each other links to products they liked throughout the building process. That teamwork resulted in an interior that sports a young take on classic cottage. Highlights include a brass sink and light fixtures, coffered ceilings with wide beadboard planks, leathered granite kitchen counters and a way-cool floor made of American chestnut planks from an old barn.
Thanks to an abundant use of windows that deliver a grand view of Crooked Lake, the home feels airy and much larger than it is. Bryan and Connie also love how well the layout functions for their family - especially when they are entertaining. The kids' bedrooms are off a large landing at the top of the stairs - roomy enough to double as an entertainment room. When the adults are enjoying cocktail hour or a dinner party downstairs, they can pull a sliding door across the kitchen/great room area to seal it off from the kids' ruckus upstairs (or vice versa!).
From its gray-shingled dormers to its sweet white window boxes, this charmer on Crooked Lake is packed with ideas!
- Jacqueline Southby Photography
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Design Tuttoilmondo
The overall design was done by Ewa pasek of The ABL Group. My contribution to this was the stone specification and architectural details.
Inspiration for a small timeless galley eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, no island and white countertops
Inspiration for a small timeless galley eat-in kitchen remodel in Chicago with quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, no island and white countertops
Hyde Park Renovations
One of the biggest challenges with South Tampa homes is updating to modern conveniences while keeping with the home’s historic charm. This home was built in the 1920’s and features a lot of architectural details rarely seen in today’s homes. Our project? To tackle the upstairs guest bathroom that had fallen way behind the times. Besides being outdated, the layout did not work well for the limited space. With the tub and sink right across from each other, it cut an already narrow room in half.
Our solution? First, we decided to move the plumbing around in such a configuration that we could install a walk-in shower in the back portion of the room. This allowed us to place the pedestal sink next to the shower as opposed to being across from it. We replaced all of the plumbing fixtures with modern, high-efficiency products using oil rubbed bronze finishes. The tiles were selected by our homeowner from across the Atlantic; the floor tiles were a stunning geometric pattern from Germany, while the wall tiles were handcrafted white tiles from Italy. Using exposed-bulb hanging lights added to the period-specific look. Even the ceiling got a makeover, with a new tongue-and-groove wood ceiling.
Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture
This 60's Style Ranch home was recently remodeled to withhold the Barley Pfeiffer standard. This home features large 8' vaulted ceilings, accented with stunning premium white oak wood. The large steel-frame windows and front door allow for the infiltration of natural light; specifically designed to let light in without heating the house. The fireplace is original to the home, but has been resurfaced with hand troweled plaster. Special design features include the rising master bath mirror to allow for additional storage.
Photo By: Alan Barley
Julie Schuster Design Studio
Red horizontal stripe bedding was specifically specified for this couple, Earth element support for a "metal couple." Incorporating the fire element by incorporating candle wall sconces for romance.
EasyClosets
Shown here in Copper Blaze, our garage solutions blend stylish colors and hardware with heavy-duty performance specifically engineered for the garage environment. This smart approach to storage gives you more space than you thought possible, and helps you maintain a tidy garage year-round.
Floret
Learn seed starting basics and get a jump start on growing the flower garden of your dreams. In this striking guide you will find everything you need to grow, harvest, and arrange stunning seasonal blooms. With equal parts instruction and inspiration, Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden welcomes you into Erin Benzakein’s abundant, bloom-filled world, and is a feast for every flower lover’s eyes and soul. Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden. Written by Erin Benzakein with Julie Chai. Photos by Michèle M. Waite. Published by Chronicle Books.
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association
u2014 ALE: Wayne Rain Garden
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association
u2014 ALE: Wayne Rain Garden
Terren Landscapes http://www.terrenlandscapes.com
2014 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence winner
Category: Residential Up to $15,000
Award Level: Gold
Project Description:
Our company was contracted by the client to provide a creative solution to an ongoing drainage problem. Their property is located within 30 feet of a local stream that collects storm water from the surrounding area. The nearby stream and high water table caused the lawn area at the side of their home to flood and to remain waterlogged for a few days after each storm. The client not only had difficulty growing plants in the existing conditions, but also had a problem with mosquitoes due to standing water.
Our goal was to design a self-contained, naturalistic rain garden that slowed storm water runoff, allowed for percolation, and promoted infiltration while permitting excess clean water to enter the nearby stream with diminished force. As designed, the rain garden allows the earth to slowly and more naturally
absorb excess storm water while filtering out toxins such as excess nitrogen and phosphorous which are frequently found in the landscape, therefore reducing the contaminants entering the stream.
A percolation test was conducted with criteria of absorbing a one-inch rainstorm within four hours without overflow. The one-inch storm calculation included an existing downspout from the home, which would be piped into the rain garden to reduce roof runoff. The first test failed due to a deep layer of high clay-content soil. Excavation continued until a layer of sandy loam was reached, the percolation test was repeated, and a successful test result was achieved. Next, the entire rain garden basin was excavated to the sandy loam layer and the soil amended with compost and sand to create a highly porous planting media.
Geotextile fabric was placed to help reduce migration of the surface stone into the soil and allow for minimal maintenance. Gravel, river stone and small boulders were carefully placed to achieve the look of a natural streambed.
A palette of mostly native plants with a few non-invasive ornamentals were chosen for their ability to survive in extreme conditions ranging from floods to drought and were placed according to their specific preferences.
Wetland plants were chosen for the lowest portion of the rain garden as that area remains saturated for longer periods of time, with a Chionanthus virginicus as a focal point surrounded by irises and ferns at the lowest depth.
Plants tolerant of drier conditions were chosen for the upper edges of the garden. The beautiful colors of Monarda, Ligularia, Eupatorium, Solidago, Chelone, and Rudbeckia were scattered within the upper edge, while movement and softness were incorporated by use of the graceful Nassella that lines the border. Finally, winter interest was provided with a backdrop of Cornus sericea.
As built, this small rain garden creates tremendous impact by decreasing the amount of storm water runoff not only on our client's property, but also in the neighboring stream. It serves as a means of slowing the water and providing an area for infiltration back into the earth. The plants provide a habitat for birds, butterflies, and insects, working in harmony with nature and providing beautiful visual interest year-round.
Photo Credit:
Lisa C. Falls
EasyClosets
Shown here in Platinum, EasyClosets garage solutions blend stylish colors and hardware with heavy-duty performance specifically engineered for the garage environment. This smart approach to storage gives you more space than you thought possible, and helps you maintain a tidy garage year-round.
Edgewater Design Group
As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards
In general, Bryan and Connie Rellinger loved the charm of the old cottage they purchased on a Crooked Lake peninsula, north of Petoskey. Specifically, however, the presence of a live-well in the kitchen (a huge cement basin with running water for keeping fish alive was right in the kitchen entryway, seriously), rickety staircase and green shag carpet, not so much. An extreme renovation was the only solution. The downside? The rebuild would have to fit into the smallish nonconforming footprint. The upside? That footprint was built when folks could place a building close enough to the water to feel like they could dive in from the house. Ahhh...
Stephanie Baldwin of Edgewater Design helped the Rellingers come up with a timeless cottage design that breathes efficiency into every nook and cranny. It also expresses the synergy of Bryan, Connie and Stephanie, who emailed each other links to products they liked throughout the building process. That teamwork resulted in an interior that sports a young take on classic cottage. Highlights include a brass sink and light fixtures, coffered ceilings with wide beadboard planks, leathered granite kitchen counters and a way-cool floor made of American chestnut planks from an old barn.
Thanks to an abundant use of windows that deliver a grand view of Crooked Lake, the home feels airy and much larger than it is. Bryan and Connie also love how well the layout functions for their family - especially when they are entertaining. The kids' bedrooms are off a large landing at the top of the stairs - roomy enough to double as an entertainment room. When the adults are enjoying cocktail hour or a dinner party downstairs, they can pull a sliding door across the kitchen/great room area to seal it off from the kids' ruckus upstairs (or vice versa!).
From its gray-shingled dormers to its sweet white window boxes, this charmer on Crooked Lake is packed with ideas!
- Jacqueline Southby Photography
Vetter Architects
The owners requested a Private Resort that catered to their love for entertaining friends and family, a place where 2 people would feel just as comfortable as 42. Located on the western edge of a Wisconsin lake, the site provides a range of natural ecosystems from forest to prairie to water, allowing the building to have a more complex relationship with the lake - not merely creating large unencumbered views in that direction. The gently sloping site to the lake is atypical in many ways to most lakeside lots - as its main trajectory is not directly to the lake views - allowing for focus to be pushed in other directions such as a courtyard and into a nearby forest.
The biggest challenge was accommodating the large scale gathering spaces, while not overwhelming the natural setting with a single massive structure. Our solution was found in breaking down the scale of the project into digestible pieces and organizing them in a Camp-like collection of elements:
- Main Lodge: Providing the proper entry to the Camp and a Mess Hall
- Bunk House: A communal sleeping area and social space.
- Party Barn: An entertainment facility that opens directly on to a swimming pool & outdoor room.
- Guest Cottages: A series of smaller guest quarters.
- Private Quarters: The owners private space that directly links to the Main Lodge.
These elements are joined by a series green roof connectors, that merge with the landscape and allow the out buildings to retain their own identity. This Camp feel was further magnified through the materiality - specifically the use of Doug Fir, creating a modern Northwoods setting that is warm and inviting. The use of local limestone and poured concrete walls ground the buildings to the sloping site and serve as a cradle for the wood volumes that rest gently on them. The connections between these materials provided an opportunity to add a delicate reading to the spaces and re-enforce the camp aesthetic.
The oscillation between large communal spaces and private, intimate zones is explored on the interior and in the outdoor rooms. From the large courtyard to the private balcony - accommodating a variety of opportunities to engage the landscape was at the heart of the concept.
Overview
Chenequa, WI
Size
Total Finished Area: 9,543 sf
Completion Date
May 2013
Services
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design
Westminster Teak
Easily position the set into an outdoor daybed with the two end sectionals, and extend it with the ottoman/fill sectional in between.
The Aman Dais 3 pc Teak Chaise features:
1 Aman Dais Ottoman/Fill Teak Sectional and 2 Aman Dais End Teak Sectionals.
Cushions and bolster pillows included for the fill sectional and end sectionals. Made with Quick Dry Foam® core and 100% solution dyed Sunbrella fabrics.
Built from 100% Grade A Teak, harvested from sustainable plantations in Indonesia. Every piece is precision manufactured to standard specifications for commercial and residential use. Optional Teak Finishes available.
Mission Valley Spas
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic backyard aboveground hot tub remodel in Orange County
Nar Design Group
Our carpenters labored every detail from chainsaws to the finest of chisels and brad nails to achieve this eclectic industrial design. This project was not about just putting two things together, it was about coming up with the best solutions to accomplish the overall vision. A true meeting of the minds was required around every turn to achieve "rough" in its most luxurious state.
Featuring multiple Columbia Cabinet finishes; contrasting backsplashes, wall textures and flooring are all part of what makes this project so unique! Features include: Sharp microwave drawer, glass front wine fridge, fully integrated dishwasher, Blanco compost bin recessed into the counter, Walnut floating shelves, and barn house lighting.
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MAAX Bath Inc.
Erosion Charcoal emanates rock-solid strength and stability. Embrace your dark side with Erosion Charcoal’s hardy 36-by-20 inch blocks standing tall next to two towers of 12-by-2 inch rectangular tiles, all in a matte and textured finish with light grey faux grout.
Utile by MAAX is an innovative shower wall solution that provides sophisticated style without the hassle of tiling.
Utile - Designer Series
Pattern: Erosion
Color: Charcoal
Dimensions: 60"x36"
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Windsor Windows & Doors
Completion Date: 2012 Windsor Products Used: Pinnacle Series clad seg-top casement windows, some with diamond Windsor divided lites, and Pinnacle Series swinging patio doors, all with alder interiors. www.windsorwindows.com.
Established in 1946, Windsor Windows & Doors offers quality windows and doors for builders, architects and homeowners, with a solution for nearly every application: Pinnacle Wood, Legend Cellular PVC, Next Dimension Vinyl, Bi-fold doors, and WinPac sash replacement kit.
Our Pinnacle, Legend, and Next Dimension products are all custom-built. Each product is designed to meet your specific needs, depending on architectural style, regional preference and price point.
Windsor is an Energy Star® Partner and our products are NFRC rated, meaning that they meet exacting standards for energy efficiency and durability.
You can find Windsor products at select dealers throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. To find a Windsor dealer near you, please visit the Dealer Locator on our website at http://windsorwindows.com/DealerLocator.page
Vetter Architects
The owners requested a Private Resort that catered to their love for entertaining friends and family, a place where 2 people would feel just as comfortable as 42. Located on the western edge of a Wisconsin lake, the site provides a range of natural ecosystems from forest to prairie to water, allowing the building to have a more complex relationship with the lake - not merely creating large unencumbered views in that direction. The gently sloping site to the lake is atypical in many ways to most lakeside lots - as its main trajectory is not directly to the lake views - allowing for focus to be pushed in other directions such as a courtyard and into a nearby forest.
The biggest challenge was accommodating the large scale gathering spaces, while not overwhelming the natural setting with a single massive structure. Our solution was found in breaking down the scale of the project into digestible pieces and organizing them in a Camp-like collection of elements:
- Main Lodge: Providing the proper entry to the Camp and a Mess Hall
- Bunk House: A communal sleeping area and social space.
- Party Barn: An entertainment facility that opens directly on to a swimming pool & outdoor room.
- Guest Cottages: A series of smaller guest quarters.
- Private Quarters: The owners private space that directly links to the Main Lodge.
These elements are joined by a series green roof connectors, that merge with the landscape and allow the out buildings to retain their own identity. This Camp feel was further magnified through the materiality - specifically the use of Doug Fir, creating a modern Northwoods setting that is warm and inviting. The use of local limestone and poured concrete walls ground the buildings to the sloping site and serve as a cradle for the wood volumes that rest gently on them. The connections between these materials provided an opportunity to add a delicate reading to the spaces and re-enforce the camp aesthetic.
The oscillation between large communal spaces and private, intimate zones is explored on the interior and in the outdoor rooms. From the large courtyard to the private balcony - accommodating a variety of opportunities to engage the landscape was at the heart of the concept.
Overview
Chenequa, WI
Size
Total Finished Area: 9,543 sf
Completion Date
May 2013
Services
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design
Bluestem Remodeling
"Brandon Stengel - www.farmkidstudios.com”
Eat-in kitchen - large modern l-shaped concrete floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray backsplash, black appliances, an island, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops and stone tile backsplash
Eat-in kitchen - large modern l-shaped concrete floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray backsplash, black appliances, an island, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops and stone tile backsplash
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