Drew Cunningham and Tom Jacques
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When we remodeled our study, we wanted everything behind cabinets with a very clean, minimalist feel. Scott played professional baseball in the 80's and 90's. The picture of him pitching in Yankee stadium came from the NY Times. I had it scanned and enlarged. I also designed open shelves for my very first pieces of artwork--plates. A wonderful reminder of where my art career began. Ray Bird Design created the cabinetry design and cabinets.

We started with a blank slate on this basement project where our only obstacles were exposed steel support columns, existing plumbing risers from the concrete slab, and dropped soffits concealing ductwork on the ceiling. It had the advantage of tall ceilings, an existing egress window, and a sliding door leading to a newly constructed patio. This family of five loves the beach and frequents summer beach resorts in the Northeast. Bringing that aesthetic home to enjoy all year long was the inspiration for the décor, as well as creating a family-friendly space for entertaining. Wish list items included room for a billiard table, wet bar, game table, family room, guest bedroom, full bathroom, space for a treadmill and closed storage. The existing structural elements helped to define how best to organize the basement. For instance, we knew we wanted to connect the bar area and billiards table with the patio in order to create an indoor/outdoor entertaining space. It made sense to use the egress window for the guest bedroom for both safety and natural light. The bedroom also would be adjacent to the plumbing risers for easy access to the new bathroom. Since the primary focus of the family room would be for TV viewing, natural light did not need to filter into that space. We made sure to hide the columns inside of newly constructed walls and dropped additional soffits where needed to make the ceiling mechanicals feel less random. In addition to the beach vibe, the homeowner has valuable sports memorabilia that was to be prominently displayed including two seats from the original Yankee stadium. For a coastal feel, shiplap is used on two walls of the family room area. In the bathroom shiplap is used again in a more creative way using wood grain white porcelain tile as the horizontal shiplap “wood”. We connected the tile horizontally with vertical white grout joints and mimicked the horizontal shadow line with dark grey grout. At first glance it looks like we wrapped the shower with real wood shiplap. Materials including a blue and white patterned floor, blue penny tiles and a natural wood vanity checked the list for that seaside feel. A large reclaimed wood door on an exposed sliding barn track separates the family room from the game room where reclaimed beams are punctuated with cable lighting. Cabinetry and a beverage refrigerator are tucked behind the rolling bar cabinet (that doubles as a Blackjack table!). A TV and upright video arcade machine round-out the entertainment in the room. Bar stools, two rotating club chairs, and large square poufs along with the Yankee Stadium seats provide fun places to sit while having a drink, watching billiards or a game on the TV. Signed baseballs can be found behind the bar, adjacent to the billiard table, and on specially designed display shelves next to the poker table in the family room. Thoughtful touches like the surfboards, signage, photographs and accessories make a visitor feel like they are on vacation at a well-appointed beach resort without being cliché.

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Supporting the table-island, Toni designed a custom black steel frame with back-to-back reeded glass insets, configured for safety and removability and sheathed in a smoke film for visual interest. Integrated bead lighting below the table follows the curve.

The bedroom area is separated by the couch and open bookcase. This divides the space while allowing light to flow through effortlessly.
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We added a exterior stair and roof deck to this 1904 house, and the clients can now see views of the Cascades, the lake, and even Husky Stadium. It was a delicate operation, since we didn't want to overwhelm the house, and we needed an internal exterior stair (accessed from the second floor of the home).

Old world elements including oriental rugs combine with a classic Chesterfield sofa representing together Georgian influences Arts & Crafts, I interpret as a visual extension of Folklore & Mythology, and is seen here with a Parisian bistro table; Thonet-type chairs, a library console, along with William Morris bedding and a Stag by the Stream lace panel The Modernist Period is represented by influences from pioneer furniture designer Eileen Gray and Gropius’s Bauhaus. And with Counter Culture, tie-dyed drapery is fun; against organic furniture forms, adjacent to Janis Joplin, whose final concert was at Harvard Stadium. I love the cross-pollination of culture. New stories reveal themselves while balancing a blend of narratives.

We added a exterior stair and roof deck to this 1904 house, and the clients can now see views of the Cascades, the lake, and even Husky Stadium. It was a delicate operation, since we didn't want to overwhelm the house, and we needed an internal exterior stair (accessed from the second floor of the home).

Interior Design credit: M. Gilbertson Design, LLC Builder credit: MA Peterson Designbuild​, Inc. Photo credit: Susan Gilmore Photography​
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Drew Cunningham and Tom Jacques
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Drew Cunningham and Tom Jacques
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Drew Cunningham and Tom Jacques
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This amazing home theater is as warm and inviting as it is modern and sleek. American Leather recliners are comfortable and functional. The dark color scheme creates a dramatic, luxurious feeling. The custom glass doors provide privacy while keep the space feeling large and open.

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