Sympathetic addition to 1940s bungalow. The new family room below the new great room and covered porch. Photos - S. Wirt
Family room - mid-sized coastal open concept light wood floor family room idea in San Francisco with white walls and a tv stand

Owners walk in closet with operable window for light and ventilation. Elfa closet system installed by owners
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts gender-neutral carpeted and gray floor walk-in closet design in Denver

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Inspiration for a timeless two-story stone exterior home remodel in Philadelphia

Inspiration for a mid-century modern porch remodel in London

Falcon House is located on Falcon Ridge Road, which winds along a steeply inclined ridge in a stretch of foothills within Carmel Valley in Monterey County. An old lichen covered barn and split rail, cedar fences characterize this area known as Markham Ranch, and contrast sharply with the preponderance of sprawling, large estate-style homes, many more at-home in the Italian countryside than any landscape of California. Designed for a young family, Falcon House responds to the family’s desire to live a more modest lifestyle, eschewing overt displays of extravagance for an intimate and deferential relation to nature. The 3,200-square-foot residence occupies a difficult portion of the northern slope of a hillside, overlooking a verdant valley and oriented toward Castle Rock in the distance. The steep terrain necessitated a compartmentalized plan capable of negotiating the gentle hillock at the center of the site. A corridor bridge spans two pieces of the house, uniting living and sleeping spaces and allowing an existing watercourse to flow essentially through the house unobstructed. Large panels of glass open the living spaces to the landscape, beneath the deep overhang of a butterfly roof. Operable clerestories placed high on the window-wall allow prevailing breezes to cool the interior spaces. The bedroom wing of the house hugs the hillside as it turns to the west, ensuring privacy from the main living spaces. The sense of seclusion and protection of this wing is reinforced by its lower roofline and its embedment into the hill. Initial resistance by neighboring homeowners has given way to appreciation, having seen the results of careful siting and a material and color palate sympathetic to the surrounding hillsides. The dwelling embodies an attitude of respect for the landscape, and through that perspective Falcon House has become as natural a part of its environment as the hawks flying overhead. 2008 AIA Orange County Chapter Merit Award

Tangible Media The original 1900's miners cottage was restored and reverted to bedrooms, with a sympathetic styled rear extension tucked away behind with all new living spaces with modern convenience and comforts.

The current owners wanted a kitchen that felt more serene, and sympathetic to the character of their historic home. The new Shaker-style cabinets are a pale robin’s egg blue. The frame and flat panel door design has historical references without being tied to a single architectural era. Crown moulding is generous, but has a simple profile. The countertops are Jet Mist granite, a black stone with very subtle, wispy currents of grey. The honed finish makes the stone feel almost soft and timeless.

The two story renovation of this beach property required new stairs. Decorative steel stringers, guardrails, and handrails are sympathetic to the design of the fences and other steel structural details. The used brick walls match the brick pilasters at the garage doors.

Owners bath with Solatube daylight device over counter. Water closet beyond, and large shower opposite Heated marble floors
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman master white tile and marble tile marble floor and double-sink double shower remodel in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Custom designed pool house that needed to act as a folly and also be sympathetic to the historic estate and the historic district where it is located. New Lap pool and refurbishment of existing pool.

Custom designed pool house that needed to act as a folly and also be sympathetic to the historic estate and the historic district where it is located. New Lap pool and refurbishment of existing pool.

An 800 s.f. addition to a 1928 bungalow to create a spacious master suite and office up top, trying to respect the original architecture and not overpower it

An impressive stone chimney works its way up from the basement levels of the home to the rafters to create an extended prow for this view-facing elevation. Combining extended patios on the main level and a walk-out basement leading to a waterfront fire pit, this Canadian home has all of the exterior and interior comforts of a traditional, yet modern timber frame home. Photos: Copyright Heidi Long, Longview Studios, Inc.

Sympathetic addition to 1940s bungalow. The addition added a great room with a covered porch outside and a family room below. In conjunction, this child's bedroom was remodeled to have a valued ceiling and a sleeping loft. Photos - S. Wirt

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This is an example of a traditional stone back porch design in Philadelphia with decking and a roof extension.

Painted in ‘sorrel’ this superb example of a large bespoke bookcase complements this spacious lounge perfectly. This is a stunning fitted bookcase that not only looks great but fits the client’s initial vision by incorporating a small study area that can be neatly hidden away when not in use. Storage for books, pictures, trinkets and keepsakes has been carefully considered and designed sympathetically to the interior decor.

Landing at top of new stair leading to second story. Window and skylight spread light down to first floor as well. Continuous wall rail for safety
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman wooden u-shaped mixed material railing staircase remodel in Denver with wooden risers

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Traditional brown three-story stone gable roof idea in Philadelphia

Elegant deck photo in Austin