Boasting views of the Museum of Natural History and Central Park, the Beaux Arts and French Renaissance style building built in 1900 was once home to a luxury hotel. Over the years multiple hotel rooms were combined into the larger apartment residences that exist today. The resulting units, while large in size, lacked the continuity of a single formed space. StudioLAB was presented with the challenge of re-designing the space to fit a modern family’s lifestyle today with the flexibility to adjust as they evolve into their tomorrow. Thus, the existing configuration was completely abandoned with new programmatic elements being relocated in each and every corner of the space. For clients that are big wine connoisseurs, the focal point of entry and circulation lies in a 400 bottle, custom built, blackened steel and glass, temperature controlled wine cabinet. The once enclosed living room was demolished to create one main entertaining space that includes a new dining area and open kitchen. Hafele bi-folding pocket door slides were used in the Living room wall unit to conceal the television, bar and display shelves when not in use. Posing as kitchen cabinetry, a hidden integrated door opens to reveal a guest bedroom with an en suite bathroom. Down the hallway of wide plank ebony stained walnut flooring, a compact powder room was built to house an original Paul Villinski installation of small butterflies cut from recycled aluminum cans, entitled Mistral. Continuing down the hall, and through one of the walnut veneered doors, is the shared kids bedroom where a custom-built bunk bed with integrated storage steps and desk was designed to allow for play space and a reading corner. The kids bathroom across the hall is decorated with custom Lego inspired hand cast concrete tiles and integrated pull-out footstools residing underneath the floating vanity. The master suite features a bio-ethanol fireplace wrapped in blackened steel and integrated into the Tabu veneered built-in. The spacious walk-in closet serves several purposes, which include housing the apartment’s new central HVAC system as well as a sleeping spot for the family’s dog. An integrated URC control system paired with Lutron Radio RA lighting keypads were installed to control the AV, HVAC, lighting and solar shades all by the use of smartphones.

Designed by Land and Water Design and brought to life by Evolve Construction. This project features a Trex "Rain Escape" membrane system, Fiberon decking, beaded fir ceiling with recessed lights and ceiling fans, Versatek PVC trim, Oceanic Bordeaux granite grill counter top, Linx Grill, and accessories, Vinyl Pergolas, custom built handrails with straight and custom bent tempered glass, and aluminum balusters. Includes under stairway storage area, and a custom lattice A/C screen with pergola. Low voltage deck lighting by Affordable Lighting.

Brighten up your closet with Shoe Shrine® shelves in an elegant textured finish. The sturdy, slim profile laminate shelves move up or down easily to fit each pair, making the most of storage space as your collection evolves. Photo Credit: ORG Home

This project was Designed by Don Nesmith of Land and Water Design and brought to life by Evolve Construction. This project features a Trex "Rain Escape" membrane system, Fiberon decking, beaded fir ceiling with recessed lights and ceiling fans, Versatek PVC trim, Oceanic Bordeaux granite grill counter top, Linx Grill and accessories, Vinyl Pergolas, custom built handrails with straight and custom bent tempered glass, and aluminum balusters. Includes under stairway storage area, and a custom lattice A/C screen with pergola. Low voltage deck lighting by Affordable Lighting

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Wall-mounted flat panel television, speakers built into custom cabinet with acoustically transparent fabric flanking fireplace. All AV components located in equipment rack in utility room. Motorized shades and lighting and audio/video systems are controllable by iPad app as well as simple handheld remote control.

This kitchen remodel, designed for a young, active family, transformed a traditional twin home into an open-plan living space. The dual-tone kitchen, with cherry wood and white finishes, incorporates a Montessori-inspired, adjustable pegboard system that evolves with the children's needs. The removal of a butler staircase created space for extra storage and a cozy coffee station, while clearing out an awkward dining room bathroom allowed for a bar and a new powder room, enhancing functionality and flow throughout the home.

The owners’ desire for versatile floor space resulted in an open concept living space. Loft retreats offer additional sleeping space within the framework of the single storey design. As a seasonal dwelling, maintenance and durability were key factors in the selection of finishes and systems. The metal roof, aluminum clad wood window frames and exotic hardwood deck boards will withstand the harsh seasonal changes, and the naturalized landscaping and permeable surfaces can evolve on their own while the owners are away.

This kitchen remodel, designed for a young, active family, transformed a traditional twin home into an open-plan living space. The dual-tone kitchen, with cherry wood and white finishes, incorporates a Montessori-inspired, adjustable pegboard system that evolves with the children's needs. The removal of a butler staircase created space for extra storage and a cozy coffee station, while clearing out an awkward dining room bathroom allowed for a bar and a new powder room, enhancing functionality and flow throughout the home.

Tom Queally Photography Full Home Renovation and Addition. Industrial Artist Style. We removed most of the walls in the existing house and create a bridge to the addition over the detached garage. We created an very open floor plan which is industrial and cozy. Both bathrooms and the first floor have cement floors with a specialty stain, and a radiant heat system. We installed a custom kitchen, custom barn doors, custom furniture, all new windows and exterior doors. We loved the rawness of the beams and added corrugated tin in a few areas to the ceiling. We applied American Clay to many walls, and installed metal stairs. This was a fun project and we had a blast!

Ryan Theed Thoughtfully designed contemporary kids space that balances playfulness with the home's refined aesthetic. The Gold's Residence children's area features smart storage solutions, durable sustainable materials, and adaptable elements that can evolve with growing needs. This well-considered space encourages creativity and learning while maintaining design cohesion with the home's overall contemporary style through clean lines, strategic color use, and functional organization systems that accommodate both play and study activities.

Designed by Land and Water Design and brought to life by Evolve Construction. This project features a Trex "Rain Escape" membrane system, Fiberon decking, beaded fir ceiling with recessed lights and ceiling fans, Versatek PVC trim, Oceanic Bordeaux granite grill counter top, Linx Grill, and accessories, Vinyl Pergolas, custom built handrails with straight and custom bent tempered glass, and aluminum balusters. Includes under stairway storage area, and a custom lattice A/C screen with pergola. Low voltage deck lighting by Affordable Lighting.

There is still enough sun for an abundant and always evolving chef's garden. This raised bed has a separate irrigation system, as most edibles will need a little more water the rest of this garden.

Boasting views of the Museum of Natural History and Central Park, the Beaux Arts and French Renaissance style building built in 1900 was once home to a luxury hotel. Over the years multiple hotel rooms were combined into the larger apartment residences that exist today. The resulting units, while large in size, lacked the continuity of a single formed space. StudioLAB was presented with the challenge of re-designing the space to fit a modern family’s lifestyle today with the flexibility to adjust as they evolve into their tomorrow. Thus, the existing configuration was completely abandoned with new programmatic elements being relocated in each and every corner of the space. For clients that are big wine connoisseurs, the focal point of entry and circulation lies in a 400 bottle, custom built, blackened steel and glass, temperature controlled wine cabinet. The once enclosed living room was demolished to create one main entertaining space that includes a new dining area and open kitchen. Hafele bi-folding pocket door slides were used in the Living room wall unit to conceal the television, bar and display shelves when not in use. Posing as kitchen cabinetry, a hidden integrated door opens to reveal a guest bedroom with an en suite bathroom. Down the hallway of wide plank ebony stained walnut flooring, a compact powder room was built to house an original Paul Villinski installation of small butterflies cut from recycled aluminum cans, entitled Mistral. Continuing down the hall, and through one of the walnut veneered doors, is the shared kids bedroom where a custom-built bunk bed with integrated storage steps and desk was designed to allow for play space and a reading corner. The kids bathroom across the hall is decorated with custom Lego inspired hand cast concrete tiles and integrated pull-out footstools residing underneath the floating vanity. The master suite features a bio-ethanol fireplace wrapped in blackened steel and integrated into the Tabu veneered built-in. The spacious walk-in closet serves several purposes, which include housing the apartment’s new central HVAC system as well as a sleeping spot for the family’s dog. An integrated URC control system paired with Lutron Radio RA lighting keypads were installed to control the AV, HVAC, lighting and solar shades all by the use of smartphones.

Gramophone and its Design & Build team worked together to design and create this elegant but casual theater, inspired by and evolved from the aesthetics of the client's yacht. Black mohair and alligator leather textures along with vintage touches set this space apart from others considered off the shelf. To keep the space neat, the projector was hidden away in a projector room behind the theater, while components were nestled away in a rack tower. As well as that the video quality and in-wall Meridian sound system could rival that of any Baltimore home theater. Photography by Maryland Photography, Inc.

Designed by Land and Water Design and brought to life by Evolve Construction. This project features a Trex "Rain Escape" membrane system, Fiberon decking, beaded fir ceiling with recessed lights and ceiling fans, Versatek PVC trim, Oceanic Bordeaux granite grill counter top, Linx Grill, and accessories, Vinyl Pergolas, custom built handrails with straight and custom bent tempered glass, and aluminum balusters. Includes under stairway storage area, and a custom lattice A/C screen with pergola. Low voltage deck lighting by Affordable Lighting.

Designed by Land and Water Design and brought to life by Evolve Construction. This project features a Trex "Rain Escape" membrane system, Fiberon decking, beaded fir ceiling with recessed lights and ceiling fans, Versatek PVC trim, Oceanic Bordeaux granite grill counter top, Linx Grill and accessories, Vinyl Pergolas, custom built handrails with straight and custom bent tempered glass, and aluminum balusters. Includes under stairway storage area, and a custom lattice A/C screen with pergola. Low voltage deck lighting by Affordable Lighting.

Designed by Land and Water Design and brought to life by Evolve Construction. This project features a Trex "Rain Escape" membrane system, Fiberon decking, beaded fir ceiling with recessed lights and ceiling fans, Versatek PVC trim, Oceanic Bordeaux granite grill counter top, Linx Grill, and accessories, Vinyl Pergolas, custom built handrails with straight and custom bent tempered glass, and aluminum balusters. Includes under stairway storage area, and a custom lattice A/C screen with pergola. Low voltage deck lighting by Affordable Lighting.