Overthinking a situation isn’t always a bad thing, particularly when the home in question is one in which the past is suddenly meeting the present. Originally designed by Finnish architect Olav Hammarstrom in 1952 for fellow architect Eero Saarinen, this unique home recently received its first transformation in decades. Still in its 1950s skin, it was completely gutted, inside and out. It was a serious undertaking, as the homeowner wanted modern upgrades, while keeping an eye toward retaining the home’s 1950s charm. She had a vision for her home, and she stuck to it from beginning to end. Perched on a rise of land and overlooking the tranquil Wellfleet Herring Pond, the home initially appears split, with the guest house on the left, and the main house of the right, but both ends are connected with a breezeway. The original home’s bones were in good shape, but many upgrades and replacements were necessary to bring the house up to date. New siding, roofing, gutters, insulation and mechanical systems were all replaced. Doors and windows with metal frames were custom made by a company in Long Island that fabricates doors for office buildings. Modern heating and cooling systems were added, and the three bathrooms were all updated. The footprint of the home remained unchanged. Inside, the only expansion was more closet space. The attention to detail in retaining the 50s-style look took a lot of online searching, from handles and knobs to lighting fixtures, with bits and pieces arriving from all over the world, including a doorstop from New Zealand. The homeowner selected many of the fixtures herself, while a very detail-oriented foreman exhaustively researched as well, looking for just the right piece for each and every location. High-end appliances were purchased to modernize the kitchen and all of the old cabinetry was removed, replaced and refaced with NUVACOR, a versatile surfacing material that not only provided a sleek, modern look, but added convenience and ease of use. Bare, wood-beamed ceilings throughout give a nod to the home’s natural surroundings, while the main living area (formerly a fisherman’s cabin), with a brick fireplace, was completely trimmed in walnut, while multiple windows of varying sizes welcome sunlight to brighten the home. Here, the sheetrock ceiling with faux rafters provides an interesting and room-brightening feature. Behind the house sits the serene pond, which can now be enjoyed from the stunning new deck. Here, decking material was not laid out side by side, as it typically is but, instead, meticulously laid out on edge, creating an unusual and eye-catching effect. A railing of tempered glass panels allows unobstructed views of the surrounding natural beauty, and keeps consistent with the open, airy feel of the place. A new outdoor shower is accessible via the deck and left open to the wilderness and the pond below, completing the bold yet sophisticated feeling of this retro-modern home.

This custom cabinetry project sits at the top of a luxury penthouse condominium in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the design reflects exactly that. Floor-to-ceiling white oak cabinetry runs the full length of the kitchen wall, integrated and seamless from base to ceiling with no visual interruption. The waterfall island anchors the space in natural stone, its veining continuous from surface to base, positioned to draw the eye toward the panoramic city views beyond. Every detail was considered in the context of the larger space. Integrated appliances disappear into the cabinetry. Under-cabinet lighting warms the stone backsplash without competing with the natural light flooding in from the floor-to-ceiling windows. The open plan connects kitchen to living without a single element out of place. This is cabinetry designed to match the scale and standard of the property it lives in. Scope: Full kitchen cabinetry, custom island Material: White oak, natural stone, integrated lighting Style: Contemporary luxury, warm modern Location: Scottsdale, AZ luxury kitchen cabinetry Scottsdale, white oak kitchen cabinets, custom penthouse cabinetry, floor to ceiling cabinets, waterfall island Scottsdale AZ, contemporary kitchen design Phoenix, custom cabinet maker Scottsdale, integrated appliance cabinetry, luxury condo kitchen remodel, frameless cabinetry Phoenix metro

SANTA BARBARA, CA / DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL This urban infill, artist loft duplex was located in an overlooked, but well-located, light-commercial zone. It was also the first new residential construction built in the area for decades, the project is located within a 10-square-block area zoned for light-commercial and affectionately dubbed the “Funk Zone” by resident artists and city planners. Only two blocks walking distance to the beach, and a similar distance to the downtown commercial district, this pedestrian-oriented project ideally suits the lifestyles of the owners. Although the two units share equal footprints, the southerly unit features a double-height, north-facing living space. The northerly unit supplants this volume with additional living space. The siting also allows for secure private courtyard entries, maximization of natural light and view-swept, rooftop living space. The design incorporates a raised plinth required by flood zone restrictions to create a peaceful, intimate environment within the somewhat chaotic surrounding context. The disciplined and restrained approach towards the building’s image was intended to make reference to the much-loved Meridian Studios by George Washington Smith. Two roof-decks with outdoor fireplaces and shade trellises extend outdoor living space, contribute ocean and mountain views and provide both refuge and release. Cost-effective materials were selected in order to adhere to the strict budget and to relate to the industrial surroundings. Over-sized pivot doors, “industrial” staircases and cabinetry were constructed on-site by the owners to conserve design integrity within the extremely limited budget. 2000 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Honor Award

Dakin has been working with the owners of this site realize their dream of cultivating a rich and meaningful landscape around their home. Because of their deep engagement with their land and garden, the landscape has guided the entire design process, from architecture to civil engineering to landscape design. All architecture on site is oriented toward the garden, a park-like, multi-use environment that includes a walking labyrinth, restored prairie, a Japanese garden, an orchard, vegetable beds, berry brambles, a croquet lawn and a charred wood outdoor shower. Dakin pays special attention to materials at every turn, selecting an antique sugar bowl for the outdoor fire pit, antique Japanese roof tiles to create blue edging, and stepping stones imported from India. In addition to its diversity of garden types, this permacultural paradise is home to chickens, ducks, and bees. A complex irrigation system was designed to draw alternately from wells and cisterns. 3x5lion.png Dakin has also had the privilege of creating an arboretum of diverse and rare trees that she based on Olmsted’s design for Central Park. Trees were selected to display a variety of seasonally shifting delights: spring blooms, fall berries, winter branch structure. Mature trees onsite were preserved and sometimes moved to new locations.

The owner of this distinguished Somerville late Victorian wanted not just a new kitchen, but a more efficient and healthier house overall. The challenge wasn’t just to capture the light and view towards the Boston skyline; we also needed to improve the space plan and work flow. Overlaid on those goals, we needed to respect the carefully maintained Victorian character of the rest of the home and bring that sensibility back into the kitchen space. OPENING THE SPACE We removed the wall that isolated the sink space to create one unified kitchen area. We relocated the sink to a center island so that we could replace the small window with a large sliding glass door out onto the deck and the view of the skyline. REPURPOSING MATERIALS We salvaged and re-used the honey-colored southern yellow pine wainscoting; we matched and extended it to a window seat and laundry room door to create continuity and tie those new elements to the old. The cabinets and counters have traditional styling in light colors to reflect the light from the new sliding doors deep into the space. More light from the rear utility stairs is brought into the space by means of a frosted glass door. IMPROVING EFFICIENCY More prosaically, but just as important to the client and the project team, we upgraded the insulation and air-sealing throughout the house to improve the home’s comfort and efficiency. Photo by Jim Raycroft

Visit our page: https://conde.pl/architekt-wnetrz-poznan/ . Techplan house interior designed by STUDIO KONDE Konrad Idaszewski Architekt, creating a sophisticated contemporary home where clean architectural lines, natural materials and carefully selected furnishings shape a comfortable everyday environment. Techplan is part of the Modelowedomy collection of three individually configurable houses, distinguished by its modern flat-roof form and an open-plan arrangement connecting the living room, dining area and kitchen. The concept creates a generous shared space in which each functional zone remains visually connected. Soft neutral upholstery, warm timber and expansive glazing establish a calm and refined character throughout the living area. A restrained palette of cream, beige, white and natural wood is contrasted by darker furniture and a sculptural fireplace, while the generous proportions of the room allow the architecture and individual furnishings to remain clearly defined. The carefully composed interior reflects the work of an interior architect in Poznań, with emphasis on proportion, materiality and practical comfort. A large light-beige sectional sofa forms the heart of the lounge, with its broad chaise sections and deep upholstered seats creating a generous area for relaxation. Several loose cushions and a softly textured throw add a more informal layer to the otherwise precise composition. In front of the sofa, two round coffee tables overlap slightly, combining pale smooth tops with vertically fluted cylindrical bases. Their different diameters and textured supports create a subtle sculptural arrangement against the large woven rug. The television stands freely in front of the extensive glazing, supported by a slim white structure rather than mounted directly onto a wall. Two tall floor-standing speakers flank the screen, introducing narrow black vertical accents that contrast with the bright surroundings. The open media arrangement keeps the glazed façade unobstructed, allowing daylight and views of the garden to remain an important part of the interior. On the opposite side of the room, a freestanding black wood-burning stove provides a strong architectural counterpoint to the light furniture. Its cylindrical flue extends vertically towards the ceiling, while the visible fire brings a warm glow into the neutral setting. Behind the stove, the wall is covered with three-dimensional white geometric panels with a faceted surface, creating a distinctive textured backdrop. Light falling across the relief produces subtle variations of shadow and gives the fireplace zone considerable visual depth. Beneath the seating group, a large textured rug defines the lounge area and adds softness to the pale timber flooring. Its woven surface contrasts with the smooth coffee-table tops and the clean upholstery of the sofa, while the natural wood elements introduce additional warmth. The combination of tactile fabrics, ribbed furniture bases, timber and sculptural wall cladding gives the restrained colour palette a richer, layered character. Full-height glazing stretches across the rear of the living space, opening the interior towards mature greenery, lawn and a white vertical garden fence. Natural daylight fills the room and emphasizes the generous proportions of the open-plan architecture, while the garden provides a calm green backdrop to the carefully controlled interior palette. Through the combination of flat-roof modern architecture, open living space, freestanding furniture, textured wall finishes and natural materials, Techplan presents a distinctive contemporary home created within the Modelowedomy collection by STUDIO KONDE in Poznań.

This project is a case study of a client living in Warsaw, Poland. The client's home is a 95 square meter, three-bedroom apartment. With a preference for a serene, minimalist aesthetic, the overall style of the home embraces the Scandinavian Wabi-Sabi concept. Black, white, and gray serve as the primary color palette, with touches of brown to add warmth. The furniture is kept minimal, emphasizing an open and spacious visual effect. The client desired lighting fixtures that would complement the black, white, and gray color scheme while leaning towards a rustic countryside style, steering clear of modern fixtures made of materials like metal, glass, or crystal. It was for this reason that the client reached out to us, seeking lighting options that would align with her preference for a more natural look. Ultimately, we selected this handwoven rattan pendant light in a rustic, country-inspired design. Upon receiving the product, the client expressed utmost satisfaction, stating that the chosen light fixture perfectly met her needs. We are sharing this case study with you, hoping to provide inspiration and ideas for your own home decor. Let this serve as a testament to how carefully selected lighting can effortlessly blend with your desired style, creating a harmonious and satisfying ambiance.

This custom cabinetry project sits at the top of a luxury penthouse condominium in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the design reflects exactly that. Floor-to-ceiling white oak cabinetry runs the full length of the kitchen wall, integrated and seamless from base to ceiling with no visual interruption. The waterfall island anchors the space in natural stone, its veining continuous from surface to base, positioned to draw the eye toward the panoramic city views beyond. Every detail was considered in the context of the larger space. Integrated appliances disappear into the cabinetry. Under-cabinet lighting warms the stone backsplash without competing with the natural light flooding in from the floor-to-ceiling windows. The open plan connects kitchen to living without a single element out of place. This is cabinetry designed to match the scale and standard of the property it lives in. Scope: Full kitchen cabinetry, custom island Material: White oak, natural stone, integrated lighting Style: Contemporary luxury, warm modern Location: Scottsdale, AZ luxury kitchen cabinetry Scottsdale, white oak kitchen cabinets, custom penthouse cabinetry, floor to ceiling cabinets, waterfall island Scottsdale AZ, contemporary kitchen design Phoenix, custom cabinet maker Scottsdale, integrated appliance cabinetry, luxury condo kitchen remodel, frameless cabinetry Phoenix metro

This project is a case study of a client living in Warsaw, Poland. The client's home is a 95 square meter, three-bedroom apartment. With a preference for a serene, minimalist aesthetic, the overall style of the home embraces the Scandinavian Wabi-Sabi concept. Black, white, and gray serve as the primary color palette, with touches of brown to add warmth. The furniture is kept minimal, emphasizing an open and spacious visual effect. The client desired lighting fixtures that would complement the black, white, and gray color scheme while leaning towards a rustic countryside style, steering clear of modern fixtures made of materials like metal, glass, or crystal. It was for this reason that the client reached out to us, seeking lighting options that would align with her preference for a more natural look. Ultimately, we selected this handwoven rattan pendant light in a rustic, country-inspired design. Upon receiving the product, the client expressed utmost satisfaction, stating that the chosen light fixture perfectly met her needs. We are sharing this case study with you, hoping to provide inspiration and ideas for your own home decor. Let this serve as a testament to how carefully selected lighting can effortlessly blend with your desired style, creating a harmonious and satisfying ambiance.

As part of the initiative to rebuild New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Brooks + Scarpa’s Make it Right (MIR) home seeks to redefine the concept of a home into a flexible, multifunctional and adaptable space addressing the needs of today’s modern family, on a limited budget. Offering shelter and comfort, the MIR home breaks the prescriptive mold of the traditional home by creating public and private “zones” in which private space is deemphasized in favor of large public living areas. The organization of the space is intended to transform the way people live—away from a reclusive, isolating layout, towards a family-oriented, interactive space. The inspiration for the exterior’s design came from American patchwork quilting traditions, particularly the distinctive Gee’s Bend quilt-makers of southwest Alabama. Recycled wooden pallets are repositioned here as a patchworked shade screen wrapping the building, an innovative alternative to expensive façade materials. The visually expressive pallets impart an imperfect, rough-hewn individuality, adding depth and texture. Brooks + Scarpa is working with local manufacturers to ensure the viability of this cost-effective and sustainable off-the-shelf product, easily obtainable and readily replaceable. The pallet wrapping is joined by decoratively perforated cement board on the east and west façades, providing both shade and privacy, while allowing views out and dappled, indirect daylight and breezes to enter. All the exterior elements will combine and interweave, emerging as a distinctive pattern-making aesthetic.

The owner of this distinguished Somerville late Victorian wanted not just a new kitchen, but a more efficient and healthier house overall. The challenge wasn’t just to capture the light and view towards the Boston skyline; we also needed to improve the space plan and work flow. Overlaid on those goals, we needed to respect the carefully maintained Victorian character of the rest of the home and bring that sensibility back into the kitchen space. OPENING THE SPACE We removed the wall that isolated the sink space to create one unified kitchen area. We relocated the sink to a center island so that we could replace the small window with a large sliding glass door out onto the deck and the view of the skyline. REPURPOSING MATERIALS We salvaged and re-used the honey-colored southern yellow pine wainscoting; we matched and extended it to a window seat and laundry room door to create continuity and tie those new elements to the old. The cabinets and counters have traditional styling in light colors to reflect the light from the new sliding doors deep into the space. More light from the rear utility stairs is brought into the space by means of a frosted glass door. IMPROVING EFFICIENCY More prosaically, but just as important to the client and the project team, we upgraded the insulation and air-sealing throughout the house to improve the home’s comfort and efficiency. Photo by Jim Raycroft

The owner of this distinguished Somerville late Victorian wanted not just a new kitchen, but a more efficient and healthier house overall. The challenge wasn’t just to capture the light and view towards the Boston skyline; we also needed to improve the space plan and work flow. Overlaid on those goals, we needed to respect the carefully maintained Victorian character of the rest of the home and bring that sensibility back into the kitchen space. OPENING THE SPACE We removed the wall that isolated the sink space to create one unified kitchen area. We relocated the sink to a center island so that we could replace the small window with a large sliding glass door out onto the deck and the view of the skyline. REPURPOSING MATERIALS We salvaged and re-used the honey-colored southern yellow pine wainscoting; we matched and extended it to a window seat and laundry room door to create continuity and tie those new elements to the old. The cabinets and counters have traditional styling in light colors to reflect the light from the new sliding doors deep into the space. More light from the rear utility stairs is brought into the space by means of a frosted glass door. IMPROVING EFFICIENCY More prosaically, but just as important to the client and the project team, we upgraded the insulation and air-sealing throughout the house to improve the home’s comfort and efficiency. Photo by Jim Raycroft

Electrify is part of an experimental body of work with a limited color palette and using life-casted hand pointing upward. It describes the ability to recognize and draw upon inner energy to manifest desired change. Directing it towards the desire. The design is simple yet potent. We are the Masters of our own Universe. The key is take responsibility knowing there’s a solution to every block encountered. Something to ponder. This Legacy Art Panel is ready to bedazzle a living room, office, wellness center, virtually any interior space to expand its story. Be inspired. The possibilities are endless. You can collect a Legacy Art Panel as available from the studio or have a custom Legacy Art Panel created to fit your space. Email Caryn at caryn@ calliopedesign.com. Location: Perfect to accommodate an interior design of a living room, meditation room, office space, virtually any interior space that calls for a Legacy Art Panel. Medium: Mixed media Materials: Horsehair raku fired, life-casted hand, beach glass and 18 ct. gold Dimensions: 12” w x 24” h, framed Available As Is: Yes

This custom cabinetry project sits at the top of a luxury penthouse condominium in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the design reflects exactly that. Floor-to-ceiling white oak cabinetry runs the full length of the kitchen wall, integrated and seamless from base to ceiling with no visual interruption. The waterfall island anchors the space in natural stone, its veining continuous from surface to base, positioned to draw the eye toward the panoramic city views beyond. Every detail was considered in the context of the larger space. Integrated appliances disappear into the cabinetry. Under-cabinet lighting warms the stone backsplash without competing with the natural light flooding in from the floor-to-ceiling windows. The open plan connects kitchen to living without a single element out of place. This is cabinetry designed to match the scale and standard of the property it lives in. Scope: Full kitchen cabinetry, custom island Material: White oak, natural stone, integrated lighting Style: Contemporary luxury, warm modern Location: Scottsdale, AZ luxury kitchen cabinetry Scottsdale, white oak kitchen cabinets, custom penthouse cabinetry, floor to ceiling cabinets, waterfall island Scottsdale AZ, contemporary kitchen design Phoenix, custom cabinet maker Scottsdale, integrated appliance cabinetry, luxury condo kitchen remodel, frameless cabinetry Phoenix metro

A wall-mounted towel rail sits beside the glass wet-room enclosure in this renovated Scarborough bathroom. The view looks toward the freestanding tub and window, with the shower on the left and the vanity to the right. Pale tile carries across the bathing area. Part of Cedarstone Group Inc.’s 2024 whole-home renovation and second-storey addition in Scarborough, Toronto. The bathroom forms part of a whole-home renovation with a second-storey addition. Its coordinated fixtures, bathroom cabinetry and tiled surfaces bring a consistent modern finish to the renovated interior. For homeowners planning a bathroom renovation in Scarborough or a bathroom remodel in Toronto, the project offers ideas for combining practical storage, bathing fixtures and a calm material palette within a complete home renovation. Explore this project and Cedarstone Group Inc.’s renovation work at cedarstonereno.com.

This straight-on architectural detail showcases the home’s stunning geometric exterior and premium material layout. The facade displays a balance of textures, matching smooth gray horizontal lap siding in the center with dark charcoal vertical board-and-batten panels on the right, all sitting beneath a crisp standing seam metal roof. Two identical cantilevered box bumps house massive black-framed picture windows, framed overhead by rich wood soffit planks with built-in recessed downlights. Hanging elegantly from the corners of the flat roof projections are decorative gold triangle-link rain chains, which direct water beautifully down toward the ground. The structure is anchored by a smooth, low-profile concrete retaining wall that forms a clean landscaping bed filled with architectural ground grasses and miniature spotlights for nighttime uplighting. In the foreground, a perfectly manicured green grass lawn stretches across the frame, while the large window glass mirrors reflections of the sky and distant mountain ranges.

The patio design features a gas fire pit with fire glass and an outdoor kitchen with limestone countertops. The majority of the patio is built with Belgard’s Lafit Rustic Slab with a Holland Stone soldiers course. The inset circle is comprised of Mega Arbel pavers. The patio bar is built with Belgard’s Belair Walls and a limestone countertop. The grill surround and counters are also comprised of Belgard’s Belair Walls and a limestone ~ Palatine, Illinois http://chicagoland.archadeck.com/

Dakin has been working with the owners of this site realize their dream of cultivating a rich and meaningful landscape around their home. Because of their deep engagement with their land and garden, the landscape has guided the entire design process, from architecture to civil engineering to landscape design. All architecture on site is oriented toward the garden, a park-like, multi-use environment that includes a walking labyrinth, restored prairie, a Japanese garden, an orchard, vegetable beds, berry brambles, a croquet lawn and a charred wood outdoor shower. Dakin pays special attention to materials at every turn, selecting an antique sugar bowl for the outdoor fire pit, antique Japanese roof tiles to create blue edging, and stepping stones imported from India. In addition to its diversity of garden types, this permacultural paradise is home to chickens, ducks, and bees. A complex irrigation system was designed to draw alternately from wells and cisterns. Dakin has also had the privilege of creating an arboretum of diverse and rare trees that she based on Olmsted’s design for Central Park. Trees were selected to display a variety of seasonally shifting delights: spring blooms, fall berries, winter branch structure. Mature trees onsite were preserved and sometimes moved to new locations.

When Carl’s was called on to transform a Manasquan, NJ home from top to bottom, our team responded emphatically to the challenge. Here’s a quick look at this complete Manasquan makeover. Weatherproof Roofing Carl’s installed an Owen’s Corning watertight roofing system designed to outlast the harshest elements of all four seasons. Owens Corning is known as a top-quality manufacturer, with roofing materials lasting up to 20 years and capable of withstanding up to 80 mph winds. Cedar-Impressed Siding Vinyl siding with cedar impressions serves the dual purpose of being both stylish and easy to manage. Seamless Gutters 5” seamless gutters reduce the need for ongoing maintenance, as they do not need to be cleaned frequently like other types of gutters do. They are also minimally invasive of the home’s unique design and character. Energy-Efficient Andersen Windows New windows don’t just look sparkly and clean; they can also go a long way toward lowering your monthly energy bill. Carl’s installed energy-efficient windows from Andersen, the largest window manufacturer in North America. The homeowners will benefit from reduced home heating and cooling costs for years to come. Front Storm and Sliding Doors Front storm doors and back sliding doors were matched to the homeowners’ tastes in design. Low-Maintenance Decking There’s no better place to be in spring and summer than on your own private deck. This home’s decking is made from WOLF Tongue & Groove Porch material, which is durable, visually pleasing, and low-maintenance all at once. Vinyl Fencing Lastly, vinyl fencing around the home’s exterior brings the full renovation together with a final touch of curb appeal. Turning Your Home Into Your Dream Home Do you have a home improvement project in mind? Let’s talk about it! Call us today at 1-855-BY-CARLS.