Elegant kitchen photo in Philadelphia

Inspiration for a timeless staircase remodel in Philadelphia

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE WAS TRANSFORMED TO A BRIGHT AND COZY SPACE. THE BATHROOM WAS ALSO GUTTED AND REDONE TO ADD A CUSTOM VANITY AND NEW TILE THROUGHOUT.

Frameless glass enclosure. Moen Weymouth rainhead shower with Moen Weymouth positemp monitor. Polished chrome finish. Shower floor - white Venatino 1x2 marble mosaic.

large walk-in closet area
Closet - closet idea in San Francisco

In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns. When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated. The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances. We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy. In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving. White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe. The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects, and Flegels Construction updated a classic Eichler open, indoor-outdoor home. Expanding on the original walls of glass and connection to nature that is common in mid-century modern homes. The completely openable walls allow the homeowners to truly open up the living space of the house, transforming it into an open air pavilion, extending the living area outdoors to the private side yards, and taking maximum advantage of indoor-outdoor living opportunities. Taking the concept of borrowed landscape from traditional Japanese architecture, the fountain, concrete bench wall, and natural landscaping bound the indoor-outdoor space. The Truly Open Eichler is a remodeled single-family house in Palo Alto. This 1,712 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Geoff Campen, and Angela Todorova Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineers Contractor: Flegels Construction Photography ©2014 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2014

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Brighton, MA — “Hang-out Suite” A miraculous transformation from dark, dingy basement to well-appointed family room, laundry room and full, second bathroom. Click through to the end for the “before” shots.

Natural light is now the norm for this transformed home with large double hung units with colonial style grids.
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stair case with large chandelier center piece

Family room - traditional family room idea in Tampa

Elegant family room photo in Tampa

Before construction began, this side yard featured an unfinished dirt walkway in need of renovation. As part of a complete backyard and driveway transformation, Green Advisor Inc., led by Shai Elbaz, completed the outdoor renovation using our dedicated in-house construction crews, with a focus on quality craftsmanship, functionality, and attention to detail.

This sink view highlights a wide window framed by mint-green cabinets. A gleaming gold faucet adds a touch of luxury, perfectly complementing the modern farmhouse vibe.