The mixture of grey green cabinets with the distressed wood floors and ceilings, gives this farmhouse kitchen a feeling of warmth. Cabinets: Brookhaven and the color is Green Stone Benjamin Moore paint color: There's not an exact match for Green Stone, but Gettysburg Grey, HC 107 is close. Sink: Krauss, model KHF200-30, stainless steel Faucet: Kraus, modelKPF-1602 Hardware: Restoration hardware, Dakota cup and Dakota round knob. The finish was either the chestnut or iron. Windows: Bloomberg is the manufacturer the hardware is from Restoration hardware--Dakota cup and Dakota round knob. The finish was either the chestnut or iron. Floors: European Oak that is wired brushed. The company is Provenza, Pompeii collection and the color is Amiata. Distressed wood: The wood is cedar that's been treated to look distressed! My client is brilliant , so he did some googling (is that a word?) and came across several sites that had a recipe to do just that. He put a steel wool pad into a jar of vinegar and let it sit for a bit. In another jar, he mixed black tea with water. Brush the tea on first and let it dry. Then brush on the steel wool/vinegar (don't forget to strain the wool). Voila, the wood turns dark. Andrew McKinney Photography

Wall of windows over kitchen sink. Casement windows allow easy opening. Photo by David Berlekamp
Kitchen - large traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops and white countertops

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

Green is the New Neutral We combined white oak in a natural finish with a neutral palette of green, cream, and taupe to create a minimal and tranquil primary bedroom. The end result is an easeful space that soothes and restores. SCOPE OF SERVICES Interior Architecture & Design, Project Management, Custom Millwork and Built-In Design and Elevation DrawingsSpace Planning, Furniture, Lighting, Window Treatments, Textiles, and Decor Sourcing and Procurement, Art Curation, and final Styling to deliver a fully realized space.

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Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized transitional light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in San Diego with gray walls and no fireplace

Hunter Douglas Eclectic Window Treatments and Draperies Hunter Douglas EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds with Cordlock Hunter Douglas EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds with Cordlock Material: Alternative Wood Color: Weathered White Operating Systems: Cordlock or Epic System or Wand Room: Living Room Room Styles: Transitional, Casual, Eclectic Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #EverWood #Alternative_Wood_Blinds #Cordlock #Epic_System #Wand #Transitional #Casual #Eclectic #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hunter Douglas Eclectic Window Treatments and Draperies Hunter Douglas Heritance® Hardwood Shutters with Truview™ Rear Tilt Hunter Douglas Heritance® Hardwood Shutters with Truview™ Rear Tilt Material: Genuine Hardwood Color: Golden Oak Operating Systems: TruView or Bypass Track System Room: Living Room Room Styles: Contemporary, Transitional, Eclectic Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #Heritance #Hardwood_Shutters #TruView #Rear_Tilt #Bypass_Track_System #Contemporary #Transitional #Eclectic #Living_Room #Living_Room_Ideas #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hunter Douglas Eclectic Window Treatments and Draperies Hunter Douglas EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds Tilted Hunter Douglas EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds Tilted Material: Alternative Wood Color: Weathered White Operating Systems: Cordlock or Epic System Room: Other Room Styles: Transitional, Casual, Eclectic Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #EverWood #Alternative_Wood_Blinds #Cordlock #Epic_System #Transitional #Casual #Eclectic #Hunter_Douglas_Entryway_Ideas #Hunter_Douglas_Hallway_Ideas #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Bedroom - large shabby-chic style master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Chicago with blue walls and no fireplace

Hunter Douglas Eclectic Window Treatments and Draperies Hunter Douglas EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds Opened Operating Systems: LiteRise or Wand Room: Den Room Styles: Transitional, Casual, Eclectic Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #EverWood #Alternative_Wood_Blinds #LiteRise #Wand #Den #Transitional #Casual #Eclectic #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hunter Douglas Eclectic Window Treatments and Draperies Hunter Douglas EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds Tilted Operating Systems: Fixed Specialty Shape Room: Other Room Styles: Transitional, Casual, Eclectic Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #EverWood #Alternative_Wood_Blinds #Fixed_Specialty_Shape #Hunter_Douglas_Entryway_Ideas #Hunter_Douglas_Hallway_Ideas #Transitional #Casual #Eclectic #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hunter Douglas Eclectic Window Treatments and Draperies Hunter Douglas EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds with Standard Cordlock Hunter Douglas EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds with Standard Cordlock Material: Alternative Wood Color: Distressed Nutmeg Operating Systems: Cordlock or Epic System Room: Den Room Styles: Transitional, Casual, Eclectic Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #EverWood #Alternative_Wood_Blinds #Standard_Cordlock #Epic_System #Den #Transitional #Casual #Eclectic #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hunter Douglas Eclectic Window Treatments and Draperies EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds PowerTilt™ with Platinum™ Technology Hunter Douglas EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds PowerTilt™ with Platinum™ Technology Material: Alternative Wood Color: Maple Toffee Operating Systems: PowerTilt Platinum Technology or Epic System or Standard Cordlock Room: Bathroom Room Styles: Transitional, Casual, Eclectic Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #EverWood #Alternative_Wood_Blinds #PowerTilt #Platinum #Technology #Epic_System #Standard_Cordlock #Bathroom #Bathrooms #Bathroom_Ideas #Transitional #Casual #Eclectic #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Aspect Window Series has been independently tested to meet strict energy efficiency standards and is ENERGY STAR® certified. Aspect brand custom vinyl windows come standard with an innovative, multi-chambered frame and sash design, triple weather-stripping and ComforTech™ Warm Edge Glazing, a high-tech glass package that measurably improves thermal performance—for less heat loss, warmer glass temperatures and reduced interior condensation.

Hunter Douglas Eclectic Window Treatments and Draperies Hunter Douglas EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds Tilted Hunter Douglas EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds Tilted Material: Alternative Wood Color: Maple Toffee Operating Systems: PowerTilt with Platinum Technology or Epic System or Cordlock Room: Bathroom Room Styles: Transitional, Casual, Eclectic Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #EverWood #Alternative_Wood_Blinds #Bathroom #Transitional #Casual #Eclectic #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Example of a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room design with gray walls and no fireplace

Hunter Douglas Eclectic Window Treatments and Draperies Hunter Douglas EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds Tilted Hunter Douglas EverWood® Alternative Wood Blinds Tilted Material: Alternative Wood Color: Pacific Villa Operating Systems: Cordlock or Epic System Room: Other Room Styles: Transitional, Casual, Eclectic Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #EverWood #Alternative_Wood_Blinds #Cordlock #Epic_System #Transitional #Casual #Eclectic #Hunter_Douglas_Entryway_Ideas #Hunter_Douglas_Hallway_Ideas #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Alustra Woven Woods, perfect addition to your contemporary bathroom. Adds a touch of the indoors, provides privacy and warmth at the same time. Hunter Douglas products are available at Alleen's Custom Windows - serving two Toronto locations and Markham.