Sink in to a down swivel chair and choose the lake view or turn around to chat with the cook. Great sitting room! photo by: Jason Hulet
Example of a classic formal medium tone wood floor family room design with no tv

A machined hood, custom stainless cabinetry and exposed ducting harkens to a commercial vibe. The 5'x10' marble topped island wears many hats. It serves as a large work surface, tons of storage, informal seating, and a visual line that separates the eating and cooking areas. Photo by Lincoln Barber

Example of a small transitional dark wood floor single front door design in Atlanta with a glass front door

Example of a transitional kitchen design in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen - transitional galley medium tone wood floor, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted ceiling kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops

Baron Construction & Remodeling Co. Kitchen Remodel & Design Complete Home Remodel & Design Master Bedroom Remodel Dining Room Remodel
Beach style u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, white countertops, marble countertops and ceramic backsplash

Jeff Herr Photography
Example of a large country master dark wood floor bedroom design in Atlanta with white walls

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Kitchen - 1950s l-shaped kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash and an island

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Bedroom - large contemporary master carpeted bedroom idea in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

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

photos by Susan Teare • www.susanteare.com
Example of a small mountain style l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Burlington with green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island, a farmhouse sink, soapstone countertops, black backsplash and flat-panel cabinets

Design by #JGKB in McLean, Virginia. Photography by Bob Narod.
Example of a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, granite countertops and limestone backsplash

Entry hall - traditional entry hall idea in Salt Lake City with white walls and a white front door

Open concept kitchen - coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

The original kitchen was reconfigured allowing for a large dining area, suitable for children's projects as well. Custom cabinets were installed. Features include a breakfast counter, sprayed conversion lacquer coating and Caesar Stone counter tops with a waterfall edge. All new trims, baseboards, doors, modern lighting and heated, du chateau floors were installed. Bruce Damonte Photography

Inspiration for a coastal formal light wood floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a concealed tv

Transparency is the key in this Master Suite!
Example of a mid-sized minimalist master concrete floor bedroom design in Miami with gray walls and no fireplace

Large transitional master white tile and subway tile marble floor claw-foot bathtub photo in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and gray walls

Our client desired a bespoke farmhouse kitchen and sought unique items to create this one of a kind farmhouse kitchen their family. We transformed this kitchen by changing the orientation, removed walls and opened up the exterior with a 3 panel stacking door. The oversized pendants are the subtle frame work for an artfully made metal hood cover. The statement hood which I discovered on one of my trips inspired the design and added flare and style to this home. Nothing is as it seems, the white cabinetry looks like shaker until you look closer it is beveled for a sophisticated finish upscale finish. The backsplash looks like subway until you look closer it is actually 3d concave tile that simply looks like it was formed around a wine bottle. We added the coffered ceiling and wood flooring to create this warm enhanced featured of the space. The custom cabinetry then was made to match the oak wood on the ceiling. The pedestal legs on the island enhance the characterizes for the cerused oak cabinetry. Fabulous clients make fabulous projects.