Sunnyfield is a historic landmark home in Virginia placed upon a knoll over looking what was once a vast estate. Jaeger & Ernst cabinetmakers were involved in a thorough restoration and modernization of this fine home. We worked with one of Virginia's finest residential architects: Bethany Puopolo. We invite you to view all of the aspects of the home presented here. Historic homes come with unique challenges to all of the building trades. Built prior to modern basic amenities these historic homes require a high degree of creativity. There was no allowance for plumbing, modern heating, air conditioning or wiring. If built a little later then these amenities were extremely basic. The door is 2 ¼" thick. Profiles of the moldings were matched to the original. Jaeger & Ernst cabinetmakers: 434-973-7018

This stunning 8,600 sf single-family home gracefully blends contemporary aesthetic with historic architecture. Situated on a tight, urban lot in the bustling Wicker Park neighborhood, the project presented unique challenges associated with constructing a new structure while preserving and renovating the circa 1880’s coach house. Several notable elements: the use of 3 different window systems (including Chicago’s first installation of the “Thermal Evolution Technology” Hopes Windows), a structurally glazed 3-sided glass link seamlessly connecting the new home to the historical coach house, an exterior zinc metal panel system on the rear façade, polished terrazzo flooring, Carlisle Optimistic Stone wide plank flooring on the 2nd floor, and radiant floor heat throughout. Architect/Designer: Wheeler Kearns Architects Photography: Hedrich Blessing

This project was a lot of fun to work on. The client loves her heritage home, however; she had been longing for some upgrades- particularly in the kitchen. We sat down and talked about all her wants and needs in order to get started with the initial design. The house is an older structure, which posed some unique challenges. The kitchen was small and we were unable to take out any walls because of where the heating vents and an old fireplace chimney were located. So we had to get creative with the layout, fixtures, and colours to create an open and inviting space. Photos by Alisha Kahn Photography

This project presented very unique challenges: the customer wanted to "open" the kitchen to the living room so that the room could be inclusive, while not losing the vital pantry space. The solution was to remove the former load bearing wall and pantry and build a custom island so the profile of the doors and drawers seamlessly matched with the current kitchen. Additionally, we had to locate the granite for the island to match the existing countertops. The results are, well, incredible!

San Diego’s coastal climate and modern interiors make wallpaper installation a unique challenge. I’ve worked on commercial projects in offices, spas, and lobbies installing everything from textured vinyls to bold accent walls with clean, moisture-resistant results.

This room offered the unique challenge of a curved wall. The homeowner had a large TV, sitting on a stand, in the middle of the space. What he really wanted was a screen and a projector. We installed a 100" Black Diamond screen with a "flown" mount, which suspended the screen from the ceiling. We also installed the backlit LED lighting option, which allows the user to change the color depending on their personal preference. The room has 5 Definitive Technology in-ceiling speakers, as well as a 10" subwoofer. We used 2 21-space equipment racks to hold all of the electronics for the entire house.

Every remodeling project presents its own unique challenges. This client’s original remodel vision was to replace an outdated kitchen, optimize ocean views with new decking and windows, updated the mother-in-law’s suite, and add a new loft. But all this changed one historic day when the Woolsey Fire swept through Malibu in November 2018 and leveled this neighborhood, including our remodel, which was underway. Shifting to a ground-up design-build project, the JRP team worked closely with the homeowners through every step of designing, permitting, and building their new home. As avid horse owners, the redesign inspiration started with their love of rustic farmhouses and through the design process, turned into a more refined modern farmhouse reflected in the clean lines of white batten siding, and dark bronze metal roofing. Starting from scratch, the interior spaces were repositioned to take advantage of the ocean views from all the bedrooms, kitchen, and open living spaces. The kitchen features a stacked chiseled edge granite island with cement pendant fixtures and rugged concrete-look perimeter countertops. The tongue and groove ceiling is repeated on the stove hood for a perfectly coordinated style. A herringbone tile pattern lends visual contrast to the cooking area. The generous double-section kitchen sink features side-by-side faucets. Bi-fold doors and windows provide unobstructed sweeping views of the natural mountainside and ocean views. Opening the windows creates a perfect pass-through from the kitchen to outdoor entertaining. The expansive wrap-around decking creates the ideal space to gather for conversation and outdoor dining or soak in the California sunshine and the remarkable Pacific Ocean views.

The homeowners reside in a beautiful historic colonial home built in 1850. While the rooms of this home reflect exquisite wood craftsmanship and stone work reminiscent of mid-1800s residential architecture, the homeowners felt that the kitchen was outdated and lacked natural lighting. The low ceiling and dim lighting confined the space and limited the functionality of the kitchen. The goal of this remodel was to increase the lighting and modernize the kitchen, while still retaining its historic charm. The kitchen remodel turned out to be great success and exceeded the homeowners’ expectations. However, renovating a historic home does come along with unique challenges and there were a few obstacles that needed to be resolved along the way.

She and her family wanted additional counter space; a design theme that matched the character of their 1920s Craftsman-style home, and an eat-in bar area. The kitchen’s layout posed a unique challenge, however “Between the long galley shape of the kitchen, the two ceiling heights, and the support beam (which used to be the old door frame to the porch), we were worried about how we could make the space more conducive to having multiple people cooking together and the whole family in the space,” she describes.

This 3,850-square-foot single-family home in New Jersey exemplifies modern design and architectural ingenuity. Built on a tight lot with stringent zoning regulations, the project posed unique challenges that were met with innovative solutions to deliver a truly

Our Gold Dust project is what we would call a rip out and replace, but with more effort. The kitchen before was decent, however it had an angle that protruded in the kitchen that only allowed for a small island. With keeping the floor, we knew that this was going to be a unique challenge. We also remodeled the bar and updated the laundry room as well. For the kitchen, our clients wanted more function and cohesive movement throughout the space. In the beginning, if you were standing at the sink, and turn, you would get hip checked by the island. So, we pushed back the angled walls that cut into the kitchen, then turned and extended the island to host more seats. We kept the rest of the kitchen with the same layout and updated the cabinetry. Our clients went with a classic white shaker for the perimeter and for the island they chose a dark blue stain on a poplar wood species. For the countertops, they went with a beautiful white quartz everywhere and a three inch mitered edge for the island. Marble backsplash was put in to continue that classic timeless style. For the hardware, a gold finish was chosen to add warmth and to compliment the black plumbing fixtures. In the bar, there were two massive columns that were taking up too much real estate. By removing them, we were able to add in a full-size wine refrigerator and open the space for a more functional entertaining bar. We kept the laundry with the same layout, but just updated the cabinets and added the same marble backsplash from the kitchen. By keeping the bar and the laundry room the same cabinets as in the kitchen, this house now feels timeless, classic, and cozy. We had such a joyful time working with our clients on this home.

Our goal is to provide tailored window treatment solutions that address client requirements, including coordination for hardwiring. Duette® LightLock® with PowerView® Automation delivers, accomplishing clients’ preferences of room darkening with reduced light seepage, thanks to the LightLock® channels. Extending room darkening in the master bath allows the door to the bedroom to stay open. Additional light filtering shades with top-down/bottom-up operation offer sun control and privacy without compromising the view during the day. Corner windows with cranks pose a unique challenge, especially with 2 shades and additional tracks, and these turned out perfect!

Our clients desperately needed a new master bathroom that had a better function, flow and aesthetic. Incorporating all of the family’s needs and desires, Progressive Design Build designed a new layout that accomplished all of their goals. We started by removing the large Jacuzzi tub and tub deck and moving the vanity to the old shower location, making room for a new walk-in shower and heated towel bar that the owners wanted. During demolition, a unique challenge presented itself. We found a vent pipe in the middle of the new vanity cabinet location, which wasn’t part of the original building drawings. Due to its location in a high-rise condo, which also serviced some of the floors below, we couldn’t move the pipe very far. Through creative planning meetings and design, as well as innovative cabinetry solutions, we were able to work around the pipe. The finishes on the project were much more contemporary giving the new master bathroom a subtle sophistication and understated elegance. The cabinets were designed with straight, simple lines and they were custom built with a deep, rich brown finish. The richness of the dark cabinetry juxtaposed with the elegance of the white porcelain tile floor and white Quartzite countertop, contributed to the room’s sophistication and the modern look that the clients desired. In the end, all project goals were achieved!

Our clients Bill and Tammy approached us to construct a bonus room above the garage for their exercise equipment with an additional bedroom and bathroom for guests. This project has a few unique challenges including installing a 2 hour fire rated wall so that their home can be considered two separate structures for the Philomath fire marshal (so we don’t need to install a residential sprinkler system). We are also keeping their existing home operational during construction including their furnace and electrical panel which are directly underneath the new addition!

Step into the sleek world of contemporary townhouse living. Designing for smaller spaces poses unique challenges, where every element must fit perfectly yet deliver full functionality. This space showcases: - A custom navy leather sectional, proudly made in North Carolina. - The iconic glass-top Noguchi table. - A floating media console - A Herman Miller dining table - Eames molded side chairs -Plus, floating entryway shelves and custom folding coat hooks along with a built-in coffee and cocktail bar.

This new construction is situated on a steep hill leading down to Lake Austin. Working around the terrain and large septic fields presented unique challenges.

A unique challenge due to its presence in an historic area, the addition flawlessly matches the original home and respects the surrounding neighborhood.

A small backyard and sloped front yard in the Washington Park area had some unique challenges, especially in terms of creating an inviting space for entertaining and relaxing in the backyard. Retaining walls in the front, complete with young perennials that will quickly grow to create a lush, multi-textured frame around the house, immediately create subtle lines and visual interest in front. The beautifully hardscaped backyard creates outdoor rooms, ideal for entertaining outside and making the most of a limited space. This fresh and new landscape will mature beautifully as the perennials continue to grow! Photo by Bryan Kopp

Accommodated unique challenge to design exceptional, gracious, shaped and layered window treatments of the large bay, while concealing the headrails of new motorized shades, screening the day's bright light, yet preserving the magnificent views and honoring the beauty of the fanlight windows. Two colorways of the same pattern complement the wall's interesting color changes.