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ODS ArchitectureAtherton has many large substantial homes - our clients purchased an existing home on a one acre flag-shaped lot and asked us to design a new dream home for them. The result is a new 7,000 square foot four-building complex consisting of the main house, six-car garage with two car lifts, pool house with a full one bedroom residence inside, and a separate home office /work out gym studio building. A fifty-foot swimming pool was also created with fully landscaped yards.
Given the rectangular shape of the lot, it was decided to angle the house to incoming visitors slightly so as to more dramatically present itself. The house became a classic u-shaped home but Feng Shui design principals were employed directing the placement of the pool house to better contain the energy flow on the site. The main house entry door is then aligned with a special Japanese red maple at the end of a long visual axis at the rear of the site. These angles and alignments set up everything else about the house design and layout, and views from various rooms allow you to see into virtually every space tracking movements of others in the home.
The residence is simply divided into two wings of public use, kitchen and family room, and the other wing of bedrooms, connected by the living and dining great room. Function drove the exterior form of windows and solid walls with a line of clerestory windows which bring light into the middle of the large home. Extensive sun shadow studies with 3D tree modeling led to the unorthodox placement of the pool to the north of the home, but tree shadow tracking showed this to be the sunniest area during the entire year.
Sustainable measures included a full 7.1kW solar photovoltaic array technically making the house off the grid, and arranged so that no panels are visible from the property. A large 16,000 gallon rainwater catchment system consisting of tanks buried below grade was installed. The home is California GreenPoint rated and also features sealed roof soffits and a sealed crawlspace without the usual venting. A whole house computer automation system with server room was installed as well. Heating and cooling utilize hot water radiant heated concrete and wood floors supplemented by heat pump generated heating and cooling.
A compound of buildings created to form balanced relationships between each other, this home is about circulation, light and a balance of form and function. Photo by Philip Liang Photography.
White Sands Coastal DevelopmentIn 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.
White Sands Coastal DevelopmentIn 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.
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Elegant medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Boston with an island, a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, black backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and quartzite countertops
Elegant medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Boston with an island, a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, black backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and quartzite countertops
White Sands Coastal Development 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.
White Sands Coastal DevelopmentIn 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.
White Sands Coastal DevelopmentIn 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.
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Wet bar - transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops
Wet bar - transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops
UserThis is an organic Lime Wash done with a true lime wash product as opposed to a brick mortar or concrete that is often seen on new houses. This product can be applied as a solid coating making the surface completely white, or can be applied and "washed off" in many artistic ways, as seen here. If you hate your brick or just want something unique this is a great option!
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The Rinfret GroupExample of a mid-sized transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room design in New York with beige walls and no fireplace
Rocky Tops Granite & Marble LLCThis kitchen in Bamberg came together in Dallas White granite, a stone that reads clean and bright without going stark. The background carries soft grays with subtle movement through it, enough character to keep the eye interested but calm enough to work with just about any cabinet color a builder picks for a spec house like this one. That's part of why it gets used so often in kitchens meant to show well and live well at the same time.
Granite's still one of the best choices you can make for a kitchen countertop, and Dallas White in particular holds up the way granite's supposed to. It's dense, it resists heat, and you can set a hot pan on it without worrying about scorching. Scratches aren't a concern with normal use, and the surface takes a polish that lasts for years. We seal it going in and that's about all the maintenance it ever needs.
Getting a granite slab like this into a kitchen right takes more than just cutting to size. We template the space first to make sure the seams land where they won't draw attention, usually tucked near the sink or stove, and any countertop longer than about 8 to 9 feet is going to need one. Matching the pattern across a seam so it reads as one continuous piece is where the work actually happens. The edge here is eased, a clean, simple line that lets the stone itself do the talking instead of competing with it.
Day to day, this is the kind of countertop that just works. Wipe it down, don't worry about it, and it'll look the same ten years from now as it does today. That durability is exactly what a spec house kitchen needs, something that shows well to a buyer walking through and keeps performing long after they've moved in.
We do a lot of work through the Midlands, and Bamberg jobs like this one are a good example of what granite still does better than almost anything else on the market. It's a straightforward material that never stops earning its keep in a kitchen, and this one turned out exactly the way it should.
Rocky Tops Granite & Marble LLCThis kitchen in Bamberg came together in Dallas White granite, a stone that reads clean and bright without going stark. The background carries soft grays with subtle movement through it, enough character to keep the eye interested but calm enough to work with just about any cabinet color a builder picks for a spec house like this one. That's part of why it gets used so often in kitchens meant to show well and live well at the same time.
Granite's still one of the best choices you can make for a kitchen countertop, and Dallas White in particular holds up the way granite's supposed to. It's dense, it resists heat, and you can set a hot pan on it without worrying about scorching. Scratches aren't a concern with normal use, and the surface takes a polish that lasts for years. We seal it going in and that's about all the maintenance it ever needs.
Getting a granite slab like this into a kitchen right takes more than just cutting to size. We template the space first to make sure the seams land where they won't draw attention, usually tucked near the sink or stove, and any countertop longer than about 8 to 9 feet is going to need one. Matching the pattern across a seam so it reads as one continuous piece is where the work actually happens. The edge here is eased, a clean, simple line that lets the stone itself do the talking instead of competing with it.
Day to day, this is the kind of countertop that just works. Wipe it down, don't worry about it, and it'll look the same ten years from now as it does today. That durability is exactly what a spec house kitchen needs, something that shows well to a buyer walking through and keeps performing long after they've moved in.
We do a lot of work through the Midlands, and Bamberg jobs like this one are a good example of what granite still does better than almost anything else on the market. It's a straightforward material that never stops earning its keep in a kitchen, and this one turned out exactly the way it should.
Rocky Tops Granite & Marble LLCThis kitchen in Bamberg came together in Dallas White granite, a stone that reads clean and bright without going stark. The background carries soft grays with subtle movement through it, enough character to keep the eye interested but calm enough to work with just about any cabinet color a builder picks for a spec house like this one. That's part of why it gets used so often in kitchens meant to show well and live well at the same time.
Granite's still one of the best choices you can make for a kitchen countertop, and Dallas White in particular holds up the way granite's supposed to. It's dense, it resists heat, and you can set a hot pan on it without worrying about scorching. Scratches aren't a concern with normal use, and the surface takes a polish that lasts for years. We seal it going in and that's about all the maintenance it ever needs.
Getting a granite slab like this into a kitchen right takes more than just cutting to size. We template the space first to make sure the seams land where they won't draw attention, usually tucked near the sink or stove, and any countertop longer than about 8 to 9 feet is going to need one. Matching the pattern across a seam so it reads as one continuous piece is where the work actually happens. The edge here is eased, a clean, simple line that lets the stone itself do the talking instead of competing with it.
Day to day, this is the kind of countertop that just works. Wipe it down, don't worry about it, and it'll look the same ten years from now as it does today. That durability is exactly what a spec house kitchen needs, something that shows well to a buyer walking through and keeps performing long after they've moved in.
We do a lot of work through the Midlands, and Bamberg jobs like this one are a good example of what granite still does better than almost anything else on the market. It's a straightforward material that never stops earning its keep in a kitchen, and this one turned out exactly the way it should.
Rocky Tops Granite & Marble LLCThis kitchen in Bamberg came together in Dallas White granite, a stone that reads clean and bright without going stark. The background carries soft grays with subtle movement through it, enough character to keep the eye interested but calm enough to work with just about any cabinet color a builder picks for a spec house like this one. That's part of why it gets used so often in kitchens meant to show well and live well at the same time.
Granite's still one of the best choices you can make for a kitchen countertop, and Dallas White in particular holds up the way granite's supposed to. It's dense, it resists heat, and you can set a hot pan on it without worrying about scorching. Scratches aren't a concern with normal use, and the surface takes a polish that lasts for years. We seal it going in and that's about all the maintenance it ever needs.
Getting a granite slab like this into a kitchen right takes more than just cutting to size. We template the space first to make sure the seams land where they won't draw attention, usually tucked near the sink or stove, and any countertop longer than about 8 to 9 feet is going to need one. Matching the pattern across a seam so it reads as one continuous piece is where the work actually happens. The edge here is eased, a clean, simple line that lets the stone itself do the talking instead of competing with it.
Day to day, this is the kind of countertop that just works. Wipe it down, don't worry about it, and it'll look the same ten years from now as it does today. That durability is exactly what a spec house kitchen needs, something that shows well to a buyer walking through and keeps performing long after they've moved in.
We do a lot of work through the Midlands, and Bamberg jobs like this one are a good example of what granite still does better than almost anything else on the market. It's a straightforward material that never stops earning its keep in a kitchen, and this one turned out exactly the way it should.
Rocky Tops Granite & Marble LLCThis kitchen in Bamberg came together in Dallas White granite, a stone that reads clean and bright without going stark. The background carries soft grays with subtle movement through it, enough character to keep the eye interested but calm enough to work with just about any cabinet color a builder picks for a spec house like this one. That's part of why it gets used so often in kitchens meant to show well and live well at the same time.
Granite's still one of the best choices you can make for a kitchen countertop, and Dallas White in particular holds up the way granite's supposed to. It's dense, it resists heat, and you can set a hot pan on it without worrying about scorching. Scratches aren't a concern with normal use, and the surface takes a polish that lasts for years. We seal it going in and that's about all the maintenance it ever needs.
Getting a granite slab like this into a kitchen right takes more than just cutting to size. We template the space first to make sure the seams land where they won't draw attention, usually tucked near the sink or stove, and any countertop longer than about 8 to 9 feet is going to need one. Matching the pattern across a seam so it reads as one continuous piece is where the work actually happens. The edge here is eased, a clean, simple line that lets the stone itself do the talking instead of competing with it.
Day to day, this is the kind of countertop that just works. Wipe it down, don't worry about it, and it'll look the same ten years from now as it does today. That durability is exactly what a spec house kitchen needs, something that shows well to a buyer walking through and keeps performing long after they've moved in.
We do a lot of work through the Midlands, and Bamberg jobs like this one are a good example of what granite still does better than almost anything else on the market. It's a straightforward material that never stops earning its keep in a kitchen, and this one turned out exactly the way it should.
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Bedroom - traditional master light wood floor bedroom idea in Charlotte
Bedroom - traditional master light wood floor bedroom idea in Charlotte
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