Mountain style dining room photo in Burlington

Photos by Will Eick, HomeComing Woodworks.
Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in Burlington

Family room - modern family room idea in Burlington

Excerpt via our website ~ "This charming one-room design, with a loft, is a wonderful addition to your backyard (or remote location), as a guest cottage, pool house, workshop, cabana, or artist studio retreat. The loft space allows for added storage of seasonal items and/or a sleeping area." This design is available as cabin kits (estimated assembly time - 2 people, 40 hours), diy contemporary small home plans ($50), or a custom fully assembled small house.

The other end of the back wall again featuring diamond bin storage, a drink ledge with custom cut black/gray/green granite, and a decorative wine barrel in the middle of the space. Also notice the details of the trim package- the fascia and crown molding.

Lindsay Parnagian
Example of a mid-sized transitional light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Burlington with gray walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Burlington

Huge mountain style brown two-story wood house exterior photo in Burlington with a clipped gable roof and a metal roof

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

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Barrett Photography
This is an example of an eclectic screened-in back porch design in Burlington with a roof extension.

We maximize every inch of your space in your reach-in closet. You will have even more room for your favorite shoes, tops, handbags, and accessories!
Small trendy gender-neutral closet photo in Burlington

Carolyn Bates Photography
Alcove bathtub - small rustic black tile medium tone wood floor alcove bathtub idea in Burlington with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble countertops and a two-piece toilet

Vermont Castings provides more than heat - the timeless designs and furniture quality finish set the scene for intimate memories. And just like this Montpelier II Wood Burning Fireplace Insert, no detail is too small, no element insignificant. Delivering up to 56,000 BTUs this very efficient unit will heat from 1,000 to 2,400 square feet with style. This is true craftsmanship.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Burlington with beige walls

Inspiration for a modern living room remodel in Burlington

Bickford Construction designed and built this traditional Federal Colonial which blends in with the historic homes of this quaint Vermont Village. It offers all the modern conveniences of today's lifestyle, but looks like a classic Vermont picture postcard.

U-shape stairs with tall and wall-to wall and floor to ceiling windows at the landing- Bringing beautiful light into the house and allowing view of the lake.