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Inspiration for a living room remodel in San Francisco

Overthinking a situation isn’t always a bad thing, particularly when the home in question is one in which the past is suddenly meeting the present. Originally designed by Finnish architect Olav Hammarstrom in 1952 for fellow architect Eero Saarinen, this unique home recently received its first transformation in decades. Still in its 1950s skin, it was completely gutted, inside and out. It was a serious undertaking, as the homeowner wanted modern upgrades, while keeping an eye toward retaining the home’s 1950s charm. She had a vision for her home, and she stuck to it from beginning to end. Perched on a rise of land and overlooking the tranquil Wellfleet Herring Pond, the home initially appears split, with the guest house on the left, and the main house of the right, but both ends are connected with a breezeway. The original home’s bones were in good shape, but many upgrades and replacements were necessary to bring the house up to date. New siding, roofing, gutters, insulation and mechanical systems were all replaced. Doors and windows with metal frames were custom made by a company in Long Island that fabricates doors for office buildings. Modern heating and cooling systems were added, and the three bathrooms were all updated. The footprint of the home remained unchanged. Inside, the only expansion was more closet space. The attention to detail in retaining the 50s-style look took a lot of online searching, from handles and knobs to lighting fixtures, with bits and pieces arriving from all over the world, including a doorstop from New Zealand. The homeowner selected many of the fixtures herself, while a very detail-oriented foreman exhaustively researched as well, looking for just the right piece for each and every location. High-end appliances were purchased to modernize the kitchen and all of the old cabinetry was removed, replaced and refaced with NUVACOR, a versatile surfacing material that not only provided a sleek, modern look, but added convenience and ease of use. Bare, wood-beamed ceilings throughout give a nod to the home’s natural surroundings, while the main living area (formerly a fisherman’s cabin), with a brick fireplace, was completely trimmed in walnut, while multiple windows of varying sizes welcome sunlight to brighten the home. Here, the sheetrock ceiling with faux rafters provides an interesting and room-brightening feature. Behind the house sits the serene pond, which can now be enjoyed from the stunning new deck. Here, decking material was not laid out side by side, as it typically is but, instead, meticulously laid out on edge, creating an unusual and eye-catching effect. A railing of tempered glass panels allows unobstructed views of the surrounding natural beauty, and keeps consistent with the open, airy feel of the place. A new outdoor shower is accessible via the deck and left open to the wilderness and the pond below, completing the bold yet sophisticated feeling of this retro-modern home.

Garage Door Models 8000, 8100, and 8200 are Wayne Dalton's basic, entry level steel garage doors. The Model 8000 is an non-insulated, single steel sheet door while the Models 8100 and 8200 are insulated with polystyrene insulation. The 8200 has an R-value* of 7.4 while the 8100 has an R-value of 3.7. The embossed panel designs and optional decorative windows add charm and appeal to your home. For those living in coastal areas or parts of the country with high wind requirements, the Models 8000 and 8100 are available with wind load reinforcement. Find your nearest Wayne Dalton dealer on our website for additional product information including pricing.

Large farmhouse kitchen
Eat-in kitchen - large country light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and marble backsplash

We used the timber frame of a century old barn to build this rustic modern house. The barn was dismantled, and reassembled on site. Inside, we designed the home to showcase as much of the original timber frame as possible. This can best be seen on the third floor landing. The fireplace is double-sided and is in the center of the great room. Photography by Todd Crawford

Inspiration for a craftsman gray one-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in Other

Walk-in Pantry
Open concept kitchen - craftsman medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a timeless bedroom remodel in New York with gray walls

Lighten your load in the laundry room with Organized Living Classica home storage. Features shelving, drawers, baskets, cabinets, clothes rods and more! Find your local dealer now: http://www.organizedliving.com/home/where-to-buy

Chang Kyun Kim
Mid-sized 1950s open concept living room photo in Los Angeles with white walls, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Built in the 1920's, this home's kitchen was small and in desperate need of a re-do (see before pics!!). Load bearing walls prevented us from opening up the space entirely, so a compromise was made to open up a pass thru to their back entry room. The result was more than the homeowner's could have dreamed of. The extra light, space and kitchen storage turned a once dingy kitchen in to the kitchen of their dreams.

Residential Deck Lighting in DesignRail® components. CableRail infill, Quick-Conenct® Lag fittings. Photo by Danny Gray Studios
Minimalist exterior home photo in San Francisco

Source : Ancient Surfaces Product : Antique Stone Kitchen Hood & Stone Flooring. Phone#: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com For the past few years the trend in kitchen decor has been to completely remodel your entire kitchen in stainless steel. Stainless steel counter-tops and appliances, back-splashes even stainless steel cookware and utensils. Some kitchens are so loaded with stainless that you feel like you're walking into one of those big walk-in coolers like you see in a restaurant or a sterile operating room. They're cold and so... uninviting. Who wants to spend time in a room that reminds you of the frozen isle of a supermarket? One of the basic concepts of interior design focuses on using natural elements in your home. Things like woods and green plants and soft fabrics make your home feel more warm and welcoming. In most homes the kitchen is where everyone congregates whether it's for family mealtimes or entertaining. Get rid of that stainless steel and add some warmth to your kitchen with one of our antique stone kitchen hoods that were at first especially deep antique fireplaces retrofitted to accommodate a fully functional metal vent inside of them.

Source : Ancient Surfaces Product : Antique Stone Kitchen Hood & Stone Flooring. Phone#: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com For the past few years the trend in kitchen decor has been to completely remodel your entire kitchen in stainless steel. Stainless steel counter-tops and appliances, back-splashes even stainless steel cookware and utensils. Some kitchens are so loaded with stainless that you feel like you're walking into one of those big walk-in coolers like you see in a restaurant or a sterile operating room. They're cold and so... uninviting. Who wants to spend time in a room that reminds you of the frozen isle of a supermarket? One of the basic concepts of interior design focuses on using natural elements in your home. Things like woods and green plants and soft fabrics make your home feel more warm and welcoming. In most homes the kitchen is where everyone congregates whether it's for family mealtimes or entertaining. Get rid of that stainless steel and add some warmth to your kitchen with one of our antique stone kitchen hoods that were at first especially deep antique fireplaces retrofitted to accommodate a fully functional metal vent inside of them.

Inspiration for a timeless exterior home remodel in Minneapolis

Laundry room - laundry room idea in Los Angeles

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

Because the amount and type of dishes you use each day varies, so should your dishwashing cycles. An ideal washer should be able to accommodate both heavy duty cleaning and a light load, functioning with precision under both conditions. Click on the website for a detailed explanation on how to choose the most appropriate dishwasher for your lifestyle.

Garage Door Models 8000, 8100, and 8200 are Wayne Dalton's basic, entry level steel garage doors. The Model 8000 is an non-insulated, single steel sheet door while the Models 8100 and 8200 are insulated with polystyrene insulation. The 8200 has an R-value* of 7.4 while the 8100 has an R-value of 3.7. The embossed panel designs and optional decorative windows add charm and appeal to your home. For those living in coastal areas or parts of the country with high wind requirements, the Models 8000 and 8100 are available with wind load reinforcement. Find your nearest Wayne Dalton dealer on our website for additional product information including pricing.