Originally built in 1955, this modest penthouse apartment typified the small, separated living spaces of its era. The design challenge was how to create a home that reflected contemporary taste and the client’s desire for an environment rich in materials and textures. The keys to updating the space were threefold: break down the existing divisions between rooms; emphasize the connection to the adjoining 850-square-foot terrace; and establish an overarching visual harmony for the home through the use of simple, elegant materials. The renovation preserves and enhances the home’s mid-century roots while bringing the design into the 21st century—appropriate given the apartment’s location just a few blocks from the fairgrounds of the 1962 World’s Fair.

Originally built in 1955, this modest penthouse apartment typified the small, separated living spaces of its era. The design challenge was how to create a home that reflected contemporary taste and the client’s desire for an environment rich in materials and textures. The keys to updating the space were threefold: break down the existing divisions between rooms; emphasize the connection to the adjoining 850-square-foot terrace; and establish an overarching visual harmony for the home through the use of simple, elegant materials. The renovation preserves and enhances the home’s mid-century roots while bringing the design into the 21st century—appropriate given the apartment’s location just a few blocks from the fairgrounds of the 1962 World’s Fair.

Originally built in 1955, this modest penthouse apartment typified the small, separated living spaces of its era. The design challenge was how to create a home that reflected contemporary taste and the client’s desire for an environment rich in materials and textures. The keys to updating the space were threefold: break down the existing divisions between rooms; emphasize the connection to the adjoining 850-square-foot terrace; and establish an overarching visual harmony for the home through the use of simple, elegant materials. The renovation preserves and enhances the home’s mid-century roots while bringing the design into the 21st century—appropriate given the apartment’s location just a few blocks from the fairgrounds of the 1962 World’s Fair.

Courtyard gate at a new Cape Dutch style home in North Palm Beach, FL.
Inspiration for a timeless exterior home remodel in Miami

The basic structure of this air intake was dry-walled. We then applied a fine venetian plaster finish which gave it weight and character-we then added a subtle glaze wash finish to give it an old world feel. The fruit frieze motif was created with plaster as well using hand cut stencils than were then hand-painted and "antiqued". The final result gave it an authentic feel... http://virginiafairstudios.com/contact

Mudroom - mid-sized transitional ceramic tile and blue floor mudroom idea in Minneapolis with beige walls

Originally built in 1955, this modest penthouse apartment typified the small, separated living spaces of its era. The design challenge was how to create a home that reflected contemporary taste and the client’s desire for an environment rich in materials and textures. The keys to updating the space were threefold: break down the existing divisions between rooms; emphasize the connection to the adjoining 850-square-foot terrace; and establish an overarching visual harmony for the home through the use of simple, elegant materials. The renovation preserves and enhances the home’s mid-century roots while bringing the design into the 21st century—appropriate given the apartment’s location just a few blocks from the fairgrounds of the 1962 World’s Fair.

The mantel and surround was antiqued using a tinted glaze to highlight the interesting features. http://virginiafairstudios.com/contact

Vistafolia had an amazing opportunity of dressing up the custom-built space for the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars Party with an astonishing wall of greenery where Hollywood’s elite had their photographs taken. The commission exceeded Vistafolia's excellent reputation as the product of choice for the world’s best brands, preferred by highly selective design professionals. Manufactured to the highest quality standards and engineered for the greatest flexibility, Vistafolia offers imaginative design inspirations for innovative and complementary plant displays, privacy screening that transform facades into stunning vertical showcases of color, texture and composition.

Kitchen, Photo by Peter Murdock
Inspiration for a large cottage light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, black backsplash, a farmhouse sink, paneled appliances and an island

An all-new fireplace wall replaces an outdated brick fireplace and wood box. The wood box was covered up, the fireplace is surrounded with new stacked stone, and custom built-ins with storage flank both sides.

The mural was painted to give this dark room some life and sense of space. The vineyards and the scenic country side add to the Italian theme of the dining room. Done with acrylics on canvas which was then attached like wallpaper into the alcove. http://virginiafairstudios.com/contact

Photo: Lucy Call © 2015 Houzz
Living room - transitional living room idea in Salt Lake City

The dark wood cabinets combined with the antiqued hardwood, the subtle textured dining chairs, and a soft details of the space make for a worldly coastal look.

Vistafolia had an amazing opportunity of dressing up the custom-built space for the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars Party with an astonishing wall of greenery where Hollywood’s elite had their photographs taken. The commission exceeded Vistafolia's excellent reputation as the product of choice for the world’s best brands, preferred by highly selective design professionals. Manufactured to the highest quality standards and engineered for the greatest flexibility, Vistafolia offers imaginative design inspirations for innovative and complementary plant displays, privacy screening that transform facades into stunning vertical showcases of color, texture and composition.

Tuscan living room photo in Austin

We want more breathing room inside our homes—an escape from the increasingly overwhelming and connected world that engulfs us. That’s why we’re opening up our door plans and brightening views to the outdoors. Naturally, exterior doors with wider views are the perfect complement to this desire.

Vistafolia had an amazing opportunity of dressing up the custom-built space for the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars Party with an astonishing wall of greenery where Hollywood’s elite had their photographs taken. The commission exceeded Vistafolia's excellent reputation as the product of choice for the world’s best brands, preferred by highly selective design professionals. Manufactured to the highest quality standards and engineered for the greatest flexibility, Vistafolia offers imaginative design inspirations for innovative and complementary plant displays, privacy screening that transform facades into stunning vertical showcases of color, texture and composition.

Ball Chair was designed by Eero Aarnio in 1963 and presented at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne in 1966, and it became Aarnio's international breakthrough. Eero Aarnio's favourite materials is fiberglass, which gives the chair a free, elastic shape. The round shell of the Ball Chair is simple yet ingenious, and has often been referred to as a “room in a room”. Ball Chair is one of the best-known classics of Finnish design, even though its modernist, futuristic design differs from the natural and minimalist Scandinavian design traditions. Ball Chair can be found in the collections of design museums around the world, and during the decades it has been featured in numerous movies, music videos and magazine covers.