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Fratantoni Interior DesignersLuxury homes with elegant Dining Room Tables by Fratantoni Interior Designers.
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Knight Architects LLCDining room with wood paneling inspired by original mantel. New leaded glass doors to kitchen (center) and china cabinets (left and right).
Pete Weigley
Lark InteriorThis banquette provides lots of seating in this open concept breakfast nook. The cushion was done in a blue vinyl, to make it family-friendly and easy to clean.
TVL Creative Ltd.This project was such an incredible design opportunity, and instilled inspiration and excitement at every turn! Our amazing clients came to us with the challenge of converting their beloved family home into a welcoming haven for all members of the family. At the time that we met our clients, they were struggling with the difficult personal decision of the fate of the home. Their father/father-in-law had passed away and their mother/mother-in-law had recently been admitted into a nursing facility and was fighting Alzheimer’s. Resistant to loss of the home now that both parents were out of it, our clients purchased the home to keep in in the family. Despite their permanent home currently being in New Jersey, these clients dedicated themselves to keeping and revitalizing the house. We were moved by the story and became immediately passionate about bringing this dream to life.
The home was built by the parents of our clients and was only ever owned by them, making this a truly special space to the family. Our goal was to revitalize the home and to bring new energy into every room without losing the special characteristics that were original to the home when it was built. In this way, we were able to develop a house that maintains its own unique personality while offering a space of welcoming neutrality for all members of the family to enjoy over time.
The renovation touched every part of the home: the exterior, foyer, kitchen, living room, sun room, garage, six bedrooms, three bathrooms, the laundry room, and everything in between. The focus was to develop a style that carried consistently from space to space, but allowed for unique expression in the small details in every room.
Starting at the entry, we renovated the front door and entry point to offer more presence and to bring more of the mid-century vibe to the home’s exterior. We integrated a new modern front door, cedar shingle accents, new exterior paint, and gorgeous contemporary house numbers that really allow the home to stand out. Just inside the entry, we renovated the foyer to create a playful entry point worthy of attention. Cement look tile adorns the foyer floor, and we’ve added new lighting and upgraded the entry coat storage.
Upon entering the home, one will immediately be captivated by the stunning kitchen just off the entry. We transformed this space in just about every way. While the footprint of the home ultimately remained almost identical, the aesthetics were completely turned on their head. We re-worked the kitchen to maximize storage and to create an informal dining area that is great for casual hosting or morning coffee.
We removed the entry to the garage that was once in the informal dining, and created a peninsula in its place that offers a unique division between the kitchen/informal dining and the formal dining and living areas. The simple light warm light gray cabinetry offers a bit of traditional elegance, along with the marble backsplash and quartz countertops. We extended the original wood flooring into the kitchen and stained all floors to match for a warmth that truly resonates through all spaces. We upgraded appliances, added lighting everywhere, and finished the space with some gorgeous mid century furniture pieces.
In the formal dining and living room, we really focused on maintaining the original marble fireplace as a focal point. We cleaned the marble, repaired the mortar, and refinished the original fireplace screen to give a new sleek look in black. We then integrated a new gas insert for modern heating and painted the upper portion in a rich navy blue; an accent that is carried through the home consistently as a nod to our client’s love of the color.
The former entry into the old covered porch is now an elegant glass door leading to a stunning finished sunroom. This room was completely upgraded as well. We wrapped the entire space in cozy white shiplap to keep a casual feel with brightness. We tiled the floor with large format concrete look tile, and painted the old brick fireplace a bright white. We installed a new gas burning unit, and integrated transitional style lighting to bring warmth and elegance into the space. The new black-frame windows are adorned with decorative shades that feature hand-sketched bird prints, and we’ve created a dedicated garden-ware “nook” for our client who loves to work in the yard. The far end of this space is completed with two oversized chaise loungers and overhead lights…the most perfect little reading nook!
Just off the dining room, we created an entirely new space to the home: a mudroom. The clients lacked this space and desperately needed a landing spot upon entering the home from the garage. We uniquely planned existing space in the garage to utilize for this purpose, and were able to create a small but functional entry point without losing the ability to park cars in the garage. This new space features cement-look tile, gorgeous deep brown cabinetry, and plenty of storage for all the small items one might need to store while moving in and out of the home.
The remainder of the upstairs level includes massive renovations to the guest hall bathroom and guest bedroom, upstairs master bed/bath suite, and a third bedroom that we converted into a home office for the client.
Some of the largest transformations were made in the basement, where unfinished space and lack of light were converted into gloriously lit, cozy, finished spaces. Our first task was to convert the massive basement living room into the new master bedroom for our clients. We removed existing built-ins, created an entirely new walk-in closet, painted the old brick fireplace, installed a new gas unit, added carpet, introduced new lighting, replaced windows, and upgraded every part of the aesthetic appearance. One of the most incredible features of this space is the custom double sliding barn door made by a Denver artisan. This space is truly a retreat for our clients!
We also completely transformed the laundry room, back storage room, basement master bathroom, and two bedrooms.
This home’s massive scope and ever-evolving challenges were thrilling and exciting to work with, and the result is absolutely amazing. At the end of the day, this home offers a look and feel that the clients love. Above all, though, the clients feel the spirit of their family home and have a welcoming environment for all members of the family to enjoy for years to come.
Markay Johnson ConstructionNo detail overlooked, one will note, as this beautiful Traditional Colonial was constructed – from perfectly placed custom moldings to quarter sawn white oak flooring. The moment one steps into the foyer the details of this home come to life. The homes light and airy feel stems from floor to ceiling with windows spanning the back of the home with an impressive bank of doors leading to beautifully manicured gardens. From the start this Colonial revival came to life with vision and perfected design planning to create a breath taking Markay Johnson Construction masterpiece.
Builder: Markay Johnson Construction
visit: www.mjconstruction.com
Photographer: Scot Zimmerman
Designer: Hillary W. Taylor Interiors
Purple Cherry ArchitectsLocated in the basement of the home, this 20’ by 40’ barrel-vaulted wine room is made completely out of hand-laid reclaimed Chicago brick.
Sally Scott Interior DesignerOpen floor plan with the dining room in the middle!!!
A custom built bar separates the spaces nicely. Grass cloth wallpaper between the upper cabinets provides a textural backdrop for the original water color of Pebble Beach and glass orb wall sconces. The round glass is repeated in the chandelier. A nautical chart of the New Haven Harbor shows just where you are, and where you might want to go after dinner!
Renovation ConceptsBifold doors lead directly from this dining room space to the gorgeous outdoor Alfresco and pool area. The three pendant lights are hung deliberately high so as not to interrupt the view to the pool at one end or the waterfront at the other end of the room. While a large space, the room can be closed off for more intimate dining, and opened up to entertain more people. The gorgeous wallpaper was laid horizontally to trick the eye, and the European Oak parquetry flooring with a French bleed echoes the warm golden tones of the fruitwood furniture and choice of decor.
Ernesto Garcia Interior Design, LLCDining Room - Enhancing architectural features, such as fireplace, ceiling and flooring, adding sumptuous draperies and selecting traditional European furnishings made this Dining Room ideal for entertaining in style.
Scottsdale Window Coverings-Hunter DouglasThe resident of this beautiful home chose an elegant feature added to their dining room in allowing the furniture of the dining room to stand out more while complimented by light fabric shades. The shades offer functional benefits of light-filtering views while mastering privacy and room darkening which is what the customer preferred in order to ensure privacy.
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