These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

Patricia Bean Expressive Architectural Photography
サンディエゴにある広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (レンガの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの壁) の写真

Stanford Wood Cottage extension and conversion project by Absolute Architecture. Photos by Jaw Designs, Kitchens and joinery by Ben Heath.
バークシャーにある高級な小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、埋込式メディアウォール) の写真

他の地域にあるラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

After photo showing new ceiling, light fixture, windows without mullions, new mantle, trimmed out alcove for desk.
アトランタにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

Jan Gutzeit | Photographer
ドレスデンにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな独立型リビング (ミュージックルーム、ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、テレビなし) の写真

Floor to ceiling vintage windows were restored and let light flood the room. State of the art radiators replicate the originals keeping the room warm and cozy. Custom furnishings from Kravet and Robert Allen are bright inviting. The glass top brass based cocktail table lets the hand woven tribal rug show through......Photo by Jared Kuzia

マイアミにある高級なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな応接間 (ベージュの壁、横長型暖炉) の写真

Vance Fox
他の地域にある広いラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、黒いソファ) の写真

Dan Piassick
ダラスにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

Dino Tonn
フェニックスにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (大理石の床、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、ベージュの壁、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

The living room has a small reading area that encompasses 2 tall chairs and a custom ottoman that can be used as a coffee table or place to put one's feet up while reading. The custom rug was designed to fit within the floor trim detail. Roman shades blend with the walls and provide subtle privacy in the evenings. Sheri Manson, photographer sheri@sherimanson.com

リッチモンドにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

wendy mceahern
アルバカーキにある高級な広いサンタフェスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床、表し梁、白い天井) の写真

16x16 Super Sealed Saltillo tile. Pinon Cantera Stone Fireplace. Materials Supplied and Installed by Rustico Tile and Stone. Wholesale prices and Worldwide Shipping. (512) 260-9111 / info@rusticotile.com / RusticoTile.com Rustico Tile and Stone Photos by Jeff Harris, Austin Imaging

フェニックスにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、コーナー設置型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

Geoffrey Hodgdon View from this contemporary Living room into the Dining Room. Both rooms have a neutral color palette complimented with a contemporary geometric patterned area rugs in different shades of blue.

Frank Perez Photographer
サンフランシスコにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

LandMark Photography
ミネアポリスにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり) の写真