のどかな田園風景の中に建つ、古民家などに見られる土間空間を、現代風に生活の一部に取り込んだ住まいです。本来土間とは、屋外からの入口である玄関的な要素と、作業場・炊事場などの空間で、いずれも土足で使う空間でした。そして、今の日本の住まいの大半は、玄関で靴を脱ぎ、玄関ホール／廊下を通り、各部屋へアクセス。という動線が一般的な空間構成となりました。今回の計画では、”玄関ホール／廊下”を現代の土間と置き換える事、そして、土間を大々的に一つの生活空間として捉える事で、土間という要素を現代の生活に違和感無く取り込めるのではないかと考えました。土間は、玄関からキッチン・ダイニングまでフラットに繋がり、内なのに外のような、曖昧な領域の中で空間を連続的に繋げていきます。また、”廊下”という住まいの中での緩衝帯を失くし、土間・キッチン・ダイニング・リビングを田の字型に配置する事で、動線的にも、そして空間的にも、無理なく・無駄なく回遊できる、シンプルで且つ合理的な住まいとなっています。

Dallas, TX: Paige Morse

Sarah Greenman

Styling and Design by Paige Morse Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2012 Houzz
ダラスにあるエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれな寝室

Applegate Tran Interiors

The decision to remodel your kitchen isn't one to take lightly. But, if you really don't enjoy spending time there, it may be time for a change. That was the situation facing the owners of this remodeled kitchen, says interior designer Vernon Applegate. "The old kitchen was dismal," he says. "It was small, cramped and outdated, with low ceilings and a style that reminded me of the early ‘80s." It was also some way from what the owners – a young couple – wanted. They were looking for a contemporary open-plan kitchen and family room where they could entertain guests and, in the future, keep an eye on their children. Two sinks, dishwashers and refrigerators were on their wish list, along with storage space for appliances and other equipment. Applegate's first task was to open up and increase the space by demolishing some walls and raising the height of the ceiling. "The house sits on a steep ravine. The original architect's plans for the house were missing, so we needed to be sure which walls were structural and which were decorative," he says. With the walls removed and the ceiling height increased by 18 inches, the new kitchen is now three times the size of the original galley kitchen. The main work area runs along the back of the kitchen, with an island providing additional workspace and a place for guests to linger. A color palette of dark blues and reds was chosen for the walls and backsplashes. Black was used for the kitchen island top and back. "Blue provides a sense of intimacy, and creates a contrast with the bright living and dining areas, which have lots of natural light coming through their large windows," he says. "Blue also works as a restful backdrop for anyone watching the large screen television in the kitchen." A mottled red backsplash adds to the intimate tone and makes the walls seem to pop out, especially around the range hood, says Applegate. From the family room, the black of the kitchen island provides a visual break between the two spaces. "I wanted to avoid people's eyes going straight to the cabinetry, so I extended the black countertop down to the back of the island to form a negative space and divide the two areas," he says. "The kitchen is now the axis of the whole public space in the house. From there you can see the dining room, living room and family room, as well as views of the hills and the water beyond." Cabinets : Custom rift sawn white oak, cerused dyed glaze Countertops : Absolute black granite, polished Flooring : Oak/driftwood grey from Gammapar Bar stools : Techno with arms, walnut color Lighting : Policelli Backsplash : Red dragon marble Sink : Stainless undermountby Blanco Faucets : Grohe Hot water system : InSinkErator Oven : Jade Cooktop : Independent Hoods, custom Microwave : GE Monogram Refrigerator : Jade Dishwasher : Miele, Touchtronic anniversary Limited Edition

希望の作業にぴったりな専門家を見つけましょう

Houzz でハイレベルな設計事務所やリノベーション会社を見つけましょう

Lateral Apartment in Esher - Drawing Room

Rebecca Hughes Interiors

ロンドンにある広いアジアンスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ファミリールーム (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、暖炉なし、テレビなし) の写真

トウオンノイエ

ZOYA Design Office

SHIN MIYAUCHI
他の地域にある小さなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングの照明 (暖炉なし、白い壁、黒い床) の写真

maison paris

diane de kergal

mathieu Salvaing
パリにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、テレビなし、ライブラリー、青いソファ) の写真

Master Bathroom

Chambers Interiors & Associates, Inc.

Photography by Dan Piassick
ダラスにある高級な広いエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (ベッセル式洗面器、中間色木目調キャビネット、大理石の洗面台、置き型浴槽、一体型トイレ、石スラブタイル、白い壁、大理石の床、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Kitchen Remodel

Carla Aston | Interior Designer

See before imagesa and read the story about the remodel at the link above. New island, floor, paint, lighting, plumbing, counters and backsplash update this kitchen. A rustic, ethnic vibe was desired with textural limestone counter, new wood stools, and antique rugs and textiles. Photographer - Miro Dvorscak