Excerpted from Washington Home & Design Magazine, Jan/Feb 2012 Full Potential Once ridiculed as “antipasto on the Potomac,” the Watergate complex designed by Italian architect Luigi Moretti has become one of Washington’s most respectable addresses. But its curvaceous 1960s architecture still poses design challenges for residents seeking to transform their outdated apartments for contemporary living. Inside, the living area now extends from the terrace door to the kitchen and an adjoining nook for watching TV. The rear wall of the kitchen isn’t tiled or painted, but covered in boards made of recycled wood fiber, fly ash and cement. A row of fir cabinets stands out against the gray panels and white-lacquered drawers under the Corian countertops add more contrast. “I now enjoy cooking so much more,” says the homeowner. “The previous kitchen had very little counter space and storage, and very little connection to the rest of the apartment.” “A neutral color scheme allows sculptural objects, in this case iconic furniture, and artwork to stand out,” says Santalla. “An element of contrast, such as a tone or a texture, adds richness to the palette.” In the master bedroom, Santalla designed the bed frame with attached nightstands and upholstered the adjacent wall to create an oversized headboard. He created a television stand on the adjacent wall that allows the screen to swivel so it can be viewed from the bed or terrace. Of all the renovation challenges facing the couple, one of the most problematic was deciding what to do with the original parquet floors in the living space. Santalla came up with the idea of staining the existing wood and extending the same dark tone to the terrace floor. “Now the indoor and outdoor parts of the apartment are integrated to create an almost seamless space,” says the homeowner. “The design succeeds in realizing the promise of what the Watergate can be.” Project completed in collaboration with Treacy & Eagleburger. Photography by Alan Karchmer

シアトルにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、横長型暖炉、グレーの床) のインテリア

Founded in 1975 by Gianni Tonin, the Italian modern furniture company Tonin Casa has long been viewed by European designers as one of the best interior design firms in the business, but it is only within the last five years that the company expanded their market outside Italy. As an authorized dealer of Tonin Casa contemporary furnishings, room service 360° is able to offer an extensive line of Tonin Casa designs. Tonin Casa furniture features a wide range of distinctive styles to ensure the right selection for any contemporary home. The room service 360° collection includes a broad array of chairs, nightstands, consoles, television stands, dining tables, coffee tables and mirrors. Quality materials, including an extensive use of tempered glass, mark Tonin Casa furnishings with style and sophistication. Tonin Casa modern furniture combines style and function by merging modern technology with the Italian tradition of innovative style and quality craftsmanship. Each piece complements homes styled in the modern style, yet each piece offers visual style on its own as well, with imaginative designs that are sure to add a note of distinction to any contemporary home.

studi di interior styling, attraverso l'uso di colore, texture, materiali
ミラノにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなロフト寝室 (ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、白い床、羽目板の壁)

Photography by Matthew Millman
サンフランシスコにある広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (コンクリートの床、ベージュの壁、暖炉なし、グレーの床、照明) のインテリア

オレンジカウンティにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな客用寝室 (ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、横長型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、グレーの床)

For this 1940’s master bedroom renovation the entire space was demolished with a cohesive new floor plan. The walls were reconfigured with a two story walk in closet, a bathroom with his and her vanities and, a fireplace designed with a cement surround and adorned with rift cut walnut veneer wood. The custom bed was relocated to float in the room and also dressed with walnut wood. The sitting area is dressed with mid century modern inspired chairs and a custom cabinet that acts as a beverage center for a cozy space to relax in the morning.

This modern passive solar residence sits on five acres of steep mountain land with great views looking down the Beaverdam Valley in Asheville, North Carolina. The house is on a south-facing slope that allowed the owners to build the energy efficient, passive solar house they had been dreaming of. Our clients were looking for decidedly modern architecture with a low maintenance exterior and a clean-lined and comfortable interior. We developed a light and neutral interior palette that provides a simple backdrop to highlight an extensive family art collection and eclectic mix of antique and modern furniture. Builder: Standing Stone Builders

Split Rock Springs Ranch - photo: Bruce Damonte
サンフランシスコにあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床) のレイアウト

Material palettes have been kept simple to achieve a restrained and functional space, where storage units and amenities integrate within a concealed joinery wall. Photography by Alicia Taylor

ミネアポリスにある中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床)

ソルトレイクシティにあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれな客用寝室 (ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、グレーの床、板張り天井、板張り壁) のレイアウト

フィラデルフィアにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな客用寝室 (表し梁、三角天井、ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、グレーの床、板張り壁)

他の地域にあるシャビーシック調のおしゃれな寝室 (ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、グレーの床) のレイアウト

Lucy Walters Photography
オックスフォードシャーにある北欧スタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床) のレイアウト

シアトルにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな客用寝室 (ベージュの壁、暖炉なし、グレーの床、コンクリートの床) のレイアウト

ポートランド(メイン)にある中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、グレーの床) のレイアウト

For this 1940’s master bedroom renovation the entire space was demolished with a cohesive new floor plan. The walls were reconfigured with a two story walk in closet, a bathroom with his and her vanities and, a fireplace designed with a cement surround and adorned with rift cut walnut veneer wood. The custom bed was relocated to float in the room and also dressed with walnut wood. The sitting area is dressed with mid century modern inspired chairs and a custom cabinet that acts as a beverage center for a cozy space to relax in the morning.

Pavimento in calcestruzzo decorativo: Ideal Work Nuvolato Foto @Massimo Grassi
他の地域にある中くらいな地中海スタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (コンクリートの床、グレーの床、ベージュの壁) のレイアウト