This full basement renovation included adding a mudroom area, media room, a bedroom, a full bathroom, a game room, a kitchen, a gym and a beautiful custom wine cellar. Our clients are a family that is growing, and with a new baby, they wanted a comfortable place for family to stay when they visited, as well as space to spend time themselves. They also wanted an area that was easy to access from the pool for entertaining, grabbing snacks and using a new full pool bath.We never treat a basement as a second-class area of the house. Wood beams, customized details, moldings, built-ins, beadboard and wainscoting give the lower level main-floor style. There’s just as much custom millwork as you’d see in the formal spaces upstairs. We’re especially proud of the wine cellar, the media built-ins, the customized details on the island, the custom cubbies in the mudroom and the relaxing flow throughout the entire space.

The Melrose House

Phelps Investments

オレンジカウンティにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、黒い床、格子天井、羽目板の壁) の写真

Cranston Project

Uniik Design

In this project, we completely refurnished the main floor. Our clients recently moved into this beautiful home but they quickly felt the house didn't reflect their style and personalities. They hired us to redesign the layout of the main floor as the flow wasn't functional and they weren't using all the spaces. We also worked one on one with the client refurnishing their main floor which consisted of the entry, living room, dining room, seating area, and kitchen. We added all new decorative lighting, furniture, wall finishes, and decor. The main floor is an open concept so it was important that all the finishes were cohesive. The colour palette is warm neutrals with teal accents and chrome finishes. The clients wanted an elegant, timeless, and inviting home; this home is now the elegant jewel it was meant to be and we are so happy our clients get to enjoy it for years to come!

Camp Street

Entablature, LLC

ニューオリンズにある中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、茶色い床、壁紙) の写真

On The Rocks

Laura Manchee Designs

The focal point of this great room is the panoramic ocean and garden views. In keeping with the coastal theme, a navy and Mediterranean blue color palette was used to accentuate the views. Slip-covered sofas finish the space for easy maintenance. A large chandelier connects the living and dining space. Custom floor sconces brought in a unique take on ambient lighting. Beach inspired art was mounted above the fireplace on the opposite wall. Photos: Miro Dvorscak

Contemporary Ranch Reno

12/12 Architects & Planners

This family of 5 was quickly out-growing their 1,220sf ranch home on a beautiful corner lot. Rather than adding a 2nd floor, the decision was made to extend the existing ranch plan into the back yard, adding a new 2-car garage below the new space - for a new total of 2,520sf. With a previous addition of a 1-car garage and a small kitchen removed, a large addition was added for Master Bedroom Suite, a 4th bedroom, hall bath, and a completely remodeled living, dining and new Kitchen, open to large new Family Room. The new lower level includes the new Garage and Mudroom. The existing fireplace and chimney remain - with beautifully exposed brick. The homeowners love contemporary design, and finished the home with a gorgeous mix of color, pattern and materials. The project was completed in 2011. Unfortunately, 2 years later, they suffered a massive house fire. The house was then rebuilt again, using the same plans and finishes as the original build, adding only a secondary laundry closet on the main level.

Mid-Century Midwestern Ranch

Hydrangea Hill Design Co.

Midcentury modern kitchen and dining updated with white quartz countertops, charcoal cabinets, stainless steel appliances, stone look flooring and copper accents and lighting

Whole House Renovation in Historic Capitol Hill

Finesse Design Remodeling

This award-winning whole house renovation of a circa 1875 single family home in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington DC provides the client with an open and more functional layout without requiring an addition. After major structural repairs and creating one uniform floor level and ceiling height, we were able to make a truly open concept main living level, achieving the main goal of the client. The large kitchen was designed for two busy home cooks who like to entertain, complete with a built-in mud bench. The water heater and air handler are hidden inside full height cabinetry. A new gas fireplace clad with reclaimed vintage bricks graces the dining room. A new hand-built staircase harkens to the home's historic past. The laundry was relocated to the second floor vestibule. The three upstairs bathrooms were fully updated as well. Final touches include new hardwood floor and color scheme throughout the home.

Beachside Apartment Renovation For Profit 2

Alenka Interiors

A top floor apartment with amazing ocean views in the same highrise building as the apartment renovation 1. They took a similar approach as with apartment renovation 1, with the same layout and similar materials. This time Alenka created a more neutral and lighter colour palette to appeal to a greater range of buyers. They again completely transformed an outdated apartment into a luxury beach-side home. An apartment was sold in June 2019 and achieved another record price for the building.

Westcoast Townhouse

Lyla Veinot Designs

The reclaimed wood table and modern ivory upholstered chairs provide comfortable a dining space for this young family.
バンクーバーにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、茶色い床、表し梁、パネル壁) の写真

Traditional Home Renovation

C.E.I.

ワシントンD.C.にあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、コンクリートの床、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、壁紙) の写真

Whole House Renovation in Historic Capitol Hill

Finesse Design Remodeling

Westcoast Townhouse

Lyla Veinot Designs

Gray wood paneling on the dining room wall adds some rustic character to the open plan great room.
バンクーバーにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、茶色い床、表し梁、パネル壁) の写真

Contemporary Ranch Reno

12/12 Architects & Planners

Cranston Project

Uniik Design

Mid-Century Midwestern Ranch

Hydrangea Hill Design Co.

Midcentury modern kitchen and dining updated with white quartz countertops, charcoal cabinets, stainless steel appliances, stone look flooring and copper accents and lighting

Beachside Apartment Renovation For Profit 2

Alenka Interiors

Henri IV, aménagement, rénovation et décoration d'un appartement, Paris IVe

le.nid-architecture intérieure

Henri IV - Aménagement, rénovation et décoration d'un appartement, Paris XVIIe - Salle à manger - Avec sa cuisine ouverte, cette pièce constitue l'une des pièces principales de l'appartement. Photo O & N Richard

Airbnb Rental Unit

REGINA ADRIENNE DESIGNS, LLC.

ローリーにあるお手頃価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、クッションフロア、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、マルチカラーの床、パネル壁) の写真

Bay Window

The Brick House Painting Co

Bay windows with a fresh coat of paint on trim, walls and built-ins.
シーダーラピッズにある高級な広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、ベージュの床、羽目板の壁) の写真

ダイニング (標準型暖炉、全タイプの暖炉まわり、レンガの暖炉まわり、タイルの暖炉まわり、グレーの壁、全タイプの壁の仕上げ) の写真

ダイニングは家族がそろって向き合うスペース。食卓を囲んで会話がはずめば、食事もいっそうおいしく感じられることでしょう。日本の家庭では、リビングダイニングとしてまとめられている間取りも多いですが、食事をいただく場所ですので、いつも片付いていて清潔に保たれているようにしたいですね。特に、朝食・ランチ・ディナーすべてをダイニングでとるという方は、いっそうインテリアに力を入れたい場所です。ダイニングの多くがキッチンの隣に設置されている場合、デザインに統一感を持たせると空間がすっきりとした印象になります。

ダイニングのインテリアは“シンプル”が正解

ダイニングの主役は、ダイニングテーブルに乗る食事です。食事をおいしく食べる場所という役割が明確なダイニングのインテリアは実に悩ましいところです。例えば、レストランではフレンチ、イタリアン、和食、中華とジャンルごとにインテリアも食事に合わせてコーディネートしますが、一般の家庭では今日はイタリアン、今日は和食、とそのときどきによってメニューが変わるのでそうはいきません。なので、どんなものにも合わせやすい、シンプルめなダイニングインテリアで統一するのが正解。その代わり、ランチョンマットを食事によって変えたり、テーブルに季節の花などを飾ったりして、その料理を引き立たせ、かつ、ダイニングルームにアクセントを与えましょう。

ダイニングの照明の選び方

ダイニングでは照明も重要なポイント。食材をおいしそうに見せ、家族の“おいしい”顔をはっきり映す照明の選び方を知りましょう。ダイニングの照明は、発色をきれいに見せてくれる白熱球がおすすすめです。ダイニングは照明の使用時間も長いので、導入費用はかかれど寿命が長いLEDのタイプが人気です。特に、食欲をかき立てる“赤色”が鮮やかに見えます。また、陰影がはっきりするので立体感が出て、お料理をいっそう美しく、おいしそうに見せます。さらに、ダイニングにペンダントライトを設置する際には、その高さもポイント。高すぎるとまぶしさを感じ、低すぎるとテーブルの端まで光が当たらず、影ができてしまい、せっかくの料理も引き立ちません。シェード（傘）とテーブルまでの距離は、60〜80cm程度はなれているのが理想です。また、バランスのよいシェードの大きさ（直径）はテーブルのサイズの1/3程度とされています。ダイニングの照明は、実際に設置やシミュレーションをしてみないと、明るさや光の届く範囲がなかなか想定できません。ダイニングの広さや間取り、自然光の入る窓の位置などを把握したうえで、照明の専門家に相談するのがおすすめです。