Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This unit, located in a 4-flat owned by TKS Owners Jeff and Susan Klimala, was remodeled as their personal pied-à-terre, and doubles as an Airbnb property when they are not using it. Jeff and Susan were drawn to the location of the building, a vibrant Chicago neighborhood, 4 blocks from Wrigley Field, as well as to the vintage charm of the 1890’s building. The entire 2 bed, 2 bath unit was renovated and furnished, including the kitchen, with a specific Parisian vibe in mind. Although the location and vintage charm were all there, the building was not in ideal shape -- the mechanicals -- from HVAC, to electrical, plumbing, to needed structural updates, peeling plaster, out of level floors, the list was long. Susan and Jeff drew on their expertise to update the issues behind the walls while also preserving much of the original charm that attracted them to the building in the first place -- heart pine floors, vintage mouldings, pocket doors and transoms. Because this unit was going to be primarily used as an Airbnb, the Klimalas wanted to make it beautiful, maintain the character of the building, while also specifying materials that would last and wouldn’t break the budget. Susan enjoyed the hunt of specifying these items and still coming up with a cohesive creative space that feels a bit French in flavor. Parisian style décor is all about casual elegance and an eclectic mix of old and new. Susan had fun sourcing some more personal pieces of artwork for the space, creating a dramatic black, white and moody green color scheme for the kitchen and highlighting the living room with pieces to showcase the vintage fireplace and pocket doors. Photographer: @MargaretRajic Photo stylist: @Brandidevers Do you have a new home that has great bones but just doesn’t feel comfortable and you can’t quite figure out why? Contact us here to see how we can help!

Ranch style home that was reinvented to create an open floor plan to encompass the kitchen, family room and breakfast room. Original family room was transformed into chic new dining room. Photography by Eric Rorer

ワシントンD.C.にあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

Dining room after the renovation. Construction by RisherMartin Fine Homes Interior Design by Alison Mountain Interior Design Landscape by David Wilson Garden Design Photography by Andrea Calo

Andrew Rugge/archphoto
ニューヨーク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独立型ダイニング (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし) の写真

シカゴにある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 (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

Tria Giovan
ニューヨークにあるシャビーシック調のおしゃれなダイニング (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

This lovely breakfast room, overlooking the garden, is an inviting place to start your day lingering over Sunday morning coffee. I had the walls painted in a soft coral, contrasting with various wood tones in the armoire, table and shades. It is all tied together by keeping the chair covers and rug light in color. The crystal chandelier is an unexpected element in a breakfast room, yet, your not compelled to pull out the china and silver.

サンフランシスコにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

Penza Bailey Architects designed this extensive renovation and addition of a two-story penthouse in an iconic Beaux Arts condominium in Baltimore for clients they have been working with for over 3 decades. The project was highly complex as it not only involved complete demolition of the interior spaces, but considerable demolition and new construction on the exterior of the building. A two-story addition was designed to contrast the existing symmetrical brick building, yet used materials sympathetic to the original structure. The design takes full advantage of views of downtown Baltimore from grand living spaces and four new private terraces carved into the additions. The firm worked closely with the condominium management, contractors and sub-contractors due to the highly technical and complex requirements of adding onto the 12th and 13th stories of an existing building.

デンバーにある低価格の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 (朝食スペース、グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

オースティンにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

デンバーにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

ボストンにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、羽目板の壁) の写真

ダラスにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (青い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

This four-story Victorian revival was amazing to see unfold; from replacing the foundation, building out the 1st floor, hoisting structural steel into place, and upgrading to in-floor radiant heat. This gorgeous “Old Lady” got all the bells and whistles. This quintessential Victorian presented itself with all the complications imaginable when bringing an early 1900’s home back to life. Our favorite task? The Custom woodwork: hand carving and installing over 200 florets to match historical home details. Anyone would be hard-pressed to see the transitions from existing to new, but we invite you to come and try for yourselves!

ミネアポリスにある高級な広いトランジ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、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

Photography by Michael J. Lee
ボストンにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

To the other side of the entryway, a large sun-filled formal dining room connects to the kitchen via a butler's pantry.
ダラス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ダイニング (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真