Our clients were living in a Northwood Hills home in Dallas that was built in 1968. Some updates had been done but none really to the main living areas in the front of the house. They love to entertain and do so frequently but the layout of their house wasn’t very functional. There was a galley kitchen, which was mostly shut off to the rest of the home. They were not using the formal living and dining room in front of your house, so they wanted to see how this space could be better utilized. They wanted to create a more open and updated kitchen space that fits their lifestyle. One idea was to turn part of this space into an office, utilizing the bay window with the view out of the front of the house. Storage was also a necessity, as they entertain often and need space for storing those items they use for entertaining. They would also like to incorporate a wet bar somewhere! We demoed the brick and paneling from all of the existing walls and put up drywall. The openings on either side of the fireplace and through the entryway were widened and the kitchen was completely opened up. The fireplace surround is changed to a modern Emser Esplanade Trail tile, versus the chunky rock it was previously. The ceiling was raised and leveled out and the beams were removed throughout the entire area. Beautiful Olympus quartzite countertops were installed throughout the kitchen and butler’s pantry with white Chandler cabinets and Grace 4”x12” Bianco tile backsplash. A large two level island with bar seating for guests was built to create a little separation between the kitchen and dining room. Contrasting black Chandler cabinets were used for the island, as well as for the bar area, all with the same 6” Emtek Alexander pulls. A Blanco low divide metallic gray kitchen sink was placed in the center of the island with a Kohler Bellera kitchen faucet in vibrant stainless. To finish off the look three Iconic Classic Globe Small Pendants in Antiqued Nickel pendant lights were hung above the island. Black Supreme granite countertops with a cool leathered finish were installed in the wet bar, The backsplash is Choice Fawn gloss 4x12” tile, which created a little different look than in the kitchen. A hammered copper Hayden square sink was installed in the bar, giving it that cool bar feel with the black Chandler cabinets. Off the kitchen was a laundry room and powder bath that were also updated. They wanted to have a little fun with these spaces, so the clients chose a geometric black and white Bella Mori 9x9” porcelain tile. Coordinating black and white polka dot wallpaper was installed in the laundry room and a fun floral black and white wallpaper in the powder bath. A dark bronze Metal Mirror with a shelf was installed above the porcelain pedestal sink with simple floating black shelves for storage. Their butlers pantry, the added storage space, and the overall functionality has made entertaining so much easier and keeps unwanted things out of sight, whether the guests are sitting at the island or at the wet bar! The clients absolutely love their new space and the way in which has transformed their lives and really love entertaining even more now!

Photograph by Travis Peterson.
シアトル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玄関ロビー (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア) の写真

バーミングハムにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、淡色木目調のドア) の写真

他の地域にある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア) の写真

Troy Gustafson
ミネアポリス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玄関 (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア) の写真

ヒューストンにある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア) の写真

The Victoria era ended more then 100 years ago, but it's design influences-deep, rich colors, wallpaper with bold patterns and velvety textures, and high-quality, detailed millwork-can still be found in the modern-day homes, such as this 7,500-square-foot beauty in Medina. The home's entrance is fit for a king and queen. A dramatic two-story foyer opens up to 10-foot ceilings, graced by a curved staircase, a sun-filled living room that takes advantage of the views of the three-acre property, and a music room, featuring the homeowners' baby grand piano. "Each unique room has a sense of separation, yet there's an open floor plan", explains Andy Schrader, president of Schrader & Companies, the builder behind this masterpiece. The home features four bedrooms and five baths, including a stunning master suite with and expansive walk-in master shower-complete with exterior and interior windows and a rain showerhead suspended from the ceiling. Other luxury amenities include main- and upper level laundries, four garage stalls, an indoor sport court, a workroom for the wife (with French doors accessing a personal patio), and a vestibule opening to the husband's office, complete with ship portal. The nucleus of this home is the kitchen, with a wall of windows overlooking a private pond, a cathedral vaulted ceiling, and a unique Romeo-and-Juliet balcony, a trademark feature of the builder. Story courtesy or Midwest Home Magazine-August 2012 Written by Christina Sarinske Photographs courtesy of Scott Jacobson

Clawson Architects designed the Main Entry/Stair Hall, flooding the space with natural light on both the first and second floors while enhancing views and circulation with more thoughtful space allocations and period details. The AIA Gold Medal Winner, this design was not a Renovation or Restoration but a Re envisioned Design. The original before pictures can be seen on our web site at www.clawsonarchitects.com The design for the stair is available for purchase. Please contact us at 973-313-2724 for more information.

他の地域にあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (濃色木目調のドア) の写真

The addition of wide shiplap, wide plank oak floors and a little paint transformed this Burlington Vermont home.
バーリントン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玄関ロビー (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、淡色木目調のドア、茶色い床) の写真

シカゴにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (濃色木目調のドア、茶色い床、白い壁、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

Julie Mikos Photography
サンフランシスコにある低価格の巨大なトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア、茶色い床) の写真

ジャクソン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玄関ドア (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア、茶色い床) の写真

ミネアポリス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玄関ロビー (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア) の写真

This mudroom, located in the side of the new addition, yet set back from the front wall of the home is a fantastic space for the owners to house their kids school supplies, heavy coats, hats and boots, all out of eyesight in a manageable way. The bench allows a spot to sit and tie ones shoes, with individual storage drawers for scarves and gloves beneath it.

Joshua Corrigan
チャールストンにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア) の写真

Holger Obenaus
チャールストンにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア) の写真

Bowman Group Architectural Photography
オレンジカウンティにある広い地中海スタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (濃色木目調のドア) の写真

ニューヨークにある地中海スタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (濃色木目調のドア) の写真