Originally a small summer lake retreat, this home was to become a year-round luxury residence to house two generations under one roof. The addition was to be a complete living space with custom amenities for the grown daughter and her husband. The challenge was to create an space that took advantage of the lake views, while maintaining balance with the original home and lakefront property.

Mudroom with open storage. Mike Krivit Photography Farrell and Sons Construction
ミネアポリスにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (青い壁、セラミックタイルの床、白いドア、ベージュの床) の写真

We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/

Today’s basements are much more than dark, dingy spaces or rec rooms of years ago. Because homeowners are spending more time in them, basements have evolved into lower-levels with distinctive spaces, complete with stone and marble fireplaces, sitting areas, coffee and wine bars, home theaters, over sized guest suites and bathrooms that rival some of the most luxurious resort accommodations. Gracing the lakeshore of Lake Beulah, this homes lower-level presents a beautiful opening to the deck and offers dynamic lake views. To take advantage of the home’s placement, the homeowner wanted to enhance the lower-level and provide a more rustic feel to match the home’s main level, while making the space more functional for boating equipment and easy access to the pier and lakefront. Jeff Auberger designed a seating area to transform into a theater room with a touch of a button. A hidden screen descends from the ceiling, offering a perfect place to relax after a day on the lake. Our team worked with a local company that supplies reclaimed barn board to add to the decor and finish off the new space. Using salvaged wood from a corn crib located in nearby Delavan, Jeff designed a charming area near the patio door that features two closets behind sliding barn doors and a bench nestled between the closets, providing an ideal spot to hang wet towels and store flip flops after a day of boating. The reclaimed barn board was also incorporated into built-in shelving alongside the fireplace and an accent wall in the updated kitchenette. Lastly the children in this home are fans of the Harry Potter book series, so naturally, there was a Harry Potter themed cupboard under the stairs created. This cozy reading nook features Hogwartz banners and wizarding wands that would amaze any fan of the book series.

Photo Credit - David Bader
ミルウォーキーにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (ベージュの壁、セラミックタイルの床、白いドア、ベージュの床) の写真

Custom door by Acadia Architecture Davide Giannella
サンフランシスコにあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれな玄関 (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、淡色木目調のドア、ベージュの床) の写真

© Randy Tobias Photography. All rights reserved.
ウィチタにある高級な広いラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (ベージュの壁、セラミックタイルの床、ベージュの床) の写真

This narrow entry space was updated with fresh paint, a huge mirror, new light fixture, and wall hooks to save space. The small benches are actually repurposed shower stools which were narrow enough to fit the space. Paint: Polar Bear White Wall Hooks: Amazon, $10 Benches: HomeGoods, $30 ea Mirror: Home Depot, $40 Rug: Overstock, $65

他の地域にあるラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、ベージュの床、ガラスドア) の写真

Back hall garage entry Hale navy recessed panel doors with satin brass hardware
カンザスシティにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (セラミックタイルの床、ベージュの床) の写真

Closet turned drop zone with shiplap and a nice bench to put your shoes on! Lots of baskets for storage and a complete look.
フェニックスにあるお手頃価格の小さなカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、ベージュの床) の写真

Decorative Glass Door Insert Installation In Midland, Ontario Using Our Winchester Model. Decorative Glass Door Inserts
トロントにある低価格の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、セラミックタイルの床、ガラスドア、ベージュの床) の写真

Entryway with closet looking upstairs
シアトルにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (ベージュの壁、セラミックタイルの床、ベージュの床) の写真

Grand Foyer with open rod-iron stair case and marble columns.
ミルウォーキーにある地中海スタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (ベージュの壁、セラミックタイルの床、ベージュの床) の写真

Newly installed sliding glass door and sliding window with grilles that match. This lovely entryway from the back yard show off the new replacement window and patio door in a wonderful way. Window and Sliding Door are from Renewal by Andersen New Jersey.

Иван Сорокин
サンクトペテルブルク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玄関ホール (グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床、白いドア、ベージュの床) の写真

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc
マイアミにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (ベージュの壁、セラミックタイルの床、濃色木目調のドア、ベージュの床) の写真

Sleek and modern hallway unit designed to hide all the clutter away, making sure there is room to store everyday coats, shoes, keys, gloves, etc along with a bench seat to perch on. To break the symmetry, different shaped photo frames and artwork has been introduced by the client, some of which are memories from her life.

Designing new builds is like working with a blank canvas... the single best part about my job is transforming your dream house into your dream home! This modern farmhouse inspired design will create the most beautiful backdrop for all of the memories to be had in this midwestern home. I had so much fun "filling in the blanks" & personalizing this space for my client. Cheers to new beginnings!