This home is in a rural area. The client was wanting a home reminiscent of those built by the auto barons of Detroit decades before. The home focuses on a nature area enhanced and expanded as part of this property development. The water feature, with its surrounding woodland and wetland areas, supports wild life species and was a significant part of the focus for our design. We orientated all primary living areas to allow for sight lines to the water feature. This included developing an underground pool room where its only windows looked over the water while the room itself was depressed below grade, ensuring that it would not block the views from other areas of the home. The underground room for the pool was constructed of cast-in-place architectural grade concrete arches intended to become the decorative finish inside the room. An elevated exterior patio sits as an entertaining area above this room while the rear yard lawn conceals the remainder of its imposing size. A skylight through the grass is the only hint at what lies below. Great care was taken to locate the home on a small open space on the property overlooking the natural area and anticipated water feature. We nestled the home into the clearing between existing trees and along the edge of a natural slope which enhanced the design potential and functional options needed for the home. The style of the home not only fits the requirements of an owner with a desire for a very traditional mid-western estate house, but also its location amongst other rural estate lots. The development is in an area dotted with large homes amongst small orchards, small farms, and rolling woodlands. Materials for this home are a mixture of clay brick and limestone for the exterior walls. Both materials are readily available and sourced from the local area. We used locally sourced northern oak wood for the interior trim. The black cherry trees that were removed were utilized as hardwood flooring for the home we designed next door. Mechanical systems were carefully designed to obtain a high level of efficiency. The pool room has a separate, and rather unique, heating system. The heat recovered as part of the dehumidification and cooling process is re-directed to maintain the water temperature in the pool. This process allows what would have been wasted heat energy to be re-captured and utilized. We carefully designed this system as a negative pressure room to control both humidity and ensure that odors from the pool would not be detectable in the house. The underground character of the pool room also allowed it to be highly insulated and sealed for high energy efficiency. The disadvantage was a sacrifice on natural day lighting around the entire room. A commercial skylight, with reflective coatings, was added through the lawn-covered roof. The skylight added a lot of natural daylight and was a natural chase to recover warm humid air and supply new cooled and dehumidified air back into the enclosed space below. Landscaping was restored with primarily native plant and tree materials, which required little long term maintenance. The dedicated nature area is thriving with more wildlife than originally on site when the property was undeveloped. It is rare to be on site and to not see numerous wild turkey, white tail deer, waterfowl and small animals native to the area. This home provides a good example of how the needs of a luxury estate style home can nestle comfortably into an existing environment and ensure that the natural setting is not only maintained but protected for future generations.

Beautiful textures and patterns make for a statement entry foyer. Andrew Pitzer
ニューヨーク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ロビー (青い壁、トラバーチンの床、白いドア、ベージュの床) の写真

The front entry doors are painted in a coastal blue and accented with satin nickel hardware and coastal wall lanterns. Image by JH Hunley
ニューオリンズにある高級な広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (白い壁、トラバーチンの床、青いドア、ベージュの床) の写真

The entry to this "Modern Farmhouse with a Coastal Feel" is reflected in the elements of the geometric shaped windows and nautical style wall lanterns set against the stained v-groove board ceiling and to the walls and millwork washed in white. Image by JH Hunley

A beautiful Syracuse Stickley sideboard anchors the hand laid stone wall. To the right begins the windowed grand hallway which leads you through the entire home from side to side.

View of front entry with red, antique asian console, asian wool area carpet, Mies Van Der Rohe 3 seater bench. The large floral, oil painting is by a local Vancouver artist, Jane Adams.

シドニーにある広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (白い壁、トラバーチンの床、黒いドア、ベージュの床) の写真

Walls painted in Super White by Benjamin Moore highlight the plinth style console, large Croft House wall mirror and contemporary sconces. The entry is light, bright and welcoming. Photo Credit: Meghan Caudill

Custom iron door with operational glass panel. Travertine paver patio, pinon blanco cantera surround, synthetic elastomeric stucco, cantera sills, shutters, path lights and carriage lighting.

Foyer Art in a RIVO Modern Penthouse in Sarasota, Florida. Original Paintings and Graphic Art by Christina Cook Lee. Interior Design by Doshia Wagner of NonStop Staging. Photography by Christina Cook Lee.

Modern Farmhouse with minimalist flair. A long entryway with high ceilings was given a makeover. Crisp clean white walls are lifted with new industrial geometric lighting, custom mirror, bench and farmhouse style textiles. Custom abstract art frame the entry with a beautiful black door as a focal point.

シカゴにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (茶色い壁、トラバーチンの床、ガラスドア、ベージュの床) の写真

Comfortable yet elegant for that homeowner that actually lives in their spaces! The two story sheer window treatment keeps the open airy feeling of the Foyer. The wall sconces flank the Foyer Chest.

ニューオリンズ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ドア (白い壁、トラバーチンの床、濃色木目調のドア、ベージュの床) の写真

Our Ridgewood Estate project is a new build custom home located on acreage with a lake. It is filled with luxurious materials and family friendly details.

ヒューストンにあるラグジュアリーな広いサンタフェスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、トラバーチンの床、茶色いドア、ベージュの床) の写真

This entry foyer lacked personality and purpose. The simple travertine flooring and iron staircase railing provided a background to set the stage for the rest of the home. A colorful vintage oushak rug pulls the zesty orange from the patterned pillow and tulips. A greek key upholstered bench provides a much needed place to take off your shoes. The homeowners gathered all of the their favorite family photos and we created a focal point with mixed sizes of black and white photos. They can add to their collection over time as new memories are made. A vintage brass pedestal and branches breaks up the long hallway and adding the large tree in aqua pot carries your eye through to the family room.

This sprawling estate is an incredible sight see! Soaring coffered ceilings with gorgeous winding staircases set the stage for a grand entry. We took advantage of the classical elements of this home and built our design (at the request of our amazing clients) with a heavy nod to european traditional style. Decadent silk fabrics paired with amazingly rich wall treatments bring a luxurious feeling to every room. Heavily carved details are found on an eclectic mix of furnishings throughout the home. We incorporated some of the clients pieces from their years of collecting and traveling. Their favorite rolled arm sofa is given new life in the library once reupholstered in a cozy woven chenille. After completing the interior, it was time to get started on the grounds! We were so excited to design the exterior entertaining space which includes an outdoor kitchen, living and dining areas, pergola, bath and pool. One of our favorites for sure.

デトロイト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 (ベージュの壁、トラバーチンの床、濃色木目調のドア、ベージュの床) の写真