Picture Perfect House
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ロビー (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

オーランド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 (ベージュの壁、濃色木目調のドア、ベージュの床、ライムストーンの床) の写真

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!

The goal for this Point Loma home was to transform it from the adorable beach bungalow it already was by expanding its footprint and giving it distinctive Craftsman characteristics while achieving a comfortable, modern aesthetic inside that perfectly caters to the active young family who lives here. By extending and reconfiguring the front portion of the home, we were able to not only add significant square footage, but create much needed usable space for a home office and comfortable family living room that flows directly into a large, open plan kitchen and dining area. A custom built-in entertainment center accented with shiplap is the focal point for the living room and the light color of the walls are perfect with the natural light that floods the space, courtesy of strategically placed windows and skylights. The kitchen was redone to feel modern and accommodate the homeowners busy lifestyle and love of entertaining. Beautiful white kitchen cabinetry sets the stage for a large island that packs a pop of color in a gorgeous teal hue. A Sub-Zero classic side by side refrigerator and Jenn-Air cooktop, steam oven, and wall oven provide the power in this kitchen while a white subway tile backsplash in a sophisticated herringbone pattern, gold pulls and stunning pendant lighting add the perfect design details. Another great addition to this project is the use of space to create separate wine and coffee bars on either side of the doorway. A large wine refrigerator is offset by beautiful natural wood floating shelves to store wine glasses and house a healthy Bourbon collection. The coffee bar is the perfect first top in the morning with a coffee maker and floating shelves to store coffee and cups. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring was selected for use throughout the home, offering the warm feel of hardwood, with the benefits of being waterproof and nearly indestructible - two key factors with young kids! For the exterior of the home, it was important to capture classic Craftsman elements including the post and rock detail, wood siding, eves, and trimming around windows and doors. We think the porch is one of the cutest in San Diego and the custom wood door truly ties the look and feel of this beautiful home together.

ニューヨークにある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、無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア、茶色い床) の写真

Photo by Jess Blackwell Photography
ニューヨークにあるトランジ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

Photographer: Paul Stoppi
マイアミにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、濃色木目調のドア、グレーの床) の写真

ポートランドにあるラグジュアリーな広いカントリー風のおしゃれな玄関ロビー (ライムストーンの床、濃色木目調のドア、茶色い床、白い壁) の写真

Marcell Puzsar, Bright Room Photography
サンフランシスコにある高級な小さなカントリー風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

George Paxton
シンシナティにあるお手頃価格の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 (白い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア、グレーの床) の写真

The art and rug in this entry reflect the homeowner's heritage and secondary home, making it a deeply personal space. The rich blues serve as the accent palette throughout the house.

ヒューストン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、大理石の床、濃色木目調のドア、ベージュの床) の写真

Dramatic foyer with wood stairway leading to second floor. The staircase and two story entry have been finished with white walls and molding for a grand and memorable foyer. Linfield Design placed modern contrasting art in blues and grays above the staircase to add interest and color. A simple glass console table is located at the foot of the stairs with candle holders and a modern sculpture accessory. From the foyer you enter the living room through a large expansive archway that also adds to the dramatic feel of the entryway. These molding and trim finished are an fairly inexpensive way to upgrade a foyer and give your home a grand entrance.

マイアミにある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、濃色木目調のドア) の写真

アトランタ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、茶色い床) の写真

マイアミにある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 (茶色い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、濃色木目調のドア) の写真

The entryway in the Ariel model at 262 North Zinns Mill Road in The Estates at Zinns Mill in Lebanon, PA. 2015 Parade of Homes award winner! Photo Credit: Justin Tearney

This turreted château in Midway Hollow of Dallas features the stone, stucco and half-timber front authentic to the French countryside. The kitchen-dining-family room combination creates a large entertainment complex that opens out to the covered terrace, and extends up to the game room and theatre suite. Sumptuous master suite downstairs, three children’s bedrooms upstairs with homework loft to make sure schooling comes first! For more information call 214-750-8482 and visit www.livingbellavita.com.

Exterior Stone wraps into the entry as a textural backdrop for a bold wooden pivot door. Dark wood details contrast white walls and a light grey floor. Photo: Roger Davies