When Ami McKay was asked by the owners of Park Place to design their new home, she found inspiration in both her own travels and the beautiful West Coast of Canada which she calls home. This circa-1912 Vancouver character home was torn down and rebuilt, and our fresh design plan allowed the owners dreams to come to life. A closer look at Park Place reveals an artful fusion of diverse influences and inspirations, beautifully brought together in one home. Within the kitchen alone, notable elements include the French-bistro backsplash, the arched vent hood (including hidden, seamlessly integrated shelves on each side), an apron-front kitchen sink (a nod to English Country kitchens), and a saturated color palette—all balanced by white oak millwork. Floor to ceiling cabinetry ensures that it’s also easy to keep this beautiful space clutter-free, with room for everything: chargers, stationery and keys. These influences carry on throughout the home, translating into thoughtful touches: gentle arches, welcoming dark green millwork, patterned tile, and an elevated vintage clawfoot bathtub in the cozy primary bathroom.

Scott Chester
アトランタ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家の外観の写真

Kurtis Miller - KM Pics
アトランタにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、縦張り、ウッドシングル張り) の写真

We put a new roof on this home in Frederick that was hit with hail last summer. The shingles we installed are GAF Timberline HD shingles in the color Pewter Gray.

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values.

Modern Farmhouse Custom Home Design by Purser Architectural. Photography by White Orchid Photography. Granbury, Texas
ダラスにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

Picture Perfect, LLC
ボルチモアにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (ビニールサイディング) の写真

フィラデルフィア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家の外観 (混合材サイディング) の写真

Modern twist on the classic A-frame profile. This multi-story Duplex has a striking façade that juxtaposes large windows against organic and industrial materials. Built by Mast & Co Design/Build features distinguished asymmetrical architectural forms which accentuate the contemporary design that flows seamlessly from the exterior to the interior.

アトランタ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家の外観 (混合材屋根) の写真

他の地域にある中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング) の写真

On a tiny lot on a quiet little dead-end street, we tucked this high-performance gem between two other small houses. Photo: Brian vanden Brink
ボストンにある小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真

Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle"
ジャクソンビルにある高級な中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (漆喰サイディング) の写真

Tricia Shay Photography
ミルウォーキーにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング) の写真

Tom Crane and Orion Construction
フィラデルフィアにある高級な小さなカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング) の写真

ミルウォーキー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家の外観 (レンガサイディング、ウッドシングル張り) の写真

フィラデルフィアにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (ウッドシングル張り) の写真

サンフランシスコにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング、マルチカラーの外壁) の写真