When a world class sailing champion approached us to design a Newport home for his family, with lodging for his sailing crew, we set out to create a clean, light-filled modern home that would integrate with the natural surroundings of the waterfront property, and respect the character of the historic district. Our approach was to make the marine landscape an integral feature throughout the home. One hundred eighty degree views of the ocean from the top floors are the result of the pinwheel massing. The home is designed as an extension of the curvilinear approach to the property through the woods and reflects the gentle undulating waterline of the adjacent saltwater marsh. Floodplain regulations dictated that the primary occupied spaces be located significantly above grade; accordingly, we designed the first and second floors on a stone “plinth” above a walk-out basement with ample storage for sailing equipment. The curved stone base slopes to grade and houses the shallow entry stair, while the same stone clads the interior’s vertical core to the roof, along which the wood, glass and stainless steel stair ascends to the upper level. One critical programmatic requirement was enough sleeping space for the sailing crew, and informal party spaces for the end of race-day gatherings. The private master suite is situated on one side of the public central volume, giving the homeowners views of approaching visitors. A “bedroom bar,” designed to accommodate a full house of guests, emerges from the other side of the central volume, and serves as a backdrop for the infinity pool and the cove beyond. Also essential to the design process was ecological sensitivity and stewardship. The wetlands of the adjacent saltwater marsh were designed to be restored; an extensive geo-thermal heating and cooling system was implemented; low carbon footprint materials and permeable surfaces were used where possible. Native and non-invasive plant species were utilized in the landscape. The abundance of windows and glass railings maximize views of the landscape, and, in deference to the adjacent bird sanctuary, bird-friendly glazing was used throughout. Photo: Michael Moran/OTTO Photography

In this room, we've framed the Dedale Vintage mural wallcovering by Coordonne like a piece of artwork. This distinctive choice adds a captivating and artistic focal point to the space, demonstrating that inspiration can take various forms.

The new great room is open to the surrounding beauty of the forest in a way that wasn’t possible before with an overbearing fireplace in the middle of the space. Photography by Mike Jensen

The design promotes healthy lifestyles by providing primary living on one floor, no materials containing volatile organic compounds, energy recovery ventilation systems, radon elimination systems, extension of interior spaces into the natural environment of the site, strong and direct physical and visual connections to nature, daylighting techniques providing occupants full integration into a natural, endogenous circadian rhythm. Incorporation¬¬¬ of daylighting with clerestories and solar tubes reduce daytime lighting requirements. Ground source geothermal heat pumps and superior-to-code insulation ensure minimal space-conditioning costs. Corten steel siding and concrete foundation walls satisfy client requirements for low maintenance and durability. All lighting fixtures are LEDs.

Interior Design: freudenspiel by Elisabeth Zola Fotos: zolaproduction Foto nach Fertigstellung: Ecksofa und TV-Board mit integriertem TV-Lift. Das TV-Board wurde um die Säule gebaut und dessen Sockel verspiegelt, um das Board optisch an die wandhängende Esszimmer-Vitrine anzupassen und um ihm mehr Leichtigkeit zu verleihen.

Custom built TV Cabinet by Vorrath Woodworks. The doors bi-fold open and stay in the open position by the use of mortised magnets. The TV is on a fully adjustable mount, and can be pulled out into the space as well as tilted up, down, left, and right. There is a hidden, push open access door on the right side of the cabinet to conceal wires and cable boxes etc. Designed by and in collaboration with MAS Design

カンザスシティにある中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな独立型ファミリールーム (青い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、内蔵型テレビ、ベージュの床) の写真

Comfortable seating for watching TV. Photographer: Craig Dugan , Chicago
シカゴ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独立型ファミリールーム (ライブラリー、グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、内蔵型テレビ) の写真

パリにある高級な中くらいなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ライブラリー、白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、内蔵型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

Duck Crossing is a mini compound built over time for our family in Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC. We began with the small one story guest cottage, added the carriage house for our daughters and then, as we determined we needed one gathering space for friends and family, the main house. The challenge was to build a light and bright home that would take full advantage of the lake and preserve views and have enough room for everyone to congregate. We decided to build an upside down/reverse floorplan home, where the main living areas are on the 2nd floor. We built one great room, encompassing kitchen, dining, living, deck and design studio - added tons of windows and an open staircase, vaulted the ceilings, painted everything white and did whatever else we could to make the small space feel open and welcoming - we think we accomplished this, and then some. The kitchen appliances are behind doors, the island is great for serving and gathering, the tv is hidden - all attention is to the view. When everyone needs their separate space, there are 2 bedrooms below and then additional sleeping, bathing and eating spaces in the cottage and carriage house - it is all just perfect!

Meero
マルセイユ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オープンリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、内蔵型テレビ、白い床) の写真

ボストン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独立型ファミリールーム (標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、淡色無垢フローリング、白い壁、内蔵型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

ワシントンD.C.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ファミリールーム (内蔵型テレビ、ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉) の写真

Mid-century modern home got a bit of an update. We added tile to the fireplace and furnished and accessorized the entire space.
ワシントンD.C.にあるお手頃価格の中くらいなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、内蔵型テレビ、黄色い床) の写真

After living in their 1966 SW Portland home for more than 30 years, our clients were ready to rethink the best use of their space and furnish accordingly. We converted the barely used living room to a light and modern media room with a custom wall-mounted bamboo cabinet that provides a clean solution for hiding the tv. The furniture is a mix of modern classic design and custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of this couple. We added the expansive three-panel slider door to the garden, plus skylights, lighting, paint, and refinished floors. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/sw-portland-midcentury

Renovated Family Room opening to enclosed porch. Lorin Klaris Photography.
ニューヨークにある高級な中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ファミリールーム (青い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、内蔵型テレビ) の写真

Tiphaine Thomas
モンペリエにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ライブラリー、白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、内蔵型テレビ) の写真

Meghan Bob Photography
ロサンゼルス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オープンリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、内蔵型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

カンザスシティにある中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな独立型ファミリールーム (青い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、内蔵型テレビ、ベージュの床) の写真