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. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

La cucina realizzata sotto al soppalco è interamente laccata di colore bianco con il top in massello di rovere e penisola bianca con sgabelli. Foto di Simone Marulli

Кухня в лофт стиле, с островом. Фасады из массива и крашенного мдф, на металлических рамах. Использованы элементы закаленного армированного стекла и сетки.

Industrial Kitchen & Dining Room Design » Natalie Fuglestveit Interior Design. Featuring brick walls & backsplash tile, walnut flooring, black light fixtures, blanco silgranite sink in Cafe

Designer: Michael Simpson; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
メルボルンにある広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング) の写真

Brian Patterson
シドニー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キッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、青いキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、無垢フローリング) の写真

Fraser Marr Installer: Sanctuary Kitchens - Shepperton
サリーにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、グレーのキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、無垢フローリング) の写真

Roundhouse Urbo matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Pearl Ashes 3 by Fired Earth and island in Graphite 4 by Fired Earth. Work surface in Quartzstone White 04 and on island, worktop and breakfast bar in Wholestave American Black Walnut. Splashback in colour blocked glass.

Die Küchenzeile beinhaltet ein großes Spülbecken und das Induktionskochfeld. Die unter den Oberschränken angebrachte Beleuchtung sorgt für genügend Licht beim Kochen. Mit einer Edelstahlleiste an der Küchenrückwand haben Sie alle nötigen Utensilien immer griffbereit.

Die Küche dieser Wohnung ist mit Nussbaum Furnier und Schichtstoff ausgestattet. Mintfarbene Glasrückwände dienen als Spritzschutz. Indirekte LED Beleuchtungen unter den Hängeschränken stellen, genau wie die zahlreichen Schubladen und Schränke, Ausstattungsdetails dar.

A modern stylish kitchen designed by piqu and supplied by our German manufacturer Ballerina. The crisp white handleless cabinets are paired with a dark beautifully patterned Caesarstone called Vanilla Noir. A black Quooker tap and appliances from Siemen's Studioline range reinforce the luxurious and sleek design.

フィラデルフィア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キッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、ベージュのキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

シドニーにあるラグジュアリーな広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター、無垢フローリング) の写真

Die große Wohnküche vereint Design und Funktionalität auf ideale Art und Weise. Das offene Konzept ist so angeordnet, dass der Esstisch das Zentrum bildet. Küchenzeile und Hochschränke bilden eine Art Rahmen; die Verbindung zum Wohnraum entsteht durch die Kücheninsel. Die Farben sind perfekt aufeinander abgestimmt und finden sich in einzelnen Elementen wieder, die somit zu echten optischen Highlights werden.

Jacob Snavely
ニューヨーク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キッチン (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、グレーの床、アンダーカウンターシンク、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、クッションフロア、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

フィラデルフィアにあるお手頃価格の小さなカントリー風のおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、レンガのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

バルセロナにあるインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、木材カウンター、レンガのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング) の写真

Photo by Tim Soar
ロンドンにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、オレンジのキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、アイランドなし) の写真

The warm tones of the cabinetry inspired the use of wood place settings, and warm metals in the accessories. We customized the pendant lights and painted them black to help ground the space and tie into the black metal barsools. Sliding backsplash adds extra storage. Photo:Anthony Cohen, Eight by Ten