サンフランシスコにある中くらいなラスティック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、ヴィンテージ仕上げキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、ベージュのキッチンカウンター、板張り天井) の写真

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

ニューヨーク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、中間色木目調キャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、クオーツストーンのキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、マルチカラーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

サンフランシスコにあるラグジュアリーな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 (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、中間色木目調キャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、黒い調理設備、大理石の床、白い床、白いキッチンカウンター、ガラスまたは窓のキッチンパネル) の写真

シアトルにある高級な小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (シングルシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

ダラスにある広いミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、サブウェイタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、磁器タイルの床、白い床、グレーとクリーム色) の写真

Small kitchen with open shelving.
ロサンゼルスにあるお手頃価格の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 (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、中間色木目調キャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、緑のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、アイランドなし、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

サンフランシスコにあるラグジュアリーな広い北欧スタイル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、淡色木目調キャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、クオーツストーンのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

The new kitchen design has sleek black flat panel cabinets with stainless steel edge pulls and a few open cabinets lined with teak wood to create contrast and move the eye around the space. One cabinet is a complete outlier with glass panels, steel frame, and lifts open with a bi-fold. LED lighting is used to highlight the textured geometric grey backsplash tile, and sparkly white quartz countertop.

ポートランドにある北欧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、中間色木目調キャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、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、三角天井) の写真

オレンジカウンティにある高級な中くらいな北欧スタイル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、茶色いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター、三角天井) の写真

The kitchen in this Mid Century Modern home is a true showstopper. The designer expanded the original kitchen footprint and doubled the kitchen in size. The walnut dividing wall and walnut cabinets are hallmarks of the original mid century design, while a mix of deep blue cabinets provide a more modern punch. The triangle shape is repeated throughout the kitchen in the backs of the counter stools, the ends of the waterfall island, the light fixtures, the clerestory windows, and the walnut dividing wall.

This charming one-story 1950s ranch was fully remodeled and taken straight to the present day. Located in a beautiful Hinsdale neighborhood, The Lane was a full remodel and collaboration between owner, contractor, and HaylieRead Design. The design aesthetic pulls in cool blues with polished lines, paired with accent metals and warm woods throughout. This combination created an approachable and contemporary space.

Windows reaching a grand 12’ in height fully capture the allurement of the area, bringing the outdoors into each space. Furthermore, the large 16’ multi-paneled doors provide the constant awareness of forest life just beyond. The unique roof lines are mimicked throughout the home with trapezoid transom windows, ensuring optimal daylighting and design interest. A standing-seam metal, clads the multi-tiered shed-roof line. The dark aesthetic of the roof anchors the home and brings a cohesion to the exterior design. The contemporary exterior is comprised of cedar shake, horizontal and vertical wood siding, and aluminum clad panels creating dimension while remaining true to the natural environment. The Glo A5 double pane windows and doors were utilized for their cost-effective durability and efficiency. The A5 Series provides a thermally-broken aluminum frame with multiple air seals, low iron glass, argon filled glazing, and low-e coating. These features create an unparalleled double-pane product equipped for the variant northern temperatures of the region. With u-values as low as 0.280, these windows ensure year-round comfort.

The client's style really shines through in their use of accessories. The lighting above the center island along with the vintage bench elevate the design of the kitchen and showcase the homeowner's creativity. Scott Amundson Photography, LLC

In this kitchen, we only provided the design and cabinetry. On the perimeter is Fieldstone Cabinets in Roseburg Door Style, Maple Wood, Macadamia Finish Color with “L” edge profile. On the island is Fieldstone Cabinets Roseburg Door Style, Maple Wood, Slate Stain with “L” outside edge profile. The hardware is Top Knobs Ascendra Pull 5 1/16.

Ian Coleman
サンフランシスコ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、茶色いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、磁器タイルの床、茶色い床、マルチカラーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

ニューヨークにあるラグジュアリーな巨大な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、青いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、カラー調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、マルチカラーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

Shiloh Cabinetry, Bianco Acrylic on Oak. Shiloh Cabinetry, Ashfall on Reconstituted White Oak. Wood Countertop: Grothouse Lumber, Ashfall Match, Durata Finished Wood Top. Sub-Zero Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator with Ice Maker. Bosch Panel Ready Dishwasher. Photos: Ashley Avila Photography.