Photography: Dustin Halleck
シカゴにある中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、標準型暖炉、無垢フローリング、テレビなし、茶色い床) 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. Eric Roth Photo

Montse Garriga (Nuevo Estilo)
ビルバオにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、黒いソファ) の写真

トロントにあるお手頃価格の広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール、茶色い床) の写真

Michele Lee Wilson
サンフランシスコ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リビング (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、緑の床) の写真

タンパにある中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (マルチカラーの壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、テレビなし、茶色い床、黒いソファ) の写真

The view of the family room is open to the outdoors and the kitchen area. Bringing in a current gray colored cabinetry, silver gray custom sized sectional with a whimsical circular patterned ottoman and matching throw pillows, along with my custom designed glass and metal rolling coffee table bring uber function for this family home.

ブリスベン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リビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、埋込式メディアウォール、グレーの床) の写真

フェニックスにある広い地中海スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (タイルの暖炉まわり、白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

We built the wall out to make the custom millwork look built-in.
ニューヨーク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リビング (埋込式メディアウォール、茶色い床、グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、三角天井、白い天井) の写真

The redesign of the fireplace was the starting point for the project and it was totally reimagined. We started with classic stacked stone. Custom floating cabinets were built to not only accommodate the floor vent but also for firewood storage. The mantel was the final piece of the puzzle and the shape was designed to follow the profile of the wall, then stained to match the home’s original woodwork. Seating was designed to encourage conversations and board games. Accents in gold, teal, and orange add personality. Unique wall sconces and an overhead pendant are the jewelry of the room. Photography by Picture Perfect House

Photo: Lauren Andersen © 2019 Houzz
サンフランシスコにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (ピンクの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

サンフランシスコにある中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、コーナー設置型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

Rachel Sieben
ポートランド(メイン)にある広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

Dylan Lark
メルボルンにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (石材の暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール、白い壁、無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、ベージュの床) の写真

Daybed niche designed by Barbara Purdy Design Photo credit - Davis Powell Media
アルバカーキ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独立型リビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、据え置き型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

Ryan Fung Photography
トロントにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床) の写真

Joyelle West Photography
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リビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり) の写真

The Living Room of a little cottage nestled into a picturesque Vermont village. Photo: Greg Premru
ボストンにある高級な小さなシャビーシック調のおしゃれな独立型リビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真