他の地域にある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (ライブラリー、白い壁、無垢フローリング、据え置き型テレビ、茶色い床、クロスの天井、壁紙、白い天井、グレーとブラウン) の写真

他の地域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リビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、テレビなし、ベージュの床、塗装板張りの天井、塗装板張りの壁、白い天井) の写真

他の地域にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、表し梁、板張り天井) の写真

東京23区にあるモダン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、茶色い床、板張り天井、ガラス張り) の写真

東京都下にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、無垢フローリング、据え置き型テレビ、グレーの天井) の写真

横浜にある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ロフト (白い壁、無垢フローリング、板張り天井、壁紙、吹き抜け) の写真

Casual yet refined family room with custom built-in, custom fireplace, wood beam, custom storage, picture lights. Natural elements.
ニューヨークにある高級な巨大なビーチスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、無垢フローリング) の写真

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LDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床、表し梁) の写真

Warm family room with Fireplace focal point.
ソルトレイクシティにあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、三角天井) 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. Eric Roth Photo

シアトルにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床) の写真

Casual comfortable family living is the heart of this home! Organization is the name of the game in this fast paced yet loving family! Between school, sports, and work everyone needs to hustle, but this casual comfortable family room encourages family gatherings and relaxation! Photography: Stephen Karlisch

サンフランシスコにある広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (白い壁、暖炉なし、埋込式メディアウォール、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

The two-story great room features custom modern fireplace and modern chandelier. Voluptuous windows let in the beautiful PNW light.
シアトル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LDK (白い壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、壁掛け型テレビ、石材の暖炉まわり、ベージュの床) の写真

I used soft arches, warm woods, and loads of texture to create a warm and sophisticated yet casual space.
ボイシ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リビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、三角天井、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

The cozy Mid Century Modern family room features an original stacked stone fireplace and exposed ceiling beams. The bright and open space provides the perfect entertaining area for friends and family. A glimpse into the adjacent kitchen reveals walnut barstools and a striking mix of kitchen cabinet colors in deep blue and walnut.

ダラス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 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

ソルトレイクシティにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

Design by Krista Watterworth Design Studio in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Photo by Lesley Unruh. A newly constructed home on the intercoastal waterway. A fun house to design with lots of warmth and coastal flair.