These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

For this 9,000 square-foot, timber-frame home we designed wholly traditional elements with natural materials, including brushed brass, real chequered marble floors, oak timbers, stone and cast limestone—and mixed them with a modern palette of soft greys and whites. We also juxtaposed traditional design elements with modern furniture: pieces featuring rounded boucle shapes, rattan, Vienna straw, modern white oak chairs. There’s a thread of layered, European timelessness throughout, even though it’s minimalist and airy.

ナッシュビルにあるラグジュアリーな広いシャビーシック調のおしゃれなLDK (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、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、表し梁) の写真

Living room with view to rear porch.
ダラスにあるラグジュアリーな広いシャビーシック調のおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、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、表し梁) の写真

In this French country inspired living room, stunning built-ins flank the fireplace. These beautiful bookcases show off the design range custom cabinetry permits. Cabinetry: Grabill Cabinets, Builder: Ron Wassenaar, Interior Designer: Diane Hasso Studios, Photography: Ashley Avila Photography

ワシントンD.C.にあるラグジュアリーな広いシャビーシック調のおしゃれなリビング (淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

ポートランドにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なシャビーシック調のおしゃれなLDK (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、表し梁、白い天井) の写真

Serge Anton
他の地域にあるラグジュアリーな巨大なシャビーシック調のおしゃれなLDK (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、テレビなし) の写真

他の地域にあるラグジュアリーな広いシャビーシック調のおしゃれなLDK (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) の写真

James Kruger, LandMark Photography Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors Architect: Sharratt Design & Company
ミネアポリスにあるラグジュアリーな広いシャビーシック調のおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床) の写真

The great room is framed by custom wood beams, and has a grand view looking out onto the backyard pool and living area. The large iron doors and windows allow for natural light to pour in, highlighting the stone fireplace, luxurious fabrics, and custom-built bookcases.

Main living room area features impressive ceiling height and warm wood floors. Formal living room feature stone walls, accent lighting and cast stone fireplace surrounds. Extensive windows fill the living spaces with views of the bay through majestic oak trees.

ダラスにあるラグジュアリーな広いシャビーシック調のおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、表し梁) の写真

Close-up of hand carved high-French chandelier and fireplace mantle imported from Paris, classic Niermann Weeks Mirabeau mirrored center table, John Saladino sofas & tables, Fortuny pillows, surrounded by Segretto Venetian plastered walls and G&S Draperies with Zuber trim.

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For this 9,000 square-foot, timber-frame home we designed wholly traditional elements with natural materials, including brushed brass, real chequered marble floors, oak timbers, stone and cast limestone—and mixed them with a modern palette of soft greys and whites. We also juxtaposed traditional design elements with modern furniture: pieces featuring rounded boucle shapes, rattan, Vienna straw, modern white oak chairs. There’s a thread of layered, European timelessness throughout, even though it’s minimalist and airy.

デンバーにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なシャビーシック調のおしゃれなリビング (標準型暖炉、ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

シアトルにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なシャビーシック調のおしゃれな応接間 (白い壁、大理石の床、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、マルチカラーの床、折り上げ天井) の写真

Justin Krug Photography
ポートランドにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なシャビーシック調のおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、内蔵型テレビ) の写真