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

A light filled paneled Family Room in a colonial house in Connecticut Photographer: Tria Giovan
ニューヨークにあるラグジュアリーな広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ファミリールーム (標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール、ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

David D. Harlan Architects
ニューヨークにあるラグジュアリーな広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、茶色い床) の写真

Family room with french doors to patio
ダラスにあるラグジュアリーな広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール、茶色い床、三角天井) の写真

シカゴにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ファミリールーム (ライブラリー、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、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

The transformation of this living room began with wallpaper and ended with new custom furniture. We added a media builtin cabinet with loads of storage and designed it to look like a beautiful piece of furniture. Custom swivel chairs each got a leather ottoman and a cozy loveseat and sofa with coffee table and stunning end tables rounded off the seating area. The writing desk in the space added a work zone. Final touches included custom drapery, lighting and artwork.

HomeVisit
ワシントンD.C.にあるラグジュアリーな広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、内蔵型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

Picture Perfect Marina Storm
シカゴにあるラグジュアリーな広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (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、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

From flooring, to paint to custom built-in's this living room underwent a top-to-bottom renovation to brighten and update the space.
インディアナポリスにあるラグジュアリーな広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (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、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、格子天井) の写真

Photo credits: Design Directives, Dino Tonn
フェニックスにあるラグジュアリー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ファミリールーム (ゲームルーム、ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

アトランタにあるラグジュアリーな広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ファミリールーム (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

Frame and panel wall trim to fit in with this Craftsman style home. The flooring is old recycled wood from a barn that has so much character and adds so much warmth. Photo Credit: N. Leonard

The transformation of this living room began with wallpaper and ended with new custom furniture. We added a media builtin cabinet with loads of storage and designed it to look like a beautiful piece of furniture. Custom swivel chairs each got a leather ottoman and a cozy loveseat and sofa with coffee table and stunning end tables rounded off the seating area. The writing desk in the space added a work zone. Final touches included custom drapery, lighting and artwork.

ローリーにあるラグジュアリー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ファミリールーム (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、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、塗装板張りの天井、パネル壁) の写真

The focal point of the family room is the stunning fireplace. The exposed brick chimney and millwork surrounding the fireplace creates a cozy and coastal oasis.

サンフランシスコにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (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、茶色い床) の写真

James Kruger, LandMark Photography
ミネアポリスにあるラグジュアリーな広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、埋込式メディアウォール、暖炉なし、ベージュの床) の写真

ワシントンD.C.にあるラグジュアリーな巨大なトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなファミリールーム (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

A large comfortable family room flow into an open concept kitchen space. The l-shaped sofa is perfect for seating a large number of people. Contemporary artwork is the focal point of this room. And a unique and modern chandelier adds a final touch to the space. Photography by Peter Rymwid.