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

We added oak herringbone parquet, a new fire surround, bespoke alcove joinery and antique furniture to the games room of this Isle of Wight holiday home

Interior design by others Our architecture team was proud to design this traditional, cottage inspired home that is tucked within a developed residential location in St. Louis County. The main levels account for 6097 Sq Ft and an additional 1300 Sq Ft was reserved for the lower level. The homeowner requested a unique design that would provide backyard privacy from the street and an open floor plan in public spaces, but privacy in the master suite. Challenges of this home design included a narrow corner lot build site, building height restrictions and corner lot setback restrictions. The floorplan design was tailored to this corner lot and oriented to take full advantage of southern sun in the rear courtyard and pool terrace area. There are many notable spaces and visual design elements of this custom 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom brick cottage home. A mostly brick exterior with cut stone entry surround and entry terrace gardens helps create a cozy feel even before entering the home. Special spaces like a covered outdoor lanai, private southern terrace and second floor study nook create a pleasurable every-day living environment. For indoor entertainment, a lower level rec room, gallery, bar, lounge, and media room were also planned.

This beautiful, vaulted space was once a low-ceilinged Kitchen with small windows and not enough counter space. We added windows and removed the ceiling, creating a light and bright space perfect for cozying up with a book or snuggling in for movie night.

Classic paneling and coffered ceiling, craftsman billiard table with custom area rug accenting angles of room, Sparta, NJ.
ニューアーク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独立型ファミリールーム (ゲームルーム、茶色い壁、無垢フローリング、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

Greg Premru
ボストン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ファミリールーム (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) の写真

Howard Baker Photography | www.howardbakerphoto.com
ロンドン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ファミリールーム (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、薪ストーブ、埋込式メディアウォール) の写真

フィラデルフィア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独立型ファミリールーム (青い壁、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、茶色い床) の写真

ワシントンD.C.にある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 (無垢フローリング) の写真

Traditional Colonial gets the face lift it needs to create an inviting and kitchen and family room for comfortable, easy living. Robin was chosen as the on-air interior designer for the Lexington installment of This Old House.

Caroline Merrill Real Estate Photography
ソルトレイクシティにある高級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 (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

ハノーファーにある巨大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 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

Milan Kovacevic
サンディエゴにある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、青いソファ) の写真

The exposed ceiling beams in this home add to the rustic design of the mountain lake home
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、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

Great Room
シアトルにある高級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 (ゲームルーム、ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、埋込式メディアウォール) の写真

Broughton Woodworks of Groton, MA specializes in custom built-in cabinetry.
ボストンにある高級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 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、埋込式メディアウォール) の写真

Uniting the interior with the exterior, the rock face stone masonry is carried inside the residence at fireplaces and detailed at walls. Not only does this create a sense of continuity in material it also emphasizes the beauty, quality, and durability of the material. Photography by Beth Singer

Photo Credit : Lauren Brown www.versatileimaging.com
ダラ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ファミリールーム (白い壁、無垢フローリング、タイルの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、標準型暖炉) の写真

Mary Prince Photography // This fully renovated 110 year home is located in downtown Andover. This home was formerly a dorm for Phillips Academy, and unfortunately had been completely stripped of all of its interior molding and details as it was converted to house more students over the years. We took this home down to the exterior masonry block shell, and rebuilt a new home within the existing structure. After rebuilding the original footprint of most of the rooms, we then added all the traditional elements one would have hoped to find inside this magnificent home.