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

The main living area is sophisticated while at the same time comfy, cozy and inviting. Overlook the waters of Lake Travis out the nearly solid wall of butt glass windows. Tre Dunham | Fine Focus Photography

John Goldstein www.JohnGoldstein.net
トロント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 (石材の暖炉まわり、ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

Anthony Lindsey Photography
サンフランシスコ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 (ライブラリー、茶色い床) の写真

シカゴ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ファミリールーム (ミュージックルーム、青い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、据え置き型テレビ、茶色い床、クロスの天井、壁紙) の写真

A built-in bookcase on the right and a linear storage unit on the left were custom-designed for the niches flanking fireplace. The fireplace surround is accented with taupe woven, fabric-like wall covering. Acoustics from exposed hardwood floors are managed via upholstered furniture & window treatments.

リッチモンド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、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

Richmond Hill Design + Build brings you this gorgeous American four-square home, crowned with a charming, black metal roof in Richmond’s historic Ginter Park neighborhood! Situated on a .46 acre lot, this craftsman-style home greets you with double, 8-lite front doors and a grand, wrap-around front porch. Upon entering the foyer, you’ll see the lovely dining room on the left, with crisp, white wainscoting and spacious sitting room/study with French doors to the right. Straight ahead is the large family room with a gas fireplace and flanking 48” tall built-in shelving. A panel of expansive 12’ sliding glass doors leads out to the 20’ x 14’ covered porch, creating an indoor/outdoor living and entertaining space. An amazing kitchen is to the left, featuring a 7’ island with farmhouse sink, stylish gold-toned, articulating faucet, two-toned cabinetry, soft close doors/drawers, quart countertops and premium Electrolux appliances. Incredibly useful butler’s pantry, between the kitchen and dining room, sports glass-front, upper cabinetry and a 46-bottle wine cooler. With 4 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths and 5 walk-in closets, space will not be an issue. The owner’s suite has a freestanding, soaking tub, large frameless shower, water closet and 2 walk-in closets, as well a nice view of the backyard. Laundry room, with cabinetry and counter space, is conveniently located off of the classic central hall upstairs. Three additional bedrooms, all with walk-in closets, round out the second floor, with one bedroom having attached full bath and the other two bedrooms sharing a Jack and Jill bath. Lovely hickory wood floors, upgraded Craftsman trim package and custom details throughout!

ボストンにある広い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、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) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある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、濃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) の写真

シカ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、濃色無垢フローリング、コーナー設置型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

Family Room with Stone Fireplace and high top desk
シカゴ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 (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、茶色い床) の写真

The library's woodwork had been painted green, so we stripped & refinished it to match the house’s stained woodwork. - photo by Blackstone Edge
ポートランド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 (ライブラリー、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

Prime Designs by Nancy
セントルイスにあるお手頃価格の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 (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、コーナー設置型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

Greg Premru
ボストン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 (ライブラリー、茶色い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、埋込式メディアウォール、茶色い床) の写真

ソルトレイクシティ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オープンリビング (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

View of the living room, nook and kitchen. This is an open concept plan that will make it easy to entertain family & friends.
他の地域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 (ベージュの壁、ラミネートの床、横長型暖炉、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

ワシントンD.C.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 (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、据え置き型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

インディアナポリス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 (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、コーナー型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真