A formerly outdated sunroom/home office is updated with all new finishes and decor to create a welcoming home workspace with a comfortable seating area to be enjoyed by all family members

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

Updated kitchen with custom green cabinetry, black countertops, custom hood vent for 36" Wolf range with designer tile and stained wood tongue and groove backsplash.

When designing this beautiful kitchen, we knew that our client’s favorite color was blue. Upon entering the home, it was easy to see that great care had been taken to incorporate the color blue throughout. So, when our Designer Sherry knew that our client wanted an island, she jumped at the opportunity to add a pop of color to their kitchen. Having a kitchen island can be a great opportunity to showcase an accent color that you love or serve as a way to showcase your style and personality. Our client chose a bold saturated blue which draws the eye into the kitchen. Shadow Storm Marble countertops, 3x6 Bianco Polished Marble backsplash and Waypoint Painted Linen floor to ceiling cabinets brighten up the space and add contrast. Arabescato Carrara Herringbone Marble was used to add a design element above the range. The major renovations performed on this kitchen included: A peninsula work top and a small island in the middle of the room for the range was removed. A set of double ovens were also removed in order for the range to be moved against the wall to allow the middle of the kitchen to open up for the installment of the large island. Placing the island parallel to the sink, opened up the kitchen to the family room and made it more inviting.

Shower your bathroom in our lush green Seedling subway tile for the ultimate escape. DESIGN Interior Blooms Design Co. PHOTOS Emily Kennedy Photography Tile Shown: 2" & 6" Hexagon in Calcite; 3x6 & Cori Molding in Seedling

Picture Perfect Home
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玄関 (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、黒い床) の写真

Custom cabana with fireplace, tv, living space, and dining area
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プール (天然石敷き) の写真

シカゴ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折り返し階段 (フローリングの蹴込み板、金属の手すり) の写真

デンバー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縁側・ポーチ (コンクリート板舗装 、張り出し屋根) の写真

Photos by Frank Deras
サンフランシスコ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客用寝室 (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、暖炉なし) のインテリア

オレンジカウンティ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直階段 (フローリングの蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

Jane Beiles
ワシントンD.C.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マッドルーム (ベージュの壁、白いドア、ベージュの床、淡色無垢フローリング) の写真

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Structural Dimensions Inc. I Photographer: Seth Benn Photography
ミネア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浴室 (緑のキャビネット、アルコーブ型浴槽、ダブルシャワー、分離型トイレ、白いタイル、サブウェイタイル、ベージュの壁、スレートの床、アンダーカウンター洗面器、大理石の洗面台、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Trex Decking & Concrete Pavers
ロサンゼル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裏庭のテラス (日よけなし、コンクリート敷き ) の写真

Fall and Summer container gardens designed for a longtime client.
シアトル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前庭のテラス (コンテナガーデン、コンクリート板舗装 、日よけなし) の写真

アルバカーキ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マスターバスルーム (レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、白い壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、御影石の洗面台) の写真

シカゴ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裏庭のテラス (天然石敷き、パーゴラ) の写真

Scott Chester
アトランタ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家の外観の写真

アトランタ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縁側・ポーチ (網戸付きポーチ) の写真