ボルチモ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かね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板、木材の手すり、羽目板の壁) の写真

Lacey Marean
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かね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

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

New Craftsman style home, approx 3200sf on 60' wide lot. Views from the street, highlighting front porch, large overhangs, Craftsman detailing. Photos by Robert McKendrick Photography.

Flooring: Solid Random Width Walnut Plank with a heavy bevel and hand distress. Photography by The Bowman Group
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かね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板) の写真

A built-in space under the stairs provides room for storage while also concealing the server rack that runs the home's systems. Photographer: Tyler Chartier

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かね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板、混合材の手すり) の写真

deck projects
グランドラピッズ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かね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板、金属の手すり) の写真

他の地域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階段 (木の蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

Entry Foyer and stair hall with marble checkered flooring, white pickets and black painted handrail. View to Dining Room and arched opening to Kitchen beyond.

Roger Oates Trent Airforce stair runner carpet fitted to white painted staircase in Barnes London
ロンドン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かね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

This addition and extensive interior renovation optimizes front and rear river views, natural light and indoor / outdoor integration. The use of craftsman detailing – adding a front porch – makes this home naturally inviting, functional and extremely livable. The design was challenged due to the waterfront lot restrictions, lot coverage restrictions (car port instead of garage), slope stability challenges and septic restrictions (only 15% of existing footprint was allowed). The rear eating area / sunroom addition was built on pillars to achieve septic clearances. The second storey addition utilized sloped ceilings, which finished at 10 ft. in order to create spacial volume. Open to below areas allow more sunlight in and help achieve square footage requirements. The carport helped meet lot coverage restrictions, but more importantly, helped lessen the environmental impact. Driveways and walkways feature natural stone for water runoff. The home exceeded the design objectives by maintaining formal entertaining, by eliminating walls and organizing spaces, creating comfortable family areas and by introducing natural light throughout the home. 2012 Finalist in the Canadian Home Builder’s SAM Awards for a Whole House Renovation $250,000-$500,000 2012 Ontario Home Builders Association Awards Finalist for Most Outstanding Home Renovation $100,000 – $500,000 2012 Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association Awards Finalist for Renovations/Additions $350,000 – $499,999

Project and Photo by Chris Doering TRUADDITIONS We Turn High Ceilings Into New Rooms. Specializing in loft additions and dormer room additions.
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かね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板) の写真

サンディエ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かね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板) の写真

オタワ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かね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板) の写真

Randolph Ashey
ポートランド(メイン)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階段 (木の蹴込み板) の写真

デンバー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かね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板、金属の手すり) の写真

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かね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板) の写真

A custom staircase with a seating and coat area at the bottom. The stairs boast high-quality craftsmanship that seamlessly fit with the rest of the home. For more about Angela Todd Studios, click here: https://www.angelatoddstudios.com/