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

This stunning, light-filled two story great room has a full height fireplace made from Northern Irish black limestone.
デトロイトにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (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、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

サンフランシスコにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (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、茶色い床、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

ロサンゼルスにあるラグジュアリーなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (青い壁、標準型暖炉、グレーとゴールド) の写真

Our Austin design studio gave this living room a bright and modern refresh. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://bandddesign.com/living-room-refresh/

オレンジカウンティにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、標準型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、表し梁) の写真

Great room features 14ft vaulted ceiling with stained beams, white built-ins surround fireplace and stacking doors open to indoor/outdoor living.
シアトルにあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、無垢フローリング、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり) の写真

Photograph by Travis Peterson.
シアトルにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、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

Vaulted 24' great room with shiplap ceiling, brick two story fireplace and lots of room to entertain!
バンクーバーにある高級なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、レンガの暖炉まわり、標準型暖炉、テレビなし、茶色い床、塗装板張りの天井、パネル壁) の写真

This collection is an arrangement of beautiful scenes from photography of the Lower Southeastern region of the United States and beyond! Michelle’s ever expanding collection of watery Low Country sea and landscapes are influenced by all those field trips, and the ability to soak up the very unique flavors, up and down the Atlantic coastline. She then translates her travels and impressions onto the canvas just as soon as she returns home to her busy Studio space so near and dear to her heart.

オレンジカウンティにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (茶色い壁、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) の写真

Spacecrafting
ミネアポリスにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、テレビなし、グレーの壁、タイルの暖炉まわり) の写真

Custom fabrics offer beautiful textures and colors to this great room. Palo Dobrick Photographer
シカゴにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、内蔵型テレビ) の写真

This comfy living room is right off the kitchen and makes entertaining a breeze. With French door opening to the patio, who could ask for more? Dog and kid friendly fabrics and rug make this a haven for watching TV or family game night!

A custom home builder in Chicago's western suburbs, Summit Signature Homes, ushers in a new era of residential construction. With an eye on superb design and value, industry-leading practices and superior customer service, Summit stands alone. Custom-built homes in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Western Springs, and other western suburbs.

The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

ロンドンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの壁、ラミネートの床、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床、パネル壁) の写真

Living Room Design for a family in Dripping Springs, TX (just south of Austin) with large steel framed glass windows and doors opening out to the backyard area. Builtins styled by CGD and all furniture and light fixtures and interior paint by CGD.

シカゴにあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (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、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真