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

他の地域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、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

David Burroughs
ワシントンD.C.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独立型リビング (ライブラリー、ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、金属の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

ダラ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 (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

Photography by kate kunz Styling by jaia talisman
カルガリーにある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 (グレーの壁、クッションフロア、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

Chris Snook
ロンドンにある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 (ベージュの壁、標準型暖炉、据え置き型テレビ) の写真

Photo by Tony Lopez / East End Film & Digital
ニューヨーク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 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

オースティン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 (白い壁、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

Living room featuring fireplace and built-ins, restored hardwood floors, large windows featuring an amazing view.
ポートランド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 (ベージュの壁、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

サンフランシスコにある中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (白い壁、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

Our Long Island studio used a bright, neutral palette to create a cohesive ambiance in this beautiful lower level designed for play and entertainment. We used wallpapers, tiles, rugs, wooden accents, soft furnishings, and creative lighting to make it a fun, livable, sophisticated entertainment space for the whole family. The multifunctional space has a golf simulator and pool table, a wine room and home bar, and televisions at every site line, making it THE favorite hangout spot in this home. ---Project designed by Long Island interior design studio Annette Jaffe Interiors. They serve Long Island including the Hamptons, as well as NYC, the tri-state area, and Boca Raton, FL. For more about Annette Jaffe Interiors, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.annettejaffeinteriors.com/residential-portfolio/manhasset-luxury-basement-interior-design/

他の地域にある中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (白い壁、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

Room with yellow armchairs from Osmond Designs.
ソルトレイクシティにある中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (白い壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、テレビなし) の写真

2014 Legacy of Design 1st Place Award Traditional Living Space. The client's moved to Dallas from Colorado and when they saw the steer painting they fell in love with it as it reminded them of home!

Gregg Hadley
ワシントンD.C.にある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 (標準型暖炉、テレビなし、白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、金属の暖炉まわり、ベージュの床) の写真

アトランタ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、木材の暖炉まわり、黒いソファ) の写真

This client wanted to have their kitchen as their centerpiece for their house. As such, I designed this kitchen to have a dark walnut natural wood finish with timeless white kitchen island combined with metal appliances. The entire home boasts an open, minimalistic, elegant, classy, and functional design, with the living room showcasing a unique vein cut silver travertine stone showcased on the fireplace. Warm colors were used throughout in order to make the home inviting in a family-friendly setting. --- Project designed by Montecito interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Montecito as well as surrounding areas such as Hope Ranch, Summerland, Santa Barbara, Isla Vista, Mission Canyon, Carpinteria, Goleta, Ojai, Los Olivos, and Solvang. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, visit here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, visit here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/observatory-park/

Jack Thompson
ヒューストン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 (白い壁、標準型暖炉、無垢フローリング、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

サンディエゴ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リビング (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール、茶色い床) の写真