フェニックス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LDK (青い壁、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、パネル壁) の写真

ミネアポリスにある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、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、グレーとクリーム色) の写真

Photography by Michael J. Lee
ボストン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リビング (ベージュの壁、横長型暖炉、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、折り上げ天井、グレーとクリーム色) 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

The perfect spot for any occasion. Whether it's a family movie night or a quick nap, this neutral chaise sectional accompanied by the stone fireplace makes the best area.

アトランタにある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 (青い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

ダラスにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

フェニックス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リビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、ベージュの床、格子天井) の写真

The entry herringbone floor pattern leads way to a wine room that becomes the jewel of the home with a viewing window from the dining room that displays a wine collection on a floating stone counter lit by Metro Lighting. The hub of the home includes the kitchen with midnight blue & white custom cabinets by Beck Allen Cabinetry, a quaint banquette & an artful La Cornue range that are all highlighted with brass hardware. The kitchen connects to the living space with a cascading see-through fireplace that is surfaced with an undulating textural tile.

New painted timber French windows and shutters, at one end of the living room, open onto a roof terrace situated atop the rear extension. This overlooks and provides access to the rear garden. Photographer: Nick Smith

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

デトロイト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 (ライブラリー、黒い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、羽目板の壁) の写真

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Furnishings & Photo Styling | Detail Design + Build, Builder | Charlie & Co. Design, Architect | Corey Gaffer, Photography | Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.

ヒューストンにある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、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床) の写真

フェニックス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リビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床、三角天井、羽目板の壁) の写真

オースティンにある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、ベージュの床、パネル壁) 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

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Troy Thies, Photography | Swan Architecture, Architect | Great Neighborhood Homes, Builder Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For info about our work: design@oharainteriors.com

The project was divided into three phases over the course of seven years. We were originally hired to re-design the master bath. Phase two was more significant; the garden and parlor levels of the house would be reconfigured to work more efficiently with their lifestyle. The kitchen would double in size and would include a back staircase leading to a cozy den/office and back garden for dining al fresco. The last, most recent phase would include an update to the guest room and a larger, more functional teenage suite. When you work with great clients, it is a pleasure to keep coming back! It speaks to the relationship part of our job, which is one of my favorites. Photo by Christian Harder