We solved the issue of the ‘walk through room’ by making the space as enticing as possible, to draw you back into the seating area to enjoy the TV snug. Using warm tones and curves help to soften the flow of the room. Adding interest with textured walls and oversize artwork, create focal points.

refurbished family bathroom

Mark Woods

David Joseph

Patrick Coulie

© Merle Prosofsky 2013

Entry to adobe hacienda

Michael Moran/OTTO photography We took a predictable suburban spec house and transformed it into a unique home of enduring value and family-centered design. The existing footprint was expanded where it needed it most: in the family and kitchen area, creating a large square room with open views to a protected nature preserve abutting the property. An unexpected glass canopy and teak entry door are clues that what lies beyond is hardly commonplace. The design challenge was to infuse modern-day functionality and architectural quality into a spec house. Working in partnership with Gary Cruz Studio, we designed the pared down, art-filled interiors with the goal of creating comfortable, purposeful living environments. We also sought to integrate the existing pool and rear deck into the overall building design, extending the usable space outside as a screened-in porch, a dining terrace, and a seating area around a stone fire pit.

Custom entry door designed by Mahoney Architects, built by Liberty Valley Doors made with FSC wood - green building products. Custom designed armoire and show storage bench designed by Mahoney Architects & Interiors.

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. - Architect: Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd. - Interior Design: Martha O’Hara Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography

A tile wall and floating vanity complement the modern powder room chandelier. Photo Credit: Garrett Rowland

Photo: Lucy Call © 2014 Houzz

John Stillman Photography

Aaron Leitz Photography

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Christopher Davison, AIA