At the top of the hill, this Kensington home had modest beginnings as a “1940’s Ranchburger”, but with panoramic views of San Francisco to the west and Tilden Park to the east. Inspired by the Owner’s desire to realize the property’s potential and meet the needs of their creative family, our design approach started with a drive to connect common areas of the house with the outdoors. The flow of space from living, family, dining, and kitchen areas was reconfigured to open onto a new “wrap-around deck” in the rear yard. Special attention to space, light, and proportion led to raising the ceiling in the living/dining room creating a “great hall” at the center of the house. A new master bedroom suite, with private terrace and sitting room, was added upstairs under a butterfly roof that frames dramatic views on both sides of the house. A new gable over the entry for enhanced street presence. The eclectic mix of materials, forms, and saturated colors give the house a playful modern appeal.
Credits:
Photos by Mark Costantini
Contractor Lewis Fine Buildings
Location: Hingham, MA, United States
This family had just moved back to the states from Paris and wanted their landscape to be an evocative blend of France and Nantucket. The front had to be low and open to the view of Hingham Harbor, yet full of color and a touch of beach grasses.
Rounding the corner toward the back yard is a dramatic hedge of Miscanthus gracilimus and PG Hydrangea, with a touch of Calamgrostis to caress your arm as you pass through the gate. The pool area in back is a cool blue slice of paradise, surrounded by borders bursting with bloom.
bird nest - disha_divakar
Louise Roche - The Design Villa @villastyling
The chair is so amazing for a corner... - hashvi_mistry
A Premier Garden Storage Shed from the Amish in Lancaster, PA. See this lovely 8x12 Shed in your backyard and Imagine how it could beautify your property. Built by Sheds Unlimited and available for delivery to the Northeastern part of the USA.
Chris @ Sheds Unlimited
Nantucket Architectural Photography
Entrance start with this and follow the other design - bjkarthi
Tatum Brown Custom Homes {Architect: SHM Architects} {Photography: Nathan Schroder}
Ph. Mattia Aquila
pathway and shrubs - webuser_282911571
Roses on an arch frame the entrance to an inviting place to sit and relax
This sociable family kitchen is extremely stylish, functional and most importantly, it reflects our client's love of classic contemporary design!
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Plant bed ideas with garden path and cafe table and chairs in Winnetka, IL. by Schmechtig Landscapes
Garden on the treeside - shinjini9
Traditional Kitchen Garden
Photo Sue Hayward
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