Lumic Photo

This historic restoration and renovation was the cover story for the September / October 2015 issue of Design New England. Working with skilled craftsmen, we salvaged a derelict house and brought it into the 21st century. We were fortunate to design all aspects of the home, from architecture to interiors to the landscape plan!

A 1930's house, extended and updated to form a wonderful marine home with a stylish beach style interior.This Master Bedroom has a striking grey/black and orange theme, it feels luxurious and slightly rustic at the same time. Eclectic touches make for a truly individual space. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle. www.colincadle.com

Jake Boyd

AV Architects + Builders Location: Great Falls, VA, US A full kitchen renovation gave way to a much larger space and much wider possibilities for dining and entertaining. The use of multi-level countertops, as opposed to a more traditional center island, allow for a better use of space to seat a larger crowd. The mix of Baltic Blue, Red Dragon, and Jatoba Wood countertops contrast with the light colors used in the custom cabinetry. The clients insisted that they didn’t use a tub often, so we removed it entirely and made way for a more spacious shower in the master bathroom. In addition to the large shower centerpiece, we added in heated floors, river stone pebbles on the shower floor, and plenty of storage, mirrors, lighting, and speakers for music. The idea was to transform their morning bathroom routine into something special. The mudroom serves as an additional storage facility and acts as a gateway between the inside and outside of the home. Our client’s family room never felt like a family room to begin with. Instead, it felt cluttered and left the home with no natural flow from one room to the next. We transformed the space into two separate spaces; a family lounge on the main level sitting adjacent to the kitchen, and a kids lounge upstairs for them to play and relax. This transformation not only creates a room for everyone, it completely opens up the home and makes it easier to move around from one room to the next. We used natural materials such as wood fire and stone to compliment the new look and feel of the family room. Our clients were looking for a larger area to entertain family and guests that didn’t revolve around being in the family room or kitchen the entire evening. Our outdoor enclosed deck and fireplace design provides ample space for when they want to entertain guests in style. The beautiful fireplace centerpiece outside is the perfect summertime (and wintertime) amenity, perfect for both the adults and the kids. Stacy Zarin Photography

Modern Bungalow

Barbara Egan

Orange/Aqua/Army Toddler Boy's Bedroom

A modern grey and orange kitchen crafted for a grade II listed building in the city of Bath. The kitchen cabinets and wall storage unit were handcrafted from birch ply. The kitchen island featured incorporated shelving, and we added a neat seating zone with a dedicated book shelf. We included a stainless steel worktop and orange Velchromat wall panels. Photo: Billy Bolton