Shannon Malone © 2012 Houzz

Existing trim was re-used and recreated where required to make a renovation look original to the home. The original Living Room was separated from the Dining Room - walls were moved, and door openings made bigger to improve flow. Construction: CanTrust Contracting Group Photography: Croma Design Inc.

This 1896 Italianate Victorian home in Portland Heights was all but derelict in 2017. We partnered with Look Construction LLC. to save this iconic home that sits atop a steep embankment—a huge challenge for the necessary new foundation. The house was lifted and new foundation poured adding 4 feet and a whole new floor to boot. It had been stripped of all its original interior character over the years, so the design replaced and added to what was there originally. We re-designed the home’s layout, reconfiguring the kitchen, moving the lower staircase, adding a staircase to the loft room and rebuilding the widows walk roof deck. All doorways were raised to 9 feet to add to the sense of space. Finally, we splurged on a selection of incredible wallpapers to add drama and romance to this stunning show piece of a home. The Penny Black House is featured in Gray Magazine #39, April 2018.

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David Livingston

Alise O'Brien

© Merle Prosofsky 2018; Decor by Modern Era Design

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2018 Houzz

This transitional guest bedroom is unique and fun. The metal bed contrast well with the rustic night stands. Adding color is reflected in the paisley bedding and the purple walls. The use of the off-white of the panels, marble lamps and the juju hat really bring out the other colors. Michael Hunter Photography

Photography: Ryan Garvin

This transitional timber frame home features a wrap-around porch designed to take advantage of its lakeside setting and mountain views. Natural stone, including river rock, granite and Tennessee field stone, is combined with wavy edge siding and a cedar shingle roof to marry the exterior of the home with it surroundings. Casually elegant interiors flow into generous outdoor living spaces that highlight natural materials and create a connection between the indoors and outdoors. Photography Credit: Rebecca Lehde, Inspiro 8 Studios