Our client, with whom we had worked on a number of projects over the years, enlisted our help in transforming her family’s beloved but deteriorating rustic summer retreat, built by her grandparents in the mid-1920’s, into a house that would be livable year-‘round. It had served the family well but needed to be renewed for the decades to come without losing the flavor and patina they were attached to. The house was designed by Ruth Adams, a rare female architect of the day, who also designed in a similar vein a nearby summer colony of Vassar faculty and alumnae. To make Treetop habitable throughout the year, the whole house had to be gutted and insulated. The raw homosote interior wall finishes were replaced with plaster, but all the wood trim was retained and reused, as were all old doors and hardware. The old single-glazed casement windows were restored, and removable storm panels fitted into the existing in-swinging screen frames. New windows were made to match the old ones where new windows were added. This approach was inherently sustainable, making the house energy-efficient while preserving most of the original fabric. Changes to the original design were as seamless as possible, compatible with and enhancing the old character. Some plan modifications were made, and some windows moved around. The existing cave-like recessed entry porch was enclosed as a new book-lined entry hall and a new entry porch added, using posts made from an oak tree on the site. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new but in the spirit of the place. All the bookshelves are new. A thoroughly ramshackle garage couldn’t be saved, and we replaced it with a new one built in a compatible style, with a studio above for our client, who is a writer.

Kitchen View Shanahan

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn

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Photographs are Courtesy of Doug Scott

Paint-Sherwin Williams Tony Taupe, Cabinetry-Kitchen Craft, Alabaster w/Pewter Glaze and Cappuccino w/Chocolate Glaze, Lighting-Pottery Barn's Hundi Lantern's and Kichler's Circolo chandelier, Tile-Emser Tile, Glass 3 x 6 Fog, Granite-Arctic Cream. Thanks for looking! Jo McKeown/Great Spaces! Special Thanks to Reed Lewis Photography

Located within a gated golf course community on the shoreline of Buzzards Bay this residence is a graceful and refined Gambrel style home. The traditional lines blend quietly into the surroundings. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography

The layout of the large kitchen allows for bar seating at the peninsula and a table and chairs off to the side.

Located near the base of Scottsdale landmark Pinnacle Peak, the Desert Prairie is surrounded by distant peaks as well as boulder conservation easements. This 30,710 square foot site was unique in terrain and shape and was in close proximity to adjacent properties. These unique challenges initiated a truly unique piece of architecture. Planning of this residence was very complex as it weaved among the boulders. The owners were agnostic regarding style, yet wanted a warm palate with clean lines. The arrival point of the design journey was a desert interpretation of a prairie-styled home. The materials meet the surrounding desert with great harmony. Copper, undulating limestone, and Madre Perla quartzite all blend into a low-slung and highly protected home. Located in Estancia Golf Club, the 5,325 square foot (conditioned) residence has been featured in Luxe Interiors + Design’s September/October 2018 issue. Additionally, the home has received numerous design awards. Desert Prairie // Project Details Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Argue Custom Homes Interior Design: Lindsey Schultz Design Interior Furnishings: Ownby Design Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Photography: Werner Segarra

photo credit: Ken Wyner general contractor: Berliner Construction, www.berlinerconstruction.com

Project Features: Two Cabinet Colors; Varied Height Cabinetry; Island with Seating for Two; Custom Coventry Wood Hood with Art for Everyday Applique # APL-OL20; Enkeboll Corbels # CBL-TN2; Fluted Pilasters; Rosettes; Shelving Above Refrigerator with Beadboard and PRS-2 Edge Around Arched Opening; Plain Glass Doors Kitchen Perimeter Cabinetry: Honey Brook Custom in Maple Wood with # CS-2149 Glazed Finish; Raised Panel Beaded Flush Inset Door Style Island and Wood Hood Cabinetry: Honey Brook Custom in Maple Wood with Ebony Stain and Distressing (CS # 2376); Raised Panel Beaded Flush Inset Door Style Countertops: 3cm Barbarella Gold Granite with Pencil Round Edge (Kitchen Perimeter) and Ogee Edge (Island) Photographs by Kelly Keul Duer

Project Features: Custom Island with Art for Everyday Turned Posts # AC2; Custom Wood Hood with Art for Everyday Mantel # MTL-A0 and Corbels # CBL-TR1; Angled Corner Hutch with Enkeboll Onlays # ONL-AT0; Style # 9 Valance with Enkeboll Onlays # ONL-AT0; Furniture Toe Kicks Type “G” Kitchen Perimeter Cabinets: Honey Brook Custom Cabinets in Maple Wood with Custom Paint # CS-3435: Cloud White by Benjamin Moore; Raised Panel Beaded Inset Door Style Island and Corner Hutch Cabinets: Honey Brook Custom Cabinets in Cherry Wood with Custom Stain # CS-3445; Raised Panel Beaded Inset Door Style Countertops: 3cm Carrara Marble with Full Height Backsplashes; Double Pencil Round Edge (Kitchen Perimeter) and Small Ogee Edge with Corner Details (Island) Kitchen Designer: Michael Macklin Photograph by Kelly Keul Duer

What a difference stylish garage doors make for a home's curb appeal! These newly installed, carriage house garage doors are traditional in design and charming in appearance. Notice the extra tall garage door windows as well as the decorative handles and hinges. Beautiful! | Project and Photo Credits: ProLift Garage Doors Savannah

We began with a structurally sound 1950’s home. The owners sought to capture views of mountains and lake with a new second story, along with a complete rethinking of the plan. Basement walls and three fireplaces were saved, along with the main floor deck. The new second story provides a master suite, and professional home office for him. A small office for her is on the main floor, near three children’s bedrooms. The oldest daughter is in college; her room also functions as a guest bedroom. A second guest room, plus another bath, is in the lower level, along with a media/playroom and an exercise room. The original carport is down there, too, and just inside there is room for the family to remove shoes, hang up coats, and drop their stuff. The focal point of the home is the flowing living/dining/family/kitchen/terrace area. The living room may be separated via a large rolling door. Pocketing, sliding glass doors open the family and dining area to the terrace, with the original outdoor fireplace/barbeque. When slid into adjacent wall pockets, the combined opening is 28 feet wide.

The Shaker door design gives the doors a clean, traditional style that will complement any decor. The doors are durable, made of solid Pine, with a MDF face for a smooth clean finish. The doors are easy to install. Our Shaker doors are primed and can be painted to match your decor. The doors are constructed from solid pine from environmentally-friendly, sustainable yield forests.

New family (to the right) in the old kitchen space and Dining Room with sliding wood and glass doors lead to kitchen beyond. Photography - Eric Hausman

Roof Color: Weathered Wood Siding Color: Benjamin Moore matched to C2 Paint's Wood Ash Color.

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