This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography: Eric Roth Photo

Пример оригинального дизайна: угловая кухня среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с врезной мойкой, синими фасадами, темным паркетным полом, коричневым полом, белой столешницей, кладовкой, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, фасадами в стиле шейкер, серым фартуком, фартуком из стекла и техникой из нержавеющей стали без острова

Кухня - Столовая - Гостиная Кухня изготовлена по эскизам дизайнера из МДФ в шпоне американского ореха, шелковисто-матовые черные фасады Столешница - акрил черный Фартук - стекло черное тонированное Инженерная доска Finex Индиана, в грубой ручной обработке с неровной поверхностью

Kitchen remodeling part of a complete home remodel - all walls in living room and old kitchen removed, ceiling raised for an open concept design, kitchen includes white shaker cabinet with gray quartz counter tops and glass tile backsplash, all stock items which was making the work expedited and kept the client on budget. also featuring large windows and doors To maximize backyard view.

Three level island... The homeowner’s wanted a large galley style kitchen with island. It was important to the wife the island be unique and serve many purposes. Our team used Google Sketchup to produce and present concept after concept. Each revision brought us closer to what you see. The final design boasted a two sided island (yes, there is storage under the bar) 6” thick cantilevered bar ledge over a steel armature, and waterfall counter tops on both ends. On one end we had a slit fabricated to receive one side of a tempered glass counter top. The other side is supported by a stainless steel inverted U. The couple usually enjoys breakfast or coffee and the morning news at this quaint spot. Photography by Juliana Franco

To create a strong focal point for the room, the fireplace was designed with a new steel facade and treated with a product that will allow it to acquire a warm patina with age.

© Paul Bardagjy Photography
Пример оригинального дизайна: параллельная кухня среднего размера в стиле модернизм с техникой из нержавеющей стали, плоскими фасадами, серыми фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, фартуком из стекла, обеденным столом, врезной мойкой, паркетным полом среднего тона, островом, коричневым полом и барной стойкой

Стильный дизайн: огромная параллельная кухня-гостиная в современном стиле с плоскими фасадами, островом, двойной мойкой, темными деревянными фасадами, мраморной столешницей, разноцветным фартуком, фартуком из стекла, техникой из нержавеющей стали, паркетным полом среднего тона, коричневым полом, разноцветной столешницей и сводчатым потолком - последний тренд

Стильный дизайн: кухня с врезной мойкой, белыми фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, серым фартуком, фартуком из стекла, светлым паркетным полом, островом, коричневым полом и белой столешницей - последний тренд

Стильный дизайн: отдельная, угловая кухня в современном стиле с накладной мойкой, плоскими фасадами, черными фасадами, деревянной столешницей, фартуком из стекла, техникой под мебельный фасад, коричневым полом и коричневой столешницей без острова - последний тренд

Plywood kitchen furniture is one of the most durable solutions in case of arranging kitchen space. Next to high physical properties, it is also good looking modern style design. One of our customers asked us to design and manufacture such a kitchen for his flat based in Sheffield South Yorkshire.

Стильный дизайн: большая параллельная кухня-гостиная в стиле модернизм с врезной мойкой, плоскими фасадами, белыми фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, белым фартуком, фартуком из стекла, техникой из нержавеющей стали, светлым паркетным полом, островом, коричневым полом и белой столешницей - последний тренд

Alicia Fox
Идея дизайна: маленькая прямая кухня в морском стиле с обеденным столом, одинарной мойкой, черными фасадами, столешницей из акрилового камня, фартуком из стекла, техникой из нержавеющей стали, светлым паркетным полом, коричневым полом и черной столешницей для на участке и в саду

Идея дизайна: угловая кухня-гостиная среднего размера в стиле модернизм с врезной мойкой, плоскими фасадами, светлыми деревянными фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, синим фартуком, фартуком из стекла, техникой из нержавеющей стали, паркетным полом среднего тона, островом, коричневым полом и белой столешницей

This new traditional kitchen with an earth-tone palette, boasts a large island with cooktop, oven and surround seating. Whether it's family or friends, all can gather around to enjoy the cooking and dining experience. Starmark shaker-style custom cabinets, herringbone backsplash and Rosslyn Cambria quartz adorn the perimeter walls. The island boasts Starmark shaker-style custom cabinets and Windermere Cambria quartz. Hardware, faucet and sink selections have oil-rubbed bronze finishes. Photography by Michael Giragosian

In 1949, one of mid-century modern’s most famous NW architects, Paul Hayden Kirk, built this early “glass house” in Hawthorne Hills. Rather than flattening the rolling hills of the Northwest to accommodate his structures, Kirk sought to make the least impact possible on the building site by making use of it natural landscape. When we started this project, our goal was to pay attention to the original architecture--as well as designing the home around the client’s eclectic art collection and African artifacts. The home was completely gutted, since most of the home is glass, hardly any exterior walls remained. We kept the basic footprint of the home the same—opening the space between the kitchen and living room. The horizontal grain matched walnut cabinets creates a natural continuous movement. The sleek lines of the Fleetwood windows surrounding the home allow for the landscape and interior to seamlessly intertwine. In our effort to preserve as much of the design as possible, the original fireplace remains in the home and we made sure to work with the natural lines originally designed by Kirk.

Fotos: Julia Vogel, Köln
Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: большая параллельная кухня-гостиная в стиле модернизм с врезной мойкой, плоскими фасадами, белыми фасадами, столешницей из акрилового камня, белым фартуком, фартуком из стекла, белой техникой, паркетным полом среднего тона, островом, коричневым полом и белой столешницей

Kitchen design by Nadja Pentic
Идея дизайна: угловая, отдельная кухня среднего размера в современном стиле с врезной мойкой, плоскими фасадами, паркетным полом среднего тона, коричневым полом, коричневыми фасадами, столешницей из акрилового камня, белым фартуком, фартуком из стекла, техникой под мебельный фасад, черной столешницей и двухцветным гарнитуром

No space goes to waste. Perfect for baking sheets, cutting boards and large platters.
Стильный дизайн: кухня среднего размера в стиле кантри с фасадами с утопленной филенкой, темными деревянными фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, зеленым фартуком, фартуком из стекла, техникой из нержавеющей стали, коричневым полом и белой столешницей - последний тренд