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

На фото: большая угловая кухня-гостиная в стиле модернизм с накладной мойкой, плоскими фасадами, светлыми деревянными фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, белым фартуком, фартуком из стекла, техникой из нержавеющей стали, полом из керамической плитки, островом, серым полом, белой столешницей и потолком из вагонки с

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

Стильный дизайн: маленькая угловая, светлая кухня в современном стиле с накладной мойкой, плоскими фасадами, белыми фасадами, деревянной столешницей, серым фартуком, фартуком из стекла, белой техникой, бежевым полом и двухцветным гарнитуром для на участке и в саду - последний тренд

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.

The owners of this prewar apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan wanted to combine two dark and tightly configured units into a single unified space. StudioLAB was challenged with the task of converting the existing arrangement into a large open three bedroom residence. The previous configuration of bedrooms along the Southern window wall resulted in very little sunlight reaching the public spaces. Breaking the norm of the traditional building layout, the bedrooms were moved to the West wall of the combined unit, while the existing internally held Living Room and Kitchen were moved towards the large South facing windows, resulting in a flood of natural sunlight. Wide-plank grey-washed walnut flooring was applied throughout the apartment to maximize light infiltration. A concrete office cube was designed with the supplementary space which features walnut flooring wrapping up the walls and ceiling. Two large sliding Starphire acid-etched glass doors close the space off to create privacy when screening a movie. High gloss white lacquer millwork built throughout the apartment allows for ample storage. LED Cove lighting was utilized throughout the main living areas to provide a bright wash of indirect illumination and to separate programmatic spaces visually without the use of physical light consuming partitions. Custom floor to ceiling Ash wood veneered doors accentuate the height of doorways and blur room thresholds. The master suite features a walk-in-closet, a large bathroom with radiant heated floors and a custom steam shower. An integrated Vantage Smart Home System was installed to control the AV, HVAC, lighting and solar shades using iPads.

На фото: угловая кухня в средиземноморском стиле с кладовкой, фасадами в стиле шейкер, белыми фасадами, мраморной столешницей, белым фартуком, фартуком из стекла, белой техникой, островом и белой столешницей

Идея дизайна: большая угловая кухня в классическом стиле с обеденным столом, накладной мойкой, фасадами в стиле шейкер, белыми фасадами, деревянной столешницей, синим фартуком, фартуком из стекла, техникой из нержавеющей стали, полом из керамогранита, островом, серым полом, коричневой столешницей и балками на потолке

Bespoke Beverston dresser. The perfect place for displaying glassware. Finshed in Blake Blue, with Oak strip. Kitchen island come breakfast bar, features built-in storage,

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

Двухкомнатная квартира площадью 84 кв м располагается на первом этаже ЖК Сколково Парк. Проект квартиры разрабатывался с прицелом на продажу, основой концепции стало желание разработать яркий, но при этом ненавязчивый образ, при минимальном бюджете. За основу взяли скандинавский стиль, в сочетании с неожиданными декоративными элементами. С другой стороны, хотелось использовать большую часть мебели и предметов интерьера отечественных дизайнеров, а что не получалось подобрать - сделать по собственным эскизам. Единственный брендовый предмет мебели - обеденный стол от фабрики Busatto, до этого пылившийся в гараже у хозяев. Он задал тему дерева, которую мы поддержали фанерным шкафом (все секции открываются) и стенкой в гостиной с замаскированной дверью в спальню - произведено по нашим эскизам мастером из Петербурга. Авторы - Илья и Света Хомяковы, студия Quatrobase Строительство - Роман Виталюев Фанера - Никита Максимов Фото - Сергей Ананьев

Пример оригинального дизайна: угловая кухня в современном стиле с накладной мойкой, плоскими фасадами, черными фасадами, серым фартуком, фартуком из стекла, черной техникой, полуостровом, бежевым полом и черной столешницей

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: большая угловая кухня в стиле модернизм с врезной мойкой, плоскими фасадами, белыми фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, белым фартуком, фартуком из стекла, техникой из нержавеющей стали, островом, коричневым полом, белой столешницей и паркетным полом среднего тона

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 customer wanted to brighten and update a VERY dated and cramped kitchen. The end result accomplished all of the desired results and looks amazing!

Anne Matheis Photography
На фото: большая угловая кухня в стиле модернизм с обеденным столом, с полувстраиваемой мойкой (с передним бортиком), плоскими фасадами, серыми фасадами, столешницей из кварцевого агломерата, серым фартуком, фартуком из стекла, техникой из нержавеющей стали, паркетным полом среднего тона, островом, серым полом и белой столешницей