An already gorgeous mid-century modern home gave a great base for starting this stunning project. The old lanai was in perfect condition with its screened in room and terrazzo floors. But, St. Louis being what it is, the room wasn’t getting as much use as it could. The homeowners had an idea to remove the interior walls that separated the main home and the lanai to create additional living space when they entertain or have a movie night as family. The exterior screens were taken out and replaced with new windows and screens to update the look and protect the room from outdoor elements. The old skylights were removed and replaced with 7 new skylights with solar shades to let the light in or block the suns warmth come summers’ heat. The interior doorways and walls were removed and replaced with structural beams and supports so that we could leave the space as open and airy as possible. Keeping the original flooring in both rooms we were able to insert new wood to seamlessly match the old in the spaces where walls once stood. The highlight of this home is the fireplace. We took a single fireplace and created a double-sided gas fireplace. Now the family can enjoy a warm fire from both sides of the house. .

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: большая открытая гостиная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с серыми стенами, темным паркетным полом, двусторонним камином и фасадом камина из плитки

Пример оригинального дизайна: открытая гостиная комната среднего размера в современном стиле с двусторонним камином, бежевыми стенами, темным паркетным полом и фасадом камина из плитки без телевизора

Landmark Photography
Пример оригинального дизайна: большая открытая гостиная комната в стиле рустика с бежевыми стенами, паркетным полом среднего тона, двусторонним камином, фасадом камина из плитки и коричневым полом без телевизора

This large family room offers lots of seating for the many family gatherings held here. In addition to the main furniture grouping, there are additional chairs next to the buffet and at the desk that can be brought into the group.

Designed by : TOC design – Tania Scardellato Photographer: Guillaume Gorini - Studio Point de Vue Cabinet Maker : D. C. Fabrication - Dino Cobetto Lighting: United Lights Contractor: TOC design & Construction inc. / IVCO A designer's Home. When it comes to designer your very own house from scratch, there is so much more to think about, budget, style, materials, space, square footage, positioning of doors & windows, the list goes on and on. Let's just say that from conception to final this home took over a year. 7 months to design and 7 months to build. So basically the lesson learned: Is be patient, consider loads of extras and put in a lot of your own time. Was it worth it - YES and I would do it again.

Photographer: Mitchell Fong
На фото: большая открытая гостиная комната в стиле ретро с белыми стенами, паркетным полом среднего тона, двусторонним камином, фасадом камина из плитки и отдельно стоящим телевизором

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Colin Perry
Свежая идея для дизайна: парадная, открытая гостиная комната среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с серыми стенами, темным паркетным полом, двусторонним камином, фасадом камина из плитки и коричневым полом без телевизора - отличное фото интерьера

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: большая парадная, открытая гостиная комната в классическом стиле с бежевыми стенами, темным паркетным полом, двусторонним камином, фасадом камина из плитки и коричневым полом без телевизора

These clients came to us in one of our design seminars last spring. They have a country home that they wanted to add a brand new addition and completely remodel. The addition would house a new living space with a vaulted ceiling, which would then be open to the kitchen and dining area. The old living room would become a new master suite, with a new master bathroom and closet. We would also be redoing the cabinets in their laundry room and their second bathroom as well. The engineered wood flooring, the tile and the master shower we picked out from Wright’s. The cabinets are our Shiloh brand and designed by Elizabeth Yager Designs through Kuche Fine Cabinetry. And the counter tops are from Kuche Fine Cabinetry but through Pyramid Marble and Granite.

Свежая идея для дизайна: большая изолированная гостиная комната в стиле кантри с белыми стенами, светлым паркетным полом, фасадом камина из плитки, телевизором на стене, двусторонним камином и коричневым полом - отличное фото интерьера

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: большая открытая гостиная комната в стиле ретро с белыми стенами, светлым паркетным полом, двусторонним камином и фасадом камина из плитки

We reclaimed this formerly cramped and cluttered living space with clean high-contrast decor, a two-way fireplace, and a TV mount that swivels to allow it to be viewed from both the living and dining room. Designed and built by Paul Lafrance Design.

This modern, mid-century home demanded a fireplace to match their aesthetic and provide ambiance to their space. Our Timeless Gas Fireplaces come in single-sided, indoor/outdoor, and see-through like the one shown. Enjoy with or without heat, and still receive the tallest, fullest flames on the market.

The Town and Country 36 Inch See-Thru Fireplace provides a transition feature between two spaces. It has the feature of Clean Face with huge ceramic disappearing glass.

Living room
Пример оригинального дизайна: маленькая парадная, открытая гостиная комната в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с серыми стенами, полом из ламината, двусторонним камином и фасадом камина из плитки без телевизора для на участке и в саду

Стильный дизайн: большая открытая гостиная комната в стиле ретро с белыми стенами, светлым паркетным полом, двусторонним камином и фасадом камина из плитки - последний тренд

Stepping into this bright modern home in Seattle we hope you get a bit of that mid century feel. The kitchen and baths have a flat panel cabinet design to achieve a clean look. Throughout the home we have oak flooring and casing for the windows. Some focal points we are excited for you to see; organic wrought iron custom floating staircase, floating bathroom cabinets, herb garden and grow wall, outdoor pool/hot tub and an elevator for this 3 story home. Photographer: Layne Freedle