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An Elegant Low-Cost Modern Kitchen
Read About the Transition of This Kitchen in a 1950′s Brick Rambler
A Post-War Brick Rambler Converted to a Salon for Music & Entertaining
Read about the conversion of this post-WWII brick rambler into a Salon for creative people to meet. All Remodeling was done within the existing footprint including a new kitchen, hall bath, and master suite.
Connecting a 1930′s Tudor Revival to the Outdoors
We added a mere 70 square feet to this 1930’s Tudor revival but dramatically increased the livable space and its connection to the outside.
A vibrant yet serene bath remodel
We just completed an unabashedly modern bath in this 1864 row house in the Dupont Circle neighborhood in Washington, DC. The bath had been allowed to deteriorate badly (see before image at end). The centerpiece of this bath remodel is a custom glass countertop with integral glass sink.
The Better Hall Bath
The features of a new and improved hall bath – complete with analysis and pictures.
Kitchen Remodeling for a 1933 Modest Colonial – Part 2
Today we’re looking at remodeling a kitchen in a modest 1933 Colonial to make the house work for a professional couple that spends many of their weekends traveling.
Opening Up A 1930’s Brick Cape to the Outdoors
See one approach to opening up a 1930’s Brick Cape. The clients want to take advantage of wonderful park-like views – opening their home to the back-yard. Also on their wish-list is opening the kitchen to the rest of the house and creating a study.
Carving a Foyer Out of the Living Room
I’m in the design process for 3 jobs where a small house has the front door opening directly into the living room — without access to a closet or any other means of transition from outside to inside. In each case, the client wants to create a foyer but without adding significant, if any, space.
Three Approaches to Opening Up a 1950’s Ranch Home
My client owns a typical 1950’s post-war construction brick 3-bedroom ranch house — it’s ubiquitous throughout the east. Here are 3 options presented during the conceptual design phase for remodeling the home for indoor/outdoor, modern living.
Master Suite – From Ordinary to Extraordinary
My client’s wish list for a remodeled master suite in the upper Northwest Washington, DC neighborhood of the Palisades included an enlarged bath and dressing area and bumping up the ceiling to create a tray ceiling.
