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Cornerstone ArchitectsGiven a challenging lot configuration and topography, along with privacy issues, we had to get creative in designing this home. The home is divided into four basic living zones: private owner’s suite, informal living area, kids area upstairs, and a flexible guest entertaining area. The entry is unique in that it takes you directly through to the outdoor living area, and also provides separation of the owners’ private suite from the rest of the home. There are no formal living or dining areas; instead the breakfast and family rooms were enlarged to entertain more comfortably in an informal manner. One great feature of the detached casita is that it has a lower activity area, which helps the house connect to the property below. This contemporary haven in Barton Creek is a beautiful example of a chic and elegant design that creates a very practical and informal space for living.
Ernesto Santalla PLLCExcerpted from Washington Home & Design Magazine, Jan/Feb 2012
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Once ridiculed as “antipasto on the Potomac,” the Watergate complex designed by Italian architect Luigi Moretti has become one of Washington’s most respectable addresses. But its curvaceous 1960s architecture still poses design challenges for residents seeking to transform their outdated apartments for contemporary living.
Inside, the living area now extends from the terrace door to the kitchen and an adjoining nook for watching TV. The rear wall of the kitchen isn’t tiled or painted, but covered in boards made of recycled wood fiber, fly ash and cement. A row of fir cabinets stands out against the gray panels and white-lacquered drawers under the Corian countertops add more contrast. “I now enjoy cooking so much more,” says the homeowner. “The previous kitchen had very little counter space and storage, and very little connection to the rest of the apartment.”
“A neutral color scheme allows sculptural objects, in this case iconic furniture, and artwork to stand out,” says Santalla. “An element of contrast, such as a tone or a texture, adds richness to the palette.”
In the master bedroom, Santalla designed the bed frame with attached nightstands and upholstered the adjacent wall to create an oversized headboard. He created a television stand on the adjacent wall that allows the screen to swivel so it can be viewed from the bed or terrace.
Of all the renovation challenges facing the couple, one of the most problematic was deciding what to do with the original parquet floors in the living space. Santalla came up with the idea of staining the existing wood and extending the same dark tone to the terrace floor.
“Now the indoor and outdoor parts of the apartment are integrated to create an almost seamless space,” says the homeowner. “The design succeeds in realizing the promise of what the Watergate can be.”
Project completed in collaboration with Treacy & Eagleburger.
Photography by Alan Karchmer
Paul Moon DesignThis is an example of a large classic open plan living room in Seattle with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wall mounted tv, dark hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
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42 North - Architecture + DesignInspiration for a traditional u-shaped wet bar in Grand Rapids with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, multi-coloured splashback, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, grey worktops and a feature wall.
Cornerstone Homes by Chris Moock, LLCContemporary back patio in Oklahoma City with concrete slabs, a roof extension and a bbq area.
M.S. Vicas InteriorsDesign ideas for an expansive contemporary enclosed living room in DC Metro with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a wall mounted tv, beige floors, a standard fireplace and a tiled fireplace surround.
Contemporary open plan living room in Orange County with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall mounted tv and grey floors.
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Inspiration for a large contemporary open plan living room in New York with white walls, no fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and limestone flooring.
Inspiration for a large contemporary open plan living room in New York with white walls, no fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and limestone flooring.
Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLPCiro Coelho Photography
This is an example of a retro living room in Santa Barbara with white walls.
This is an example of a retro living room in Santa Barbara with white walls.
2Stone Designer ConcreteThis fireplace was designed and create by 2Stone Designer Concrete of Calgary AB. The majority of the fireplace is our "Ivory" concrete (white), and the grey tiles around the fireplace are "Graphite". The Ivory concrete consists of a wall to wall hearth as well as a tall mantle from the center to left wall, connecting back to the hearth.
Fireplace and One piece concrete Back splash designed and created by 2Stone for the wonderful men of Fifth Element
Alison Kandler Interior DesignMark Lohman
This is an example of a large beach style open plan games room in Los Angeles with white walls, no fireplace, brown floors, medium hardwood flooring and a wall mounted tv.
This is an example of a large beach style open plan games room in Los Angeles with white walls, no fireplace, brown floors, medium hardwood flooring and a wall mounted tv.
Brenda Motter Interiors LTDwww.zoon.ca
This is an example of an expansive classic open plan living room in Calgary with grey walls, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors, medium hardwood flooring and a ribbon fireplace.
This is an example of an expansive classic open plan living room in Calgary with grey walls, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, brown floors, medium hardwood flooring and a ribbon fireplace.
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This is an example of a contemporary open plan living room in Seattle with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, beige floors and feature lighting.
This is an example of a contemporary open plan living room in Seattle with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, beige floors and feature lighting.
MELD design StudioMaster bedroom exudes rich elegant textures in an ivory – peach color palette along with exotic Savanah blue marble highlights on wall and fine brass metal details. All of the elements seamlessly blend to give the bedroom a holistic modern appeal blended with a few art deco features
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Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Scott Amundson Photography
Design ideas for a rustic games room in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and brown floors.
Design ideas for a rustic games room in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and brown floors.
Vulkan ArchitectsInspiration for a mediterranean back patio in Orange County with concrete slabs and a gazebo.
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All Things BuildingNew Extension to the rear of the home, creating a large open plan living, kitchen, dining room. Cosy in winter with the central wood fire and easily opens to the outdoors in the warmer weather.
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