Family Room

Removing one of the original kitchen walls created a much larger and more comfortable living room and allowed us to relocate the kitchen along the back of the house. The open floorplan is great for family living. We installed a dropped beam to support the load of the original wall. Introducing 3 faux beams creates a sense of unity for the enlarged living room ceiling. We replaced the small original kitchen window with a larger unit to match the two existing living room windows. The windows align with the bookcases and are highlighted with wall sconces above, create a pleasing symmetry along the wall. A flat screen TV mounted above the bookcases blends in as framed art. The fireplace refresh includes paint and new hearth tile in colors that echo the kitchen hues. Built-in cabinets replace the coat closet we removed. The door to the basement was removed to create a better connection.

The first photos shown are of the 4th floor lounge area with full kitchenette, complete with dishwasher for easy access from the roof deck on the top level and guests in adjacent bedrooms. We collaborated with our clients to decide on the black and white eclectic circular wall paper from Scion. The clean look allows for the room to be modern while supportive of rustic pieces for an eclectic, realaxed look.

Guillermo Castro

Benoit Alazard Photographe

photo : Shoot to sell

Andre John

A 2-1/2 story rear addition to a richly detailed Craftsman style home contains a new kitchen, familyroom, rear deck and lower level guest suite. The introduction of an open plan and modern material/color palettes reconnects the original formal family spaces with those that cater to more daily routines. Photographer: Bruce Damonte

Parlor One in New Orleans Garden District Home

Photo: Dustin Halleck

A lake-side guest house is designed to transition from everyday living to hot-spot entertaining. The eclectic environment accommodates jam sessions, friendly gatherings, wine clubs and relaxed evenings watching the sunset while perched at the wine bar. Shown in this photo: guest house, wine bar, man cave, custom guitar wall, wood plank floor, clients accessories, finishing touches designed by LMOH Home. | Photography Joshua Caldwell.

An unused Dining space was converted into a Family Room that converts to a Guest Room by drawing the double-sided curtains to close the space off.

Photography: Mia Baxter Smail

Staging & Photos by: Betsy Konaxis, BK Classic Collections Home Stagers