This 1964 Preston Hollow home was in the perfect location and had great bones but was not perfect for this family that likes to entertain. They wanted to open up their kitchen up to the den and entry as much as possible, as it was small and completely closed off. They needed significant wine storage and they did want a bar area but not where it was currently located. They also needed a place to stage food and drinks outside of the kitchen. There was a formal living room that was not necessary and a formal dining room that they could take or leave. Those spaces were opened up, the previous formal dining became their new home office, which was previously in the master suite. The master suite was completely reconfigured, removing the old office, and giving them a larger closet and beautiful master bathroom. The game room, which was converted from the garage years ago, was updated, as well as the bathroom, that used to be the pool bath. The closet space in that room was redesigned, adding new built-ins, and giving us more space for a larger laundry room and an additional mudroom that is now accessible from both the game room and the kitchen! They desperately needed a pool bath that was easily accessible from the backyard, without having to walk through the game room, which they had to previously use. We reconfigured their living room, adding a full bathroom that is now accessible from the backyard, fixing that problem. We did a complete overhaul to their downstairs, giving them the house they had dreamt of! As far as the exterior is concerned, they wanted better curb appeal and a more inviting front entry. We changed the front door, and the walkway to the house that was previously slippery when wet and gave them a more open, yet sophisticated entry when you walk in. We created an outdoor space in their backyard that they will never want to leave! The back porch was extended, built a full masonry fireplace that is surrounded by a wonderful seating area, including a double hanging porch swing. The outdoor kitchen has everything they need, including tons of countertop space for entertaining, and they still have space for a large outdoor dining table. The wood-paneled ceiling and the mix-matched pavers add a great and unique design element to this beautiful outdoor living space. Scapes Incorporated did a fabulous job with their backyard landscaping, making it a perfect daily escape. They even decided to add turf to their entire backyard, keeping minimal maintenance for this busy family. The functionality this family now has in their home gives the true meaning to Living Better Starts Here™.

Soggiorno Piano Terra - Post Opera

German shmear plaster treatment revived this drab red brick fireplace by our project installation coordinator Ryan. We added 3 vintage art pieces, Italian ceramic bull, clients candle stick and concrete vase with succulent.

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Reclaimed barnwood on the ceiling, brick floors, modern lighting, and contemporary lounge chairs create warmth in an eclectic den. Design: Joseph Stabilito Photo: Joshua Mc Hugh

Cork flooring is soft, warm, beautiful, insulative, anti-microbial, anti-allergenic, and water-resistant. Cork tiles are made from post-industrial waste cork of wine stoppers and use only water-based materials making it a very green building material. Cork trees are never cut down to produce cork products, only the bark is harvested. These Triangle-shaped tiles are 100% cork and made in the USA by Globus Cork.

This home was originally built with premium quality salvaged materials like these 200 year old beams. The original builders sought out old mills and barns in the area and found some amazing materials. This home was built in 1967 and totally renovated and its size doubled in 2008.

We managed to install the climbing wall before the pandemic shut-downs, and these kids put it to good use! The monkey bar installation had to wait until last winter to keep everyone as safe as possible.

The commissioned artwork by V.noe, Vivian Griffith, is from the place where Dr. Lauren Nolen and Chase Bender eloped. You can't get much more romantic than that! I feel like my clients see my style and come to me because they like it and trust I can put my spin on their existing furniture. For example, in the beginning Lauren requested the typical farmhouse “Joanna Gaines” look. Once we dove into other options she was able to see that we could incorporate some of those farmhouse touches by white washing the fabulous arched brick to soften the look.

NW Architectural Photography

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Chad Mellon Photography

Inspired by the lobby of the iconic Riviera Hotel lobby in Palm Springs, the wall was removed and replaced with a screen block wall that creates a sense of connection to the rest of the house, while still defining the den area. Gray cork flooring makes a neutral backdrop, allowing the architecture of the space to be the champion. Rose quartz pink and modern greens come together in both furnishings and artwork to help create a modern lounge.

Annesso - stanza multifunzione