Stunning 2 story vaulted great room with reclaimed douglas fir beams from Montana. Open webbed truss design with metal accents and a stone fireplace set off this incredible room.

Modern Farmhouse Design in Crisp Blues and Whites, Crystal chandeliers, wood flooring, marble counter top for kitchen island, florals and orchids, slip covered dining room chairs, area rugs, custom area rugs, art and accessories, pendant lighting, white walls, beams. trees, lighting, grasscloth wallcovering on ceiling above dining room.

In the early days of the global pandemic of 2021, my client decided to leave a more densely populated city environment in favor of a more suburban atmosphere with fewer people, where things are less crowded. They found a Tudor-style home built in the 1980s and set about updating it to make it their own. When my client contacted me, one of her top priorities in the home was a complete kitchen renovation for which she already had some very clear ideas. She came to the project with colors and overall feel so it was a delight to collaborate with her to bring her vision to life. The original kitchen was wedged between a large two-story entry hall at the front, and a spacious beamed family room at the rear. Dated dark red oak and heavy 1980s cabinetry weighed down the room, and my client desperately wanted light and lightness. Working with Lewis Construction, we took down the walls that closed the kitchen off from the family room and the resulting space allowed for a generous island. We worked together to refine a cabinet color and a wood stain for the custom cabinetry by Schmitz Woodworks, and a tone of countertop material that would be a perfect compliment to our cabinetry choices. And I found lighting that speaks to the Tudor style of the house while bringing a sense of airiness—the seeded glass island pendants are perfect partners to the round wrought-iron fixture with candles in the adjoining dining room. Wood, brass, and abaca kitchen stools at the island bring a sense of history and California cool. In the adjoining bland family room, my client removed an ugly river stone fireplace and replaced it with a linear gas insert. I designed built-in bookcases flanking the fireplace to give the entire wall more presence. My client fell in love with a piece of dark soapstone and I used it to design a chunky, uniquely beveled surround to ground the fire box. The entry also got a makeover. We worked with a painter to disguise the ugly 80s red oak on the stairs, and I furnished the area with contemporary pieces that speak to a Tudor sensibility: a “quilted” chest with nail heads; an occasional chair with a quatrefoil back; a wall mirror that looks as if the Wicked Queen in Snow White used it; a rug that has the appearance of a faded heirloom; and a swarm of silver goblets creating a wall art installation that echoes the nail heads on the chest. Photo: Rick Pharaoh

Benjamin Hill Photography Nana Wall Glass Bifold Doors

The Net Zero Barn is one half of a larger project (see “Farm House Renovation”). When the new owners acquired the property, their hope had been to renovate the existing barn as part of the living space; the evaluation of the structural integrity of the barn timbers revealed that it was not structurally stable, so the barn was dismantled, the timber salvaged, documented, and repaired, and redeployed in the “Farm House Renovation”. The owners still wanted a barn, so CTA sourced an antique barn frame of a similar size and style in western Ontario, and worked with a timber specialist to import, restore, and erect the frame on the property. The new/old barn now houses a sleeping loft with bathroom over a tv area and overlooking a large pool table and bar, sitting, and dining area, all illuminated by a large monitor and triple paned windows. A lean-to garage structure is modelled on the design of the barn that was removed. Solar panels on the roof, super insulated panels and the triple glazed windows all contribute to the Barn being a Net Zero energy project. The project was featured in Boston Magazine’s December 2017 Issue and was the 2020 Recipient of an Award Citation by the Boston Society of Architects. Interior Photos by Jane Messenger, Exterior Photos by Nat Rea.

This view showcases the beautiful quartzite stone countertop. Overlooking into the family room you can see the bar off to the left. An antique American drop front desk, grasscloth wall covering and custom sofas by Lee Jofa create a welcoming vibe.

Great room with exposed oak beams

This is an example of a Club Room with media room.

This collaborative project features a custom built home at 6,714 square ft. with 4.5 baths and 5 bedrooms. This magnificent home was Built by Del Boca Vista with a stunning interior designed by Tiffany Home Design. A great room is often the first impression of your home and style. A rug in this space should flow with the room, décor, and color palette. Willows is a transitional/contemporary 12×15 area rug. This rug is hand knotted with wool & Bamboo Silk. The soft cool tones work seamlessly with the beautiful wood and the natural light. Available in multiple sizes this rug brings luxury to any space.

The balcony, barn doors, and vent hood balance and complement the spectacular stone fireplace chimney, and hearth on the opposite end of this space. This home features a Texas Hill Country flavor and is appointed with a refined features offering rustic, yet warm and elegant space for living and entertaining.

The project continued into the Great Room and was an exercise in creating congruent yet unique spaces with their own specific functions for the family. Cozy yet carefully curated. Refinishing of the floors and beams continued into the Great Room. To add more light, a new window was added and all existing wood window casings and sills were painted white. Additionally the fireplace received a lime wash treatment and a new reclaimed beam mantle.

Open space and ample light abound in this large remodeled beach home. Several rooms were removed to expose the gorgeous views of this lovely home. Each attention to detail supports the other in a beautiful manner. the structural steel is hidden behind wood beams. Truly spectacular

This amazing area combines a huge number of different materials to create on expansive and cohesive space... Hardwood, Glass, Limestone, Marble, Stainless Steel, Copper, Wallpaper, Concrete, and more. The ceiling sores to well over twenty feet and features massive wood beams. One whole wall features a custom fifteen foot glass fireplace. Surrounded by faux limestone, there is a wooden wall that is topped by a modern yet retro mural.

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