Periscope House draws light into a young family’s home, adding thoughtful solutions and flexible spaces to 1950s Art Deco foundations. Our clients engaged us to undertake a considered extension to their character-rich home in Malvern East. They wanted to celebrate their home’s history while adapting it to the needs of their family, and future-proofing it for decades to come. The extension’s form meets with and continues the existing roofline, politely emerging at the rear of the house. The tones of the original white render and red brick are reflected in the extension, informing its white Colorbond exterior and selective pops of red throughout. Inside, the original home’s layout has been reimagined to better suit a growing family. Once closed-in formal dining and lounge rooms were converted into children’s bedrooms, supplementing the main bedroom and a versatile fourth room. Grouping these rooms together has created a subtle definition of zones: private spaces are nestled to the front, while the rear extension opens up to shared living areas. A tailored response to the site, the extension’s ground floor addresses the western back garden, and first floor (AKA the periscope) faces the northern sun. Sitting above the open plan living areas, the periscope is a mezzanine that nimbly sidesteps the harsh afternoon light synonymous with a western facing back yard. It features a solid wall to the west and a glass wall to the north, emulating the rotation of a periscope to draw gentle light into the extension. Beneath the mezzanine, the kitchen, dining, living and outdoor spaces effortlessly overlap. Also accessible via an informal back door for friends and family, this generous communal area provides our clients with the functionality, spatial cohesion and connection to the outdoors they were missing. Melding modern and heritage elements, Periscope House honours the history of our clients’ home while creating light-filled shared spaces – all through a periscopic lens that opens the home to the garden.

Aspen French House Plan

Walker Home Design

DreamDesign®49: Anglo-Caribbean in Pablo Creek Reserve

Starr Custom Homes

DreamDesign®49 is a modern lakefront Anglo-Caribbean style home in prestigious Pablo Creek Reserve. The 4,352 SF plan features five bedrooms and six baths, with the master suite and a guest suite on the first floor. Most rooms in the house feature lake views. The open-concept plan features a beamed great room with fireplace, kitchen with stacked cabinets, California island and Thermador appliances, and a working pantry with additional storage. A unique feature is the double staircase leading up to a reading nook overlooking the foyer. The large master suite features James Martin vanities, free standing tub, huge drive-through shower and separate dressing area. Upstairs, three bedrooms are off a large game room with wet bar and balcony with gorgeous views. An outdoor kitchen and pool make this home an entertainer's dream.

Surélévation Paris 15

SQUARE RENOVATION

Modern Minnetonka Two-Story

Swanson Homes

Starting with the great room; the center of attention is the linear fireplace faced with rich walnut paneling and flanked by walnut floating shelves with storage cabinets below painted “Railings” by Farrow & Ball. Gold Clemente Wall sconces spotlight family pictures and whimsical art pieces. Notice the custom wall paneling with an inset fit perfectly for the mounted TV. This wall paneling aligns so perfectly with a thoughtfully curated bookshelf that covertly opens to a (Surprise!) home office.

The Aurora : 2019 Clark County Parade of Homes : Blended Indoor-Outdoor Living

Cascade West Development

Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.

Irvine XVII

27 Diamonds Interior Design

Hidden Hills View

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Madeline Harper Photography

Appartement avec optimisation de l'espace et décoration

Agence ATDECO

Shooot'in

Sunnyside Ridge

Aspen Design Room

This modern Aspen interior design defined by clean lines, timeless furnishings and neutral color pallet contrast strikingly with the rugged landscape of the Colorado Rockies that create the stunning panoramic view for the full height windows. The large fireplace is built with solid stone giving the room strength while the massive timbers supporting the ceiling give the room a grand feel. The centrally located bar makes a great place to gather while multiple spaces to lounge and relax give you and your guest the option of where to unwind.

Country French Family Room

Peg Berens Interior Design LLC

Please visit my website directly by copying and pasting this link directly into your browser: http://www.berensinteriors.com/ to learn more about this project and how we may work together! The Venetian plaster walls, carved stone fireplace and french accents complete the look of this sweet family room. Robert Naik Photography.