Photography by Susan Teare

Complete interior renovation of a 1980s split level house in the Virginia suburbs. Main level includes reading room, dining, kitchen, living and master bedroom suite. New front elevation at entry, new rear deck and complete re-cladding of the house. Interior: The prototypical layout of the split level home tends to separate the entrance, and any other associated space, from the rest of the living spaces one half level up. In this home the lower level "living" room off the entry was physically isolated from the dining, kitchen and family rooms above, and was only connected visually by a railing at dining room level. The owner desired a stronger integration of the lower and upper levels, in addition to an open flow between the major spaces on the upper level where they spend most of their time. ExteriorThe exterior entry of the house was a fragmented composition of disparate elements. The rear of the home was blocked off from views due to small windows, and had a difficult to use multi leveled deck. The owners requested an updated treatment of the entry, a more uniform exterior cladding, and an integration between the interior and exterior spaces. SOLUTIONS The overriding strategy was to create a spatial sequence allowing a seamless flow from the front of the house through the living spaces and to the exterior, in addition to unifying the upper and lower spaces. This was accomplished by creating a "reading room" at the entry level that responds to the front garden with a series of interior contours that are both steps as well as seating zones, while the orthogonal layout of the main level and deck reflects the pragmatic daily activities of cooking, eating and relaxing. The stairs between levels were moved so that the visitor could enter the new reading room, experiencing it as a place, before moving up to the main level. The upper level dining room floor was "pushed" out into the reading room space, thus creating a balcony over and into the space below. At the entry, the second floor landing was opened up to create a double height space, with enlarged windows. The rear wall of the house was opened up with continuous glass windows and doors to maximize the views and light. A new simplified single level deck replaced the old one.

Thoughtfully designed kitchen with custom cabinets, high end appliances and a working island to be envied by all who have the pleasure of entering this warm & inviting space. Photos by Michael J. Lee Photography

Arched doorway/ entertainment area/ custom cabinetry/ bright and airy kitchen Photo by James Newman

INT2 architecture

Modulnova Twenty Kerlite (porcelain) Kitchen for island doors and worktop - Tall elevation and breakfast bar in Raw Oak Carbone.

CABINETRY: The Bovingdon kitchen in solid oak, oak veneer and tulipwood, Cue & Co of London, hand-painted in Dark Lead, Little Greene LIGHTING: The Small Lucent Lantern, Cue & Co of London APPLIANCES: Ovens, extractor hood, hob; all Neff; fridge-freezer, Zanussi WORK SURFACES: Polished concrete, Cue & Co of London SPLASHBACK: Polished Venetian plaster, Cue & Co of London SINK: Claron 700-U sink, Blanco TAP Provence two hole mixer with lever handles, Perrin & Rowe SHELF: Library Shelf Light II in reclaimed timber and hand-painted in a distressed finish, Cue & Co of London FREESTANDING CUPBOARD: Shaker-style Bovingdon Boiler Dresser in reclaimed timber with a hand-painted finish, Cue & Co of London SEATING: Handmade bench and bar stools, Cue & Co of London DINING TABLE: Solid wood Dining Table II from the Repast collection, Cue & Co of London Cue & Co of London kitchens start from £35,000

Photography: Dan Piassick

Photos by Steve Henke

Design by Meriwether Felt. Photography by Michael Mandolfo

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Photo: Arnona Oren

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Photography by: Gary B. Garman

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