Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.

Port Melbourne Residence

MR.MITCHELL

Franklin Modern Barn Home

LETTER FOUR, INC.

On the corner of Franklin and Mulholland, within Mulholland Scenic View Corridor, we created a rustic, modern barn home for some of our favorite repeat clients. This home was envisioned as a second family home on the property, with a recording studio and unbeatable views of the canyon. We designed a 2-story wall of glass to orient views as the home opens up to take advantage of the privacy created by mature trees and proper site placement. Large sliding glass doors allow for an indoor outdoor experience and flow to the rear patio and yard. The interior finishes include wood-clad walls, natural stone, and intricate herringbone floors, as well as wood beams, and glass railings. It is the perfect combination of rustic and modern. The living room and dining room feature a double height space with access to the secondary bedroom from a catwalk walkway, as well as an in-home office space. High ceilings and extensive amounts of glass allow for natural light to flood the home.

Floating Mezzanine Game Room

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Floating above the kitchen and family room, a mezzanine offers elevated views to the lake. It features a fireplace with cozy seating and a game table for family gatherings. Architecture and interior design by Pierre Hoppenot, Studio PHH Architects.

Willow Creek Contemporary

By Design Interiors, Inc.

This modern take on a French Country home incorporates sleek custom-designed built-in shelving. The shape and size of each shelf were intentionally designed and perfectly houses a unique raw wood sculpture. A chic color palette of warm neutrals, greys, blacks, and hints of metallics seep throughout this space and the neighboring rooms, creating a design that is striking and cohesive.

Historic Ross

Ann Lowengart Interiors

This large gated estate includes one of the original Ross cottages that served as a summer home for people escaping San Francisco's fog. We took the main residence built in 1941 and updated it to the current standards of 2020 while keeping the cottage as a guest house. A massive remodel in 1995 created a classic white kitchen. To add color and whimsy, we installed window treatments fabricated from a Josef Frank citrus print combined with modern furnishings. Throughout the interiors, foliate and floral patterned fabrics and wall coverings blur the inside and outside worlds.

Rustic Chic Chalet

BONE Structure

High-Performance Design Process Each BONE Structure home is optimized for energy efficiency using our high-performance process. Learn more about this unique approach.

Skyview

ID3 Interior Design

Custom furniture, hidden TV, Neolith

Grand View Oak Residence

Hsu McCullough

Living Room with stair beyond. Photo by Dan Arnold

VDD apt | 145 sqm

LAVICA architecture|design

Il bellissimo appartamento a Bologna di questa giovanissima coppia con due figlie, Ginevra e Virginia, è stato realizzato su misura per fornire a V e M una casa funzionale al 100%, senza rinunciare alla bellezza e al fattore wow. La particolarità della casa è sicuramente l’illuminazione, ma anche la scelta dei materiali. Eleganza e funzionalità sono sempre le parole chiave che muovono il nostro design e nell’appartamento VDD raggiungono l’apice. Il tutto inizia con un soggiorno completo di tutti i comfort e di vari accessori; guardaroba, librerie, armadietti con scarpiere fino ad arrivare ad un’elegantissima cucina progettata appositamente per V! Lavanderia a scomparsa con vista diretta sul balcone. Tutti i mobili sono stati scelti con cura e rispettando il budget. Numerosi dettagli rendono l’appartamento unico: i controsoffitti, ad esempio, o la pavimentazione interrotta da una striscia nera continua, con l’intento di sottolineare l’ingresso ma anche i punti focali della casa. Un arredamento superbo e chic rende accogliente il soggiorno. Alla camera da letto principale si accede dal disimpegno; varcando la porta si ripropone il linguaggio della sottolineatura del pavimento con i controsoffitti, in fondo al quale prende posto un piccolo angolo studio. Voltando lo sguardo si apre la zona notte, intima e calda, con un grande armadio con ante in vetro bronzato riflettente che riscaldano lo spazio. Il televisore è sostituito da un sistema di proiezione a scomparsa. Una porta nascosta interrompe la continuità della parete. Lì dentro troviamo il bagno personale, ma sicuramente la stanza più seducente. Una grande doccia per due persone con tutti i comfort del mercato: bocchette a cascata, soffioni colorati, struttura wellness e tubo dell’acqua! Una mezza luna di specchio retroilluminato poggia su un lungo piano dove prendono posto i due lavabi. I vasi, invece, poggiano su una parete accessoria che non solo nasconde i sistemi di scarico, ma ha anche la funzione di contenitore. L’illuminazione del bagno è progettata per garantire il relax nei momenti più intimi della giornata. Le camerette di Ginevra e Virginia sono totalmente personalizzate e progettate per sfruttare al meglio lo spazio. Particolare attenzione è stata dedicata alla scelta delle tonalità dei tessuti delle pareti e degli armadi. Il bagno cieco delle ragazze contiene una doccia grande ed elegante, progettata con un’ampia nicchia. All’interno del bagno sono stati aggiunti ulteriori vani accessori come mensole e ripiani utili per contenere prodotti e biancheria da bagno.

Homey living room

Arch Interiors

Brooklyn Townhouse

Ridge Restoration, LLC

Totteridge Manor House

Emilie Fournet Interiors

A dark living room was transformed into a cosy and inviting relaxing living room. The wooden panels were painted with the client's favourite colour and display their favourite pieces of art. The colour was inspired by the original Delft blue tiles of the fireplace.

Northumberland Stone Cottage

Studio Dean

This rural cottage in Northumberland was in need of a total overhaul, and thats exactly what it got! Ceilings removed, beams brought to life, stone exposed, log burner added, feature walls made, floors replaced, extensions built......you name it, we did it! What a result! This is a modern contemporary space with all the rustic charm you'd expect from a rural holiday let in the beautiful Northumberland countryside. Book In now here: https://www.bridgecottagenorthumberland.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1tpc6VorzrLsGJtAV8fEjlh58UcsMXMGVIy1WcwFUtT0MYNJLPnzTMq0w

Games Room

Aspire Design

Photographer Derrick Godson Clients brief was to create a modern stylish games room using a predominantly grey colour scheme. I designed a bespoke feature wall for the games room. I created an abstract panelled wall in a contrasting grey colour to add interest and depth to the space. I then specified a pool table with grey felt to enhance the interior scheme. Contemporary lighting was added. Other items included herringbone floor, made to order interior door with circular detailing and remote controlled custom blinds. The herringbone floor and statement lighting give this home a modern edge, whilst its use of neutral colours ensures it is inviting and timeless.

Historic Ross

Ann Lowengart Interiors

Rénovation d'un ancien hôtel en résidence touristique: Appartement 04

Aloona Design

Mountain Modern Custom Home

Chapman Building Company

Library with wood wood stove with white oak walls and bookshelves.

Warm Fusions

BRANA Designs

Urban Modern - Family Room

Drewett Works

A dramatic steel-wrapped fireplace anchors the space and connects on both sides to outdoor living via pocketing doors of glass. Furniture symmetry provides inviting seating for conversation with guests. https://www.drewettworks.com/urban-modern/ Project Details // Urban Modern Location: Kachina Estates, Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Bedbrock Developers Landscape: Berghoff Design Group Interior Designer for development: Est Est Interior Designer + Furnishings: Ownby Design Photography: Mark Boisclair

Living Design Ideas with Wood Walls

The best room for gathering with your family and friends in a cosy environment is your living room or family room. You want to hang out where the lounge furniture is the most comfortable and sofas or chairs create a sense of homeliness. Filling this important space with cheap furniture is unlikely to bring you the same long-lasting comfort as a quality chaise lounge or a couch. These choices will directly affect the quality of your evenings as you wind down from the daily grind. While planning a renovation or redesign, weigh up the priorities of seating, heating, an entertainment unit and bookcases. Identify your main activity in the room and and design around that. Many living rooms aren't complete without a fireplace, but if you can't accommodate that, invest in built-in or furniture that suits your home. Common trends include Danish furniture and other kinds of Scandinavian furniture. Plush sofas, recliner chairs and sofa beds will always be popular. Finally, when the big components are planned out, think about what colour scheme and decor will best suit you and your family. If needed, an interior designer can help here.

Should I include a fireplace in my living room or family room?

Depending on your climate, a fireplace might be a great way to add warmth and interest to your living space. Even if your location is warm year-round, you can always add a faux fireplace or nonfunctioning fireplace as part of your decor. There are many options to choose from, so be sure to check them out. A wood-burning fireplace gives an authentic experience, though a gas one still emits heat without the mess. A double-sided or corner unit strays from the ordinary, or you can go with a wood stove fireplace if you're looking for a piece of art. If you want a contemporary touch, veer away from the traditional wood or tile mantel by going with stone, concrete or metal instead.

What kind of built-ins should I add to my living room?

Although it might not seem glamorous, having enough storage is instrumental when it comes to keeping the room organised and practical. Built-in bookcases, shelves and cabinets are a great way to add hidden, functional storage for all the knickknacks you accumulate. Movie and gaming buffs will love a custom entertainment centre, with enough cabinets for movies, speakers and electronic accessories; you can even create a media room with a projector and lounge chairs! If you still have room to spare, include a booth for homework or craft projects.

How do I decorate my home interiors?

When it comes to decorating, neutrals are always the safe option because they look good and never go out of style. They also give any artwork you hang enough breathing space. If you do want to try out a bolder colour scheme, add colour with walls and accessories. That way, if you get sick of a colour, you can quickly repaint the walls and find new knickknacks, instead of having to replace your sofas every time trends change. Popular colours include blue, green and grey, but don't be afraid to try bright colours like red or yellow, even if it's just on an accent wall. Finally, make sure there is plenty of light. Recessed or track lighting are great ways to hit every corner — better yet, add more natural light by installing additional windows or a skylight.