Photos by Drew Kelly

Reclaimed wood is everywhere! Not just perfect for floors, but beautiful ceilings, beams, mantles and stairs can be manufactured from the 19th and 20th century distilleries and warehouses being dismantled.

A dining room with built-in china cabinet in a home renovation. photo credit: Eric Roth

In a modern interpretation of the traditional gentleman’s library, cerused-oak paneling, fabricated in our New York City shops, transforms a white-walled bedroom from characterless box to peaceful sanctuary. The oversized-block pattern shows off the wood’s handsome grain and gives order to a display of fine art.

Bridge House is a contemporary modern home composed of three pods stretching across a Malibu hillside. Each pod is connected by bridges that carry you throughout the home exploring the elements of nature and a consistent view of the Malibu ocean.

The interiors of this new hunting lodge were created with reclaimed materials and furnishing to evoke a rustic, yet luxurious 18th Century retreat. Photographs: Erik Kvalsvik

Originally built in the 1930’s emerging from the International Style that made its way into Minneapolis thanks to visionary clients and a young architect, newly graduated from the University of Minnesota with a passion for the new “modern architecture” The current owners had purchased the home in 2001, immediately falling in love with style and appeal of living lakeside. As the family began to grow they found themselves running out of space and wanted to find a creative way to add some functional space while still not taking away from the original International Style of the home. They turned to the team of Streeter & Associates and Peterssen/Keller Architecture to transform the home into something that would function better for the growing family. The team went to work by adding a third story addition that would include a master suite, sitting room, closet, and master bathroom. While the main level received a smaller addition that would include a guest suite and bathroom. BUILDER: Streeter & Associates, Renovation Division - Bob Near ARCHITECT: Peterssen/Keller Architecture INTERIOR: Lynn Barnhouse PHOTOGRAPHY: Karen Melvin Photography

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The family room, including the kitchen and breakfast area, features stunning indirect lighting, a fire feature, stacked stone wall, art shelves and a comfortable place to relax and watch TV. Photography: Mark Boisclair