Brian Vanden Brink

The timeless materials of stone, wood, tile, and organic colors give this kitchen a classic elegance and enduring grace. Shelley Harrison Photography.

Alise O'Brien Photography

Gacek Design Group -City Living on the Hudson - Kitchen and Dining area Photos: Halkin Mason Photography, LLC

The Johnson-Thompson House, built c. 1750, has the distinct title as being the oldest structure in Winchester. Many alterations were made over the years to keep up with the times, but most recently it had the great fortune to get just the right family who appreciated and capitalized on its legacy. From the newly installed pine floors with cut, hand driven nails to the authentic rustic plaster walls, to the original timber frame, this 300 year old Georgian farmhouse is a masterpiece of old and new. Together with the homeowners and Cummings Architects, Windhill Builders embarked on a journey to salvage all of the best from this home and recreate what had been lost over time. To celebrate its history and the stories within, rooms and details were preserved where possible, woodwork and paint colors painstakingly matched and blended; the hall and parlor refurbished; the three run open string staircase lovingly restored; and details like an authentic front door with period hinges masterfully created. To accommodate its modern day family an addition was constructed to house a brand new, farmhouse style kitchen with an oversized island topped with reclaimed oak and a unique backsplash fashioned out of brick that was sourced from the home itself. Bathrooms were added and upgraded, including a spa-like retreat in the master bath, but include features like a claw foot tub, a niche with exposed brick and a magnificent barn door, as nods to the past. This renovation is one for the history books! Eric Roth

re-modeled original Mid-century Kitchen in Palm Springs

Carrara Marble Island

Steven Brooke Studios

This large, traditional, kitchen was the star of the show at the 2012 Parade of homes. With (2) islands and a table in this kitchen there was enough room for entertaining a large crowd. The classic white cabinets with lots of glass doors was stunning. Traditional, stainless appliances, custom cabinets, glass doors, furniture look, crown mold, granite counters, prep area, island, island seating

The living room level features a Raydoor glass sliding partition that can close off the T.V. room and can slide further than shown to block heat from escaping up the stair tower or neighbors' views of the interior - the open kitchen and eating area are accessorized by a small Juliet balcony for barbecuing. Photo Credit: Philip Liang

Sheryl Steinberg Interior Design

Photography by Lynn Masciarelli

Home Garden Staircase: Granite. All materials & photos by Polybuilding.

Barrett Woodward Photography