During the initial discussions with our clients, they informed us that they would like to design and renovate the main floor of their home of 40 years to better suit their current lifestyle and to bring a feeling of luxury that they experience during their travels. The existing home featured a layout that was dated and the rooms were compartmentalized. Our new design proposal included a complete re-working of the layout of kitchen, dining, formal living and family room. In addition to the layout changes, we proposed wood paneling and architectural details, new windows and doors and luxurious Travertine and Calacatta Viola slabs in certain areas. Our clients were so excited about our design proposal that they expanded the scope of work to include the second floor and basement.
The entrance area features travertine slabs which continue from the floor to the wall creating a sense of warmth and richness. A floating drawer unit sits suspended on the wall and serves as the perfect spot to store mail, keys, gloves and other small items.
Upon entering the home we are greeted by double glass and steel pivot doors which lead into the open great room. To the left we designed dark oak wood panels which frame the opening to the formal living room crating a picturesque view into the formal living room.
The powder room features a pedestal vanity with a Calacatta viola assembled marble sink and fluted oak wood wall paneling.
The formal living room features a large curved sofa, swivel chairs and a games table in front of a custom bar area with doors that can be recessed in while entertaining, displaying a bar inside. Travertine frames the center of the built-in structure which feels luxurious and echoes the finishes in the entrance.
The formal living room is framed with two fabric lined glass panels with black metal frames which add a sense of mystery and helps to separate the two spaces. The family room’s main feature is the low Travertine bench with a three-sided glass fireplace allowing clear visibility of the flames from every angle.
The kitchen design features a Calacatta Viola marble block island and backsplash against a minimalist white oak paneled kitchen with a concealed fridge, freezer panel and walk-in pantry. The Champagne Bronze finish faucet plays beautifully off of the eggplant tones in the veining of the marble.
The pantry interior has drawers, open shelves and a countertop for small appliances and easy prepping.
The principal suite layout was re-worked by using the space from an existing bedroom which now became the ensuite bathroom for this luxurious suite. The walls are clad with linen wall covering and a feature wall of white oak paneling behind the bed with a concealed door leading to ‘His Closet’. Since the layout of the room is very long, we used a striped textured custom sized carpet to fill the room and break the long lines of the room. In front of the window we placed a small sofa with elegant lines, perfect for a casual sit while reading the morning news.
For the principal bathroom we wanted our clients to feel a sense of calm and elegance. We used the same travertine slabs as found on the main floor as well as the same white oak wood veneer millwork with long linear handles in the same material. Since the ceilings in this home are 8’, we wanted to maximize height by extending all doors to full height with no headers.
Although the design is minimalist, there is no shortage of storage. There are his and her full-length cabinets framing a stone floating vanity which also has drawers. Above the toilet we included another cabinet for even more storage and a low shelf for small books, candles or small towels.
Her walk-in has space for our clients amazing shoe collection, ample shelves for bags and sweaters, tons of hanging and drawers all in the same light oak veneer which is repeated throughout the rest of the home. The carpet is plush and cozy and the upholstered bench offers the perfect place to sit and try on shoes.
His walk-in closet features a sliding door panel which helps keep shoes dust free. When moved to the right, there are additional drawers and shelves for ample storage. In the center there is a pull out pants rack with a small velvet lined jewelry drawer above, perfect for storing watches.
