Creative Architecture and Design Solutions
Residential Design
Our residential design services are tailored to your specific needs and preferences. Whether you are building a new home or remodeling an existing one, we will work with you to create a space that is both functional and beautiful.
Sustainable Design
We are committed to sustainable design practices that minimize the environmental impact of our projects. From green roofs to solar panels, we will help you incorporate eco-friendly solutions into your design.
Interior Design Services
We will work with you to create a space that is both beautiful and functional. From selecting materials to choosing furniture and decor, we will help you create a space that reflects your style and meets your needs.
Our Design Focus
- Functionality: A well-designed home should meet the needs of its occupants, providing practical and efficient use of space.
- Aesthetics: Quality design considers the visual appeal of a home, incorporating elements that enhance the overall look and feel.
- Comfort: A good design ensures comfort, from the flow of natural light and ventilation to the choice of materials and finishes.
- Sustainability: Emphasizing eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient solutions is crucial for reducing environmental impact and creating healthy living environments.
- Personalization: Custom residential design should reflect the personality and lifestyle of the homeowners, making the space uniquely theirs.
- Attention to Detail: Quality design is often found in the details, from the craftsmanship of built-ins to the thoughtful placement of fixtures and fittings.
- Timelessness: A well-designed home should stand the test of time, with a style and quality that endure.
- Integration with Surroundings: Good design harmonizes with the natural environment and the architectural context of the area.
Late 1700s Log Cabin and Farmhouse
The Original Late 1700s Cabin: Master Bedroom
This 2400-square-foot home renovation project began after an electrical fire. True to traditional farmhouses, this residence features multiple additions. The core consists of two log cabins from the late 1700s, with subsequent additions from the early 1800s and mid-1900s. After a 95% gutting due to smoke and water damage, the home's history was uncovered, allowing for a contemporary renovation that showcases its historic aspects. Sustainable design components include high R-value insulation, a vapor barrier, a mini-split HVAC system, Renewal by Andersen windows and doors, LED lighting with occupancy controls, water-saving fixtures, low-VOC finishes, and recycled and reused materials.
Music Room
This hallway, connecting the original log cabins since the early 1800s, is wider than usual due to the tradition of separating the sleeping cabin from the kitchen cabin to prevent fire hazards. This spacious design perfectly accommodates the family's musical instruments, allowing their music to resonate beautifully throughout the home.
Connected Spaces
In a farmhouse, the back of the house is often the front. The entry originally led to the kitchen and a butcher room, which was transformed into a studio and farm mudroom in the new design. The wall between the studio and entry was removed, and the doorway to the kitchen was widened, creating an easy traffic flow and open design.
Living Room
The living room ceiling was raised from 6'-9" to 8'-0", creating an open and airy space. The wood trim on either side of the room seamlessly integrates the historic log walls with the 1950s addition. The fireplace was resurfaced with contemporary stone, and cozy reading nooks were created on either side for the family's children.
Second Floor
The log walls extend up the early 1800s staircase, now visible thanks to the raised ceiling and light shelf. A new railing and barn door introduce warm wood materials to the upstairs hallway, while carpeting softens the stairs and sleeping areas.
