Showing posts with label architecture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label architecture. Show all posts

12.21.2012

Manhattan Modern


If you remember about a year ago, I posted pictures of my brother and sister-in-law's Manhattan, KS Midcentury home they bought...

They've worked very hard on it for quite a while and still have more they'd like to do.  Here are some updates they've made so far:
They laid new white oak floors themselves, knocked down "jail cell" walls to the kitchen, and opened up the interior staircase to the basement.  Painted cement boards surround the central "shaft."  The floating wood shelf is also custom built by the two of them.








They are great at creating small, creative, architectural details such as this walnut-wrapped shelf:


The hallway to the kitchen from the entry way:
[It also houses a creative closet on the left you can't see the details of, new lighting solutions, and no doors or headers in the way of the view]

The dining area [without a table at the moment]:


The bedroom:


There are also other great things they've done to the home that I don't yet have photos of, including the bathroom, and the studio/office with a bright yellow sliding barn door!




9.14.2012

KCH&G Silver Winner!

The september issue of Kansas City homes & Gardens features the 2012 Remodel of the Year award winners, including my friend Valerie's home!


You may recognize this home from a post I did a while back when her house was featured in SPACES magazine.  It won Silver for Best Kitchen and Whole house remodel in it's price range!




I just LOVE her home - it's perfect for entertaining family & friends; which she's great at!
She's like me, we need and love lots of natural light for happiness.




 Check out the other Gold & Silver winners here!

[Photos by James Maidhof, featured in KCH&G]







5.28.2012

Design Complete

The kitchen design I worked on a while back has been solidified and is scheduled to start demolition in a couple of weeks!  This was the sketch of the overall layout/style:


The whole kitchen is basically being gutted and flip-flopped.  The photos of the existing kitchen below show how there is a peninsula that divides the space in half and makes for awkward traffic flow.  We will be moving the cabinetry to the far end wall where the table/chars are now and opening up the wall into the living room to create a bigger gathering area.  The table/chairs will be moved to the side the kitchen cabinets are now and the exterior wall will have big sliding doors open to the deck for easier outdoor access!  The large island makes for more convenient cooking space and entertaining.



 Here is the new look & configuration of the wall above:


 The backsplash with a niche above the stove for oils and spices being used:


Can't wait for the process to begin.  More photos of the construction process and beautiful after photos to come in due time!


3.01.2012

Modern Architecture Game

Looking at the Design Milk blog the other day, I came across this new game created by NEXT Architects!

The Modern Architecture Game

The Modern Architecture Game

This game is much like Trivial Pursuit.  you answer questions about the world's most famous architects, buildings, and trends in Western Architecture.  there are six different categories: Visuals, Architect, Project, Style, Influence, and Quote.  Think you could win?