By Alan George The Japandi style is a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design philosophies that emphasize minimalism, functionality, natural materials, and a connection to...
The Midwest is home to many traditional architectural styles – Tudor, Colonial, Georgian, Federal, Cape Cod. The list goes on. We love designing in these homes, with their long architectural histories and great bones. But lately, we’ve had the opportunity to work with clients outside our geographical area, which opens up a whole new world of home styles to play in, ones that allow us to break the mold a bit. This Spanish-style home in Carmel, California, is such a special example of this, and we are so excited to share photos and details of the finished spaces with you! The project was a pretty comprehensive overhaul of the existing kitchen and butler’s pantry (featured previously here). These spaces had all the hallmarks of traditional Spanish-style homes: beautiful wood-beamed vaulted ceilings, terracotta tile flors, solid, heavy doors. We never want to whitewash out the details that make these homes unique, and this was no exception. Honoring these defining features, while also updating the home for modern living, were our primary goals. We love a good before & after, so let’s start there. Regular Park & Oak followers know that we are not afraid of dark cabinetry in a kitchen. You […]
In any new build kitchen, part of the challenge and reward is in creating a space that has character. That doesn’t yell: “Look at me! I’m new!” Each design should also reflect the owner and take into consideration their unique needs and preferences. It’s in these details that a design comes to life and becomes more than just drawings on a page. In the Park Ridge kitchen, our clients felt strongly about keeping the full-size sink off the island, but also really wanted the convenience of a prep sink. We love a little creative space planning, and the end result is a placement for both sinks that feels intentional, gives interest to the room and still meets our clients’ distinct needs. The location of the main sink along the back cabinet bank also gave us a great opportunity to highlight the beautiful Tabarka tile. Tabarka is renowned for their collections of terracotta tile that are formed, painted and glazed by hand. By locating the sink here and adding a pretty Kohler Artifacts faucet, focus will always come to this special tile. To further highlight the area, we chose to stain the cabinets just above the tile in a higher sheen […]
Last year, Brooklyn architect Gerry Smith spent 48 hours answering reader questions about his overhaul of a 1910 neoclassical brownstone that “had scarcely been altered in its first 100 years.” (See T
By Alan George The Japandi style is a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design philosophies that emphasize minimalism, functionality, natural materials, and a connection to...
And it’s connected to a magical backyard
It’s no surprise to say that everyone loves a kitchen remodel, so it only makes sense that our first completed client project since relocating to San Antonio is a remarkable update of a kitchen. The Before & After images might make you wonder if it is indeed the same home! Project Backgro
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By Alan George The Japandi style is a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design philosophies that emphasize minimalism, functionality, natural materials, and a connection to...
It turns out you can go home again—it just might need a few tweaks. Such was the case for this client who, as an adult, was moving his own family into his
By Alan George The Japandi style is a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design philosophies that emphasize minimalism, functionality, natural materials, and a connection to...
This humble Craftsman kitchen got a cheery British-inspired update.
Nestled in the hills of Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles – an area that is a special enclave of mid-century residences that include neighbors such as Case Study #21 by Pierre Koenig built in 1959 – the design of the Wonderland Park Residence has been primarily driven by the motivation...
Wimbledon Park - Classic Painted Shaker kitchen with Oak lipped mantle, Smaller shaker borders and thin rails bring a contemporary look to this painted shaker kitchen
This Grade II listed property has been lovingly restored and renovated, making room for a light-filled extension housing a Tom Howley kitchen.
By Alan George Have you ever imagined stepping into your kitchen and feeling like you've been transported to a serene Japanese garden? Picture this: sleek...
This spectacular modern mountain house was designed by Harris Architecture and Olsen Home Interior Design in Deer Vista, Park City, Utah.
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By Alan George The Japandi style is a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design philosophies that emphasize minimalism, functionality, natural materials, and a connection to...
By Alan George The Japandi style is a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design philosophies that emphasize minimalism, functionality, natural materials, and a connection to...
An assignment for James Wyman Architects to document their extensive refurbishment of 88 Westbourne Park Road, London. The project involved creating a new basement level, a rear extension opening u…
By Alan George The Japandi style is a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design philosophies that emphasize minimalism, functionality, natural materials, and a connection to...
A Reservoir, Melbourne kitchen designed by M.J. Harris Group with the look of the past and functionality of the present.
By Alan George The Japandi style is a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design philosophies that emphasize minimalism, functionality, natural materials, and a connection to...
By Alan George The Japandi style is a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design philosophies that emphasize minimalism, functionality, natural materials, and a connection to...
By Alan George The Japandi style is a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design philosophies that emphasize minimalism, functionality, natural materials, and a connection to...
By Alan George The Japandi style is a blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design philosophies that emphasize minimalism, functionality, natural materials, and a connection to...
The apartment’s design, by Anthony Ingrao and Randy Kemper, is enough to rival its stunning views
