Un ufficio, moderno, lineare e neutro viene riconvertito in abitazione e reso accogliente attraverso un gioco di colori, rivestimenti e decor. La sua particolare conformazione, costituita da uno stretto corridoio, è stata lo stimolo alla progettazione che si è trasformato da limite in opportunità. Lo spazio si presenta trasformato e ripartito, illuminato da grandi finestre a nastro che riempiono l’ambiente di luce naturale. L’intervento è consistito quindi nella valorizzazione degli ambienti esistenti, monocromatici e lineari che, grazie ai giochi volumetrici già presenti, si prestavano adeguatamente ad un gioco cromatico e decorativo. I colori scelti hanno delineato gli ambienti e ne hanno aumentato lo spazio . Il verde del living, nelle due tonalità, esprime rigenerazione e rinascita, portandoci a respirare più profondamente e trasmettendo fiducia e sicurezza. Favorisce l’abbassamento della pressione sanguigna stimolando l’ipofisi: l’ideale per la zona giorno! La palette cromatica comprende anche bianco che fa da tela neutra, aiutando ad alleggerire l’ambiente conferendo equilibrio e serenità. La cucina è il cuore della casa, racchiusa in un “cubo” cromatico che infonde apertura e socialità, generando un ambiente dinamico e multifunzionale. Diventa il luogo per accogliere e condividere, accompagnati dal rosso mattone, colore che aumenta l’energia e stimola l’appetito

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Photo of an entry hall in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, recessed and planked wall panelling.

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Photo of a small transitional foyer in Melbourne with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a single front door, a blue front door, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

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Small scandinavian foyer in Other with white walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a white front door, brown floor and recessed.

Expansive beach style front door in Miami with blue walls, a single front door, a white front door, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

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Mid-sized contemporary foyer in Milan with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a single front door, a white front door, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Mid-sized modern vestibule in Moscow with beige walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowners built their traditional Colonial style home 17 years’ ago. It was in great shape but needed some updating. Over the years, their taste had drifted into a more contemporary realm, and they wanted our help to bridge the gap between traditional and modern. We decided the layout of the kitchen worked well in the space and the cabinets were in good shape, so we opted to do a refresh with the kitchen. The original kitchen had blond maple cabinets and granite countertops. This was also a great opportunity to make some updates to the functionality that they were hoping to accomplish. After re-finishing all the first floor wood floors with a gray stain, which helped to remove some of the red tones from the red oak, we painted the cabinetry Benjamin Moore “Repose Gray” a very soft light gray. The new countertops are hardworking quartz, and the waterfall countertop to the left of the sink gives a bit of the contemporary flavor. We reworked the refrigerator wall to create more pantry storage and eliminated the double oven in favor of a single oven and a steam oven. The existing cooktop was replaced with a new range paired with a Venetian plaster hood above. The glossy finish from the hood is echoed in the pendant lights. A touch of gold in the lighting and hardware adds some contrast to the gray and white. A theme we repeated down to the smallest detail illustrated by the Jason Wu faucet by Brizo with its similar touches of white and gold (the arrival of which we eagerly awaited for months due to ripples in the supply chain – but worth it!). The original breakfast room was pleasant enough with its windows looking into the backyard. Now with its colorful window treatments, new blue chairs and sculptural light fixture, this space flows seamlessly into the kitchen and gives more of a punch to the space. The original butler’s pantry was functional but was also starting to show its age. The new space was inspired by a wallpaper selection that our client had set aside as a possibility for a future project. It worked perfectly with our pallet and gave a fun eclectic vibe to this functional space. We eliminated some upper cabinets in favor of open shelving and painted the cabinetry in a high gloss finish, added a beautiful quartzite countertop and some statement lighting. The new room is anything but cookie cutter. Next the mudroom. You can see a peek of the mudroom across the way from the butler’s pantry which got a facelift with new paint, tile floor, lighting and hardware. Simple updates but a dramatic change! The first floor powder room got the glam treatment with its own update of wainscoting, wallpaper, console sink, fixtures and artwork. A great little introduction to what’s to come in the rest of the home. The whole first floor now flows together in a cohesive pallet of green and blue, reflects the homeowner’s desire for a more modern aesthetic, and feels like a thoughtful and intentional evolution. Our clients were wonderful to work with! Their style meshed perfectly with our brand aesthetic which created the opportunity for wonderful things to happen. We know they will enjoy their remodel for many years to come! Photography by Margaret Rajic Photography

Photo of a small contemporary foyer in Turin with black walls, porcelain floors, a single front door, a black front door, grey floor and recessed.

Fully woodwork sanding work to the damaged wood - repair and make it better with epoxy resin and specialist painting coating. All woodwork was painted with primer, and decorated in 3 solid white gloss topcoats.

Large contemporary foyer in Bologna with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, yellow floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Photo of an expansive transitional foyer in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a double front door, a black front door, brown floor and recessed.

Benedict Canyon Beverly Hills luxury mansion modern front door entrance ponds. Photo by William MacCollum.
Design ideas for an expansive modern front door in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door, beige floor and recessed.

Photo of a mid-sized foyer in New York with green walls, vinyl floors, a single front door, a white front door, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Expansive country foyer in Milan with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a sliding front door, a white front door, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

This is an example of an expansive beach style entry hall in Miami with blue walls, brown floor, recessed, wallpaper, a single front door and a white front door.

This is an example of a large transitional foyer in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a double front door, a medium wood front door, beige floor and recessed.

Benedict Canyon Beverly Hills luxury modern mansion exterior & entrance. Photo by William MacCollum.
Expansive modern front door in Los Angeles with white walls, a pivot front door, a dark wood front door and recessed.

When walking in the front door you see straight through to the expansive views- we wanted to lean into this feature with our design and create a space that draws you in and ushers you to the light filled heart of the home. We introduced deep shades on the walls and a whitewashed flooring to set the tone for the contrast utilized throughout. A personal favorite- The client’s owned a fantastic piece of art featuring David Bowie that we used as inspiration for the color palette throughout the entire home, so hanging it at the entry and introducing you to the vibes of this home from your first foot in the door was a no brainer.