Down by the Lake-Office

Replacing a door with a wall of windows transformed the home office and redirected traffic flow to the outdoors through the main living area. “The executive desk was designed using […]

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Down by the Lake-Bathroom

Made wider to accommodate aging-in-place needs, the refurbished bathroom is fitted with a double sink, curbless steam shower and timeless touches. The custom vanity is made of reclaimed white oak.

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Down by the Lake-Stairway

The designers stepped up the design of the stairway to the lower level with a new stained-wood and metal railing. Hollow slab doors were replaced with thick five-panel designs with […]

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Down by the Lake-Kitchen

Relocating the kitchen and creating a more open-plan layout opened up opportunities for a “gorgeous kitchenette featuring a wine column and all the conveniences of a larger kitchen,” co-designer and […]

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Down by the Lake-Fireplace

“The fireplace got a makeover, taking it from a dated brick façade to a sleek, hand-finished metal-and-concrete focal point,” designer and homeowner Jill Jarrett says. Note the ceiling’s structural steel […]

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Down by the Lake-Bedroom

The doorway to the bedroom was enlarged to allow room for a walker or wheelchair if needed. Space was also carved from this room to widen the adjacent bathroom. A […]

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View Points-Kitchen

Eliminating the cabinetry along one wall of the narrow kitchen allowed space for a large walnut island with a marble top. Appliances were gathered on this opposite wall, which features […]

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Remembrance of Things Past-Kitchen with island

The paneled refrigerator/freezer integrates into the floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. “The ceiling pendants over the island add a touch of whimsy and make me smile,” homeowner/designer Jackie Currie-Taylor says.

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Remembrance of Things Past-Kitchen

Flooring in the kitchen — and throughout the home — is engineered French oak. “Engineered wood flooring is a better choice in high-moisture environments,” designer/homeowner Jackie Currie-Taylor says. The beam […]

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