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Every detail of a home is being re-examined and the trend is toward better use of space, more efficiency and a certain luxury. Special attention is given to absolutely every corner of the home.
Living Room - The Greatest Room The traditional living room, once reserved for guests, is transformed into an open, airy Great Room -- an elegantly casual living space intended to be utilized every day. Higher ceilings feature crown moldings, floor-to-ceiling windows, overstuffed furniture, large-scale case goods and comfy, durable fabrics. Dining Room - A Feast Fit for a King Marble-topped, built-in buffets and china cabinets accommodate storage for large serving pieces, fine linens and silver cutlery. They free up precious floor space, allowing homeowners to create grand banquets where guests can mingle and linger around a feast fit for a king. Long wall expanses may incorporate shelving for fine books and other collectibles, transfiguring the dining room into a splendid library. Kitchen - Epicurean Delight Kitchens have always been and remain the heart of a home. They have become sophisticated enough for even the most accomplished gourmet. Extremely organized, they feature commercially adapted gas ranges, separate but double electric ovens, dishwashers with pot-scrubbing cycles and inline heaters, sub-zero refrigerators, trash compactors and much more. Amenities include:
As high-tech as kitchens have become, the finishes often resemble a melding of modern conveniences with elegant moldings, warm wood tones and granite countertops of the past. Adjoining family and breakfast rooms, the open floor plan of today's kitchen is no longer relegated to just the cook. Family Room - Crowd Pleasers These rooms have become center stage for family and friends to enjoy. Entertainment centers contain the latest electronics, fireplaces, wet-bars and cabinetry for displaying family photographs and other collections. Leather and supple upholstery feature hidden recliners, the ultimate in lounging. These rooms are only a step away from Home Theaters with large-screen, rear-projection televisions, surround sound and state-of-the-art acoustics. Master Bedroom - A Hospitality Suite More and more attention is given to the Master Suite and every amenity is provided. Master Bedrooms are designed to resemble posh hotel rooms complete with fireplaces, wet bars, entertainment centers, chase lounges and even small dining areas in which to enjoy a secluded meal. Master Closet - The Newest Room Pristine closets with glass doors, interior lighting, and special compartments for shoes, sweaters and lingerie are the latest craze. Large windows give natural light to make the closet a full-fledged room. With dresser islands sporting lined jewelry drawers and seating areas, the closet of today is a site to see. Master Bathroom - Spa Experience Luxurious, extravagant, indulgent -- the Home Spa features almost every amenity for personal pampering. Tubs perched on marble platforms feature whirlpool jets, steam or large walk-in showers with two shower heads, and full-body massaging sprayers provide the ultimate bathing experience. Dual vanities and sinks coupled with 36" countertops provide ergonomic solutions in our daily rituals. Lavish materials make the master bath the most expensive area of the home, per square foot, to construct or remodel today. Home Office - Getting Wired Those without a study can convert an extra bedroom, attic, or basement into a Home Office to provide a means of doing business in the 21st Century. Features include built-in credenzas, overhead storage hutches, under-mount lighting, bookcases, and dual workstations with grommets for wire management. Personal computers influence every aspect of our lives and provide alternatives to traditional work methods. Whether it be for professional purposes, home finances, homework assignments, or just for fun, personal computers have become such an integral part of our lives they demand a space of their own in our homes. Getting wired for computers, fax machines, printers, scanners, answering machines, telephones and televisions requires more than a simple desk to accommodate all this technology. In addition to these myriad amenities, homes today also feature larger windows, central vacuum systems, intercoms, zoned heating and cooling with programmable thermostats and rheostat lighting. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination. Designing a home with today's technology takes the expertise of professionals to guide you through the process. Working with architects, contractors and interior designers in unison will simplify the many construction phases to ensure that your home truly becomes your castle. - Dezignaré |