Modern Traditional

McLean, VA

Project

9,000 sq. ft. Custom home for a professional couple

Specifics

The foundation for this custom home had already been poured by the builder by the time my services were engaged by the client. The architect did not finalize the interior architecture.

Challenge

Very large two-story foyer feels too open and airy.

Solution

Murals were planned for the very open foyer to visually warm up the space.

Challenge

The architect had not specified how the knee wall in the foyer would connect with the round columns.

Solution

Round columns in the foyer were changed to short round columns on boxes meeting with the knee walls.

Solution

Ceiling mural of Goddess graces entry way ceiling. The inspiration for the goddess was taken from an original bronze residing in the dining room adjacent to the foyer.

Challenge

The petite wife would not be able to see out the kitchen window while at the sink.

Solution

A taller window from a secondary bedroom was changed out with the shorter window above the kitchen sink thus allowing the wife to see out to the backyard.

Challenge

11 foot ceilings in both offices

Solution

A tray ceiling with special lighting was designed for one of the offices thus visually lowering the ceiling.

Challenge

Need several builtins for storage throughout the home

Solution

Several builtins were designed for television/bookcase storage and a custom computer desk and bookcases for the offices.

Challenge

The position of the fireplace would make for an awkward arrangement of furniture in the family room.

Solution

A new foundation needed to be poured for the repositioning of the fireplace in the family room. The new location made the fireplace more prominent and could be seen from the breakfast table and also allowed for a much improved furniture layout.

Challenge

Beam hanging down in theater room bisecting room

Solution

A box ceiling was designed for the theater to integrate the support beam.

Result

The function and aesthetics were greatly improved by the above changes. The home won First Prize in the Finest for Family Living competition in the Metro Washington, D. C. area.

Modern Traditional

McLean, VA

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