A Fenton couple wanted to give their four active kids a place to gather and play with friends, while also providing a lavish yet comfortable area to host their own adult friends and family. “They wanted more places for people to go and hang out. That prompted them to renovate the lower level,” says Anne Marie Boedges, designer and president of Anne Marie Design Studio, LLC. The homeowners hired her firm to design and manage the remodel project. “They wanted it to look more luxurious, but still be durable for the kids’ activities”

When homeowners Geri Dreiling and Enrique Serrano Valle decided to remodel their historic home’s kitchen, they entrusted Ladd Suydam Contracting to bring their ideas to life. Dreaming of an open kitchen where Enrique’s “mis en place” cooking style could shine, the homeowners drew inspiration from their personal lifestyle, family history and even movies. “I watched a movie that included a home in Paris,” says Geri. Impressed by the kitchen’s historic character and open space in the movie, they knew they wanted the perfect mix of modern, organic and traditional design.

Requesting their primary bathroom be beautifully updated into a functional space with lots of natural light, these homeowners turned to interior designer Ellie Redders to make their dream a reality. “We were aiming to achieve a feeling of peacefulness with a clean, airy backdrop to allow the elements in the space to become the focal point,” Redders explains.

1. By FlipGreat. This sunken living room is in a restored 1964 Young & Remington mid-century modern home in Palos Verdes Estates, CA. The floors are the original polished terrazzo floor and the fireplace is original to the space, too.

    The history of the chaise lounge chair is a fascinating journey through time, reflecting the evolution of design and the ever-changing tastes of society. From its ancient origins to today’s modern iterations, the chaise lounge remains a symbol of comfort, luxury and relaxation.

Buffelsdrift, Ladismith, South Africa

Nestled in a valley beneath the Swartberg mountain range in South Africa sits a group of heritage buildings restored by SAOTA and Jaco Boons Architect. The clay buildings form a main house, two barns and a wine store. An additional cottage, a contemporary shed and a graveyard sit further up the property.