Showing posts with label Traditional Home. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Traditional Home. Show all posts

Sunday, December 26, 2010

BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME IN CLASSIC MAIN LINE STYLE BY MCINTYRE CAPRON & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS

traditional stone colonial with raised panel shutters in classic main line style
This fabulous traditional home by the Main Line architecture firm of McIntyre Capron & Associates is slightly different than those we typically spotlight on our website, but we were really impressed with its character.  It feels like a classic family home with its stone and clapboard exterior, raised panel shutters and interesting roofline.  Take a look at some exterior and interior screenshots we've posted from the firm's website, and you'll understand why we decided to call attention to this lovely house!
A new stone colonial home by McIntyre Capron and Associates Architects.  The luxury home is new, but designed in the classic Main Line style.
The traditional facade of this lovely stone and clapboard home by McIntyre Capron Architects.  Although this luxury home is new, it blends well among the existing houses in the classic Main Line neighborhood.
A long, winding driveway leads to the portico-covered front door of this beautiful traditional home; majestic trees and mature landscaping provide a sense of serenity on the grounds.
A long, winding driveway leads to the portico-covered front door of this beautiful traditional home; majestic trees and mature landscaping provide a sense of serenity on the grounds.
Grand foyer with its beautiful staircase, wide-plank hardwood floors, intricate woodwork, and beautiful light fixtures.
(1) As guests enter the home, they arrive in this elegant foyer, with its impressive staircase, intricate woodwork and wide-plank hardwood floors.  (2) Notice how nicely the floor plan flows: A great room is located straight ahead, with a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows; the living room (with grand piano, built-in bookshelves and beautiful fireplace) is situated to the right.  (3) Check out the fabulous lighting -- hanging lanterns grace the entrance hall.
A french door leading to the garden marks the end of the long hallway, which runs from one end of the house to the other.  (2) Notice the intricate woodwork, all painted white, which keeps the home's spacious interior bright and unified.  (3) The foyer also provides access to the lower level which features a fabulous entertainment area, billiards room and wet bar.
(1) A french door leading to the garden marks the end of the long hallway, which runs from one end of the house to the other.  (2) Notice the intricate woodwork, all painted white, which keeps the home's spacious interior bright and unified.  (3) The foyer also provides access to the lower level which features a fabulous entertainment area, billiards room and wet bar.
The great room / family room located directly off the gourmet kitchen features wooden box beam ceilings; built-in bookcases; beautiful wood-burning fireplace with its black honed marble (or possibly soapstone) surround and antique brass sconces; wall of floor-to-ceiling windows; window treatments that accent the sofa's throw pillows
The great room / family room located directly off the gourmet kitchen.  Some of our favorite features include: (1) wooden box beam ceilings; (2) built-in bookcases; (3) the beautiful wood-burning fireplace with its black honed marble (or possibly soapstone) surround and antique brass sconces; (4) the wall of floor-to-ceiling windows with window treatments that accent the sofa's throw pillows; (5) the layout of the furniture -- two classic club chairs and two comfy sofas -- all upholstered in an understated, complementary fashion.
Beautiful white kitchen, with custom cabinetry, gorgeous center island with polished marble countertop, built-in sink with satin-nickel faucet, upholstered bar stools, and high-end appliances, such as Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, built-in oven and microwave, gas cooktop
This beautiful white kitchen, with its custom cabinetry, is undoubtedly one of our favorite rooms in this classic home.  Check out some fabulous details: (1) the gorgeous center island with polished marble countertop features a built-in sink with satin-nickel faucet; (2) upholstered stools add comfort and unity to the design of the space since the chosen fabric complements the sofa and club chairs of the connecting great room; (3) high-end appliances, such as Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, built-in oven and microwave, gas cooktop; (4) mix of wood and carrara marble countertops add interest...
This beautiful kitchen features a sun-filled breakfast room completely framed by windows.  A french door leads to the terrace, gardens and pool area.
A mud room with another french door is as beautiful as it is convenient.   This service entrance features  built-in cabinetry with a home office station / desk area; plenty of closet space to store sports equipment, cleaning supplies, etc.;  storage benches with upholstered cushions that complement the fabric used in the kitchen and great room; and a back staircase that leads to the upstairs bedroom suites.
For more information, please visit the website of McIntyre, Capron & Associates Architects at www.mcintyre-capron.com.

McIntyre, Capron & Associates Architects
41 Leopard Road
Paoli, PA 19301
Phone: (610) 647-1217

Friday, December 10, 2010

THE BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN SERIES #1: KITCHENS BY DEANE

beautiful kitchen, winner of Sub-Zero design award, kitchen and bath ideas, white kitchen
As per their website, "Kitchens by Deane has designed countless rooms in Connecticut, Westchester, and New York City," and the firm often handles projects for many of their clients' second homes in states such as Massachusetts and Florida.
The first firm in our spotlight is Kitchens by Deane, with showrooms in Stamford and New Canaan, Connecticut.  They first came across our radar when they won the regional award in the 2008/2009 Sub-Zero/Wolf Kitchen Design Contest.  We've posted a screenshot of their award-winning design as well as an additional photo from Moffly Media; however, we encourage you to visit the Kitchens by Deane website to view more of their impressive portfolio.

The first design features exquisite woodwork.  Some of our favorite features: Gorgeous painted white cabinetry, a center island with rich wooden countertops and glass pendant lamps, beautiful hardwood floors, glass-front cabinets, which add interest to the kitchen design...
$2500 Off On Your Sub-Zero and Wolf Dream Kitchen. Ends 9/31/11
beautiful kitchen, winner of Sub-Zero design award, kitchen and bath ideas, white kitchen
beautiful kitchen, winner of Sub-Zero design award, kitchen and bath ideas, white kitchen
Photo from Moffly Media Website - Beautiful white cabinetry, slate floors, carrara marble and wooden countertops. 
The company's outstanding work has been featured in numerous publications, including Traditional Home MagazineConnecticut Cottages & GardensHouse BeautifulWestchester Cottages & GardensatHome Magazine and Better Homes & Gardens.

Visit their website to see more of their work.  For your convenience, we have provided direct links below:

For those who live in the Fairfield County area, you can also take cooking classes at the Kitchens by Deane showrooms.  Julia Deane runs the classes and even offers private cooking parties.  

If you'd like to purchase a gift certificate to attend a class, we've provided a link here.  This also happens to be a fantastic holiday gift -- especially for men who tend to wait until the last minute to shop for their wives!

For more information, please visit:

Kitchens by Deane

Stamford Showroom
1267 East Main Street
Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: 203-327-7008
Fax: 203-975-1949

New Canaan Showroom
189 Elm Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone: 203-972-8836
Fax: 203-972-8893

Culinary Works

$2500 Off On Your Sub-Zero and Wolf Dream Kitchen. Ends 9/31/11