Locker Residence, Washington
Best kitchen in a single-family detached remodeled home—less than 2,000 square feet
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Because of their (usually) diminutive size and their single-loaded views, condos are challenging spaces to renovate and brighten, especially the kitchen area. Fortunately for architect William L. Feeney, this condo in a 1950s building had features he could work with.
Specifically, the unit had windows on the north, south, and east, meaning it had potential for the architect to introduce more natural light to the interior. To this end, Feeney opened up the compartmentalized kitchen to adjacent spaces and windows. In doing so, he transformed some of the kitchen’s functional features, such as the sleek, tube-shaped range hood and the overhead light box, into architectural elements.
“We tried to promote light in the kitchen,” Feeney says. Highly reflective surfaces such as stainless steel countertops, backsplash, and appliances, help to achieve this goal, while full overlay wood cabinets add warmth.
Entrant/Architect/Interior designer/Kitchen and bath designer: William L. Feeney, Washington; Builder: J.S. Construction, Rockville, Md.
235 Eudora Street, Denver
Best master bath in a custom home
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When you’re building in an infill environment, neighbors inevitably become part of the design equation. To avoid putting on a show for the adjacent house, this handsome bath features an oversized picture window, the bottom half of which is obscured glass. “This feature lets light in and maintains clean lines without requiring any sort of window covering,” explains designer Debra Toney. And clean lines are what this bathroom is all about.
Ah, but where to mount the vanity mirrors? Two custom suspended numbers did the trick, although they did require extra 2×10 blocking between the ceiling joists, plus a little extra collaboration with the electrician, mirror cutter, and stainless steel fabricator.
Entrant/Architect/Developer/Interior designer: Debra Toney Residential Design, Denver
