Contemporary Retro

Contemporary Retro

by Chris Dorez Comment Closed
A 1970’S CONTEMPORARY RETRO KITCHEN This kitchen was designed to create better flow for entertaining while keeping it relational to the architecture style of the home. The creation of two work stations were strategically set up for catering teams and the homeowner’s cooking hobby. The design was strongly influenced by the existing natural finished old growth redwood octagon ceiling, which is a dramatic design element within the space. The new Claro walnut natural live edge bar counter harmonized with the 1970’s retro look in the George Nakashima style. The architectural style of the home imitating many of Frank Lloyd Wright’s modern design characteristics of the 1940’s dictated the design aesthetic. Design Objectives: Create two unobstructed work stations for catering teams and homeowner’s cooking hobby. Create functionality of a commercial kitchen in a family kitchen setting. Keep kitchen design relational to the architecture of the home. Design Challenges: An existing 3.5 inch mahogany pin stripe spacing from cabinet toe kick on the floor could...
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New Home Architectural

New Home Architectural

by Chris Dorez Comment Closed
NEW HOME ARCHICTECTURAL Royer Designs recently completed the architectural finishes for a new home. Priced at over 1 million dollars, this Sunnyvale home has a contemporary feel with a few classic touches such as the shaker-style cabinetry, dark hardwood floors and polished nickel fixtures. Several sets of French doors across the back of the house contribute to the indoor-outdoor California style living. Items selected by Royer Design: flooring, tile, light fixtures, cabinetry and appliances, architectural details including landscaping, and all plumbing and electrical work. Note: Royer Designs did not stage the home....
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Warm Modern

Warm Modern

by Chris Dorez Comment Closed
WARM MODERN Tucked in between the San Jose Neighborhoods of Willow Glen and the Almaden Valley is Robertsville. As the San Jose Area was transforming from the Valley of the Heart’s Delight into Silicon Valley, orchards gave way to tracts of homes by a multitude of developers vying to be a part of the economic and housing boom of the 1970’s. Larger family homes of this time period were focused on creating cozy places where families could huddle together for meals and activities. The owners wanted to take their home built in the 70’s under that ideology and update it for the 21st Century. Royer Designs worked closely with the family to remove light blocking walls, and vintage fixtures and appliances wedged into tight spaces and transform it into a contemporary living space for the whole family. One of the key ambitions of the owners in re-creating this home was to have a space that invites people in, a space that flows...
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