This House In New York Received A Wood and Glass Revival

September 7, 2016

This New York home was renovated to give it a more up-to-date contemporary feel.

Photography by Joshua McHugh

 

One year after purchasing this house in New York, the home owners asked Blaze Makoid Architecture to bring the home back to life by completely renovating it.

 

Wood and glass elements were added to contrast the aluminum siding of the existing building and helped to warm the material palette.

A landscaped yard with paths surrounds this New York home.

Photography by Joshua McHugh

Leading up to the home, it’s easy to see that the yard has been meticulously designed, with small steps leading up to the front door that’s surrounded by wood.


Leading up to this home, it's easy to see that the yard has been meticulously designed, with small steps leading up to the front door that's surrounded by wood.

Photography by Joshua McHugh

Landscaped gardens run under the small glass bridges that connect various parts of the home.


Landscaped gardens run under the small glass bridges that connect various parts of this renovated home.

Photography by Joshua McHugh

In the backyard, there’s a pool house with an outdoor dining area and a lounge with fireplace. Sun loungers line the length of the swimming pool.


In this landscaped backyard, there's a pool house with an outdoor dining area and a lounge with fireplace. Sun loungers line the length of the swimming pool.

Photography by Joshua McHugh

At the other end of the pool is the house, with white walls, lots of glass and touches of wood.


This home features white walls, lots of glass and touches of wood.

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Right next to the pool and backyard is a partially enclosed wooden outdoor area set up as a dining room, perfect for enjoying meals outside when the weather is nice.


This home has a partially enclosed wooden outdoor area set up as a dining room, perfect for enjoying meals outside when the weather is nice.

Photography by Joshua McHugh

Large glass doors pivot to open the interior of the home to the outdoor dining area and backyard.


Large glass doors pivot to open the interior of the home to the covered outdoor dining area and backyard.

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Inside the home, decorated by David Scott, is this sitting area, that has a hanging fireplace to keep it warm on cool nights, and views of the pool.


With views of the pool outside, this sitting area has a hanging fireplace to keep it warm on cool nights.

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In the kitchen, wood and gray cabinetry has been paired with a light gray countertop for a contemporary look.


In this kitchen, wood and gray cabinetry has been paired with a light gray countertop for a contemporary look.

Photography by Joshua McHugh

In the living room and casual dining room, large windows make the space bright, and a floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelf makes sure there’s enough room for displaying decorative items and books.


In this living and casual design room, large windows make the space bright, and a floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelf makes sure there's enough room for displaying decorative items and books.

Photography by Joshua McHugh

Beyond the living room is the more formal dining room, with a sculptural light fixture that anchors the dining table in the space.


A sculptural light fixture anchors this dining table in the space, and a partial wall separates it from the living room.

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Down the glass enclosed hallway from the dining room is the entrance to the bedroom.


This home has a glass enclosed hallway that leads from the dining room to the bedroom.

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The bedroom has a wooden feature wall and sliding glass doors open up to the yard.


This bedroom has a wooden feature wall and sliding glass doors provide access to the landscaped backyard.

Photography by Joshua McHugh

Other areas of the home include stairs that are enclosed with half-size safety walls.


White and wood always make a good combination when creating contemporary stairs.

Photography by Joshua McHugh

The home also has a secondary lounge area, with windows that are hidden at the bottom of the walls, providing a subtle source of light for the room.


This lounge area has windows that are hidden at the bottom of the walls, providing a subtle source of light for the room.

Photography by Joshua McHugh

There’s also a home office with built-in shelving.


This home office has built-in wooden shelving and enough room for multiple furniture pieces.