Modern complex mixes in classic

May 19, 2012 | We took a look at Unit 7, a third-floor 1,780-square-foot two-bedroom plus study that features red oak flooring throughout, a custom kitchen with Bosch appliances, a living/dining space with a gas fireplace and a Carrara marble master-suite... Unit 7 has a foyer area with a coat closet and to the left is a large open kitchen/dining/living space with double glass-sliding doors out to a Juliet balcony. In one corner of the living/dining space is a pantry unit with a black-granite topped wet bar and cabinets for displaying china. The kitchen space, lit by pendant lamps, features 24 white-painted wood cabinets and black granite counters as well as a bilevel island with a breakfast bar that seats four. High-end Bosch appliances include a double-door refrigerator, dishwasher and four-burner gas stove. s a white marble backsplash and a nickel pot filler. The unit is on the market for $699,000. There&rsquo. There&rsquo. The elevator opens up to a carpeted lobby with paneled wainscoting and sconce lighting. Read more »

Q&A | Home builder takes modern approach

May 19, 2012 | Q.The hearth room doesn't have the ordinary TV above the fireplace. Describe what you did. A.TVs detract from the fireplace and become the focal point. Plus you strain your neck to look up that high. So we built the fireplace and TV next to each other

Real estate profile, Dec. 6, 2011

May 19, 2012 | a built-in desk and a walk-in pantry, and a patio with an outdoor fireplace on a 6000-square-foot lot. It's listed for $559000. Finally, here's a brick mid-century modern home built in 1959 at 4219 28th Place and also updated recently.

Old Southwest Holiday Parlor Tour offers a few surprises

May 19, 2012 | But the decor is modern. Every room is painted white except for one, whose walls are charcoal. The living room contains spare, sleek furniture, five giant red balls and an ultra-modern fireplace. It comprises a rectangular sheet of stainless steel,