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Somner Macdonald Architects ©Jim Stephenson
AA striking single-family home—solid yet refined—steals the spotlight with a seamless dialogue between past and present. Tucked into Edinburgh, Scotland, the project expands and remodels a worn 1910s house, transforming it into an elegant family retreat that reflects the owners’ sophisticated taste and eye for detail.
Somner Macdonald Architects ©Jim Stephenson
Somner Macdonald Architects ©Jim Stephenson
Somner Macdonald Architects ©Jim Stephenson
Sunlight pours through windows of varying sizes and shapes, bathing the home’s main area—the combined living room and kitchen—in a warm, inviting glow. Crisp white ceilings, exposed brick interior walls and polished concrete floors come together to create a refined, quietly luxurious atmosphere.
Somner Macdonald Architects ©Jim Stephenson
Somner Macdonald Architects ©Jim Stephenson
The living room, anchored by modern, well-proportioned pieces, feels cozy yet effortlessly chic—an inviting space that could translate beautifully into a variety of homes.
Somner Macdonald Architects ©Jim Stephenson
Somner Macdonald Architects ©Jim Stephenson
Somner Macdonald Architects ©Jim Stephenson
Somner Macdonald Architects ©Jim Stephenson
Somner Macdonald Architects ©Jim Stephenson
The kitchen centers on a custom built-in island sink tailored to the room and arranged for smooth workflow. A roomy wooden dining table sits nearby, completing a stylish, functional island kitchen that feels both practical and polished.
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