They are seen in suburbia across the nation: 2 stories connected by means of a stairwell, with a front door squat at the middle of both. Divide those amounts, and the square footage functions. The drawback? Split amounts can be downright ugly.
Let us take a look at some designers and homeowners who have gotten the appearance right. Contemporary split levels seen from the exterior and inside are bringing the look back with a spin. Forget top-heavy, boring split amounts; these designs are sleek and sophisticated.
The Sky is the Limit Design
The typical split level puts a staircase between a basement and the main living level. The kitchen sits at the peak of the stairs and also services the attached dining room.
This design takes the staircase and moves into the inside of the house, putting the kitchen at the”pit” and also the dining room on the bright, light-filled landing. The kitchen stays bright and light thanks to beams of white and natural light that filters down from the top level.
This is another contemporary split-level design that promotes open-plan living. Notice how the lower level houses the kitchen, the dining room and the living room, all flooded with natural light.
Knight Construction Design Inc..
Here’s an exterior view of a typical home that’s been modernized. The curving entry route, custom portico and organic timber touches give it more of a cabin feel. The appearance plays well with the wooded areas beyond the house and makes a casual style seem like a spectacular custom-designed house.
KUBE architecture
This is just another contemporary take on a split-level exterior. The clean lines, geometric sectioning and big rectangular windows give this split level midcentury modern charm.
KUBE architecture
Notice the way every detail plays into this geometric theme, from the multipaned garage door to the little accent lights to the staircase platforms leading to the front door.
If your split-level home looks top heavy as a result of the big second-story facade, try adding a bulky porch to the other side of the house to balance the appearance.
John Lum Architecture, Inc.. AIA
If you’ve moved into a traditional split-level home, attempt glossy white and charcoal grey paint to create a contemporary appearance. Furniture that performs off the rectangular lines makes the appearance seem intentional.
DANIEL HUNTER AIA Hunter architecture ltd..
If you want to have an open feel that takes advantage of a little area, try splitting a flat with a little height increase but leave the visual distance open. The eye will flow freely between the two spaces, but you’ll have created two different spaces.
Susan M. Davis
Whether you are attempting to earn a 1970s split level work for your style or are building your home that should create the best utilization of little square footage, take cues from such designs. Perform off the traditional geometric lines of split levels, balance the top heaviness of the plan and start up the inside spaces to get a freshnew appearance.
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