Contemporary Home Design Ideas

Example of a huge trendy open concept beige floor living room design in Las Vegas with brown walls, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Small trendy kids' multicolored tile and mosaic tile mosaic tile floor bathroom photo in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multicolored walls, an integrated sink and solid surface countertops

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Providence with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
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The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside.
The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford.
The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views.
Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees.
2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award
Jim Bartsch Photography

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master gray tile and mosaic tile marble floor and white floor alcove shower remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, solid surface countertops and a hinged shower door
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master gray tile and mosaic tile marble floor and white floor alcove shower remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, solid surface countertops and a hinged shower door

Patio - mid-sized contemporary backyard concrete paver patio idea in Denver with no cover

New custom designed kitchen with both stainless steel cabinets and custom painted wood cabinets.
Mitchell Shenker, Photographer
Eat-in kitchen - small contemporary galley medium tone wood floor and yellow floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, solid surface countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula
Eat-in kitchen - small contemporary galley medium tone wood floor and yellow floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, solid surface countertops, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept porcelain tile and multicolored floor living room remodel in Tampa with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This kitchen has a new layout which resulted in more organized storage and work space. A flush mounted ceiling hood give it an open feel. A custom baking center keeps like items in their proper place and accessible. Off white glazed cabinets and ogee edged quartz countertops make an elegant statement. A raised live-edge bar and beverage cooler make entertaining a breeze.

Lisa Petrole
Example of a trendy open concept gray floor living room design in San Francisco with white walls and a ribbon fireplace
Example of a trendy open concept gray floor living room design in San Francisco with white walls and a ribbon fireplace

Double free shanding circular staircases with wood and iron balustrade with oval balusters.
Huge trendy wooden curved mixed material railing staircase photo in Salt Lake City with wooden risers
Huge trendy wooden curved mixed material railing staircase photo in Salt Lake City with wooden risers

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Staircase - contemporary wooden u-shaped staircase idea in Cincinnati with wooden risers
Staircase - contemporary wooden u-shaped staircase idea in Cincinnati with wooden risers

The addition of the kitchenette on the rooftop transformed the patio into a fully-functioning entertainment space. The retractable awning provides shade on the hottest days, or it can be opened up to party under the stars.
Welcoming guests into their home is a way of life for the Novogratzes, and in turn was the primary focus of this renovation.
"We like to have a lot people over on the day-to-day as well as holiday family gatherings and parties with our friends", Cortney explains. With both Robert and Cortney hailing from the South; Virginia and Georgia respectively, the couple have it in their blood to open their home those around them. "We always believe that the most important thing in your home is those you share it with", she says, "so we love to keep up our southern hospitality and are constantly welcoming guests into our home."
Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz
Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz

Custom kitchen designed for a client who loves to cook. Every square inch was planned for specific cooking tools, utensils, and homeware. The orange oven, a wedding gift, was the focal point of the design.
*Regan Wood Photography

San Francisco hot tub, patio, and landscape designed and built by Artisans Landscape. For more pictures visit www.artisanslandscape.com/hottubs.
Mid-sized trendy home design photo in San Francisco
Mid-sized trendy home design photo in San Francisco

Mid-sized contemporary blue two-story wood exterior home idea in Other with a metal roof

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

DEMO - We removed the tub shower combo, flooring, vanities, commode room walls, and removed the mirrored doors to the master closet.
THE REMODEL - We created a large zero threshold walk-in shower that is complete with 24x48 Charme series Calcatta Gold LARGE format tiles and a a 12” deco column down the middle with a 2x6 Abaco Mosaic. For the vanity, we added a beautiful floating cabinet topped with Monte Cristo Granite in a Satin finish. The under cabinet lighting and light up Mirror were supplied by our client. The wood look tile flooring was also installed throughout the bathroom, bedroom, and a few other rooms throughout the home. Finally, After removing those walls for the commode room, we were able to open up more room for the overall bathroom and then we reframed the Master Closet opening to add double doors & framed a new entry door.
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