Modern Home Design Ideas

Kitchen. Built by Crestwood Construction. Photo by Jeff Freeman. Rhino on countertop.
Mid-sized minimalist u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in Sacramento with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

This perfect antique, seaside home badly needed a bathroom update. We have been talking with the clients for years about how to approach the tiny space. The space limitations were solved by using a linear floor drain, glass panel, rear exit toilet, in-wall tank, and Runtel radiator/towel warmer. Design by Loren French - Thomsen Construction Photo by Stephanie Rosseel stephanierosseelphotography@gmail.com

Mark Boisclair Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard stone and custom-shaped pool fountain remodel in Phoenix

Glass bow tie tile with porcelain shower niche. Photo Credit: Christopher Stark
Inspiration for a small modern beige tile and porcelain tile bathroom remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, an integrated sink and solid surface countertops

Luxury home built by Park City Luxury Home Builder, Cameo Homes Inc. in Deer Mountain, Park City, Utah. www.cameohomesinc.com
Bathroom - modern bathroom idea in Salt Lake City

Minimalist kitchen photo in Other

Bedroom - modern bedroom idea in Chicago

We converted an underused back yard into a modern outdoor living space. A cedar soaking tub exists for year-round use, and a fire pit, outdoor shower, and dining area with fountain complete the functions. A bright tiled planter anchors an otherwise neutral space. The decking is ipe hardwood, the fence is stained cedar, and cast concrete with gravel adds texture at the fire pit. Photos copyright Laurie Black Photography.

Example of a minimalist living room design in Charlotte

Bathroom - large modern master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and white floor bathroom idea in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

This warm and rustic home, set in the spacious Lakeview neighborhood, features incredible reclaimed wood accents from the vaulted ceiling beams connecting the great room and dining room to the wood mantel and other accents throughout.

Minimalist concrete patio photo in Seattle with a fire pit and no cover

The planning phase of this modern retreat was an intense collaboration that took place over the course of more than two years. While the initial design concept exceeded the clients' expectations, it also exceeded their budget beyond the point of comfort. The next several months were spent modifying the design, in attempts to lower the budget. Ultimately, the decision was made that they would hold off on the project until they could budget for the original design, rather than compromising the vision. About a year later, we repeated that same process, which resulted in the same outcome. After another year-long hiatus, we met once again. We revisited design thoughts, each of us bringing to the table new ideas and options. Each thought simply solidified the fact that the initial vision was absolutely what we all wanted to see come to fruition, and the decision was finally made to move forward. The main challenge of the site was elevation. The Southeast corner of the lot stands 5'6" above the threshold of the rear door, while the Northeast corner dropped a full 2' below the threshold of the door. The backyard was also long and narrow, sloping side-to-side and toward the house. The key to the design concept was to deftly place the project into the slope and utilize the elevation changes, without allowing them to dominate the yard, or overwhelm the senses. The unseen challenge on this project came in the form of hitting every underground issue possible. We had to relocate the sewer main, the gas line, and the electrical service; and since rock was sitting about 6" below the surface, all of these had to be chiseled through many feet of dense rock, adding to our projected timeline and budget. As you enter the space, your first stop is an outdoor living area. Smooth finished concrete, colored to match the 'Leuder' limestone coping, has a subtle saw-cut pattern aligned with the edges of the recessed fire pit. In small spaces, it is important to consider a multi-purpose approach. So, the recessed fire pit has been fitted with an aluminum cover that allows our client to set up tables and chairs for entertaining, right over the top of the fire pit. From here, it;s two steps up to the pool elevation, and the floating 'Leuder' limestone stepper pads that lead across the pool and hide the dam wall of the flush spa. The main retaining wall to the Southeast is a poured concrete wall with an integrated sheer descent waterfall into the spa. To bring in some depth and texture, a 'Brownstone' ledgestone was used to face both the dropped beam on the pool, and the raised beam of the water feature wall. The main water feature is comprised of five custom made stainless steel scuppers, supplied by a dedicated booster pump. Colored concrete stepper pads lead to the 'Ipe' wood deck at the far end of the pool. The placement of this wood deck allowed us to minimize our use of retaining walls on the Northeast end of the yard, since it drops off over three feet below the elevation of the pool beam. One of the most unique features on this project has to be the structure over the dining area. With a unique combination of steel and wood, the clean modern aesthetic of this structure creates a visual stamp in the space that standard structure could not accomplish. 4" steel posts, painted charcoal grey, are set on an angle, 4' into the bedrock, to anchor the structure. Steel I-beams painted in green-yellow color--aptly called "frolic"--act as the base to the hefty cedar rafters of the roof structure, which has a slight pitch toward the rear. A hidden gutter on the back of the roof sends water down a copper rain chain, and into the drainage system. The backdrop for both this dining area , as well as the living area, is the horizontal screen panel, created with alternating sizes of cedar planks, stained to a calm hue of dove grey.

Sunken living room and hanging fireplace of Lean On Me House
Mid-sized minimalist open concept concrete floor living room photo in Austin with a hanging fireplace

Example of a mid-sized minimalist master gray tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom design in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, marble countertops and white countertops

Micahl Wycoff
Inspiration for a large modern open concept porcelain tile living room remodel in Houston with a bar, beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

This backyard landscape design is inspired by our Blu Grande Smooth patio slab. Perfect paving slab for modern poolsides and backyard design, Blu Grande Smooth is a large concrete patio stone available in multiple colors. It's smooth texture is sleek to the eye but rougher to the touch which avoids it from getting slippery when wet. The large rectangular shape works as an easy add-on into Blu 60 regular modular patterns but can also work as a stand-alone to create a very linear look. Check out the HD2 Blu Grande Smooth which is all about seamless looks with a tighter/poreless texture and anti-aging technology. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/blu-grande-smooth/

Minimalist exterior home photo in New York

Floating (cantilevered) wall with high efficiency Ortal fireplace, floating shelves, 75" flat screen TV in niche over fireplace. Did we leave anything out?