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Matthews - Master Entry 14K Saves | 10 Questions The entrance to the master bedroom is dramatically addressed with floor to ceiling frosted glass framed in black steel. The design remains inviting through the addition of small pops of color from the vase of flowers and a canvas hung above the bed. More design ideas from Texas: See home photos from Austin-area designers See home photos from Dallas-area designers.
Fougeron Architecture FAIA 8 Reviews Fall House 3.5K Saves | 2 Questions The den/library is the home’s heart and soul. It connects the main bedroom and living spaces, and is completely encased in glass. ‘We used a lot of glass,’ Fougeron says. ‘When you’ve got a view like that, you want to show it as much as possible.’.
Highlight a view. Framing a view in black can draw the eye in, showcasing an outside view or just pulling attention away from an unsightlier area of the home. The downside is that you’ll lose the textural and sculptural aspect of the window mullions at night, because the darkness blends in with the blackness of the window pane.
Modern New Home in Hampstead - Bathroom 3.3K Saves | 3 Questions For the rest of the bathroom: smart storage above the toilet and frosted glass walls make the bathroom brighter without having to turn on the lights in the day and still maintain privacy. And of course that black outline framing that I love.
Kitchen 21K Saves | 10 Questions But if your windows face the western sun or it gets particularly hot where you live, heat transfer can be a definite negative. Fortunately, there is a solution. If your black window frames are aluminium, Caracoglia suggests opting for thermally broken frames – they feature plastic separators to prevent heat from transferring between the internal and external frames. And that means a cooler home.
Great Suffolk Street 2.6K Saves | 3 Questions However, if you can’t include these elements, it’s still possible to create an industrial look with the clever addition of some black-framed glass. Here, a Crittall-style mirror is a stunning feature in the room and is complemented by a metal and glass coffee table. The grey and black provide a contemporary backdrop, while the yellow cushions add some zing.
My Houzz: Contemporary Country Style in the Netherlands 9.1K Saves | 5 Questions Is it always so black and white? - Black frames aren’t always the way to go, however. The Drafting Studio building designer Paul Caracoglia says black frames can look out of place in a light and airy space where white is the predominant colour. White frames work best for the windows in this light-filled open-plan kitchen/dining area, for example, but black has been used effectively on the verriere separating the more traditional main house from the contemporary addition.
Islington Glass box extension 5.5K Saves | 4 Questions Update a classic - This extension puts a very contemporary twist on the classic French window, with two almost entirely glass doors opening out from a glass box. Slimline black frames ensure maximum light reaches the kitchen beyond, and give the look an industrial edge.
Menlo Park Residence 34K Saves | 19 Questions Bring in natural light with glass. Incorporating glass-paned interior doors, like the pocket doors in this photo — the partially open cream-colored ones in the foreground, not the black-edged ones that lead outdoors — allows natural light to penetrate further into the interior. Just be sure that the interior doors are compatible in style with the exterior ones.
Hillsborough Residence 16K Saves | 12 Questions The 12-foot ceilings in this contemporary Hillsborough, California, ranch house (built in 1962 and recently rennovated) are the perfect height for large paper lanterns. In this ideal setting, you can certainly understand why these lanterns became midcentury modern icons. Japanese simplicity and hand-crafting tradition combined with contemporary design principles resulted in a modernist and harmonious form that was unmatched in its time.
Port Ludlow House 13K Saves | 14 Questions The main living space feels much larger than it is, because most of the walls are glass. Sliding glass doors that are 8 feet wide and 8 feet high open out to the giant front deck. The floors are ipe indoors and out, creating a seamless transition between the two areas. “During the warm summer months, the living area feels like a large, open porch,” Finne says.
Swatt | Miers Architects 9 Reviews Garay Residence 7.8K Saves | 13 Questions Although I did not build this house, I know these glass panels are not structural. The cost in the Bay Area is probably considerably more than other locations... Around my area it would be about $2000 per panel depending on options. But, the only way to get this amazing clean look is to start from scratch... Inspiration for a large modern open concept travertine floor living room remodel in San Francisco with a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace
Fredman Design Group 18 Reviews Living Room 388 Saves | 2 Questions Earthy elements such as nubby, textural fabrics and a handmade rug made of wool and silk help blur the line between the contemporary and the natural. Lest you forget your impressive location, a map of San Francisco incorporates the blues of the water and sky. Photo cred: Nick Novelli
Fredman Design Group 18 Reviews Living Room 318 Saves | 1 Question Earthy elements such as nubby, textural fabrics and a handmade rug made of wool and silk help blur the line between the contemporary and the natural. Lest you forget your impressive location, a map of San Francisco incorporates the blues of the water and sky. Photo cred: Nick Novelli
Pacific Heights Penthouse and Exterior Remodel 2.2K Saves | 6 Questions So the solution was to maintain the roofline but add new skylights and dormers to improve the ceiling height and insert a pop-out with a window wall that borrowed space from the deck to give the owners the views they desired. The new pop-out with the corner bay window seen here opened the upgraded living room to stunning views of San Francisco. Even the furniture is laid out to take full advantage.
Zack|de Vito Architecture + Construction 4 Reviews RUSSIAN HILL 12K Saves | 11 Questions Given its hilly terrain, it’s not surprising to find drop-dead views in San Francisco. This elegant and serene bedroom takes full advantage of its perch in the Russian Hill neighborhood. The polished floors are engineered walnut with a clear finish, and high-end Schott antireflective glass has been used for maximum window clarity.
Wandsworth Home Cinema 2.3K Saves | 2 Questions And whether your vista takes in rooftops and chimneys or the tops of trees, there are all sorts of views that are worth a long look. This city scene would help to stir the senses into action – just be sure to factor in blinds or switchable glass for night-time privacy! How have you connected your indoors and your outdoors at home?
vivian dwyer RusticSan FranciscoWebsite Daniel Liebermann, who apprenticed with Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin West, designed the 1,000-sq-ft Radius House in 1960. The current owners, Andrew and Kim Todd, contractor Kevin Smith and designer Vivian Dwyer agreed that the goal of this project was to insert modern elements into this house of the earth. The roof was rebuilt to allow for adequate ventilation and for a proper electrical system. It was necessary to redesign the kitchen, refurbish concrete floors, wood beams, metal pipes and resurface the canted, curved brick walls with smooth, white plaster. The space at the rear was rearranged into a master bedroom with an open washing area, separate powder room and closet/dressing room. Every space opens to views of the giant redwoods that surround the property, connecting with the outside and making the house feel bigger. The movement of light during the day activates different parts of the house, while layering the lighting carries this magical effect to the night. This house is a perfect example of how to live well in a small space. Photographer: Joe Fletcher Less
Bagnato Architecture & Interiors 3 Reviews 353 Mascoma Street Strathmore Heights Victoria Australia 7.5K Saves | 4 Questions To draw attention to a view. Sure, this view would be beautiful even if the ceiling were white. But notice how the black surface draws your eyes toward the vista, kind of like a red carpet unfurling in front of you?
Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects 10 Reviews North Bay Residence 14K Saves | 13 Questions Facing the view and the harsh winter winds, this room is both light and open, but also confidently structured. You sense the space’s ability to resist the rugged site’s forces, with a heavy floor and well-proportioned, closely spaced columns. The module of construction is dictated by the fir posts, and each window assembly fits precisely within the structural bay.
The American Institute of Architects Fall House 1.5K Saves | 0 Questions Photo Credit: © Joe Fletcher Photography
Tom Robertson Architects 3 Reviews Inverloch House 2.4K Saves | 1 Question Consider external glass walls - For sites where privacy is not an issue, using floor-to-ceiling windows instead of walls will instantly flood your interiors with light. Opt for double glazing (at least) for insulation, and try to position your wall-to-wall windows facing north. Excessive glazing on the westerly and even easterly sides of your home often lets harsh, hot rays inside and can overheat your house.
MusaDesign Interior Design 9 Reviews Millennium Tower Loft-Home Office 1.7K Saves | 4 Questions Sassyjack - while our company did not provide this glass floor we can assist you with the design, supply and installation input for this project. I'll include a link for you to learn more and also an article on the product. Hope they are helpful to you! glass floors article on glass floors and stair treads.
Butler Armsden Architects 4 Reviews A Wurster Revival 8.3K Saves | 5 Questions This San Francisco pantry with translucent panels and basalt and metal shelving allows light to enter the kitchen without giving neighbors a direct view into the house.
ODS Architecture 31 Reviews Patio 3.9K Saves | 0 Questions If you’re looking to block an adjacent building but still would like light to pass through a screen, frosted glass can be a highly effective material. In this San Francisco Bay Area home, sand-blasted glass panels create a luminous privacy screen for an outdoor dining area.
Rossington Architecture 19 Reviews Elsie Street ContemporarySan FranciscoWebsite Rien van Rijthoven.
On the other end of the spectrum — designs that present a modern face to the street — is this house and the following one by the same architect. The mix of materials breaks down the scale of the facades, while the terraces ensure that views can be enjoyed outdoors as well as from inside. John Maniscalco
Here’s one solution to that aforementioned seating problem in U-shaped kitchens: This terrific bench seating allows for that coveted kitchen table. On the minus side, there is no casual counter seating.
The Crittall Prize 2013 entries for Crittall Steel Window projects in the USA 3.3K Saves | 3 Questions ‘Many people fall into a trap when it comes to choosing replacement windows, which can significantly change the look of a house,’ warns John. ‘It’s important that the windows chosen match the style of the home. If your home has always had timber frames, steel frames may not be the best option.’ TELL US… What do you think of Crittall windows? Do you have any in your home? Share your thoughts and photos in the Comments below.
Alamo remodel. Love the wide overhang.
Love this combination of bookshelves and windows.
Here, hopper-style windows are used as transoms to provide ventilation without compromising security. Before ordering windows, think about how you will install the transom above the door. Will there be a space in between, trimmed out as in this picture? If you plan to mull the transom window directly to the top of the door, make sure your salesperson knows and provides a factory trim to cover this joint. Or better yet, have the factory mull the door and transom together. This connection can be a tricky one to make on the job.
The beauty of black steel - Steel frames are more expensive than both timber and aluminium frames, but if you’re after an industrial or contemporary aesthetic – and your budget allows – blackened steel could be the way to go. Steel-framed windows have an appealing ‘handmade’ patina, an imperfect finish (as opposed to the smooth finish of aluminium) that delivers texture as well as visual appeal, particularly when blackened.
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