Lana Waibel
Example of a large minimalist medium tone wood floor living room design in Philadelphia with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Want the Art Deco, old Hollywood glam look? Art Deco hosts lots of clean lines and gold pops of color. Note that they opted to utilize a casing on the wall to add extra highlights of gold. The moulding they used is 122SP. The velvet furniture is also a fun addition to the design.

Example of a minimalist living room design in San Francisco

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Powder room - mid-sized modern vinyl floor and beige floor powder room idea in Kobe with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, green walls, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops and white countertops

Inspiration for a modern pool remodel in New York

This is a split-level home, so there were limited aesthetic options in the entryway. The landing is presented upon entering and the choice to go up or down stairs must be made immediately.

Exterior looking southwest at Hardie panels, cedar rain screen siding, and wood glulam beams. Generous windows in the greatroom provide passive solar heating in the winter months, while deep roof overhangs provide protection from solar gain in the summer months. Photo: William Sarjeant

Example of a minimalist living room design in Miami

The original bathroom on the main floor had an odd Jack-and-Jill layout with two toilets, two vanities and only a single tub/shower (in vintage mint green, no less). With some creative modifications to existing walls and the removal of a small linen closet, we were able to divide the space into two functional bathrooms – one of them now a true en suite master. In the master bathroom we chose a soothing palette of warm grays – the geometric floor tile was laid in a random pattern adding to the modern minimalist style. The slab front vanity has a mid-century vibe and feels at place in the home. Storage space is always at a premium in smaller bathrooms so we made sure there was ample countertop space and an abundance of drawers in the vanity. While calming grays were welcome in the bathroom, a saturated pop of color adds vibrancy to the master bedroom and creates a vibrant backdrop for furnishings.

Mid-sized minimalist master gray floor bathroom photo in Miami with gray walls, a trough sink and flat-panel cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern white tile and ceramic tile gray floor, porcelain tile and single-sink double shower remodel in San Diego with blue walls, light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a freestanding vanity

"We wanted it to be as open and bright as possible," said Spencer. "No upper cabinets, a lot of windows, bright tile, and also making it look a bit older, because it is a Craftsman house. We lived in the house and planned for a long time – to make sure that it was a smart choice to move the refrigerator, or add windows, or open up the walls." Learn more: https://www.cliqstudios.com/gallery/clean-bright-galley-kitchen/

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Mid-sized minimalist guest carpeted and blue floor bedroom photo with white walls

CJ Walker
Example of a minimalist exterior home design in Miami

Corey Gaffer
Minimalist open concept dark wood floor living room photo in Minneapolis with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a modern living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls and a standard fireplace

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Patio - modern backyard patio idea in Cincinnati with decking and a roof extension

Photo of a large modern partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Seattle for spring.

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography Eric Roth Photo