Modern Home Design Ideas

The exterior of this home is cedar clapboards and shakes. The doug fir beams lining the front porch add a depth to the entrance. The 8'-0 doug fir mission style front door is an elegant main element.

Recognizing the natural constraints on a narrow, wooded site with substantial topographic variation, southern exposure, and small private framed views to Cozy Cove, the architect, landscape architect, and owners collaborated to create a design that focused on the preservation of existing vegetation and the relationship of interior and exterior spaces. This partnership formed the framework for the architecture and garden design to respond to one another. The owner’s goal for their home was to maintain a strong and vital connection to the site, creating a fusion between home and landscape with a modern edge. The landscape design emphasizes structured and formal solutions in and around the building and its social spaces, while the site’s perimeter is soft and natural. The result of these efforts is a strong and clear connection between architecture and garden, integrating a palette of both modern and natural elements. Photos by Steve Young.

The design objective for this six acre ocean view parcel in Montecito was to create a literal replication of an 1800's California hacienda. Four adobe structures define the central courtyard while secondary terraces and walled gardens expand the living areas towards the views and morning light. Simple, rustic details and traditional, handmade materials evoke a lifestyle of a distant era.

Alternative to painting brick. Covered traditional painted brick fireplace. Furr out face of brick fireplace and raised hearth. Installed 12 x 24 gray limestone tile. White "Caesarstone" hearth. Ash Limestone, vein cut, Vestige finish. Edges polished on site. Maple hardwood floors, Swedish finish. Credit - Product and material choices, by Homeowner - Jennifer U

Dining room - modern dining room idea in New York

A European-California influenced Custom Home sits on a hill side with an incredible sunset view of Saratoga Lake. This exterior is finished with reclaimed Cypress, Stucco and Stone. While inside, the gourmet kitchen, dining and living areas, custom office/lounge and Witt designed and built yoga studio create a perfect space for entertaining and relaxation. Nestle in the sun soaked veranda or unwind in the spa-like master bath; this home has it all. Photos by Randall Perry Photography.

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized modern l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, an island, white cabinets, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances and white countertops

Small minimalist kitchen photo in Houston

Photography by Whit Preston Photography and Paul Finkel of Piston Design
Inspiration for a modern wood exterior home remodel in Austin

We were hired to add space to their cottage while still maintaining the current architectural style. We enlarged the home's living area, created a larger mudroom off the garage entry, enlarged the screen porch and created a covered porch off the dining room and the existing deck was also enlarged. On the second level, we added an additional bunk room, bathroom, and new access to the bonus room above the garage. The exterior was also embellished with timber beams and brackets as well as a stunning new balcony off the master bedroom. Trim details and new staining completed the look. - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Kitchen - rustic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Michael Laurenzano Photography
Example of a mid-sized minimalist l-shaped porcelain tile enclosed kitchen design in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Open, warm and welcoming-is this full loaded kitchen. The hand finished walnut bar is a favorite gathering place. Not shown is an attached 'morning room' that is well used for the day's first cup of joe!

Great Hall with plaster walls & oak timber ceiling beams from an 1860’s barn located in Houston County, Minnesota. The pine timbers are from an 1870’s barn in Marshfield, Minnesota. Photos by Susan Gilmore

Excellent products with innovative design, high-performance technical-functional and aesthetic-emotional environment for the night: walk-in closets, wardrobes, and sliding doors, all fully inserted into a unique design concept that includes systems and furnishing accessories high quality, integrated and cross at an affordable cost.

This modern home office features custom designed open shelves, closed storage and a really long work surface. Photo Credit: Shae Rocco
Minimalist home office photo in San Francisco

Inspiration for a large rustic 3/4 white tile and subway tile beige floor alcove shower remodel in Phoenix with a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Example of a mid-sized mountain style wooden l-shaped open staircase design in Chicago

Front entry showing arrival along custom window box.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles with a fire pit.