Example of a transitional galley light wood floor kitchen design in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Master Bathroom - Demo'd complete bathroom. Installed Large soaking tub, subway tile to the ceiling, two new rain glass windows, custom smokehouse cabinets, Quartz counter tops and all new chrome fixtures.

Maximize your bathroom storage with custom pull out shelves designed to fit your existing bathroom cabinets and vanities. Add riser shelves to your pull out shelves for additional storage. This cabinet features two riser shelves that fit around the plumbing inside the cabinet. The pull out shelves are also notched to fit around other plumbing features. All of our shelves are custom made to fit your space.

Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black cabinets

Beach style dining room photo in Boston

The steel exo-skeleton cradles a floating radiant concrete floor platform. A shallow sloped exposed timber-framed roof structure serves as a metaphorical forest canopy umbrella and optimally orients the photovoltaic solar panel system to the southwest. A continuous clerestory wraps all sides of the house, bathing the interior spaces in natural light and providing serendipitous views into the treetops from within. photo credit: Ben Benschneider

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Inspiration for a large transitional dark wood floor and brown floor foyer remodel in Cincinnati with gray walls and a glass front door

Kids' Bathroom
Inspiration for a small contemporary kids' multicolored tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove shower remodel in New York with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet and white walls

Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized coastal l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Boston with white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, green walls, a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The renovation stole space from another bedroom to create this bright and spacious Master Bathroom with Carrera stone countertops and mosaic floor. The laylight design mocks the shape of the sconces. Discreet, built-in medicine cabinets flank the sinks. Photo by David Livingston.

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Enclosed kitchen - small industrial u-shaped slate floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, no island, stainless steel appliances and soapstone countertops

The Kiguchi family moved into their Austin, Texas home in 1994. Built in the 1980’s as part of a neighborhood development, they happily raised their family here but longed for something more contemporary. Once they became empty nesters, they decided it was time for a major remodel. After spending many years visiting Austin AIA Home Tours that highlight contemporary residential architecture, they had a lot of ideas and in 2013 were ready to interview architects and get their renovation underway. The project turned into a major remodel due to an unstable foundation. Architects Ben Arbib and Ed Hughey, of Arbib Hughey Design were hired to solve the structural issue and look for inspiration in the bones of the house, which sat on top of a hillside and was surrounded by great views. Unfortunately, with the old floor plan, the beautiful views were hidden by small windows that were poorly placed. In order to bring more natural light into the house the window sizes and configurations had to be addressed, all while keeping in mind the homeowners desire for a modern look and feel. To achieve a more contemporary and sophisticated front of house, a new entry was designed that included removing a two-story bay window and porch. The entrance of the home also became more integrated with the landscape creating a template for new foliage to be planted. Older exterior materials were updated to incorporate a more muted palette of colors with a metal roof, dark grey siding in the back and white stucco in the front. Deep eaves were added over many of the new large windows for clean lines and sun protection. “Inside it was about opening up the floor plan, expanding the views throughout the house, and updating the material palette to get a modern look that was also warm and inviting,” said Ben from Arbib Hughey Design. “Prior to the remodel, the house had the typical separation of rooms. We removed the walls between them and changed all of the windows to Milgard Thermally Improved Aluminum to connect the inside with the outside. No matter where you are you get nice views and natural light.” The architects wanted to create some drama, which they accomplished with the window placement and opening up the interior floor plan to an open concept approach. Cabinetry was used to help delineate intimate spaces. To add warmth to an all-white living room, white-washed oak wood floors were installed and pine planks were used around the fireplace. The large windows served as artwork bringing the color of nature into the space. An octagon shaped, elevated dining room, (named “the turret”), had a big impact on the design of the house. They architects rounded the corners and added larger window openings overlooking a new sunken garden. The great room was also softened by rounding out the corners and that circular theme continued throughout the house, being picked up in skylight wells and kitchen cabinetry. A staircase leading to a catwalk was added and the result was a two-story window wall that flooded the home with natural light. When asked why Milgard® Thermally Improved Aluminum windows were selected, the architectural team listed many reasons: 1) Aesthetics: “We liked the slim profiles and narrow sightlines. The window frames never get in the way of the view and that was important to us. They also have a very contemporary look that went well with our design.” 2) Options: “We liked that we could get large sliding doors that matched the windows, giving us a very cohesive look and feel throughout the project.” 3) Cost Effective: “Milgard windows are affordable. You get a good product at a good price.” 4) Custom Sizes: “Milgard windows are customizable, which allowed us to get the right window for each location.” Ready to take on your own traditional to modern home remodeling project? Arbib Hughey Design advises, “Work with a good architect. That means picking a team that is creative, communicative, listens well and is responsive. We think it’s important for an architect to listen to their clients and give them something they want, not something the architect thinks they should have. At the same time you want an architect who is willing and able to think outside the box and offer up design options that you may not have considered. Design is about a lot of back and forth, trying out ideas, getting feedback and trying again.” The home was completely transformed into a unique, contemporary house perfectly integrated with its site. Internally the home has a natural flow for the occupants and externally it is integrated with the surroundings taking advantage of great natural light. As a side note, it was highly praised as part of the Austin AIA homes tour.

Distinctive detailing and craftsmanship make this custom mudroom both a welcoming entry and a functional drop zone for backpacks, muddy boots, keys and mail. Shoe drawers fitted with metal mesh allow air to circulate and a custom upholstered cushion in wool windowpane plaid provides a comfortable seat. Leather cabinet pulls, woven wool baskets and lots of Shaker wall pegs make this mudroom a practical standout. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

David Duncan Livingston
Example of a large beach style medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kids' bedroom - bedroom and mid-sized contemporary girl light wood floor kids' bedroom idea in New York with white walls

Master Bath with barn board accent wall. Yankee Barn Homes Stephanie Martin Northpeak Design
Alcove bathtub - small cottage master beige tile and stone tile travertine floor and beige floor alcove bathtub idea in Boston with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, a two-piece toilet and beige walls

Inspiration for a contemporary built-in desk home office remodel in New York with orange walls

Peter Peirce
Mid-sized country medium tone wood floor and brown floor hallway photo in Bridgeport with white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern galley medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Santa Barbara with beaded inset cabinets, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and medium tone wood cabinets