Photo of a mid-sized craftsman partial sun side yard stone formal garden in San Diego for spring.

Many people can’t see beyond the current aesthetics when looking to buy a house, but this innovative couple recognized the good bones of their mid-century style home in Golden’s Applewood neighborhood and were determined to make the necessary updates to create the perfect space for their family. In order to turn this older residence into a modern home that would meet the family’s current lifestyle, we replaced all the original windows with new, wood-clad black windows. The design of window is a nod to the home’s mid-century roots with modern efficiency and a polished appearance. We also wanted the interior of the home to feel connected to the awe-inspiring outside, so we opened up the main living area with a vaulted ceiling. To add a contemporary but sleek look to the fireplace, we crafted the mantle out of cold rolled steel. The texture of the cold rolled steel conveys a natural aesthetic and pairs nicely with the walnut mantle we built to cap the steel, uniting the design in the kitchen and the built-in entryway. Everyone at Factor developed rich relationships with this beautiful family while collaborating through the design and build of their freshly renovated, contemporary home. We’re grateful to have the opportunity to work with such amazing people, creating inspired spaces that enhance the quality of their lives.

Photography: Jill Greer
Mountain style master brown tile and stone tile ceramic tile freestanding bathtub photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops and multicolored walls

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Living room - large contemporary open concept and formal light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in Toronto with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Beautifully done Timberchic accent wall using coastal white Timberchic. Really brightens up this sunroom!
Example of a mid-sized farmhouse formal and enclosed carpeted and beige floor sunroom design with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a standard ceiling

Transitional two-story gable roof photo in Dallas

Example of a mid-sized transitional galley vinyl floor open concept kitchen design in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Reclaimed flooring and beams by Reclaimed DesignWorks. Photos by Emily Minton Redfield Photography.
Large mountain style enclosed brown floor and dark wood floor family room photo in Denver with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Inspiration for a timeless sunroom remodel in Minneapolis with a fire pit, a roof extension, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a standard ceiling

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Example of a mid-sized eclectic guest light wood floor bedroom design in Philadelphia with blue walls and no fireplace

Chef's kitchen with a 17' island carrara marble counter tops, and over sized subway tiles off-set by the dark wood floors create a clean pallet for this chef's kitchen. Photo by Susan Teare

To achieve the open, modern take on Midcentury that our clients desired, we took down upper cabinets over the peninsula, which opened the spaces up to each other. In doing so we creating a storage area for wine and a long countertop for entertaining or setting up a buffet during parties. What had been wasted space to the right of the walkway is now the pantry, with deep storage cabinets. Distinctive Kitchens was brought in to help choose finishes--tile backsplash and floors, sink, faucet, lighting, countertops and cabinet hardware. The adjacent dining room was also part of the design, because the rooms have such a strong relationship to each other. We consulted on furniture and lighting in that room, making sure the two light fixtures (one over the sink, the other over the dining table) didn't compete for attention. We feel the end result is fresh, clean, and texturally beautiful. Kitchen and dining room staging by Allison Scheff of Distinctive Kitchens. Photos by Wynne H Earle

Compete update to a San Francisco apartment. Designs by Olivia Chapman Goss. Photography by Terry Goss. All products purchased using DirectBuy of Silicon Valley

Example of a large transitional carpeted kitchen/dining room combo design in Seattle with gray walls

Cottage medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in San Francisco with white walls

Example of a mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz
Living room - traditional living room idea in Dallas

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Living room - mid-sized transitional open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Minneapolis with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a media wall

"I cannot say enough good things about the Innovative Construction team and work product. They remodeled our water-damaged, 1930s basement, and exceeded all of our expectations - before and after photos simply cannot do this project justice. The original basement included an awkward staircase in an awkward location, one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen and small living space. We had a difficult time imagining that it could be much more than that. Innovative Construction's design team was creative, and thought completely out of the box. They relocated the stairwell in a way we did not think was possible, opening up the basement to reconfigure the bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, living space, but also adding an office and finished storage room. The end result is as functional as it is beautiful. As with all construction, particularly a renovation of an old house, there will be inconveniences, it will be messy, and plenty of surprises behind the old walls. The Innovative Construction team maintained a clean and safe work site for 100% of the project, with minimal disruption to our daily lives, even when there was a large hole cut into our main living room floor to accommodate new stairs down to the basement. The team showed creativity and an eye for design when working around some of the unexpected "character" revealed when opening the walls. The team effectively uses technology to keep everyone on the same page about changes, requests, schedules, contracts, invoices, etc. Everyone is friendly, competent, helpful, and responsive. I felt heard throughout the process, and my requests were responded to quickly and thoroughly. I recommend Innovative Construction without reservation."