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Wallpaper on bed wall: Phillip Jeffries, vinyl, color: Belgian Linen Khaki
Photo by Eric Rorer
While we adore all of our clients and the beautiful structures which we help fill and adorn, like a parent adores all of their children, this recent mid-century modern interior design project was a particular delight.
This client, a smart, energetic, creative, happy person, a man who, in-person, presents as refined and understated — he wanted color. Lots of color. When we introduced some color, he wanted even more color: Bright pops; lively art.
In fact, it started with the art.
This new homeowner was shopping at SLATE ( https://slateart.net) for art one day… many people choose art as the finishing touches to an interior design project, however this man had not yet hired a designer.
He mentioned his predicament to SLATE principal partner (and our dear partner in art sourcing) Danielle Fox, and she promptly referred him to us.
At the time that we began our work, the client and his architect, Jack Backus, had finished up a massive remodel, a thoughtful and thorough update of the elegant, iconic mid-century structure (originally designed by Ratcliff & Ratcliff) for modern 21st-century living.
And when we say, “the client and his architect” — we mean it. In his professional life, our client owns a metal fabrication company; given his skills and knowledge of engineering, build, and production, he elected to act as contractor on the project.
His eye for metal and form made its way into some of our furniture selections, in particular the coffee table in the living room, fabricated and sold locally by Turtle and Hare.
Color for miles: One of our favorite aspects of the project was the long hallway. By choosing to put nothing on the walls, and adorning the length of floor with an amazing, vibrant, patterned rug, we created a perfect venue. The rug stands out, drawing attention to the art on the floor.
In fact, the rugs in each room were as thoughtfully selected for color and design as the art on the walls. In total, on this project, we designed and decorated the living room, family room, master bedroom, and patio.
While my design firm is known for our work with traditional and transitional architecture, and we love those projects, I think it is clear from this project that Modern is also our cup of tea.
If you have a Modern house and are thinking about how to make it more vibrantly YOU, contact us for a consultation.

A row of prized guitars hangs on the feature wall in the music room of a Bloomfield Hills home, newly remodeled in 2018. A small, previously unused space in the basement provided a design challenge. The client, a guitar aficionado, thought it would be a cool place to play and show off his collection. A pile of pine flooring remained from the home's renovation project, so it was put to use. Running the floor boards up the wall and staining them slightly darker than the floor provides the contrast needed to allow the lighter wood and painted finishes of the guitars to stand out. Directional lighting mounted on the ceiling draws attention to the instruments, while recessed ceiling lights illuminate the rest of the space. A white satin finish on the walls keeps the windowless room looking light, while the stained casing around the door jamb and baseboards coordinates with the darker tones of the stained wall. The result is a masculine yet cozy room that is full of personality and ready to rock.
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Photo by Alan Tansey. Architecture and Interior Design by MKCA.
Bedroom - contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in New York with white walls
Bedroom - contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in New York with white walls

Photo: Rachel Loewen © 2019 Houzz
Living room - contemporary living room idea in Chicago
Living room - contemporary living room idea in Chicago

The family who owned this 1965 home chose a dramatic upgrade for their Coquitlam full home renovation. They wanted more room for gatherings, an open concept kitchen, and upgrades to bathrooms and the rec room. Their neighbour knew of our work, and we were glad to bring our skills to another project in the area.
Choosing Dramatic Lines
In the original house, the entryway was cramped, with a closet being the first thing everyone saw.
We opened the entryway and moved the closet, all while maintaining separation between the entry and the living space.
To draw the attention from the entry into the living room, we used a dramatic, flush, black herringbone ceiling detail across the ceiling. This detail goes all the way to the entertainment area on the main floor.
The eye arrives at a stunning waterfall edge walnut mantle, modern fireplace.
Open Concept Kitchen with Lots of Seating
The dividing wall between the kitchen and living areas was removed to create a larger, integrated entertaining space. The kitchen also has easy access to a new outdoor social space.
A new large skylight directly over the kitchen floods the space with natural light.
The kitchen now has gloss white cabinetry, with matte black accents and the same herringbone detail as the living room, and is tied together with a low maintenance Caesarstone’s white Attica quartz for the island countertop.
This over-sized island has barstool seating for five while leaving plenty of room for homework, snacking, socializing, and food prep in the same space.
To maximize space and minimize clutter, we integrated the kitchen appliances into the kitchen island, including a food warming drawer, a hidden fridge, and the dishwasher. This takes the eyes to focus off appliances, and onto the design elements which feed throughout the home.
We also installed a beverage center just beside the kitchen so family and guests can fix themselves a drink, without disrupting the flow of the kitchen.
Updated Downstairs Space, Updated Guest Room, Updated Bathrooms
It was a treat to update this entire house. Upstairs, we renovated the master bedroom with new blackout drapery, new decor, and a warm light grey paint colour. The tight bathroom was transformed with modern fixtures and gorgeous grey tile the homeowners loved.
The two teen girls’ rooms were updated with new lighting and furniture that tied in with the whole home decor, but which also reflected their personal taste.
In the basement, we updated the rec room with a bright modern look and updated fireplace. We added a needed door to the garage. We upgraded the bathrooms and created a legal second suite which the young adult daughter will use, for now.
Laundry Its Own Room, Finally
In a family with four women, you can imagine how much laundry gets done in this house. As part of the renovation, we built a proper laundry room with plenty of storage space, countertops, and a large sink.

Inspiration for a large mediterranean backyard stone and rectangular pool remodel in Los Angeles with a bbq area

Refined living room with new coffered ceilings.
Living room - large transitional open concept light wood floor living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls and a wall-mounted tv
Living room - large transitional open concept light wood floor living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Steve Henke
Inspiration for a timeless white two-story wood exterior home remodel in Minneapolis
Inspiration for a timeless white two-story wood exterior home remodel in Minneapolis

As a cottage, the Ridgecrest was designed to take full advantage of a property rich in natural beauty. Each of the main houses three bedrooms, and all of the entertaining spaces, have large rear facing windows with thick craftsman style casing. A glance at the front motor court reveals a guesthouse above a three-stall garage. Complete with separate entrance, the guesthouse features its own bathroom, kitchen, laundry, living room and bedroom. The columned entry porch of the main house is centered on the floor plan, but is tucked under the left side of the homes large transverse gable. Centered under this gable is a grand staircase connecting the foyer to the lower level corridor. Directly to the rear of the foyer is the living room. With tall windows and a vaulted ceiling. The living rooms stone fireplace has flanking cabinets that anchor an axis that runs through the living and dinning room, ending at the side patio. A large island anchors the open concept kitchen and dining space. On the opposite side of the main level is a private master suite, complete with spacious dressing room and double vanity master bathroom. Buffering the living room from the master bedroom, with a large built-in feature wall, is a private study. Downstairs, rooms are organized off of a linear corridor with one end being terminated by a shared bathroom for the two lower bedrooms and large entertainment spaces.
Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography
Builder: Douglas Sumner Builder, Inc.
Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen

Hovering over the sloping corner of a wooded lot, this hill country contemporary house provides privacy from the street below yet thoughtfully frames views of the surrounding hills. This glass house mixes interior and exterior spaces while drawing attention to the inviting pool in which intimately engages the house.
Published:
Vetta Homes, January-March 2015 - https://issuu.com/vettamagazine/docs/homes_issue1
Luxe interiors + design, Austin + Hill Country Edition, Fall 2013
Photo Credit: Dror Baldinger

When envisioning their kitchen remodel, it was important to these homeowners that their existing cherry kitchen would be given a facelift in transitional style. Cathy and Ed of Renovisions achieved the owners’ wishes while making sure the kitchen still looked like a natural extension to the rest of their traditional styled home. The update made room for added storage and appliance space. We installed 48” wide cabinetry in a natural cherry finish with roll-out shelves and space to accommodate a microwave and pull-out double trash receptacle. These custom built cherry cabinets and crown molding matched existing cabinets and were within easy reach of the newly installed stainless steel Viking gas range, Zephyr hood and GE hybrid dishwasher.
A large rectangular stainless steel sink was under-mounted on a beautiful new gold granite countertop. An absolute black granite countertop was installed on the new wine/beverage center featuring a U-Line dual-zone wine refrigerator, deep drawers for linens and stem ware holder in natural cherry finish.
A standout feature is the beautifully tiled backsplash cut in with absolute black granite tile and an artful mix of granite/porcelain tile design over the new gas range. This draws attention to the newly remodeled space and brings together all the elements.
The homeowners were tired of the original builders brick surrounding their fireplace hearth and wanted to update to a more formal, elegant look. They chose a solid polished granite material in absolute black.
Outdated no longer, the design details in the kitchen and adjacent family room come together to create a formal yet warm and inviting ambiance with their wish fulfilled. The owners love their newly remodeled spaces.

The living room vignette draws attention to architectural shelving and natural wood finishes, with ceramics and neutral textures adding a touch of calm refinement.

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The first impression is a granite cobblestone entry walk, flanked by natural stone pillars, which take you from the driveway to the front door. Drawing your attention to the front walk are decorative planters on pillars, displaying vibrant colors of seasonal arrangements that draw your attention to the front walk. Following the natural stone steps into the backyard are large stone outcropping walls and raised beds along the back and side foundation.

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The first impression is a granite cobblestone entry walk, flanked by natural stone pillars, which take you from the driveway to the front door. Drawing your attention to the front walk are decorative planters on pillars, displaying vibrant colors of seasonal arrangements that draw your attention to the front walk. Following the natural stone steps into the backyard are large stone outcropping walls and raised beds along the back and side foundation.

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The first impression is a granite cobblestone entry walk, flanked by natural stone pillars, which take you from the driveway to the front door. Drawing your attention to the front walk are decorative planters on pillars, displaying vibrant colors of seasonal arrangements that draw your attention to the front walk. Following the natural stone steps into the backyard are large stone outcropping walls and raised beds along the back and side foundation.

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The first impression is a granite cobblestone entry walk, flanked by natural stone pillars, which take you from the driveway to the front door. Drawing your attention to the front walk are decorative planters on pillars, displaying vibrant colors of seasonal arrangements that draw your attention to the front walk. Following the natural stone steps into the backyard are large stone outcropping walls and raised beds along the back and side foundation.

At the End of this hallway, one of the famous "Big Eyes" paintaings draws your attention to what's beyond. By lighting art at the end of a hallway, the spaces become more interesting and draw your attention to a focal point. By letting the space in front of the art fall into darkness with this setting, the mysterious girl looking in the window catches you as you pass through from the front door. Unlike picture lights you may find at the local lighting showroom, using high-end picture lights can preserve your artwork and light it much better than a traditional picture light.
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