Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Philadelphia

We were excited to take on this full home remodel with our Arvada clients! They have been living in their home for years, and were ready to delve into some major construction to make their home a perfect fit. This home had a lot of its original 1970s features, and we were able to work together to make updates throughout their home to make it fit their more modern tastes. We started by lowering their raised living room to make it level with the rest of their first floor; this not only removed a major tripping hazard, but also gave them a lot more flexibility when it came to placing furniture. To make their newly leveled first floor feel more cohesive we also replaced their mixed flooring with a gorgeous engineered wood flooring throughout the whole first floor. But the second floor wasn’t left out, we also updated their carpet with a subtle patterned grey beauty that tied in with the colors we utilized on the first floor. New taller baseboards throughout their entire home also helped to unify the spaces and brought the update full circle. One of the most dramatic changes we made was to take down all of the original wood railings and replace them custom steel railings. Our goal was to design a staircase that felt lighter and created less of a visual barrier between spaces. We painted the existing stringer a crisp white, and to balance out the cool steel finish, we opted for a wooden handrail. We also replaced the original carpet wrapped steps with dark wooden steps that coordinate with the finish of the handrail. Lighting has a major impact on how we feel about the space we’re in, and we took on this home’s lighting problems head on. By adding recessed lighting to the family room, and replacing all of the light fixtures on the first floor we were able to create more even lighting throughout their home as well as add in a few fun accents in the dining room and stairwell. To update the fireplace in the family room we replaced the original mantel with a dark solid wood beam to clean up the lines of the fireplace. We also replaced the original mirrored gold doors with a more contemporary dark steel finished to help them blend in better. The clients also wanted to tackle their powder room, and already had a beautiful new vanity selected, so we were able to design the rest of the space around it. Our favorite touch was the new accent tile installed from floor to ceiling behind the vanity adding a touch of texture and a clear focal point to the space. Little changes like replacing all of their door hardware, removing the popcorn ceiling, painting the walls, and updating the wet bar by painting the cabinets and installing a new quartz counter went a long way towards making this home a perfect fit for our clients

Bathroom detail. Wood Hanging Shelf and custom leather towel hook.
Alcove bathtub - mid-sized coastal master black tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove bathtub idea in Los Angeles with a pedestal sink, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, a one-piece toilet and white walls

The Hunterdon stair is Brandner Design’s first M.C Escher stair design built with a floating steel stringer with Grey washed White Oak treads and patina’d cables. The Hunterdon Stair is a design that bridges modern engineering, style, Old World craftsmanship and ingenuity. One that deserves another look. Available in many custom designs and applications. Contact us for more information. Please call 406-582-0711 for pricing and ordering information, or email us at sales@brandnerdesign.com.

camilleriparismode projects and design team were approached to rethink a previously unused double height room in a wonderful villa. the lower part of the room was planned as a sitting and dining area, the sub level above as a tv den and games room. as the occupants enjoy their time together as a family, as well as their shared love of books, a floor-to-ceiling library was an ideal way of using and linking the large volume. the large library covers one wall of the room spilling into the den area above. it is given a sense of movement by the differing sizes of the verticals and shelves, broken up by randomly placed closed cupboards. the floating marble fireplace at the base of the library unit helps achieve a feeling of lightness despite it being a complex structure, while offering a cosy atmosphere to the family area below. the split-level den is reached via a solid oak staircase, below which is a custom made wine room. the staircase is concealed from the dining area by a high wall, painted in a bold colour on which a collection of paintings is displayed. photos by: brian grech

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Trendy bedroom photo in Vancouver

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Staircase - transitional staircase idea in Orange County

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Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern open concept medium tone wood floor living room library remodel in Montreal with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

Arts and crafts home design photo in Seattle

Reclaimed wood shelves with Rubio Monocoat oil finish.
Example of a small trendy single-wall light wood floor staircase design in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Living room - large modern open concept dark wood floor living room idea in New York with gray walls and a media wall

Custom cherry bookshelves, cabinets, mantel and moldings. All moldings were custom shaped for this project, including the dentil. Tightly scribed to the stone chimney.