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Steve Tague
Example of a small minimalist ceramic tile mudroom design with beige walls and a white front door
Example of a small minimalist ceramic tile mudroom design with beige walls and a white front door

Custom Master Closet with built in shoe racks and vanities for jewelry and accessories. Paneled ceiling and arch top entry door.
Architect: Zangara + Partners
Interior Designer: Eclectic Homes
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Inspiration for a large rustic slate floor and multicolored floor sauna remodel with brown walls, dark wood cabinets and an undermount sink

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces.
We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem.
Extensive alterations include:
- a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout
- vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness
- redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage
- the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other
- added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space
- drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan
- placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel
- incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed
- moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic
- mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences
- custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting
- development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker
- energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Photography: Nat Rea
Kitchen - coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Providence with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island
Kitchen - coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Providence with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

The curbless shower creates a clean transition.
Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 ceramic tile and gray floor alcove shower remodel in Boston with a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an integrated sink, solid surface countertops and white countertops
Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 ceramic tile and gray floor alcove shower remodel in Boston with a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an integrated sink, solid surface countertops and white countertops

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Columbus, OH
Snider & Metcalf Interior Design, LTD
Leading Interior Designers in Columbus, Ohio & Ponte Vedra, Florida

Anice Hoachlander/Hoachlander-Davis Photography
Example of a mountain style backyard rectangular pool house design in DC Metro
Example of a mountain style backyard rectangular pool house design in DC Metro

Greg Reigler
Mid-sized minimalist master multicolored tile and porcelain tile pebble tile floor bathroom photo with distressed cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops
Mid-sized minimalist master multicolored tile and porcelain tile pebble tile floor bathroom photo with distressed cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside.
The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford.
The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views.
Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees.
2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award
Jim Bartsch Photography

A stunning rustic modern exterior blends organic materials and sleek design in this energy-efficient mountain retreat, showcasing sustainable construction and luxurious craftsmanship.

Eichler in Marinwood - At the larger scale of the property existed a desire to soften and deepen the engagement between the house and the street frontage. As such, the landscaping palette consists of textures chosen for subtlety and granularity. Spaces are layered by way of planting, diaphanous fencing and lighting. The interior engages the front of the house by the insertion of a floor to ceiling glazing at the dining room.
Jog-in path from street to house maintains a sense of privacy and sequential unveiling of interior/private spaces. This non-atrium model is invested with the best aspects of the iconic eichler configuration without compromise to the sense of order and orientation.
photo: scott hargis

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Columbus, OH
Structural Remodeling
Franklin County's Heavy Timber Specialists | Best of Houzz 2020!

Our goal on this project was to create a live-able and open feeling space in a 690 square foot modern farmhouse. We planned for an open feeling space by installing tall windows and doors, utilizing pocket doors and building a vaulted ceiling. An efficient layout with hidden kitchen appliances and a concealed laundry space, built in tv and work desk, carefully selected furniture pieces and a bright and white colour palette combine to make this tiny house feel like a home. We achieved our goal of building a functionally beautiful space where we comfortably host a few friends and spend time together as a family.
John McManus

This kitchen was part of a significant remodel to the entire home. Our client, having remodeled several kitchens previously, had a high standard for this project. The result is stunning. Using earthy, yet industrial and refined details simultaneously, the combination of design elements in this kitchen is fashion forward and fresh.
Project specs: Viking 36” Range, Sub Zero 48” Pro style refrigerator, custom marble apron front sink, cabinets by Premier Custom-Built in a tone on tone milk paint finish, hammered steel brackets.

Frank Ooms
Inspiration for a modern exterior home remodel in Austin with a shed roof
Inspiration for a modern exterior home remodel in Austin with a shed roof

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Large mid-century modern gray split-level mixed siding gable roof photo in DC Metro with a shingle roof
Large mid-century modern gray split-level mixed siding gable roof photo in DC Metro with a shingle roof

Contemporary Double Entry Doors. Thermatru Smooth fiberglass model S5RXJ-PULSE 5 LIGHTS Painted vineyard. Betek Baden entry door handles. Installed in Anaheim, CA home.
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