Bruce McCammish
Traditional stone exterior home idea

We took a open basement of a modern style home, and built a livable downstairs space for this client to host out of town guests or use as a second living space. The basement was designed to keep the look a modern look that would coincide with the rest of the homes exterior as well as main living area. Straight lines, dark colors, and clean edges were used to help maintain this modern feel. The master shower has a lighted area incorporated into the tile so that it adds a unique look that shines from behind the beautiful gold colored tile. It also can serve as a night light in the master bath area. Philip Slowiak Photography

Design: This 1955 , Old North Boulder home carried the kind of architectural character you simply don’t recreate. From the beginning, the goal of this Boulder home remodel was not to erase its history, but to honor it. We partnered closely with the homeowners to curate a Mid-Century Modern aesthetic that felt authentic to the era while supporting their current lifestyle. The design leaned into clean lines, rich materials, and intentional restraint. Sleek walnut cabinetry became the foundation, paired with black and chrome accents for contrast and subtle sophistication. Handcrafted Taj Mahal honed countertops added warmth and an earthy, organic quality that softened the modern edges. Every selection was made to feel cohesive, preserving the soul of the home while elevating it for daily living. Build: Functionality and spaciousness were the primary drivers of the build. As a design build Boulder team, we reworked the layout to create better flow through the kitchen, laundry, mini-mudroom, bathroom, and secondary bedrooms. Opening these spaces allowed the home to breathe while maintaining its mid-century integrity. Custom walnut elements, including a built-in dining table, floating bench, and integrated shelving were thoughtfully crafted to echo the cabinetry and create continuity throughout the interior. These pieces not only enhance the design language but also add purposeful, everyday usability. New windows and doors introduced abundant natural light while improving energy efficiency, calling our Passive Haus certification into play. Sustainability remained top of mind throughout the project, from material selection to execution, ensuring the home performs as beautifully as it looks. The result is a Boulder home remodel that feels timeless, a respectful evolution of a 1950s classic, designed and built to serve this family for decades to come.

We took a open basement of a modern style home, and built a livable downstairs space for this client to host out of town guests or use as a second living space. The basement was designed to keep the look a modern look that would coincide with the rest of the homes exterior as well as main living area. Straight lines, dark colors, and clean edges were used to help maintain this modern feel. The master shower has a lighted area incorporated into the tile so that it adds a unique look that shines from behind the beautiful gold colored tile. It also can serve as a night light in the master bath area. Philip Slowiak Photography

Kitchen - country kitchen idea

Inspiration for a rustic brown one-story wood gable roof remodel in Seattle

Country hallway photo in Chicago

Stephanie Rawlinson
Inspiration for a timeless backyard patio remodel with decking

Light wood floor bathroom photo in Charlotte

Stephanie Rawlinson
Sunroom - traditional medium tone wood floor sunroom idea with a standard ceiling

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with white cabinets

Dining room - transitional dark wood floor and brown floor dining room idea in Denver with gray walls

Example of a small transitional gray two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof design in Atlanta

We took a open basement of a modern style home, and built a livable downstairs space for this client to host out of town guests or use as a second living space. The basement was designed to keep the look a modern look that would coincide with the rest of the homes exterior as well as main living area. Straight lines, dark colors, and clean edges were used to help maintain this modern feel. The master shower has a lighted area incorporated into the tile so that it adds a unique look that shines from behind the beautiful gold colored tile. It also can serve as a night light in the master bath area. Philip Slowiak Photography