A SpeedDesign client relocates from Los Angeles to an empty Manhattan apartment. We started and finished this job on both coasts in two weeks. Sectional was custom-made in Los Angeles and shipped to New York, along with the travertine marble coffee table and pair of red swivel chairs. Photo credit: Brett Beyer

Photo Credit: Alex C. Tenser Photography
Transitional girl light wood floor kids' bedroom photo in Richmond with pink walls

Inspiration for a timeless formal living room remodel in Miami with beige walls and no tv

Large transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room photo in Dallas with gray walls

Seth Benn Photography
Kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Transitional medium tone wood floor hallway photo in Los Angeles with white walls

Kitchen - rustic dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Manchester with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and brown countertops

Designers: Lisa Barron & Grayson Knight Photographer: Dan Piassick
Transitional dark wood floor living room photo in Dallas with yellow walls and no fireplace

Bedroom - mid-sized transitional guest medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in New York with green walls and no fireplace

Example of a classic dark wood floor study room design in Miami

Aaron Leitz
Inspiration for a timeless family room library remodel in San Francisco with gray walls

Landmark Photography
Country light wood floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and beige countertops

Formal Living Room, directly off of the entry.
Inspiration for a huge mediterranean formal and open concept marble floor and beige floor living room remodel in Miami with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Paul Dyer
Enclosed dining room - large victorian dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room idea in San Francisco with multicolored walls and no fireplace

Living room library - coastal living room library idea in Houston with blue walls, no fireplace and no tv

Amadeus Leitner
Example of a huge tuscan formal and open concept dark wood floor living room design in Albuquerque with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Goals While their home provided them with enough square footage, the original layout caused for many rooms to be underutilized. The closed off kitchen and dining room were disconnected from the other common spaces of the home causing problems with circulation and limited sight-lines. A tucked-away powder room was also inaccessible from the entryway and main living spaces in the house. Our Design Solution We sought out to improve the functionality of this home by opening up walls, relocating rooms, and connecting the entryway to the mudroom. By moving the kitchen into the formerly over-sized family room, it was able to really become the heart of the home with access from all of the other rooms in the house. Meanwhile, the adjacent family room was made into a cozy, comfortable space with updated fireplace and new cathedral style ceiling with skylights. The powder room was relocated to be off of the entry, making it more accessible for guests. A transitional style with rustic accents was used throughout the remodel for a cohesive first floor design. White and black cabinets were complimented with brass hardware and custom wood features, including a hood top and accent wall over the fireplace. Between each room, walls were thickened and archway were put in place, providing the home with even more character.

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.

Lauren Rubenstein
Mid-sized elegant enclosed dark wood floor family room photo in Atlanta with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and white walls