Inspiration for a large 1960s open concept and formal dark wood floor living room remodel in Austin with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

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Contemporary exterior home idea in San Francisco

MODERN HEIRLOOM A historic house, eclectically reimagined. DESIGN DESCRIPTION The original Victorian details of this home are preserved and paired with a collected, modern sensibility. The story begins in the foyer, where encaustic tile, oak panelling and stained glass are warmed by coral grasscloth. A grand oak staircase, dressed in a striped runner beneath a sculptural brass chandelier, rises to a stained-glass window seat. In the dining room, a lacquered teal ceiling and botanical wallpaper crown chartreuse velvet chairs and a glowing smoked-glass chandelier. The living room plays jewel-toned velvets and sculptural pieces against carved plaster and leaded glass, while the powder room makes a bold statement in graphic tile and an ornate silver mirror. Upstairs, the palette softens to luminous white. In the bedroom, a wall of antiqued mirror glows above sumptuous linen beside a carved oak mantel. In the bathroom, an antique oak sideboard has been reborn as a vanity, set beside a sculptural soaking tub and Calacatta marble. Throughout the home, richness is balanced with restraint, and heritage with quiet luxury.

KuDa Photography
Alcove shower - traditional white tile alcove shower idea in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets and a two-piece toilet

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Large contemporary beige two-story stucco house exterior idea in Calgary with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Home built by JMA (Jim Murphy and Associates). Architecture design by Backen Gillam & Kroeger Architects. Interior design by Heidi Toll. Photo credit: Tim Maloney, Technical Imagery Studios. The large-scale remodeling performed to create the Hill House entailed retrofitting the existing foundation to accommodate the engineering requirements for larger windows and lift-and-slide doors, and adding additional foundations for the screened porch. In addition, the main living area’s floor level was lowered in order to improve the view of the distant horizon while standing.

Photo by Eric Rorer
Great room - contemporary dark wood floor great room idea in San Francisco with gray walls

'Jade' green beans growing in a window box. With the right organic soil mix and plenty of water, green beans can thrive in window boxes or other containers. Photo by Steve Masley

William David Homes
Large farmhouse two-story concrete fiberboard beige garage photo in Houston with a metal roof

Arclinea Armour: The kitchen design industry changed again with the launch of Armour last year. With a natural core in kraft paper mixed with new-gen resins, it is produced using high pressure lamination to create a highly evolved technical material with design capabilities for both horizontal and vertical applications, from cabinet fronts to countertops. The result, is an extremely durable surface that is scratch, abrasion, and finger proof resistant, buttery smooth to the touch, with velvety matte finish. It's water repellent and hygienic properties make it a smart choice for kitchen surfaces and the appearance of a matte lacquer to achieve that high-end modern look, for less. Armour meets the budget restraints of a multi-unit project or the savvy designer or homeowner.

The original ranch style home was built in 1962 by the homeowner’s father. She grew up in this home; now her and her husband are only the second owners of the home. The existing foundation and a few exterior walls were retained with approximately 800 square feet added to the footprint along with a single garage to the existing two-car garage. The footprint of the home is almost the same with every room expanded. All the rooms are in their original locations; the kitchen window is in the same spot just bigger as well. The homeowners wanted a more open, updated craftsman feel to this ranch style childhood home. The once 8-foot ceilings were made into 9-foot ceilings with a vaulted common area. The kitchen was opened up and there is now a gorgeous 5 foot by 9 and a half foot Cambria Brittanicca slab quartz island.

David Dietrich Photography
Living room - mid-sized contemporary formal and open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Nashville with beige walls, a hanging fireplace and a stone fireplace

Technically part of the Mud Room, this desk area provides a perfect place for a little privacy while overlooking the front of the property.
Utility room - large traditional ceramic tile and gray floor utility room idea in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white walls and white countertops

Huge elegant galley porcelain tile eat-in kitchen photo with two islands, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink

Photo: Lucy Call © 2014 Houzz Design: Imbue Design
Example of a trendy concrete floor dining room design in Salt Lake City with a metal fireplace and a ribbon fireplace

Example of a large urban master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile corner shower design in DC Metro with a trough sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a two-piece toilet, flat-panel cabinets and gray walls

Technically part of the Mud Room, this desk area provides a perfect place for a little privacy while overlooking the front of the property.
Example of a large classic ceramic tile and gray floor utility room design in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white walls and white countertops

We completed a full kitchen, dining, and living room remodel for this home and re-arranged the entire space to include a large island, appliance garage and hidden butler's pantry that houses the "mess" of life. The client chose these amazing wine barrel pendants (from Houzz) that compliment the industrial feeling of the barn door and appliance garage. Kate Falconer Photography