Aaron Leitz
Contemporary two-story wood exterior home idea in Seattle

The small home office is tucked off of the entry but allows for a quite space to get work done.
Beach style home office photo in Boston

This gorgeous European Poggenpohl Kitchen is the culinary center of this new modern home for a young urban family. The homeowners had an extensive list of objectives for their new kitchen. It needed to accommodate formal and non-formal entertaining of guests and family, intentional storage for a variety of items with specific requirements, and use durable and easy to maintain products while achieving a sleek contemporary look that would be a stage and backdrop for their glorious artwork collection. Solution: A large central island acts as a gathering place within the great room space. The tall cabinetry items such as the ovens and refrigeration are grouped on the wall to keep the rest of the kitchen very light and open. Luxury Poggenpohl cabinetry and Caesarstone countertops were selected for their supreme durability and easy maintenance. Warm European oak flooring is contrasted by the gray textured Poggenpohl cabinetry flattered by full width linear Poggenphol hardware. The tall aluminum toe kick on the island is lit from underneath to give it a light and airy luxurious feeling. To further accent the illuminated toe, the surface to the left of the range top is fully suspended 18” above the finished floor. A large amount of steel and engineering work was needed to achieve the floating of the large Poggenpohl cabinet at the end of the peninsula. The conversation is always, “how did they do that?” Photo Credit: Fred Donham of PhotographerLink

Renovated, open-plan mid-century modern kitchen with red accents. Dual beer tap beverage bar integrated into galley-style kitchen. Teri Fotheringham photography

Special Order 8-12 Weeks Free shipping and assembly within New York City. Enter Coupon code 'NYC' on checkout. Made in Italy Modern Modular Office Furniture Composition VV LE5071. All the pieces within this Italian office furniture collection are made from the finest materials according to the European quality standards. This italian office line offers lots of customization opportunities, featuring a great variety of modules available in different sizes and colors, allowing to organize your home or work office space according to your dimensions and storage necessities. The storage cabinets can be ordered either without doors to have a fast access to your business papers or with wooden doors in walnut or wenge finish, high gloss white or red lacquer as well as clear glass doors or even drawers. There is also a wide selection of executive and corner office desks of different size and design, that can be also equipped with optional built-in drawers, keyboard tray or purchased with mobile free-standing drawer file cabinets. Office desk are available with wooden legs or metal legs. Metal legs are designed for hidden wiring of your electrical devices. Optional as shown Leather Office Chair VV LE83 is also available for ordering. MATERIAL/CONSTRUCTION: The structures and the panels are faced with melamine resins class E1 ( EEC CLASS, with a low formaldehyde emission). Structure of the units can be ordered in either walnut or wenge finish. Front doors of the storage units are available in clear glass, red and white gloss lacquered wood, wenge and walnut finishes Shelves, side panels and partitions - 22 mm (0.9") thick Front doors and back panels - 15 mm (0.6") thick Metal legs of the office desks will help you with wiring your electronics The starting price is for the Corner Office Desk as shown in the main picture. (Consists of: Office Desk W71" (Metal Legs), Office Desk W47.2" (Metal Legs) and Desk Corner Connector 31.5" x 31.5"). The File Cabinet as well as the other storage units are not included in the price and can be ordered separately. Dimensions: Office Desk (as shown): W(102.4" x 78.8") x D31.5" x H29" Sideboard (as shown): W64.6" x D17" x H27.8" Library Unit (as shown): W80.7" x D17" x H80.7" Office Desk: W35.4" x D23.6" x H29" Office Desk: W41.7" x D23.6" x H29" Office Desk: W47.2" x D31.5" x H29" Office Desk: W55" x D31.5" x H29" Office Desk: W63" x D31.5" x H29" Office Desk: W71" x D31.5" x H29" Computer Desk: W41.7" x D23.6" x H29.2" Desk corner connector: W31.5" x D31.5" Desk corner connector: W31.5" x D23.6" Low File cabinet: W16.5"x D20.5" x H19" High File cabinet (with lock): W16.5"x D20.5"x H22.5" Built-In Set of Drawers: W16.5" x D20.5" x H10.6"

Our clients moved from Dubai to Miami and hired us to transform a new home into a Modern Moroccan Oasis. Our firm truly enjoyed working on such a beautiful and unique project.

We designed this modern family home from scratch with pattern, texture and organic materials and then layered in custom rugs, custom-designed furniture, custom artwork and pieces that pack a punch.

SRQ Magazine's Home of the Year 2015 Platinum Award for Best Bathroom, Best Kitchen, and Best Overall Renovation Photo: Raif Fluker
Inspiration for a 1950s l-shaped concrete floor and white floor kitchen remodel in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, an island and an undermount sink

Modern European kitchen
Transitional light wood floor and exposed beam kitchen photo in Minneapolis with black cabinets, quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances and two islands

In this organic modern kitchen, Nut Brown walnut cabinets in a custom paneled door style from Grabill Cabinets show off the beauty of natural wood. The large format porcelain tile with prominent black veining used for the backsplash and range hood lend contrast and an organic silhouette. White Dove perimeter and upper cabinetry from Grabill Cabinets, along with white countertops and white pendant lighting, keep the color palette fresh and airy. The limited and clean-lined hardware selections fits the “less is more” aspect of organic modern interior design. Interior Design: Sarah Sherman Samuel; Architect: J. Visser Design; Builder: Insignia Homes; Cabinetry: Grabill Cabinets; Appliances: Bekins; Photo: Nicole Franzen

When an international client moved from Brazil to Stamford, Connecticut, they reached out to Decor Aid, and asked for our help in modernizing a recently purchased suburban home. The client felt that the house was too “cookie-cutter,” and wanted to transform their space into a highly individualized home for their energetic family of four. In addition to giving the house a more updated and modern feel, the client wanted to use the interior design as an opportunity to segment and demarcate each area of the home. They requested that the downstairs area be transformed into a media room, where the whole family could hang out together. Both of the parents work from home, and so their office spaces had to be sequestered from the rest of the house, but conceived without any disruptive design elements. And as the husband is a photographer, he wanted to put his own artwork on display. So the furniture that we sourced had to balance the more traditional elements of the house, while also feeling cohesive with the husband’s bold, graphic, contemporary style of photography. The first step in transforming this house was repainting the interior and exterior, which were originally done in outdated beige and taupe colors. To set the tone for a classically modern design scheme, we painted the exterior a charcoal grey, with a white trim, and repainted the door a crimson red. The home offices were placed in a quiet corner of the house, and outfitted with a similar color palette: grey walls, a white trim, and red accents, for a seamless transition between work space and home life. The house is situated on the edge of a Connecticut forest, with clusters of maple, birch, and hemlock trees lining the property. So we installed white window treatments, to accentuate the natural surroundings, and to highlight the angular architecture of the home. In the entryway, a bold, graphic print, and a thick-pile sheepskin rug set the tone for this modern, yet comfortable home. While the formal room was conceived with a high-contrast neutral palette and angular, contemporary furniture, the downstairs media area includes a spiral staircase, comfortable furniture, and patterned accent pillows, which creates a more relaxed atmosphere. Equipped with a television, a fully-stocked bar, and a variety of table games, the downstairs media area has something for everyone in this energetic young family.

Mid Century Modern Renovation - nestled in the heart of Arapahoe Acres. This home was purchased as a foreclosure and needed a complete renovation. To complete the renovation - new floors, walls, ceiling, windows, doors, electrical, plumbing and heating system were redone or replaced. The kitchen and bathroom also underwent a complete renovation - as well as the home exterior and landscaping. Many of the original details of the home had not been preserved so Kimberly Demmy Design worked to restore what was intact and carefully selected other details that would honor the mid century roots of the home. Published in Atomic Ranch - Fall 2015 - Keeping It Small. Daniel O'Connor Photography

Transitional exterior home idea in Dallas

Boasting views of the Museum of Natural History and Central Park, the Beaux Arts and French Renaissance style building built in 1900 was once home to a luxury hotel. Over the years multiple hotel rooms were combined into the larger apartment residences that exist today. The resulting units, while large in size, lacked the continuity of a single formed space. StudioLAB was presented with the challenge of re-designing the space to fit a modern family’s lifestyle today with the flexibility to adjust as they evolve into their tomorrow. Thus, the existing configuration was completely abandoned with new programmatic elements being relocated in each and every corner of the space. For clients that are big wine connoisseurs, the focal point of entry and circulation lies in a 400 bottle, custom built, blackened steel and glass, temperature controlled wine cabinet. The once enclosed living room was demolished to create one main entertaining space that includes a new dining area and open kitchen. Hafele bi-folding pocket door slides were used in the Living room wall unit to conceal the television, bar and display shelves when not in use. Posing as kitchen cabinetry, a hidden integrated door opens to reveal a guest bedroom with an en suite bathroom. Down the hallway of wide plank ebony stained walnut flooring, a compact powder room was built to house an original Paul Villinski installation of small butterflies cut from recycled aluminum cans, entitled Mistral. Continuing down the hall, and through one of the walnut veneered doors, is the shared kids bedroom where a custom-built bunk bed with integrated storage steps and desk was designed to allow for play space and a reading corner. The kids bathroom across the hall is decorated with custom Lego inspired hand cast concrete tiles and integrated pull-out footstools residing underneath the floating vanity. The master suite features a bio-ethanol fireplace wrapped in blackened steel and integrated into the Tabu veneered built-in. The spacious walk-in closet serves several purposes, which include housing the apartment’s new central HVAC system as well as a sleeping spot for the family’s dog. An integrated URC control system paired with Lutron Radio RA lighting keypads were installed to control the AV, HVAC, lighting and solar shades all by the use of smartphones.

Sid Levin Revolution Design Build
Inspiration for a 1960s ceramic tile mudroom remodel in Minneapolis with white walls

Completed in 2015, this project incorporates a Scandinavian vibe to enhance the modern architecture and farmhouse details. The vision was to create a balanced and consistent design to reflect clean lines and subtle rustic details, which creates a calm sanctuary. The whole home is not based on a design aesthetic, but rather how someone wants to feel in a space, specifically the feeling of being cozy, calm, and clean. This home is an interpretation of modern design without focusing on one specific genre; it boasts a midcentury master bedroom, stark and minimal bathrooms, an office that doubles as a music den, and modern open concept on the first floor. It’s the winner of the 2017 design award from the Austin Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and has been on the Tribeza Home Tour; in addition to being published in numerous magazines such as on the cover of Austin Home as well as Dwell Magazine, the cover of Seasonal Living Magazine, Tribeza, Rue Daily, HGTV, Hunker Home, and other international publications. ---- Featured on Dwell! https://www.dwell.com/article/sustainability-is-the-centerpiece-of-this-new-austin-development-071e1a55

The new flooring throughout is DuChateau Villandry with added creamy white wall and warm wood ceiling beams overhead, creates a modern rustic elegance with the most stunning views of the hillside summit.

The guest bath design was inspired by the fun geometric pattern of the custom window shade fabric. A mid century modern vanity and wall sconces further repeat the mid century design. Because space was limited, the designer incorporated a metal wall ladder to hold towels.

Exterior of Beachfront Home with Modern Elements Including Flat Roof, Pronounced Roof Overhangs, Extensive use of Windows and Horizontal Geometric Planes.