Jim Bartsch
Mid-sized elegant master white tile corner shower photo in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, white cabinets, an undermount tub, beige walls and a niche

New remodeled L-shape kitchen with creme maple glazed cabinets and grey counter tops.(stainless steel appliances).
Mid-sized elegant l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, beige walls, an island, a single-bowl sink, solid surface countertops and gray countertops

Nestled in its own private and gated 10 acre hidden canyon this spectacular home offers serenity and tranquility with million dollar views of the valley beyond. Walls of glass bring the beautiful desert surroundings into every room of this 7500 SF luxurious retreat. Thompson photographic

Photo: Hilary Walker © 2013 Houzz
Eclectic dark wood floor living room photo in Dallas with gray walls

Ryann Ford Photography, LLC
Inspiration for a transitional freestanding desk home office remodel in Austin with white walls

Douglas Vanderhorn Architects
Family room - traditional enclosed dark wood floor family room idea in New York with multicolored walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Raw Urth's hand-crafted Cherry Hills Range Hood Finish : Antique patina on steel *Kitchen Design : Kitchen Studio, Kansas City *Photo credit : Matt Kocourek

Fairview Builders, LLC

Example of a tuscan medium tone wood floor bedroom design with orange walls and a corner fireplace

Example of a mountain style medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Austin with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

New kitchen featuring Hale Navy shaker cabinets.
Kitchen - transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, white backsplash and subway tile backsplash

The Kiguchi family moved into their Austin, Texas home in 1994. Built in the 1980’s as part of a neighborhood development, they happily raised their family here but longed for something more contemporary. Once they became empty nesters, they decided it was time for a major remodel. After spending many years visiting Austin AIA Home Tours that highlight contemporary residential architecture, they had a lot of ideas and in 2013 were ready to interview architects and get their renovation underway. The project turned into a major remodel due to an unstable foundation. Architects Ben Arbib and Ed Hughey, of Arbib Hughey Design were hired to solve the structural issue and look for inspiration in the bones of the house, which sat on top of a hillside and was surrounded by great views. Unfortunately, with the old floor plan, the beautiful views were hidden by small windows that were poorly placed. In order to bring more natural light into the house the window sizes and configurations had to be addressed, all while keeping in mind the homeowners desire for a modern look and feel. To achieve a more contemporary and sophisticated front of house, a new entry was designed that included removing a two-story bay window and porch. The entrance of the home also became more integrated with the landscape creating a template for new foliage to be planted. Older exterior materials were updated to incorporate a more muted palette of colors with a metal roof, dark grey siding in the back and white stucco in the front. Deep eaves were added over many of the new large windows for clean lines and sun protection. “Inside it was about opening up the floor plan, expanding the views throughout the house, and updating the material palette to get a modern look that was also warm and inviting,” said Ben from Arbib Hughey Design. “Prior to the remodel, the house had the typical separation of rooms. We removed the walls between them and changed all of the windows to Milgard Thermally Improved Aluminum to connect the inside with the outside. No matter where you are you get nice views and natural light.” The architects wanted to create some drama, which they accomplished with the window placement and opening up the interior floor plan to an open concept approach. Cabinetry was used to help delineate intimate spaces. To add warmth to an all-white living room, white-washed oak wood floors were installed and pine planks were used around the fireplace. The large windows served as artwork bringing the color of nature into the space. An octagon shaped, elevated dining room, (named “the turret”), had a big impact on the design of the house. They architects rounded the corners and added larger window openings overlooking a new sunken garden. The great room was also softened by rounding out the corners and that circular theme continued throughout the house, being picked up in skylight wells and kitchen cabinetry. A staircase leading to a catwalk was added and the result was a two-story window wall that flooded the home with natural light. When asked why Milgard® Thermally Improved Aluminum windows were selected, the architectural team listed many reasons: 1) Aesthetics: “We liked the slim profiles and narrow sightlines. The window frames never get in the way of the view and that was important to us. They also have a very contemporary look that went well with our design.” 2) Options: “We liked that we could get large sliding doors that matched the windows, giving us a very cohesive look and feel throughout the project.” 3) Cost Effective: “Milgard windows are affordable. You get a good product at a good price.” 4) Custom Sizes: “Milgard windows are customizable, which allowed us to get the right window for each location.” Ready to take on your own traditional to modern home remodeling project? Arbib Hughey Design advises, “Work with a good architect. That means picking a team that is creative, communicative, listens well and is responsive. We think it’s important for an architect to listen to their clients and give them something they want, not something the architect thinks they should have. At the same time you want an architect who is willing and able to think outside the box and offer up design options that you may not have considered. Design is about a lot of back and forth, trying out ideas, getting feedback and trying again.” The home was completely transformed into a unique, contemporary house perfectly integrated with its site. Internally the home has a natural flow for the occupants and externally it is integrated with the surroundings taking advantage of great natural light. As a side note, it was highly praised as part of the Austin AIA homes tour.

From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

This is an example of a traditional shade front yard brick driveway in Philadelphia.

This traditional kitchen was inspired by memories of the owners farmhouse kitchen, Photos by Susan Gilmore
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and an island

Inspiration for a coastal blue tile bathroom remodel in Tampa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and white walls

Example of a farmhouse master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in San Diego with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Rebekah Westover Interiors
Inspiration for a huge timeless multicolored two-story stone gable roof remodel in Salt Lake City with a shingle roof

Photo: Tom Crane Photography
Example of a transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room design with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and gray walls