Sean Malone
Living room - large traditional formal and enclosed living room idea in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Living room - industrial living room idea in Denver

Dane Cronin Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary master freestanding bathtub remodel in Denver with beige walls

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Renovating a 1960s ranch basement was a particularly challenging project to make the space warm and inviting. We converted the damp, dark basement space into a two bedroom, one bath apartment. Our client continues to receive positive feedback on how comfortable and livable the space is.

I remodeled my own kitchen and wasn't sure what to do with the back of the cabinets....until I saw these! Super easy to do and I got a lot of positive feedback when I put this townhouse on the market.

I have known these clients for 15 years or so and I keep seeing things that I copied to other homes. This room also painted over the dark old wood and added lighting. I am getting very positive feedback for fireplace inserts

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional look-out laminate floor and brown floor family room remodel in DC Metro with gray walls and no fireplace

Renovating a 1960s ranch basement was a particularly challenging project to make the space warm and inviting. We converted the damp, dark basement space into a two bedroom, one bath apartment. Our client continues to receive positive feedback on how comfortable and livable the space is.

Example of a large minimalist formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room design with gray walls, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This room was in an apartment complex. No additional window treatments allowed. I had an IKEA bed to work with and no color scheme at all. The teenager did not give me any direction regarding color choices. Low budget. I chose my favorite combination. Turquoise and Orange. The young lady was extremely happy with her room and got so much positive feedback from peers. ;-)

Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.

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.

Lissa Gotwals Photography
Example of a mid-sized classic medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Raleigh with beige walls

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Eat-in kitchen - traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with white cabinets, shaker cabinets, a farmhouse sink, white backsplash and paneled appliances

Design ideas for a modern landscaping in Toronto.

Transitional master ceramic tile and white tile marble floor, gray floor and double-sink alcove shower photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, gray walls, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink and a freestanding vanity

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Contemporary living room showcasing pops of purple accents against white and black. The walls are detailed with a black and white arabesque patterned wallpaper, while the fireplace features an all white textured ledger stone finished with bright art work. The sofa's subtle geometric pattern compliments the walls and the white leather Barcelona chairs. Recessed downlights, and daylight help brighten the room, while a spotlight is set on the fireplace to showcase the painting. Melanie Greene Productions