JANE BEILES
Elegant formal carpeted living room photo in New York with white walls and a standard fireplace

Photography - Dan Piassick House Design - Charles Isreal
Family room - traditional dark wood floor family room idea in Dallas with a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, white walls and a stone fireplace

Walk In Custom Closet
Example of a transitional gender-neutral dark wood floor and brown floor walk-in closet design in Atlanta with shaker cabinets and white cabinets

Trendy kitchen photo in New York

Example of a mid-sized trendy wooden l-shaped medium tone wood floor and metal railing staircase design with white walls and wooden risers

Photography: Lepere Studio
Alcove bathtub - small contemporary master blue tile porcelain tile alcove bathtub idea in Santa Barbara

This lovely closet is affordable and stylish. Silver Frost and white create an interesting contrast. Framed doors with glass, and slanted shoe shelves with shoe fence add a chic element. Created by Closet Factory. Richmond.

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Cottage kitchen photo in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and white appliances

David Kingsbury, www.davidkingsburyphoto.com
Mid-sized elegant l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The simple volumes of this urban lake house give a nod to the existing 1940’s weekend cottages and farmhouses contained in the mature neighborhood on White Rock Lake. The concept is a modern twist on the vernacular within the area by incorporating the use of modern materials such as concrete, steel, and cable. ©Shoot2Sell Photography

Beautiful linen closet with organizational solutions implemented to hold towels, linens, toiletries, and garment steamer.
Elegant closet photo in St Louis

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.

Inspiration for a rustic sunroom remodel in Minneapolis

Example of a large transitional gender-neutral marble floor and white floor walk-in closet design in Miami with open cabinets and light wood cabinets

Closet design in collaboration with Transform Closets
Small trendy gender-neutral light wood floor reach-in closet photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

Kitchen - scandinavian kitchen idea in Nashville

Example of a large trendy galley light wood floor open concept kitchen design in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops, mosaic tile backsplash and an undermount sink

Unique Media & Design, Jennifer Dickinson
Inspiration for a timeless white single front door remodel in Chicago with white walls and a black front door

Inspiration for a transitional home office remodel in New York