Great room - large contemporary limestone floor great room idea in Miami with gray walls and no fireplace

The Blanco stainless steel farmhouse sink lends a contemporary flair to this otherwise traditional kitchen.
Eat-in kitchen - large traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Whether your home is set along the southern most edge of Cape Hatteras, overlooks the trails and trees of New York City’s Central Park, or is situated in a quiet suburb just south of Cleveland, the Outerbanks Collection reaches the pinnacle of fashionable seating with endless amounts of comfort.

Example of a large classic women's carpeted and beige floor walk-in closet design in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets and beige cabinets

white bathroom with large marble tiles for elegant transitional look, Renovation of 2-bedroom apt. app. 1000SF. Complete remodel of bathroom. Painting and floor sanding/stain throughout. Prime and paint with Benjamin Moore one color walls, one color ceilings, semi gloss doors and moldings, Replace all windows, Install new porcelain floor tile straight pattern 115SF over existing subfloor, Install 2 matching stone saddles, Template and install silestone or granite C-top, Install ceramic or porcelain backsplash tile in straight pattern on sink and stove wall

Photo by Firewater Photography
Mid-sized elegant galley light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Softly swirling waves surround the bather with the impression of sea bathing in gentle waters of the Mediterranean. Varying sizes of glass mosaics, with various textures, and sheen form an undulating surface not only of linear design, but of play of light on tile surfaces sparkling like the play of sun rays across a gentle seascape. Mesmerizing! Photographer: Dan Piassick

We’ve integrated advanced technology into our popular BLANCO WAVE™ 1-3/4 bowl, featuring innovative sound deadening pads identical to those used by luxury European automotive manufacturers. Product Features - Bowl Depth: 10'' & 7'' - Required outside cabinet: 42'' - Cutout Size: Template provided with approximate 1/8'' reveal - 304 Series Stainless Steel - 18 Gauge Stainless Steel - 18/10 Chrome-Nickel Content - Satin Polished Finish - Limited lifetime warranty

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Bathroom - 1960s bathroom idea in Dallas

Inspiration for an eclectic landscaping in Charlotte.

Bruce Damonte
Large contemporary white one-story wood exterior home idea in San Francisco with a shed roof

Marilyn Peryer Style House
Inspiration for a small contemporary master multicolored tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove shower remodel in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a two-piece toilet and green walls

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.

Margot, a jewel glass water jet mosaic, is shown in Emerald.

The blue colors of the walls paired with white cabinetry, and grey accents in the floor and on countertops brings a clam and inviting feeling to this bathroom. This is how a bathroom remodel is done!

Slightly Curved Stair Runner with Cotton Wide Binding. Custom Template Created and Installed to Fit Perfectly.
Mid-sized transitional wooden curved staircase photo in Chicago with wooden risers

Photo by Joe Kitchen
Inspiration for an eclectic gender-neutral carpeted playroom remodel in Philadelphia with multicolored walls

Michael Walz
Example of a small trendy galley medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen design in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Nick Smith
Living room - traditional living room idea in London