ローリーにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、グレーのキッチンパネル、ガラスタイルのキッチンパネル、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター、無垢フローリング) の写真

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.

シカゴにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーの床、アイランドなし、白いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、サブウェイタイルのキッチンパネル、スレートの床) の写真

Alex Hayden
シアトルにある小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなトイレ・洗面所 (ペデスタルシンク、マルチカラーの壁) の写真

タンパにある広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (無垢フローリング、グレーの床、グレーの壁) のレイアウト

The contemporary master suite features a standout custom upholstered headboard with wood headboard frame and upholstered bed frame. The owners of this home, completed in 2017, also installed blind pockets, to allow them to darken the room with blackout shades when needed, that also conceal sheer custom drapery that showcases the lake views from full floor to ceiling windows while also softening the look and feel of the room. The cove ceiling includes hidden LED lighting which adds architectural detail and function. The intimate sitting area in front of the floor to ceiling windows gives an added warmth to the room while the wide plank French oak floors in a neutral palate allow the elements of this room to really shine.

This South Florida home is a sleek and contemporary design with a pop of color. The bold blue tones in furniture and fabrics are a perfect contrast to the clean white walls and cabinets. The beautiful glass details give the home a modern finish.

ハンブルクにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、茶色い床) の写真

Shown: Kährs Lumen Rime wood flooring Kährs have launched two new ultra-matt wood flooring collections, Lux and Lumen. Recently winning Gold for 'Best Flooring' at the 2017 House Beautiful Awards, Kährs' Lux collection includes nine one-strip plank format designs in an array of natural colours, which are mirrored in Lumen's three-strip designs. The new surface treatment applied to the designs is non reflective; enhancing the colour and beauty of real wood, whilst giving a silky, yet strong shield against wear and tear. Emanuel Lidberg, Head of Design at Kährs Group, says, “Lux and Lumen have been developed for design-led interiors, with abundant natural light, for example with floor-to-ceiling glazing. Traditional lacquer finishes reflect light which distracts from the floor’s appearance. Our new, ultra-matt finish minimizes reflections so that the wood’s natural grain and tone can be appreciated to the full." The contemporary Lux Collection features nine floors spanning from the milky white "Ash Air" to the earthy, deep-smoked "Oak Terra". Kährs' Lumen Collection offers mirrored three strip and two-strip designs to complement Lux, or offer an alternative interior look. All designs feature a brushed effect, accentuating the natural grain of the wood. All floors feature Kährs' multi-layered construction, with a surface layer of oak or ash. This engineered format is eco-friendly, whilst also making the floors more stable, and ideal for use with underfloor heating systems. Matching accessories, including mouldings, skirting and handmade stairnosing are also available for the new designs.

オレンジカウンティにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

ダラスにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、ベージュの壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、開き戸のシャワー、アルコーブ型シャワー、白いタイル、大理石タイル、磁器タイルの床、大理石の洗面台、マルチカラーの床、グレーとクリーム色) の写真

Morgante Wilson Architects upholstered the Jonathan Adler sofas in a Kravet fabric. The custom Atelier Lapchi rug is a blend of wool and silk which provides warmth underfoot. Swivel chairs allow for and easy view outside. Werner Straube Photography

Marty Paoletta, ProMedia Tours
ナッシュビルにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床) の写真

The exterior of this Seattle modern house designed by chadbourne + doss architects is a composition of wood, steel, and cement panel. 4 floors and a roof deck connect indoors and out and provide framed views of Portage Bay. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

ロンドンにある低価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、金属の暖炉まわり、自立型机、茶色い床) の写真

Daniela Polak und Wolf Lux
ミュンヘンにあるラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (茶色い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、グレーとブラウン) の写真

モスクワにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床) の写真

サンフランシスコにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、グレーとブラウン) の写真

マイアミにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、メタリックのキッチンパネル、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター、ステンレスのキッチンパネル) の写真