デンバー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LDK (青い壁、無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

Гостиная зона в кухне-гостиной
モスクワにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (無垢フローリング、テレビなし) の写真

トロントにあるラグジュアリーな小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

リビングルームから室内が見渡せます。
他の地域にある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、据え置き型テレビ、茶色い床、クロスの天井、壁紙、白い天井、和モダンな壁紙) の写真

Foto: Karina Kaliwoda © 2017 Houzz
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 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、青いカーテン) の写真

サンフランシスコにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、三角天井、グレーの天井) の写真

Dark stained oak herringbone floor, hand finished in a hard wax oil. The client wanted the colour of walnut on an oak board. The oversize herringbone block works well in a contemporary living space. All the blocks are engineered, bevel edged, tongue and grooved on all 4 sides. Compatible with under floor heating.

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.

ロンドン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リビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、薪ストーブ、茶色い床) の写真

ローマにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (青い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

Everyone deserves to end the day in a comfortable, tranquil home. And for those with children, it can seem impossible to reconcile the challenges of family life with the need to have a well-designed space. Our client—a financial executive and her family of four—had not considered a design makeover since moving into their apartment, which was more than ten years ago. So when she reached out to Decor Aid, she asked us to modernize and brighten her home, in addition to creating a space for her family to hang out and relax. The apartment originally featured sunflower-yellow walls and a set of brown suede living room furniture, all of which significantly darkened the space. The living room also did not have sufficient seating options, so the client was improvising seating arrangements when guests would come over. With no outward facing windows, the living room received little natural light, and so we began the redesign by painting the walls a classic grey, and adding white crown molding. As a pathway from the front door to the kitchen, the living room functions as a high-traffic area of the home. So we sourced a geometric indoor-outdoor area rug, and established a layout that’s easy to walk through. We also sourced a coffee table from Serena & Lily. Our client has teenage twins, and so we sourced a sturdy sectional couch from Restoration Hardware, and placed it in a corner which was previously being underused. We hired an electrician to hide all of the cables leading to the media console, and added custom window treatments. In the kitchen, we painted the cabinets a semi-gloss white, and added slate flooring, for a clean, crisp, modern look to match the living room. The finishing touches included a set of geometric table objects, comfortable throw rugs, and plush high-shine pillows. The final result is a fully functional living room for this family of four.

info@tkda.com.au Photo by Nicole England
シドニーにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、無垢フローリング、据え置き型テレビ、黒い天井) の写真

Salon contemporaneo
マドリードにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング) の写真

オックスフォードシャーにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (青い壁、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

salon, sejour, decoration, fauteuils, osier, canapé en velours, canapé gris fonce, table basse, table en bois, coussins bleus, grandes fenêtres, lumineux, moulures, miroir vintage, cadres, chemine en pierre taillée, appliques murales.

DGP Didier GUILLOT Photographe
パリにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

John Gross Photography
ニューヨークにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、据え置き型テレビ) の写真

photo: Eiji Tomita
神戸にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、無垢フローリング、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床、ルーバー天井) の写真

This room was designed a s a TV room, hence the cosy layout and the dark colours throughout the room. Some bright colour touches in the soft furnishing lightens the space while bringing personality.