“We could never have envisioned what could be” – Steiner Ranch Homeowner and Client It is an especially fulfilling Project for an Interior Designer when the outcome exceeds Client expectations, and imagination. This remodeling project required instilling modern sensibilities, openness, styles and textures into a dated house that was past its prime. Strategically, the goal was to tear down where it made sense without doing a complete teardown. Starting with the soul of the home, the kitchen, we expanded out room by room to create a cohesiveness and flow that invites, supports and provides the warmth and relaxation that only a home can. In the Kitchen, we started by removing the wooden beams and adding bright recessed lighting. We removed the old limestone accent wall and moved the sink and cooktop from the island on to the countertop – the key goal was to create room for the family to gather around the kitchen. We replaced all appliances with modern Energy Star ones, along with adding a wine rack. The first order of business for the Living Room was to brighten it up by adding more lighting and replacing an unused section with a glass door to the backyard. Multi-section windows were replaced with large no-split glass overlooking the backyard. Once more, the limestone accent was removed to create a clean, modern look. Replacing the dated wooden staircase with the clean lines of a metal, wire and wooded staircase added interest and freshness. An odd bend in the staircase was removed to clean things up. The Master Bedroom went from what looked like a motel room with green carpet and cheap blinds to an oasis of luxury and charm. A section of the wraparound doors were closed off to increase privacy, accentuate the best view from the bedroom and to add usable space. Artwork, rug, contemporary bed and other accent pieces brought together the seamless look across the home. The Master Bathroom remodel started by replacing the standard windows with a single glass pane that enhanced the view of the outdoors. The dated shower was replaced by a walk-in shower and soaking tub to create the ultimate at-home spa experience. Lighted LED mirrors frame His & Hers sinks and bathe them in a soft light. The flooring was upgraded throughout the house to reflect the contemporary color scheme. Each of the smaller bedrooms were similarly upgraded to match the clean and modern décor of the rest of the house. After such a transformation inside, it was only appropriate that the exterior needed an upgrade as well. All of the legacy limestone accents were replaced by stucco and the color scheme extended from the interior of the house to the gorgeous wrap around balconies, trim, garage doors etc. to complete the inside outside transformation.

Large fixed windows offer beautiful views.
ソルトレイクシティにあるラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

This project is a precedent for beautiful and sustainable design. The dwelling is a spatially efficient 155m2 internal with 27m2 of decks. It is entirely at one level on a polished eco friendly concrete slab perched high on an acreage with expansive views on all sides. It is fully off grid and has rammed earth walls with all other materials sustainable and zero maintenance.

ワシントンD.C.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、横長型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、コンクリートの床、両方向型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、グレーの床) の写真

This new home with refined architecture has a timeless and fresh design. The main level greatroom features a massive 60' linear fireplace. The 17' x 6' clean concrete surround has a long, narrow gas fireplace set into the Granicrete concrete. The wall was hand-troweled with virtually no irregularities to give it a smooth finish. The custom coloring has soft whites and grays that don't distract from the contemporary living area.

The spaces within the house are organized with the public areas running south to north, arrayed on the brow of the slope looking toward the water in the distance. Perpendicular, the private spaces (bedroom, baths, and study) run east to west. The private spaces are raised and have wood floors, as opposed to the concrete floors of the public areas. Phillip Spears Photographer

The living area has an open floor plan with kitchen, living area, and entertainment corner. The ceilings are vertical grain Douglas Fir. French Oak is found in the walls and the TV entertainment system shelves. Flooring in this main area of the home is Jerusalem Gold tile. The built in desk nook allows for every day practicals and the built in nooks and shelves allow for art and knick-knacks to be tastefully displayed. The fireplace is a linear fireplace with custom concrete facade and a walnut mantle. There is a live-edge walnut cantilever indoor/outdoor table with sliding glass barn doors on either side that allows access to the outdoor living-cooking area. The tall frosted-glass pivot doors lead to a separate office and a play room, both off the main living area. The kitchen boasts a custom Spekva counter with waterfall edge. The cabinetry is custom made walnut. There is a breakfast bar with pendant lighting above as well as a kitchen-breakfast nook. (Photo by: Bernard Andre)

Ground up project featuring an aluminum storefront style window system that connects the interior and exterior spaces. Modern design incorporates integral color concrete floors, Boffi cabinets, two fireplaces with custom stainless steel flue covers. Other notable features include an outdoor pool, solar domestic hot water system and custom Honduran mahogany siding and front door.

デンバーにあるラグジュアリー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、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床、コンクリートの暖炉まわり) の写真

Photo by Vance Fox showing the dramatic Great Room, which is open to the Kitchen and Dining (not shown) & Rec Loft above. A large sliding glass door wall spills out onto both covered and uncovered terrace areas, for dining, relaxing by the fire or in the sunken spa.

カンザスシティ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リビング (横長型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

シアトル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、無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、グレーの床) の写真

River House, living room with concrete fireplace. Photo credit: Aaron Leitz
シアトル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 (カーペット敷き、両方向型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、グレーの壁) の写真

With a compact form and several integrated sustainable systems, the Capitol Hill Residence achieves the client’s goals to maximize the site’s views and resources while responding to its micro climate. Some of the sustainable systems are architectural in nature. For example, the roof rainwater collects into a steel entry water feature, day light from a typical overcast Seattle sky penetrates deep into the house through a central translucent slot, and exterior mounted mechanical shades prevent excessive heat gain without sacrificing the view. Hidden systems affect the energy consumption of the house such as the buried geothermal wells and heat pumps that aid in both heating and cooling, and a 30 panel photovoltaic system mounted on the roof feeds electricity back to the grid. The minimal foundation sits within the footprint of the previous house, while the upper floors cantilever off the foundation as if to float above the front entry water feature and surrounding landscape. The house is divided by a sloped translucent ceiling that contains the main circulation space and stair allowing daylight deep into the core. Acrylic cantilevered treads with glazed guards and railings keep the visual appearance of the stair light and airy allowing the living and dining spaces to flow together. While the footprint and overall form of the Capitol Hill Residence were shaped by the restrictions of the site, the architectural and mechanical systems at work define the aesthetic. Working closely with a team of engineers, landscape architects, and solar designers we were able to arrive at an elegant, environmentally sustainable home that achieves the needs of the clients, and fits within the context of the site and surrounding community. (c) Steve Keating Photography

サンフランシスコ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 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、オレンジの床、横長型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり) の写真

バンクーバー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 (ベージュの壁、横長型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真

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LDK (白い壁、コンクリートの床、横長型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、グレーの床、板張り天井) の写真

バンクーバー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、横長型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、無垢フローリング) の写真