Idées déco de maisons contemporaines
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Inspiration pour un couloir design avec un mur blanc.
Inspiration pour un couloir design avec un mur blanc.
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Décor AidWhen an international client moved from Brazil to Stamford, Connecticut, they reached out to Decor Aid, and asked for our help in modernizing a recently purchased suburban home. The client felt that the house was too “cookie-cutter,” and wanted to transform their space into a highly individualized home for their energetic family of four.
In addition to giving the house a more updated and modern feel, the client wanted to use the interior design as an opportunity to segment and demarcate each area of the home. They requested that the downstairs area be transformed into a media room, where the whole family could hang out together. Both of the parents work from home, and so their office spaces had to be sequestered from the rest of the house, but conceived without any disruptive design elements. And as the husband is a photographer, he wanted to put his own artwork on display. So the furniture that we sourced had to balance the more traditional elements of the house, while also feeling cohesive with the husband’s bold, graphic, contemporary style of photography.
The first step in transforming this house was repainting the interior and exterior, which were originally done in outdated beige and taupe colors. To set the tone for a classically modern design scheme, we painted the exterior a charcoal grey, with a white trim, and repainted the door a crimson red. The home offices were placed in a quiet corner of the house, and outfitted with a similar color palette: grey walls, a white trim, and red accents, for a seamless transition between work space and home life.
The house is situated on the edge of a Connecticut forest, with clusters of maple, birch, and hemlock trees lining the property. So we installed white window treatments, to accentuate the natural surroundings, and to highlight the angular architecture of the home.
In the entryway, a bold, graphic print, and a thick-pile sheepskin rug set the tone for this modern, yet comfortable home. While the formal room was conceived with a high-contrast neutral palette and angular, contemporary furniture, the downstairs media area includes a spiral staircase, comfortable furniture, and patterned accent pillows, which creates a more relaxed atmosphere. Equipped with a television, a fully-stocked bar, and a variety of table games, the downstairs media area has something for everyone in this energetic young family.
Milgard Windows & DoorsThe 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.
Mary Washer DesignsKim Sargent
Idée de décoration pour une grande salle de bain principale design en bois clair avec une vasque, un carrelage multicolore, mosaïque, un mur beige, une baignoire indépendante, un placard à porte plane, un plan de toilette bleu, un sol en carrelage de porcelaine, un sol beige et une fenêtre.
Idée de décoration pour une grande salle de bain principale design en bois clair avec une vasque, un carrelage multicolore, mosaïque, un mur beige, une baignoire indépendante, un placard à porte plane, un plan de toilette bleu, un sol en carrelage de porcelaine, un sol beige et une fenêtre.
AMDG ArchitectsFamily recreation building expansion, interior entertainment area
Réalisation d'une salle de cinéma design ouverte avec un téléviseur fixé au mur.
Réalisation d'une salle de cinéma design ouverte avec un téléviseur fixé au mur.
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionMediterranean Modern
Exemple d'une entrée tendance avec une porte noire, un couloir, un mur blanc et un sol beige.
Exemple d'une entrée tendance avec une porte noire, un couloir, un mur blanc et un sol beige.
Duncan Pascoe BuildersExemple d'une grande façade de maison marron tendance en bois à niveaux décalés avec un toit plat.
Archana Vikram PhotographyArchana Vikram
Exemple d'une cuisine bicolore tendance avec un placard à porte plane, des portes de placard bleues, une crédence grise, un électroménager en acier inoxydable, 2 îlots, un sol beige et un plan de travail gris.
Exemple d'une cuisine bicolore tendance avec un placard à porte plane, des portes de placard bleues, une crédence grise, un électroménager en acier inoxydable, 2 îlots, un sol beige et un plan de travail gris.
JAQUEJohn Magnoski
Aménagement d'une chambre avec moquette contemporaine avec un mur gris et un sol gris.
Aménagement d'une chambre avec moquette contemporaine avec un mur gris et un sol gris.
Meredith Marlow InteriorsIdées déco pour une chambre parentale contemporaine avec un mur gris, parquet foncé et un sol marron.
Pipkin Homes LLCInspiration pour une salle à manger design de taille moyenne avec un mur blanc, parquet clair et aucune cheminée.
Luigi Rosselli ArchitectsJustin Alexander
Réalisation d'une salle de bain design avec une douche ouverte, WC suspendus, un carrelage gris, mosaïque et aucune cabine.
Réalisation d'une salle de bain design avec une douche ouverte, WC suspendus, un carrelage gris, mosaïque et aucune cabine.
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