Peter Dressel Photography
Photo of a modern powder room in New York with a wall-mount sink.

Shower in limestone Josh McHugh
Modern bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, beige tile, limestone, a niche and a shower seat.

The steep site on which this residence is located dictated the use of a retaining wall to create a level grade. This retaining wall, or “the line”, became the driving element behind the parti of the home and serves to organize the program for the clients. The rituals of daily life fall into place along the line which is expressed as sandblasted exposed concrete and modular block. Three aspects of a house were seperated in this project: Thinking, Living, & Doing. ‘Thinking’ is done in the library, the main house is for ‘living’, and ‘doing’ is in the shop. While each space is separated by walls and windows they are nonetheless connected by “the line”. Sustainability is married in equal parts to the concept of The Line House. The residence is located along an east/west axis to maximize the benefits of daylighting and solar heat gain. Operable windows maximize natural cross ventilation and reduce the need for air conditioning. Photo Credit: Michael Robinson

Photo of a modern open plan dining in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Modern living room in Orlando with a music area, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Design ideas for a modern galley eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white appliances and slate floors.

The continuous kitchen, dining, and living space is framed by a granite rock bluff enclosed within the house. Clerestory windows capture the southern light helping to heat the home naturally. (photo by Ana Sandrin)

The owners of this prewar apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan wanted to combine two dark and tightly configured units into a single unified space. StudioLAB was challenged with the task of converting the existing arrangement into a large open three bedroom residence. The previous configuration of bedrooms along the Southern window wall resulted in very little sunlight reaching the public spaces. Breaking the norm of the traditional building layout, the bedrooms were moved to the West wall of the combined unit, while the existing internally held Living Room and Kitchen were moved towards the large South facing windows, resulting in a flood of natural sunlight. Wide-plank grey-washed walnut flooring was applied throughout the apartment to maximize light infiltration. A concrete office cube was designed with the supplementary space which features walnut flooring wrapping up the walls and ceiling. Two large sliding Starphire acid-etched glass doors close the space off to create privacy when screening a movie. High gloss white lacquer millwork built throughout the apartment allows for ample storage. LED Cove lighting was utilized throughout the main living areas to provide a bright wash of indirect illumination and to separate programmatic spaces visually without the use of physical light consuming partitions. Custom floor to ceiling Ash wood veneered doors accentuate the height of doorways and blur room thresholds. The master suite features a walk-in-closet, a large bathroom with radiant heated floors and a custom steam shower. An integrated Vantage Smart Home System was installed to control the AV, HVAC, lighting and solar shades using iPads.

Jim Westphalen
This is an example of a modern bathroom in Burlington with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, mosaic tile, white walls and light hardwood floors.

Modern open concept living room in Other.

This is an example of a modern look-out basement in Chicago with brown walls, concrete floors and orange floor.

Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph
Design ideas for a modern bathroom in San Francisco with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet and brown tile.

Design ideas for a modern kitchen in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets, medium wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern dining room in Tel Aviv with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, dark hardwood floors and a plaster fireplace surround.

• Bed – Kline Letto • Duvet and Shams – Custom • Fabric: Donghia ‘ Ascot’, to the trade • Reading Lamps – Policelli Italian Lighting • Dresser – House of European Design, Metrix Modo • Ceiling Light Fixture – custom design, Vernon Applegate • Display Stand, - white acrylic, Tap Plastics • Walls and Doors – Benjamin Moore, ‘Pale Oak, OC-20’ flat finish • Ceiling and Columns – Pratt and Lambert, ‘Garnet’, flat finish • Window Trim – Pratt and Lambert, ‘Field Gray’, flat finish Photo-David Livingston

Ensuite
Photo of a modern bathroom in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and beige tile.

Union Eleven
Design ideas for a modern entryway in Ottawa with white walls.

Roel Kuiper
Inspiration for a modern bathroom in Los Angeles with mosaic tile and a shower/bathtub combo.

An asymmetrical arrangement of cabinetry creates a modern aesthetic. Display space extends the line of the kitchen cabinets, while a low dividing panel features a niche for family photos. Photography: Scott McDonald - Hedrich Blessing