EPISODE 4:
Contemporary Infusion

Most clients we work with don’t know what they really want. They know they want an update or a change, but aren’t quite sure how to get there. Colleen was very clear what she wanted. The look she was after is modern but one that she could live with. Clean and sleek, yet comfortable and inviting. Contemporary decorating!

Our design team transformed this Ahwatukee home from ordinary to extra-ordinary! The look we gave Colleen is a blend of comfortable, livable elements that work together to create sophisticated modern. We kept simplicity as our driving force when working out a new plan for this home. The use of bold colors was especially important in our contemporary planning. The infusion of vibrant colors came in through form of accent walls and accessories. We played off her high ceilings keeping in mind that the bare wall space between furniture is equally important when accessorizing. In this case, less is more!

Before

The flooring is sleek and sexy. A combination of ebony wood, low pile carpet and cool contemporary porcelain tile come together dramatically. The bathroom renovations became works of art! In this design style, bright metals are an important element so our natural selection was…chrome. Dark natural wood, Caesar stone, tile, glass and chrome gave these bathrooms an expansive, unadorned modern edge. Contemporary white sinks and chrome fixtures are a striking contrast against black counters and tile showers. Although we chose to avoid pattern throughout the house, a touch in the master screamed out to us. A hand painted block of solid and geometrics became a simple touch of flair. And a jade metallic paint was the perfect accent color to the innovative guest bath.

Lighting takes center stage in the world of contemporary design. Fixtures are extremely important so we made sure they became their own artistic statement. Furniture and accessories were kept clean, solid and chic. But one accessory we were especially ecstatic about is the electric fireplace. Wall mounted, insanely conversational and functional!

After

Windows in this home were purposely kept simple, straight with little fuss; an updated modern look with a classic choice in materials. After all, we didn’t want anything to come between our inside/out view of what we are proud to say is “the best front yard on the block”! This simply elegant first impression is not over the top but it is a modern masterpiece. Simple, green and clean! Straight lines and artificial turf make this a maintenance free winner. A beautiful cantera stone courtyard paired with a western exposure is a perfect invite to a morning cup of “outside” coffee. And when the sun goes down…the lights come on! This perfect illumination draws attention to all the landscape design features, including the creative staggered pattern walkway, giving the right amount of contemporary pizzazz.

Truly transformational and realistically economical, this contemporary residence is now modern and edgy with all the comforts of “home”. Warm, inviting, inspirational and fun…a place you want to come home to!

Copyright 2009 Denise Teichert

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR TALENTED TEAM!

Arizona Fireplaces

Artesanos & Co.

Crabtree’s Custom Cabinetry

Forever Lawn Arizona, LLC

Image Home Improvement Live

Jerome Winery

La Bella Decorative Finishes

Lighthouse Landscape Lighting of Arizona

Lighting Design

Murals by Suzanne, Inc

Outside Living Concepts, Inc

Southwest Pavestone and Demolition

Stonehenge

The Perfectionist

Spellman Hardwoods

The Property Promoters

W Scottsdale Resort

Westar Kitchen & Bath

Western States Flooring