Icon - Arrow LeftAn icon we use to indicate a rightwards action. Icon - Arrow RightAn icon we use to indicate a leftwards action. Icon - External LinkAn icon we use to indicate a button link is external. Icon - MessageThe icon we use to represent an email action. Icon - Down ChevronUsed to indicate a dropdown. Icon - CloseUsed to indicate a close action. Icon - Dropdown ArrowUsed to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Location PinUsed to showcase a location on a map. Icon - Zoom OutUsed to indicate a zoom out action on a map. Icon - Zoom InUsed to indicate a zoom in action on a map. Icon - SearchUsed to indicate a search action. Icon - EmailUsed to indicate an emai action. Icon - FacebookFacebooks brand mark for use in social sharing icons. flipboard Icon - InstagramInstagrams brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - PinterestPinterests brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - TwitterTwitters brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Check MarkA check mark for checkbox buttons.
You are reading

5 Favorites: The Benefits of Investing in Good Design

Search
scotia bank logo 7

5 Favorites: The Benefits of Investing in Good Design

January 30, 2013

Whether you are embarking on a minor remodel or building a new house, being sure to get a second opion and investing in good design is paramount. We know from experience (at Remodelista, we’ve completed more than a dozen projects among us) that consulting an expert in the field of architecture or interior design will save you time, money, energy, and will even introduce you to a world of new ideas.

Each of these five architects below offer a compelling reason to invest wisely; the homes they have created marry personality and function and will endure for the long haul.

This post is sponsored by Scotiabank: “Ask us for a free review of your retirement savings.” Click here to learn more and find a branch.

front studio broadway kitchen

Above: The principal behind Front Studio Architects is to design flexible spaces that offer clients room to evolve. With offices in New York and Pittsburgh, the firm is experienced in urban design, maximizing smaller dwellings. For this New York City apartment, the main focus is on the bright kitchen, where the designers included white lacquer cabinets and replaced the windows to create a spacious and light-filled home. Photo by Maggie Soladay.

700 madras pantry commute home

Above: Commute Home is a shop and design studio based in Toronto that creates custom pieces and environments for retail, restaurant, and residential spaces. The designers cater toward a raw, industrial aesthetic mixed with modern accents. For Madras Pantry, a restaurant in Toronto, they kept the integrity of the building’s original features, such as the brick wall, and incorporated streamlined furniture. The result is an inviting dining space that exudes warmth and character.

bates masi genius loci bath

Above: Located in Long Island, Bates Masi + Architects has built a portfolio of finely detailed beach side, rural and urban houses throughout the United States and beyond that respond to the environment and needs of the clients. Principals Harry Bates and Paul Masi take a hands-on approach with each project, working to design homes that capture a true sense of place. Situated atop one of the highest elevations in Montauk, New York, this home illustrates their ability to build a continual landscape of house and home. Throughout each room, including this bath, there are ample views of the land. Photo by Michael Moran.

700 venice loft curated los angeles

Above: While a home needs to be functional, it also needs to exude the essence of those who live there. This is the goal of Curated. co-founders Delta Wright and Elena Frampton (now Delta Wright and Frampton Co.). Based in New York and Los Angeles, the interior design team creates “artful, unique” spaces that take on the style of the client while also lending a well-composed structure that has longevity. For this loft in Venice Beach, California, they complemented the existing red architectural steel with cool tones and various textures and patterns. Photo courtesy of Curated.

healdsburg west dry creek nick noyes

Above: San Francisco-based architect Nick Noyes has lived around the world and taught various architectural classes, thus giving him a collective design wisdom. Known for creating within tight budgets, he and his team at Nick Noyes Architecture build homes that marry the clients’ visions with sustainability. For this Northern California home, Noyes incorporated yellow pine from the client’s family lumber mill to build the walls and flooring. Photo by Cesar Rubio.

This post is sponsored by Scotiabank: “Ask us for a free review of your retirement savings.” Click here to learn more and find a branch.

(Visited 344 times, 1 visits today)
You need to login or register to view and manage your bookmarks.

Have a Question or Comment About This Post?

Join the conversation

v5.0