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Anyone here into modern interior design?

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Arkitech

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My wife and I have been planning out our next home for the past few months, we're looking for a neglected home that's well below market value so we can put some money into a really unique and modern looking interior. Seems like most new homes now days are all carbon copies of each other, so it's kinda fun coming with some original ideas to place into a house. The trick is trying to acheive a high end look without going too far over budget. Fortunately in our area there are tons of foreclosures, many of which the previous owners either trashed the home or through neglect are in a bad state which means they are far below average asking price.

Anyway for the modern home junkies here are some links I collected recently with ideas that I may use as an inspiration for my next pad.

http://www.momoy.com/2008/10/1...urant-interior-by-cl3/

The first 2 pics in this link are actually resturants, but I like the way wood is used in a different way. I was thinking in the first pic it would be cool to use that scheme in a living room or basement.

Here's some cool looking bedrooms:

http://freshome.com/tag/modern-bedrooms/




I'll be back with more links
 
Awesome! Definitely keep us updated on the project. A great place for research is architecture section at TheCoolhunter.net

My personal aesthetic is leans toward modern, but to cater to both my wife and my current home, we are more Transitional. My dream place would be an old warehouse/factory space with brick walls and old, rough hewn wood plank floors. Then juxtapose that with ultra clean Modern lines. *sigh* Someday....
 
Originally posted by: DrVos
Awesome! Definitely keep us updated on the project. A great place for research is architecture section at TheCoolhunter.net

My personal aesthetic is leans toward modern, but to cater to both my wife and my current home, we are more Transitional. My dream place would be an old warehouse/factory space with brick walls and old, rough hewn wood plank floors. Then juxtapose that with ultra clean Modern lines. *sigh* Someday....
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That's a great link, lots of really ultra modern designs on that site.

I know what you're describing in terms of the warehouse meets modern design. A few years back I got invited to a party in downtown Chicago which was held in a huge loft with that really modern feel to it. I'm not usually the jealous type but that loft inspired me to new heights of green eyed envy.
 
My apartment has a rather modern design.

Although certainly not "ultra modern"

If you have an IKEA in the area then head over, you will love it. It is like heaven for modern design fans.
My home theater, track lighting, leather sofa etc
From the front door. I have added more stuff now. But you can see the modern design elements. Everything matches, lots of symmetry, black and white (ivory) colors etc.

I would love to decorate a modern style loft from scratch, but doubt that will ever happen.

If you have any questions or need some ideas let me know, I am good at this stuff. Could do it professionally.
 
Originally posted by: ProfJohn
My apartment has a rather modern design.

Although certainly not "ultra modern"

If you have an IKEA in the area then head over, you will love it. It is like heaven for modern design fans.
My home theater, track lighting, leather sofa etc
From the front door. I have added more stuff now. But you can see the modern design elements. Everything matches, lots of symmetry, black and white (ivory) colors etc.

I would love to decorate a modern style loft from scratch, but doubt that will ever happen.

If you have any questions or need some ideas let me know, I am good at this stuff. Could do it professionally.
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nice pics dude, I like the globe lights and the framed pictures. I'm thinking of doing something similar.

thanks for the offer, I may bounec some ideas off of you when I get started on my project. I actually would'nt mind getting into interior design as a profession, I've always liked coming up with creative ways of doing different things. In fact I've done some rehab investing in the past, I'm thinking of maybe doing it again in the future but perhaps using some inexpensive modern design elements in the project. I know it won't appeal to every buyer but I think there are enough people out there who like modern interiors that I might be able to start a niche.
 
It is a very tough business.

You'll spend half your time networking and trying to find clients, more than half at the start. And there is no guaranteed income, unless you work for someone else. A lot of risk.

Maybe I'll quit my job, move in with mom and start my own design/photography company...
 
Seems like your target audience wouldnt be shopping for houses in an area with a lot of foreclosures
 
< is (almost) an architect.

Good interior designers are strange creatures. I work with them regularly, but I have no idea what they do (only half kidding). I'm just glad I don't have to do it.

http://www.momoy.com/2008/10/1...urant-interior-by-cl3/

This project's been getting some press lately. From what I've heard that 1000-sheets-of-CNC-routed-plywood wall cost waaaay more than it should have, and it should have cost A LOT.

The best way to do cool, modern, and cheap is with g.w.b, paint, and lighting. But that's actually really, really, hard to do well.
 
I'm no architect or designer, but remember -- design a home that will be comfortable to live in first and cool looking second. If it's pretty but a pain to live in or maintain, you'll be tired of the looks in a week.
 
Sometimes I like it. Would never be able to live in it though. Just too ridiculous. Need something a bit more traditional, kind of old-world New York. I prefer traditional modern to new ultra-modern.

I would probably shoot myself if I lived in an all-white or all-black space.

Good Luck though.
 
The first is going to be pricy to do and you'd need wall construction that would support it.

Usually people looking for fixer uppers aren't going to this level.

It really makes no sense to shop for one now with new homes are being blown out by builders for less than cost many times.
 
Originally posted by: Mo0o
Seems like your target audience wouldnt be shopping for houses in an area with a lot of foreclosures
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For some reason the county I live in has been flooded with foreclosures, even the more affluent areas. But I'm primarily concentrating on neighborhoods where the average home price goes for around 120-180k, I've seen homes in those areas sell for as little as 20-40k. Of course these homes have major issues, but I've been talking to some general contractors and I think I can manage to buy a place and still turn a decent profit after repairs and remodelling.
 
Originally posted by: Dubb
< is (almost) an architect.

Good interior designers are strange creatures. I work with them regularly, but I have no idea what they do (only half kidding). I'm just glad I don't have to do it.

http://www.momoy.com/2008/10/1...urant-interior-by-cl3/

This project's been getting some press lately. From what I've heard that 1000-sheets-of-CNC-routed-plywood wall cost waaaay more than it should have, and it should have cost A LOT.

The best way to do cool, modern, and cheap is with g.w.b, paint, and lighting. But that's actually really, really, hard to do well.
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could you repost that link? for some reason it did'nt work
 
Originally posted by: Arkitech
Originally posted by: Mo0o
Seems like your target audience wouldnt be shopping for houses in an area with a lot of foreclosures
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For some reason the county I live in has been flooded with foreclosures, even the more affluent areas. But I'm primarily concentrating on neighborhoods where the average home price goes for around 120-180k, I've seen homes in those areas sell for as little as 20-40k. Of course these homes have major issues, but I've been talking to some general contractors and I think I can manage to buy a place and still turn a decent profit after repairs and remodelling.
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The designs above could approach the cost of those 20-40k houses. The if you are thinking of resale...jesus, not the kind of thing you want to do. Think neutral.

If those GC's thought it was a sure thing, they'd be picking up a few. If you are seriously planning on doing this for a flip in this market, you will probably need to cut as much costs as possible and that usually means doing the GCing yourself.

Also not many people want to buy a place on a block full of foreclosures.
 
how about a X/Q-Pack in every room, with a 9550S (to keep the power costs down) -
then your wife & you can pick out the colors (red, blue, green, yellow, black, white, silver).

with some fresh king sized mattresses (don't want to take a chance on getting fleas buying
a used one).

& buy everything else at Salvation Army & garage sales to save money. my neighbor
had a suede leather couch for $35 (in like new condition) a year ago. you can get some
amazing deals, if you have room to put stuff - which i guess you do.

if you use lighted fans in the X-Q/Pack (not hard since they're stock), they'll double as
night-lights as well !
 
Originally posted by: So
I'm no architect or designer, but remember -- design a home that will be comfortable to live in first and cool looking second. If it's pretty but a pain to live in or maintain, you'll be tired of the looks in a week.
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That and what you spend piles on money on today could be awful tomorrow. Remember the bright colors from the 70's, or the black and white design from the 80's, and so forth.

Me and my wife sent with things that are good looking but are able to stand the test of time as well. Or at least easy to update. 🙂
 
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: Arkitech
Originally posted by: Mo0o
Seems like your target audience wouldnt be shopping for houses in an area with a lot of foreclosures
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For some reason the county I live in has been flooded with foreclosures, even the more affluent areas. But I'm primarily concentrating on neighborhoods where the average home price goes for around 120-180k, I've seen homes in those areas sell for as little as 20-40k. Of course these homes have major issues, but I've been talking to some general contractors and I think I can manage to buy a place and still turn a decent profit after repairs and remodelling.
Click to expand...

The designs above could approach the cost of those 20-40k houses. The if you are thinking of resale...jesus, not the kind of thing you want to do. Think neutral.

If those GC's thought it was a sure thing, they'd be picking up a few. If you are seriously planning on doing this for a flip in this market, you will probably need to cut as much costs as possible and that usually means doing the GCing yourself.

Also not many people want to buy a place on a block full of foreclosures.
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I've done this kind of work before, so I have some experience in which homes to choose and how much work to put into them. The only difference is this time I'm thinking of putting a little more personality into the home instead of the typical whitewashed rehabs that are so common. In regards to whether or not people will buy a home in a particular area, you just need to know your market. I spend a lot of time driving through the neighborhoods I buy in, I talk to realtors and other homeowners in the area. I also spend a significant amount of time on the county assessor and treasurer websites, I'm constantly looking to see what sold and for how much and when. It's all about knowing your market.

Edit: are you always this negative?
 
It seems to me that one would not have to spend 20-40k to "Modernize" a house. Modernism would generally involve the use of simple materials (wood, glass, concrete, gypsum, etc), clean lines, and the avoidance of ornamentation. One wouldn't need expensive materials to achieve this effect. I've seen amazing things done with humble materials like plywood, concrete, paper, etc. And as someone earlier mentioned you can really make a statement with Garage Sale/Goodwill/ Surplus store Finds. Also look for good deals at building material salvage yards.

My main concern with your endeavor is that you remain true to the expressed style of your home. Some homes, especially those built in the 50's and 60's lend themselves especially well to modernist interior design, but you may be doing the house a disservice if attempt a strictly modern interior in something like a Colonial, for example.

Again, good luck, and keep us updated with your progress.
 
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