Renovating or restoring a home is serious business, and these Luxe 2024 RED Awards-winning spaces do it right. Thoughtfully merging period details with contemporary elements ensures homes keep considerable character but with modern amenities. From industrial-leaning to cottagecore aesthetics, midcentury modern and more, check out these dwellings beautifully blending the design styles of yesterday—and tomorrow.
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This Grand Staircase Is The Star Of The Show
Renovating this Georgian Revival residence in Austin, Texas required the careful fusion of history and modernity. A new helical staircase stands in the historic section of the abode as a contemporary homage to the original feature.
Designer: A Parallel Architecture | Austin
Modern Makeover
A pro-athlete’s 1995 dream home in Dallas needed reviving. Designers married the original architecture with modern sophistication. The overhaul showcases a chic marble fireplace seen here.
Designer: Allison Seidler Interiors | Dallas + Fort Worth
The Details Are Everything In This Renovation
This traditional Corona del Mar abode overlooks the water. Striking features and unique furnishings transform each space, offering a cohesive, one-of-a-kind design.
Designer: Blackband Design | Los Angeles-Southern California
Midcentury Modern Marvel
This residence, situated just moments from the Golden Gate Bridge, harmonizes serene spaces for reflection with stylish entertaining areas. With midcentury modern-inspired design by architect Lauren Goldman and interior designer Kiara Thompson, a sophisticated, timeless aesthetic arises.
Designer: Cook Construction | San Francisco
This 16th Century Home Gets A Thoughtful Restoration
Collaborating with an expert team of historians, craftspeople and more, this circa 1705 Queenstown, Maryland, estate was lovingly restored. Period construction methods were employed where feasible, with select contemporary elements integrated to enhance its structural integrity and reduce environmental impact.
Designer: Kimmel Studio Architects | Annapolis, MD
A Light + Bright Renovation
Sophistication and dark moody tones play with oak paneling in this Pinecrest, Florida home refresh. Bold design choices and a timeless kitchen create a refined haven.
Designer: Maggie Cruz Interior Design | Florida
Designed To Let The Sunshine In
This century-old Nashville dwelling is now flooded with light thanks to the addition of exterior dormers, revamping its once-dark interiors into open, interconnected spaces. The design team collaborated with Huseby Homes to integrate white oak millwork and midcentury-inspired furnishings, resulting in a refreshed, functional environment.
Designer: Michael Goorevich Architect, PLLC | Southeast
Contemporary Meets Industrial
Inside this remodeled Lake Bluff, Illinois abode, an open plan boasts a dramatic three-story glass-wall entry and sculptural staircase, while unique ceiling treatments add even more contemporary flair to the stunning space.
Designer: Morgante Wilson Architects | Chicago
Period Details Add Cottagecore Character To This Home
To infuse a 1935 Birdsall Briscoe design with new life, its original floor plan was restored with a garden-view kitchen studded with period details. Art Deco, midcentury and neoclassical pieces all mingle to create a timeless, elegant abode.
Designer: Nadia Palacios Residential Design | Houston
Mediterranean Elements Mix With Contemporary Sentiments
With particular attention to detail and high-quality finishes, this renovated residence in Seattle effortlessly marries tradition and contemporary living. Its family-friendly design blends Mediterranean charm with modern amenities.
Designer: Proform Builds | Pacific Northwest
Adding Modern Luxury To A 20th Century Dwelling
A two-level expansion with a great room and second-level primary suite led the renovation of this Tucson residence. The home, initially built in 1949, now balances new and traditional elements, highlighting the original redbrick abode and a classic black-and-white palette.
Designer: Soloway Designs | Arizona
Scandinavian Style Gives This Boulder Home Fresh Style
Warm, organic materials foster the main living space, making it the cherished heart of the home in this 1950s Boulder residence with a Scandinavian ethos.
Designer: Surround Architecture | Colorado
The Sleek Use Of Materials Guides This Remodel
This 1973 Southampton house was reimagined with dynamic rooflines and a Mayan-inspired fireplace. Earth-toned walls and sleek stainless-steel details create an edgy design.
Designer: Timothy Godbold | Greater New York
This Home's Refresh Echoes The Look Of The Desert Outside
A palette of pine green, Claro walnut and polished copper reflect the panoramic views of this Sedona, Arizona, town house. Layers of texture help punctuate the mix.
Designer: Winter Creative | Arizona
