Waterside Home Features Vintage Charm With a Modern Twist

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Neutral Contemporary Living Room With Canal View

No matter the weather, the water views are always on display. The living room's outer window walls can disappear for seamless indoor outdoor flow. When closed, the glass doors maintain clear sightlines.

Photo: Chad Mellon, Brandon Architects, Longman Construction. From: Erica Bryen Design

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Brown and White Exterior With Round Window

Owners of this waterfront residence wanted a warm and inviting home that seamlessly combines old and new elements and comfortably meets their modern needs.

Photo: Chad Mellon, Brandon Architects, Longman Construction. From: Erica Bryen Design

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Modern Foyer With Inlaid Floor

Upon entering the home, an incredible floor inlaid with different shades of stone sets a bold design tone.

The overall vision for the project was to blend vintage charm with a modern twist. The client's goal was to create a warm and inviting home that seamlessly combines old and new elements, punctuated by pops of contemporary lighting and art."

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The overall vision for the project was to blend vintage charm with a modern twist. The client's goal was to create a warm and inviting home that seamlessly combines old and new elements, punctuated by pops of contemporary lighting and art."

Photo: Chad Mellon, Brandon Architects, Longman Construction. From: Erica Bryen Design

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Neutral Contemporary Living Room With Leather Stools

Instead of color, Erica Bryen employed texture to create the layered look in the living room. The ceiling features paneling and rustic exposed beams. A stone fireplace anchors one wall. Furnishings are an appealing mix of wood, nubby linen, and leather with a soft rug underneath.

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Neutral Contemporary Great Room With Exposed Beams

The main living area is divided into a seating arrangement and a dining area. Herringbone floors in a smoky gray finish are a dynamic choice.

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Neutral Contemporary Chef Kitchen With Herringbone Floor

The chef kitchen uses a masterful blend of stone and wood, different finishes and textures coming together for a truly innovative look. The standout is the floor, stormy and dark and laid in a herringbone pattern.

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Brown and White Open Plan Contemporary Kitchen With Water View

The gorgeous kitchen looks out onto the water. Its open concept design protects views and makes it easy to entertain. A serene brown and white palette features touches of brass, wood, and creamy marble.

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Neutral Patio With Metal Pergola

Walls in between the home's main living areas vanish, blending the spaces with a patio. When the weather cools, a fire pit keeps homeowners and their guests cozy.

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Black Modern Bathroom With Ribbed Marble

The black marble in this bathroom has a ribbed texture in places, a sophisticated way to layer depth into the small space. Smoky glass sconces are a sophisticated lighting choice.

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Neutral Traditional Bedroom With Boat View

This bedroom looks out over the boats in the harbor, a peaceful waterfront view complemented by the room's neutral color scheme. Erica Bryen used contemporary lighting and art to punctuate the home's more traditional design elements.

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Contemporary Neutral Bathroom With Brass Tub

To take full advantage of this bathroom's water views, designer Erica Bryen placed the tub (a brass one, no less) under the windows. A beautiful green shade offers more privacy when needed.

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Brown Walk In Closet With Brass Doors

All the shoes, handbags, and clothes have a stylish, organized place in the deluxe walk in closet. Wood doors hide clothes. Ribbed glass-and-brass doors allow a tempting peek at accessories.

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Green Contemporary Kid's Room With Arched Bunk Bed

Though tiny, this kid's room evokes delight with its built-in bunk beds and floral wallpaper on the walls and ceiling. Bunk beds get a delicate lattice railing and their own reading light. A leopard rug is an excellent last touch.

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Modern Marble Bathroom With Bubble Chandelier

This powder room shows off another example of how designer Erica Bryen brought in contemporary lighting to add visual flair. Here, a bubble chandelier joins up with luxurious marble.

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Brown Contemporary Bedroom With Pink Pillows

There's a calm hush in this bedroom, created by fawn brown walls and soft textures. The wallpaper's detailed pattern is perfectly complemented, but intriguingly not matched, by the shade's floral design.

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Gray Contemporary Bathroom With Black Vanity

Erica Bryen selected a vintage dresser for this bathroom, then topped it with soft pink marble. Sconces and the mirror match the vanity's timeless elegance.

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Neutral Contemporary Bedroom With Brown Shade

Erica Bryen Design pulled together a sophisticated mix of neutral shades in this bedroom. Textures and subtle patterns add visual interest and make the space welcoming.

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Black and White Modern Powder Room With Wood Door

This stunning powder room is clad in marble. Mostly black and white, the stone features a few dramatic splashes of brown. Designers picked up the shade with the brass fixtures.

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Purple Contemporary Bedroom With Arched Bed

The overall vision for the home was to blend vintage charm with a modern twist. This bedroom is a perfect example with its curvy bed and retro purple rug. Designer Erica Bryen paneled the vaulted ceiling in a herringbone pattern.

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Contemporary Bathroom With Purple Marble Sink

Designer Erica Bryen used stone and tile to create the visual interest in this bathroom. The sink and countertop are made of dramatic purple marble. More marble encloses the shower. The floor features an intricate mosaic pattern.

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Gray Green Contemporary Laundry Room With Purse

Even the most practical of rooms was turned into a style statement. Here in the laundry room, walls and ceiling were painted a moody gray green. The floor is the showstopper, with a gorgeous marble mosaic pattern.

Erica Bryen Design

Waterside Home Features Vintage Charm With a Modern Twist

Neutral Contemporary Living Room With Canal View

Brown and White Exterior With Round Window

Modern Foyer With Inlaid Floor

Neutral Contemporary Living Room With Leather Stools

Neutral Contemporary Great Room With Exposed Beams

Neutral Contemporary Chef Kitchen With Herringbone Floor

Brown and White Open Plan Contemporary Kitchen With Water View

Neutral Patio With Metal Pergola

Black Modern Bathroom With Ribbed Marble

Neutral Traditional Bedroom With Boat View

Contemporary Neutral Bathroom With Brass Tub

Brown Walk In Closet With Brass Doors

Green Contemporary Kid's Room With Arched Bunk Bed

Modern Marble Bathroom With Bubble Chandelier

Brown Contemporary Bedroom With Pink Pillows

Gray Contemporary Bathroom With Black Vanity

Neutral Contemporary Bedroom With Brown Shade

Black and White Modern Powder Room With Wood Door

Purple Contemporary Bedroom With Arched Bed

Contemporary Bathroom With Purple Marble Sink

Gray Green Contemporary Laundry Room With Purse

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