![Joel Conteras Design has recently completed the remodel of a 1939 home in the Willo historic neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona, that included a new rear addition.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/remodeled-house-modern-rear-addition-101121-813-01.jpg)
Joel Conteras Design has recently completed the remodel of a 1939 home in the Willo historic neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona, that included a new rear addition.
![In an aim to preserve the character of the charming neighborhood, the front of this remodeled home received a contemporary update with steel planter boxes, a white exterior, and black trim.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/updated-house-white-exterior-black-trim-101121-816-02.jpg)
In an aim to preserve the character of the charming neighborhood, the front of the home received a contemporary update with steel planter boxes, a white exterior, and black trim.
![In an aim to preserve the character of the charming neighborhood, the front of this remodeled home received a contemporary update with steel planter boxes, a white exterior, and black trim.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/updated-house-white-exterior-black-trim-101121-816-03.jpg)
To contrast with the original house, the rear additions were formed in black standing seam metal with heavy aggregate concrete floors.
![To contrast with the original house, the rear additions were formed in black standing seam metal with heavy aggregate concrete floors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-black-addition-101121-815-04.jpg)
Desert landscaping can be seen through the large picture windows that also provide glimpses of the various rooms inside.
![Desert landscaping can be seen through the large picture windows that also provide glimpses of the various rooms inside.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-rock-garden-101121-815-05.jpg)
Joel Contreras worked together with Amy Williams Design to furnish the interior, which showcases the original brick walls, fireplace, and wood floors.
![This remodeled home includes vaulted ceilings, original brick, a fireplace, and wood floors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-living-room-vaulted-ceiling-fireplace-101121-815-06.jpg)
One of the designer’s favorite elements was vaulting the ceilings, and uncovering brick that rises to the gable peaks, making it feel cathedral-like.
![This remodeled home includes vaulted ceilings, original brick, a fireplace, and wood floors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-house-large-windows-wood-floors-101121-815-07.jpg)
A modern kitchen with white oak cabinets includes black appliances and dark soapstone countertops
![A modern kitchen with white oak cabinets includes black appliances and dark soapstone countertops](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-wood-and-black-kitchen-101121-814-08.jpg)
In one of the bathrooms, the vaulted ceilings create a large and open space, while the white walls, ceiling, and skylight add brightness. In the shower, white tiles complement the walls, while a wood floor in the shower adds a natural element to the space.
![In this modern bathroom, the vaulted ceilings create a large and open space, while the white walls, ceiling, and skylight add brightness. In the shower white tiles complement the walls, while a wood floor in the shower adds a natural element to the space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-white-bathroom-vaulted-ceiling-101121-814-09.jpg)
![In this modern bathroom, the vaulted ceilings create a large and open space, while the white walls, ceiling, and skylight add brightness. In the shower white tiles complement the walls, while a wood floor in the shower adds a natural element to the space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-white-bathroom-vaulted-ceiling-101121-814-10.jpg)
In another bathroom, the palette is a strong contrast to the other bathroom, with black wall tiles and sconces, the original brick walls, and a wood vanity.
![In this modern bathroom there's black wall tiles and sconces, the original brick walls, and wood vanity.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/modern-house-brick-wall-wood-vanity-black-countertop-101121-813-11.jpg)