This property came with a house which proved ill-matched to our clients’ needs but which nestled neatly amid beautiful live oaks. In choosing to commission a new home, they asked that it also tuck under the limbs of the oaks and maintain a subdued presence to the street. Extraordinary efforts such as cantilevered floors and even bridging over critical root zones allow the design to be truly fitted to the site and to co-exist with the trees, the grandest of which is the focal point of the entry courtyard. Of equal importance to the trees and view was to provide, conversely, for walls to display 35 paintings and numerous books. From form to smallest detail, the house is quiet and subtle.

Example of a minimalist entryway design in Chicago

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Kitchen - country medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances and no island

Photo of a farmhouse landscaping in New York.

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The artfully designed Boise Passive House is tucked in a mature neighborhood, surrounded by 1930’s bungalows. The architect made sure to insert the modern 2,000 sqft. home with intention and a nod to the charm of the adjacent homes. Its classic profile gleams from days of old while bringing simplicity and design clarity to the façade. The 3 bed/2.5 bath home is situated on 3 levels, taking full advantage of the otherwise limited lot. Guests are welcomed into the home through a full-lite entry door, providing natural daylighting to the entry and front of the home. The modest living space persists in expanding its borders through large windows and sliding doors throughout the family home. Intelligent planning, thermally-broken aluminum windows, well-sized overhangs, and Selt external window shades work in tandem to keep the home’s interior temps and systems manageable and within the scope of the stringent PHIUS standards.

Ryan from North Dakota has built Architectural Designs Exclusive house plan 73348HS in reverse and was kind enough to share his beautiful photos with us! This design features kitchen and dining areas that can both enjoy the great room fireplace thanks to its open floor plan. You can also relax on the "other side" of the dual-sided fireplace in the hearth room - enjoying the view out the windows of the beautiful octagonal shaped room! The lower floor is ideal for entertaining with a spacious game and family room and adjoining bar. This level also includes a 5th bedroom and a large exercise room. What a stunning design! Check it out! Specs-at-a-glance: 3,477 square feet of living 5 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths Ready when you are. Where do YOU want to build? Plan Link: http://bit.ly/73348HS

Tuscan dining room photo in Houston

Cellarium Wine Racking
Large elegant slate floor wine cellar photo in Philadelphia with display racks

Fully integrated Signature Estate featuring Creston controls and Crestron panelized lighting, and Crestron motorized shades and draperies, whole-house audio and video, HVAC, voice and video communication atboth both the front door and gate. Modern, warm, and clean-line design, with total custom details and finishes. The front includes a serene and impressive atrium foyer with two-story floor to ceiling glass walls and multi-level fire/water fountains on either side of the grand bronze aluminum pivot entry door. Elegant extra-large 47'' imported white porcelain tile runs seamlessly to the rear exterior pool deck, and a dark stained oak wood is found on the stairway treads and second floor. The great room has an incredible Neolith onyx wall and see-through linear gas fireplace and is appointed perfectly for views of the zero edge pool and waterway. The club room features a bar and wine featuring a cable wine racking system, comprised of cables made from the finest grade of stainless steel that makes it look as though the wine is floating on air. A center spine stainless steel staircase has a smoked glass railing and wood handrail.

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Example of a transitional bedroom design in Grand Rapids

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White washed built-in shelving and a custom fireplace with washed brick, rustic wood mantel, and chevron shiplap above.
Large beach style open concept vinyl floor, brown floor and exposed beam family room photo in Other with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Master bathroom of modern luxury farmhouse in Pass Christian Mississippi photographed for Watters Architecture by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit.

Small transitional dark wood floor and brown floor powder room photo in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, orange walls, a vessel sink and gray countertops