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Photo by Donna Dotan Photography Inc.
Transitional laundry room photo in New York with white cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops
Transitional laundry room photo in New York with white cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops
TR Design-Build Firm
Alcove shower - traditional alcove shower idea in New York with an undermount tub
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Melissa Winn Interiors
Urban gray tile pebble tile floor alcove shower photo in San Francisco with gray walls
Carolina Design Associates, LLC
Mid-sized traditional white two-story brick exterior home idea in Charlotte
FINNE Architects
The Port Ludlow Residence is a compact, 2400 SF modern house located on a wooded waterfront property at the north end of the Hood Canal, a long, fjord-like arm of western Puget Sound. The house creates a simple glazed living space that opens up to become a front porch to the beautiful Hood Canal.
The east-facing house is sited along a high bank, with a wonderful view of the water. The main living volume is completely glazed, with 12-ft. high glass walls facing the view and large, 8-ft.x8-ft. sliding glass doors that open to a slightly raised wood deck, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor space. During the warm summer months, the living area feels like a large, open porch. Anchoring the north end of the living space is a two-story building volume containing several bedrooms and separate his/her office spaces.
The interior finishes are simple and elegant, with IPE wood flooring, zebrawood cabinet doors with mahogany end panels, quartz and limestone countertops, and Douglas Fir trim and doors. Exterior materials are completely maintenance-free: metal siding and aluminum windows and doors. The metal siding has an alternating pattern using two different siding profiles.
The house has a number of sustainable or “green” building features, including 2x8 construction (40% greater insulation value); generous glass areas to provide natural lighting and ventilation; large overhangs for sun and rain protection; metal siding (recycled steel) for maximum durability, and a heat pump mechanical system for maximum energy efficiency. Sustainable interior finish materials include wood cabinets, linoleum floors, low-VOC paints, and natural wool carpet.
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photographer: Tom Crane
Made of 300, 10-foot steel blades set upright 8 inches apart, the award winning Cor-Ten Cattails Sculptural fence was designed for a home in Berwyn, Pennsylvania as a yard sculpture that also keeps deer out.
Made of COR-TEN, a steel alloy that eliminates the need for painting and maintains a rich, dark rust color without corroding, the fence stanchions were cut with a plasma cutter from sheets of the alloy.
Each blade stands 8 feet above grade, set in concrete 3 feet below, weighs 80-90 pounds and is 5/8 inch thick. The profile of the blades is an irregular trapezoid with no horizontal connections or supports. Only the gate has two horizontal bars, and each leaf weighs 1200 pounds.
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Bunker Workshop
photos: Matt Delphenich
Example of a trendy kitchen design in Boston with wood countertops, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
Example of a trendy kitchen design in Boston with wood countertops, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
Design Platform
Fully renovated 1969 ranch. New exterior color scheme, and custom designed and built front door made from Mahogany and Maple.
All photography by:
www.davidlauerphotography.com
Common Ground Landscapes
Architect: nickwhite.com
Builder: Collie Construction
Landscape Contractor: www.louisahoffmannursery.com
Photo of a traditional hillside stone landscaping in Other.
Photo of a traditional hillside stone landscaping in Other.
Mary Cook
Taylor Photography
Elegant dark wood floor living room photo in Philadelphia with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv
Elegant dark wood floor living room photo in Philadelphia with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv
Misiaszek Turpin pllc
The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat.
The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements.
Photographer: John Hession
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Gunlock Homes
Utility room - traditional galley brown floor utility room idea in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and brown countertops
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
Dining room and main hallway. Modern fireplace wall has herringbone tile pattern and custom wood shelving. The main hall has custom wood trusses that bring the feel of the 16' tall ceilings down to earth. The steel dining table is 4' x 10' and was built specially for the space.
Powell Construction
This Cape Cod kitchen with wood countertops underwent an enormous transformation that added 75 square feet and relocated all three legs of the work triangle: sink, refrigerator, and range. To accommodate traffic flow through the space, the upper corner of the kitchen was made into a pantry/baking center, and the remaining space was used to create the work triangle. The look of the cabinets was kept simple, but small flourishes such as crown molding throughout the room and staggered cabinet heights add visual interest. Some of the cabinets include glass doors with grids that match the windows, helping to pull together the design as a whole. Jenerik Images Photography
Terracotta Design Build
Jeff Herr
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances
Home Design Ideas
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Historical Concepts
Side porch at the 2012 Southern Living Idea House in Senoia, Georgia, with a traditional "haint blue" ceiling.
Photo: Laurey W. Glenn (courtesy Southern Living)
Interior Design: Tracery
Ridge Creek Custom Homes
Example of a mid-sized classic gray two-story stone gable roof design in Minneapolis
Lisa Adams, LA Closet Design
Photo Credit: Douglas Hill Photography
Example of a trendy closet design in Los Angeles
Example of a trendy closet design in Los Angeles
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