Photo of a small contemporary backyard stone landscaping in New York.

Nestled in the hills of Vermont is a relaxing winter retreat that looks like it was planted there a century ago. Our architects worked closely with the builder at Wild Apple Homes to create building sections that felt like they had been added on piece by piece over generations. With thoughtful design and material choices, the result is a cozy 3,300 square foot home with a weathered, lived-in feel; the perfect getaway for a family of ardent skiers. The main house is a Federal-style farmhouse, with a vernacular board and batten clad connector. Connected to the home is the antique barn frame from Canada. The barn was reassembled on site and attached to the house. Using the antique post and beam frame is the kind of materials reuse seen throughout the main house and the connector to the barn, carefully creating an antique look without the home feeling like a theme house. Trusses in the family/dining room made with salvaged wood echo the design of the attached barn. Rustic in nature, they are a bold design feature. The salvaged wood was also used on the floors, kitchen island, barn doors, and walls. The focus on quality materials is seen throughout the well-built house, right down to the door knobs.

This freestanding covered patio with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace is the perfect retreat! Just a few steps away from the home, this covered patio is about 500 square feet. The homeowner had an existing structure they wanted replaced. This new one has a custom built wood burning fireplace with an outdoor kitchen and is a great area for entertaining. The flooring is a travertine tile in a Versailles pattern over a concrete patio. The outdoor kitchen has an L-shaped counter with plenty of space for prepping and serving meals as well as space for dining. The fascia is stone and the countertops are granite. The wood-burning fireplace is constructed of the same stone and has a ledgestone hearth and cedar mantle. What a perfect place to cozy up and enjoy a cool evening outside. The structure has cedar columns and beams. The vaulted ceiling is stained tongue and groove and really gives the space a very open feel. Special details include the cedar braces under the bar top counter, carriage lights on the columns and directional lights along the sides of the ceiling. Click Photography

The black and white palette is paired with the warmth of the wood tones to create a “spa-like” feeling in this urban design concept. Salient features: free-standing vanity medicine cabinet decorative pendant lights 3 dimensional accent tiles

Custom european style cabinets, hidden kitchen concept, procelain walls, white on white modern kitchen
Inspiration for a large modern eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, black appliances, an island and white countertops

The bungalow after renovation. You can see two of the upper gables that were added but still fit the size and feel of the home. Soft green siding color with gray sash allows the blue of the door to pop. Photography by Josh Vick

Modern bathroom remodel.
Example of a mid-sized minimalist master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, gray floor, double-sink and vaulted ceiling bathroom design in Chicago with medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets

Joseph Alfano
Large trendy master white tile and stone slab slate floor and gray floor bathroom photo in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a two-piece toilet, quartzite countertops and a hinged shower door

Example of a small transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry design in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, gray backsplash and brown countertops

Large transitional travertine floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, two islands and white countertops

Master bath in a private home in Brooklyn New York, apartment designed by Eric Safyan, Architect, with Green Mountain Construction & Design
Example of a classic walk-in shower design in New York with a pedestal sink

Entryway - transitional medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wallpaper entryway idea in Atlanta with multicolored walls and a glass front door

Example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wainscoting living room library design in Detroit with black walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Master bathroom gets major modern update. Built in vanity with natural wood stained panels, quartz countertop and undermount sink. New walk in tile shower with large format tile, hex tile floor, shower bench, multiple niches for storage, and dual shower head. New tile flooring and lighting throughout. Small second vanity sink.

Exceptional custom-built 1 ½ story walkout home on a premier cul-de-sac site in the Lakeview neighborhood. Tastefully designed with exquisite craftsmanship and high attention to detail throughout. Offering main level living with a stunning master suite, incredible kitchen with an open concept and a beautiful screen porch showcasing south facing wooded views. This home is an entertainer’s delight with many spaces for hosting gatherings. 2 private acres and surrounded by nature.

Example of a mid-sized trendy medium tone wood floor and brown floor great room design in Salt Lake City with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional backyard deck remodel in Dallas with a fire pit and a pergola

Tony Soluri Photography
Pool - contemporary backyard tile pool idea in Chicago

Home office - contemporary home office idea in Seattle