Ron Rosenzweig
Large trendy l-shaped brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, a peninsula, white countertops and quartz countertops

Washington DC - Elegant Family Kitchen - Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer and #Meghan4JenniferGilmer in Washington, D.C Photography by Keith Miller Keiana Photography http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/portfolio-2/#

Coral Stone
Inspiration for a large modern white two-story exterior home remodel in Miami

@Amber Frederiksen Photography
Open concept kitchen - large contemporary galley porcelain tile open concept kitchen idea in Miami with white backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances

It's all about the elements.
Alcove shower - large contemporary 3/4 beige tile and mosaic tile pebble tile floor and gray floor alcove shower idea in New York with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, wood countertops, a hinged shower door and brown countertops

Example of a trendy master gray tile light wood floor and beige floor walk-in shower design in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

John Granen
Example of a mid-sized minimalist one-story wood exterior home design

Lyons Hunter Williams : Architecture LLC; Eckert & Eckert Architectural Photography
Example of a mid-sized cottage backyard concrete paver patio design in Portland with a fire pit and no cover

Karuna Passive House designed by Holst Architecture and built by Hammer & Hand. This high performance home meets the world's most demanding green building certifications. Photo by Jeremy Bittermann.

Dedicated laundry room - large transitional galley porcelain tile and gray floor dedicated laundry room idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood countertops, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and beige countertops

Huge trendy floating open and glass railing staircase photo in New York

Joe Fletcher Photography
Inspiration for an industrial galley eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, black backsplash and paneled appliances

Large contemporary beige two-story glass house exterior idea in Los Angeles

Living room with arched windows and an open concept and a built in fireplace and tv wall
Inspiration for a transitional light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Ferrara oak veneer and platinum matte lacquer kitchen cabinetry. German-made LEICHT cabinetry | RisherMartin Fine Homes | Dick Clark Architecture | ©Jake Holt Photography

R Brandt Designs
Example of a trendy freestanding desk dark wood floor study room design in Dallas

Photo-Jim Westphalen
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary boy medium tone wood floor and brown floor kids' room remodel in Other with blue walls

Kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and a drop-in sink

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.