Inspiration for a coastal home bar remodel in Tampa

photos by Steve Chenn
Bathroom - mid-sized eclectic master gray tile and mosaic tile gray floor and ceramic tile bathroom idea in Houston with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

Tony Thompson
Ornate brown three-story stone exterior home photo in Kansas City

Example of a huge transitional living room design in Houston with a music area

photos by Steve Chenn
Elegant family room photo in Houston with beige walls

A young family with a wooded, triangular lot in Ipswich, Massachusetts wanted to take on a highly creative, organic, and unrushed process in designing their new home. The parents of three boys had contemporary ideas for living, including phasing the construction of different structures over time as the kids grew so they could maximize the options for use on their land. They hoped to build a net zero energy home that would be cozy on the very coldest days of winter, using cost-efficient methods of home building. The house needed to be sited to minimize impact on the land and trees, and it was critical to respect a conservation easement on the south border of the lot. Finally, the design would be contemporary in form and feel, but it would also need to fit into a classic New England context, both in terms of materials used and durability. We were asked to honor the notions of “surprise and delight,” and that inspired everything we designed for the family. The highly unique home consists of a three-story form, composed mostly of bedrooms and baths on the top two floors and a cross axis of shared living spaces on the first level. This axis extends out to an oversized covered porch, open to the south and west. The porch connects to a two-story garage with flex space above, used as a guest house, play room, and yoga studio depending on the day. A floor-to-ceiling ribbon of glass wraps the south and west walls of the lower level, bringing in an abundance of natural light and linking the entire open plan to the yard beyond. The master suite takes up the entire top floor, and includes an outdoor deck with a shower. The middle floor has extra height to accommodate a variety of multi-level play scenarios in the kids’ rooms. Many of the materials used in this house are made from recycled or environmentally friendly content, or they come from local sources. The high performance home has triple glazed windows and all materials, adhesives, and sealants are low toxicity and safe for growing kids. Photographer credit: Irvin Serrano

Family room - rustic open concept medium tone wood floor family room idea in Denver with white walls

photos by Steve Chenn
Example of a classic patio design in Houston

Steve Chenn Jane Page Design Group
Home theater - mediterranean carpeted and multicolored floor home theater idea in Houston with black walls and a media wall

Photo: Jennifer M. Ramos © 2018 Houzz
Example of a cottage chic l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash, white appliances and brown countertops

Allen Construction - Contractor, Shannon Scott Design-Interior Designer, Jason Rick Photography - Photographer
Large tuscan entryway photo in Santa Barbara with white walls and a dark wood front door

Trendy carpeted and gray floor bedroom photo in Houston with black walls

Large elegant attached one-car porte cochere photo in New York

Jack Thompson
Inspiration for a transitional bedroom remodel in Houston with beige walls

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom
Inspiration for a mid-century modern master porcelain tile, black floor, double-sink and exposed beam bathroom remodel in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, terrazzo countertops, a hinged shower door, a niche and a built-in vanity

Steve Chenn
Inspiration for a rustic brick floor kitchen remodel in Houston with a farmhouse sink, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a large classic master white tile and stone tile ceramic tile and white floor alcove shower design in New York with white cabinets, an undermount tub, pink walls, marble countertops, recessed-panel cabinets, a bidet, a hinged shower door, an undermount sink and white countertops

Transitional white two-story brick exterior home idea in Houston

Builder: Thompson Construction, Dorian Thompson Interior Design: Cotton Seed Designs, Gabe Lindberg Floor Plan: Cotton Seed Designs, Gabe Lindberg Photography: Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography