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Inspiration for a timeless split-level wood brown patio remodel in San Francisco with no cover and a fireplace

chalkboard ikea spice rack, Spice Rack, Spicerack
Example of a small kitchen design in Minneapolis

Artist Lauren Decatur studio in Peterborough, New Hampshire Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz

Kitchen - large scandinavian medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Gothenburg with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black appliances and an island

Inspiration for a small 1950s master medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in San Francisco with white walls and no fireplace

Interior Design | Jeanne Campana Design Contractor | Artistic Contracting Photography | Kyle J. Caldwell
Example of a huge transitional master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Photo: Carolyn Reyes Photography © 2017 Houzz
Transitional bedroom photo in Los Angeles

We commissioned this piece for our client with a Houston based artist we collaborate with frequently, Claire Richards. She does fantastic work, and her scale is typically very large, which isn't always easy to find. Transporting such a size of artwork can be interesting! We hired a U-haul, and transported it from the studio, straight to the client's home. You can check out more of her pieces on her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Claire-Richards-Artist-300394363104/

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.

The homeowners of this California Cottage wanted a beach vibe in their 1700 sq. ft. home. They wanted to make the most of their spaces by widening doorways, adding wood floors throughout the house, and adding a skylight. The result is cozy, casual California living at its best with frequent family dinners and celebrations with friends. Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com

Soft and subtle. Sometimes it's best to design your mural as a subtle backdrop for how you furnish the space. You may not want it to be the focal point in the room. Don't discount the beauty a mural like this can add to a Master Suite or area you frequently entertain.

Interior Design | Jeanne Campana Design Contractor | Artistic Contracting Photography | Kyle J. Caldwell
Huge transitional master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Home studio - contemporary freestanding desk home studio idea in Dallas with white walls

Ocean front home in Seascape, Rio Del Mar California. This is a remodel of a beachfront home originally built in the 70's. The client entertained frequently and wanted their home to reflect their lifestyle and their taste. Curved glass shower

The homeowners of this California Cottage wanted a beach vibe in their 1700 sq. ft. home. They wanted to make the most of their spaces by widening doorways, adding wood floors throughout the house, and adding a skylight. The result is cozy, casual California living at its best with frequent family dinners and celebrations with friends. Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com

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Corner bathtub - small contemporary master white tile and glass tile marble floor corner bathtub idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with tile countertops

The tranquil views across the green space are no doubt enjoyed by the gentleman of the house, a retired businessman who is now a professional artist. His biography states that much of his work is inspired by nature, so it’s safe to assume this view is frequently enjoyed over a morning coffee.