Design ideas for a large asian partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Other for spring.

Bedroom, white bedding, grey carpet, white headboard, grey wall, ceiling fan, clean lines, coffered ceiling, colorful artwork, colorful wall art, dark wood bedframe, dark wood nightstand, glass door, master bedroom, padded headboard, pop of color, table lamp, task lamp, white coffered ceiling, white molding with grey inserts, white trim, Peter Rymwid, Architechtural Photography

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.

Powder room in 1930's vintage Marina home. Architect: Gary Ahern Photography: Lisa Sze
Example of a small tuscan 3/4 ceramic tile and gray tile marble floor bathroom design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, beige walls and a two-piece toilet

Construction by Deep Creek Builders Photography by Andrew Hyslop
Kitchen - small transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Louisville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Lisa Carroll
Large country open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Atlanta with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

We transformed this plain Jane nursery into the a funky fresh and colorful toddler bedroom using DIY know-how, smarty shopping, kids art and current trends. We share our must-haves, steals & deals, and oh yeah see all the details of this super fresh and fun big girl bedroom on our on our blog, including this IKEA bed frame hack using Serena & Lily fabric.

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Example of a classic girl carpeted kids' room design in Atlanta

A fireplace adds warmth to any backyard space. This larger fireplace is wrapped in wallstone and capped with natural stone for both seating and made into a landscape wall providing additional planters around the area. Stone featured here: Bluestone Thermal caps and Mocha Ridge Thin Veneer fireplace

Hamptons-Inspired Kitchen One cannot help but feel a distinct sense of serenity and timeless beauty when entering this Hamptons-style kitchen. Bathed in natural light and shimmering with inspired accents and details, this complete kitchen transformation is at once elegant and inviting. Plans and elevations were conceived to create balance and function without sacrificing harmony and visual intrigue. A metal custom hood, with an eye-catching brass band and impeccably balanced cabinets on either side, provides a strong focal point for the kitchen, which can be viewed from the adjacent living room. Brass faucets, hardware and light fixtures complement and draw further attention to this anchoring element. A wall of glass cabinetry enhances the existing windows and pleasantly expands the sense of openness in the space. Taj Mahal quartzite blends gracefully with the cabinet finishes. Cream-tone, herringbone tiles are custom-cut into different patterns to create a sense of visual movement as the eyes move across the room. An elegant, marble-top island paired with sumptuous, leather-covered stools, not only offers extra counterspace, but also an ideal gathering place for loved ones to enjoy. This unforgettable kitchen gem shines even brighter with the addition of glass cabinets, designed to display the client’s collection of Portmeirion china. Careful consideration was given to the selection of stone for the countertops, as well as the color of paint for the cabinets, to highlight this inspiring collection. Breakfast room A thoughtfully blended mix of furniture styles introduces a splash of European charm to this Hamptons-style kitchen, with French, cane-back chairs providing a sense of airy elegance and delight. A performance velvet adorns the banquette, which is piled high with lush cushions for optimal comfort while lounging in the room. Another layer of texture is achieved with a wool area rug that defines and accentuates this gorgeous breakfast nook with sprawling views of the outdoors. Finishing features include drapery fabric and Brunschwig and Fils Bird and Thistle paper, whose natural, botanic pattern combines with the beautiful vistas of the backyard to inspire a sense of being in a botanical, outdoor wonderland.

An eclectic blend of horizontally patterned travertine, modern Euro-style fixtures, accents and hardware with the earth colors and textures of natural cherry cabinetry, limestone tiles. High Performance Living in Silicon Valley. One Sky Homes Designs and Builds the healthiest, most comfortable and energy balanced homes on the planet. Passive House and Zero Net Energy standards for both new and existing homes.

Photo of a large traditional full sun backyard concrete paver retaining wall landscape in Orange County.

Design ideas for a large traditional full sun backyard concrete paver retaining wall landscape in Orange County.

Photo of a traditional full sun backyard retaining wall landscape in Orange County.

Travertine Lookalike ceramic tile – Gloss on the shower walls and matte on the bathroom floor. Pebble tile on shower floor Linear drain with tile insert Built in shower bench topped with Quartz Arno Knee walls and curb topped with Quartz Arno Hidden shower niches in knee walls so they cannot be seen in the rest of the bathroom. Frameless glass shower enclosure with dual swinging pivot door in champagne bronze. Champagne bronze dual function diverter with handheld shower head. Wood wainscoting surrounding freestanding tub and outside of knee walls. We build a knee wall in from of the freestanding tub and capped with a Quartz Arno ledge to give a place to put your hand as you enter and exit the tub. Deck mounted champagne bronze tub faucet Egg shaped freestanding tub ForeverMark cabinets with a full-size pantry cabinet Champagne bronze cabinet hardware Champagne bronze widespread sink faucets Outlets inside (2) vanity drawers for easy access Powered recessed medicine cabinet with outlets inside Sconce lighting between each mirror (2) 4” recessed light above sinks on each vanity Special exhaust fan that is a light, fan, and Bluetooth radio. Oil Rubbed bronze heated towel bar to tight in the original door hardware.

Master Bathroom with a space saving Corner Shower. Includes a Custom Hinged Shower Door with Glass that wraps around the knee wall. A Quartz shower curb that matches, 2 Quartz corner shelves that serve as a shower caddy. . Porcelain Grey Wall tile with a custom matching Shower Pan

Master Bathroom with a space saving Corner Shower. Includes a Custom Hinged Shower Door with Glass that wraps around the knee wall. A Quartz shower curb that matches, 2 Quartz corner shelves that serve as a shower caddy. . Porcelain Grey Wall tile with a custom matching Shower Pan

Master Bathroom with a space saving Corner Shower. Includes a Custom Hinged Shower Door with Glass that wraps around the knee wall. A Quartz shower curb that matches, 2 Quartz corner shelves that serve as a shower caddy. . Porcelain Grey Wall tile with a custom matching Shower Pan

Master Bathroom with a space saving Corner Shower. Includes a Custom Hinged Shower Door with Glass that wraps around the knee wall. A Quartz shower curb that matches, 2 Quartz corner shelves that serve as a shower caddy. . Porcelain Grey Wall tile with a custom matching Shower Pan