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Bedroom - rustic guest bedroom idea in New York with no fireplace

The custom kitchen was designed and built by Seaman Door & Cabinet and features hand-carved accents and beadboard insets. Photo by Junction Image Co.

Inspiration for a large transitional backyard concrete paver patio kitchen remodel in Jacksonville with a pergola

When a world class sailing champion approached us to design a Newport home for his family, with lodging for his sailing crew, we set out to create a clean, light-filled modern home that would integrate with the natural surroundings of the waterfront property, and respect the character of the historic district. Our approach was to make the marine landscape an integral feature throughout the home. One hundred eighty degree views of the ocean from the top floors are the result of the pinwheel massing. The home is designed as an extension of the curvilinear approach to the property through the woods and reflects the gentle undulating waterline of the adjacent saltwater marsh. Floodplain regulations dictated that the primary occupied spaces be located significantly above grade; accordingly, we designed the first and second floors on a stone “plinth” above a walk-out basement with ample storage for sailing equipment. The curved stone base slopes to grade and houses the shallow entry stair, while the same stone clads the interior’s vertical core to the roof, along which the wood, glass and stainless steel stair ascends to the upper level. One critical programmatic requirement was enough sleeping space for the sailing crew, and informal party spaces for the end of race-day gatherings. The private master suite is situated on one side of the public central volume, giving the homeowners views of approaching visitors. A “bedroom bar,” designed to accommodate a full house of guests, emerges from the other side of the central volume, and serves as a backdrop for the infinity pool and the cove beyond. Also essential to the design process was ecological sensitivity and stewardship. The wetlands of the adjacent saltwater marsh were designed to be restored; an extensive geo-thermal heating and cooling system was implemented; low carbon footprint materials and permeable surfaces were used where possible. Native and non-invasive plant species were utilized in the landscape. The abundance of windows and glass railings maximize views of the landscape, and, in deference to the adjacent bird sanctuary, bird-friendly glazing was used throughout. Photo: Michael Moran/OTTO Photography

Inspiration for a rustic patio remodel in Raleigh

Mid-sized mountain style backyard concrete paver patio kitchen photo in Raleigh with a roof extension

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Mid-sized 1950s boy dark wood floor kids' room photo in Orange County with gray walls

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Mountain style porch idea in New York

Example of a large classic open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in Other with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace, a media wall and brown walls

Big Twig homes
Example of a mountain style home design design in Other

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Big Island home with traditional and classic vibes, yet bright and tropical.
Example of an island style home office design in Hawaii

Moderately-sized corner shower, beautifully notched onto tub-deck. Photo & glass work by VanGO Glass
Example of a large arts and crafts white tile and subway tile bathroom design in Vancouver

The guest bedroom had a nook of its own to showcase this great whitewashed barnwood piece. The pottery piece was hand thrown. Imagine these creative arched mirrors in almost any room in the house.

Dunstable, MA featuring a Big Green Egg with custom outdoor setting.
Home design - traditional home design idea in Boston

Big Canyon Community, Newport Beach, California
Living room - mid-sized coastal formal and open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Orange County with beige walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Kitchen - kitchen idea in Denver