GC: Dishington Construction Inc demo/framing: ARM Construction cabinets by: Kitchen Visions Newton MA granite: Sudbury Granite tile: Tiles Plus More tile install: B-Tex Flooring electric: John Imparato plumbing: Dan Gamache appliances: Jenn Air Floor Refinishing: G&S Floors crown molding: Jose Costa paint: AH Painting

Bathroom - master bathroom idea in Chicago

Under the stairs, I built a shed for storing yard tools and other supplies. Space was limited so I designed it to wrap around under the stair landing as well. The door of the shed also includes built-in shelves for even more storage.

This small backyard landscape sandwiched between home and garage, was transformed from a drab weed patch into a stunning outdoor breakfast nook! Porcelain patio pavers were carefully installed for improved drainage to move water away from the home. A new cedar fence was installed between neighboring lots. A custom cedar trellis was installed over the garage facade, to draw attention away from the garage siding, framing windows and foliage. Pretty white planters, large hydrangea blooms, crisp lime green hostas and purple pansies add color and brightness to this shaded retreat. LED lighting and irrigation systems were also integrated into the landscape.

A narrow deck with full -wrap surround provides an interface between indoors and outdoors. The geometry provides a nook for the grill, an eating nook, and allows for entry to the basement door. Fiber-Cement Board instead of the ubiquitous lattice creates a modern feel A shed replaces the old, decrepit garage. The shed provides ample storage for bikes and equipment while still providing an element of privacy. Photo Credit: Felicia Evans

The owners requested that their home harmonize with the spirit of the surrounding Colorado mountain setting and enhance their outdoor recreational lifestyle - while reflecting their contemporary architectural tastes. The site was burdened with a myriad of strict design criteria enforced by the neighborhood covenants and architectural review board. Creating a distinct design challenge, the covenants included a narrow interpretation of a “mountain style” home which established predetermined roof pitches, glazing percentages and material palettes - at direct odds with the client‘s vision of a flat-roofed, glass, “contemporary” home. Our solution finds inspiration and opportunities within the site covenant’s strict definitions. It promotes and celebrates the client’s outdoor lifestyle and resolves the definition of a contemporary “mountain style” home by reducing the architecture to its most basic vernacular forms and relying upon local materials. The home utilizes a simple base, middle and top that echoes the surrounding mountains and vegetation. The massing takes its cues from the prevalent lodgepole pine trees that grow at the mountain’s high altitudes. These pine trees have a distinct growth pattern, highlighted by a single vertical trunk and a peaked, densely foliated growth zone above a sparse base. This growth pattern is referenced by placing the wood-clad body of the home at the second story above an open base composed of wood posts and glass. A simple peaked roof rests lightly atop the home - visually floating above a triangular glass transom. The home itself is neatly inserted amongst an existing grove of lodgepole pines and oriented to take advantage of panoramic views of the adjacent meadow and Continental Divide beyond. The main functions of the house are arranged into public and private areas and this division is made apparent on the home’s exterior. Two large roof forms, clad in pre-patinated zinc, are separated by a sheltering central deck - which signals the main entry to the home. At this connection, the roof deck is opened to allow a cluster of aspen trees to grow – further reinforcing nature as an integral part of arrival. Outdoor living spaces are provided on all levels of the house and are positioned to take advantage of sunrise and sunset moments. The distinction between interior and exterior space is blurred via the use of large expanses of glass. The dry stacked stone base and natural cedar cladding both reappear within the home’s interior spaces. This home offers a unique solution to the client’s requests while satisfying the design requirements of the neighborhood covenants. The house provides a variety of indoor and outdoor living spaces that can be utilized in all seasons. Most importantly, the house takes its cues directly from its natural surroundings and local building traditions to become a prototype solution for the “modern mountain house”. Overview Ranch Creek Ranch Winter Park, Colorado Completion Date October, 2007 Services Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture

Twin wood headboards with a custom designed wave shape atop a Jaipur area rug are the centerpiece of this children's room. The trunk that acts as a bedside chest is the owner's own piece.

The kitche planning center, including a whiteboard and cork board.
Elegant u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Detroit with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash and paneled appliances

In the laundry room, Medallion Gold series Park Place door style with flat center panel finished in Chai Latte classic paint accented with Westerly 3 ¾” pulls in Satin Nickel. Giallo Traversella Granite was installed on the countertop. A Moen Arbor single handle faucet with pull down spray in Spot Resist Stainless. The sink is a Blanco Liven laundry sink finished in truffle. The flooring is Kraus Enstyle Culbres vinyl tile 12” x 24” in the color Blancos.

David Lau
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal sunroom remodel in New York

Cabinets: Windstead Maple in White by Aristokraft. Pulls & Knobs: H314 Pull and H316 Knob by Aristokraft.
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Enclosed kitchen - cottage medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Grand Rapids with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This typical laundry room held dual purposes - laundry and mudroom. We created an effective use of this space with a wall mudroom locker for shoes and coats, and upper cabinets that go to the ceiling for maximum storage. Also added a little flare of style with the floating shelves! Designed by Wheatland Custom Cabinetry (www.wheatlandcabinets.com)

Doyle Coffin Architecture + Dan Lenore, Photographer
Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse medium tone wood floor powder room remodel in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone countertops, gray walls and gray countertops

Farmhouse home design photo in Bridgeport

This narrow master closet was designed to maximize every square foot of this space. His and Hers areas were duplicated using a drawer tower and a shelf tower. We also added a bench with a drawer and some double/ long hang.

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Inspiration for a contemporary porch remodel in Burlington

This narrow master closet was designed to maximize every square foot of this space. His and Hers areas were duplicated using a drawer tower and a shelf tower. We also added a bench with a drawer and some double/ long hang.

Benjamin Benschneider
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island