Tricia Shay Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in Milwaukee with a metal fireplace, white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Stainless Architectural Metalworks,Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary staircase remodel in New York

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

Detour Marketing, LLC
Example of a mid-sized classic gray one-story mixed siding exterior home design in Milwaukee

James Schwartz - www.schwartzpictures.com
Minimalist porch idea in Minneapolis

Example of a large trendy red split-level brick gable roof design in Cincinnati with a shingle roof

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary concrete paver landscaping in Seattle.

Matt Vacca
Mid-sized 1960s galley porcelain tile and gray floor open concept kitchen photo with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

JL Masonry
Example of an arts and crafts patio design in Houston

Lynn Bryant
Example of a country white one-story exterior home design in Austin

Picketfence Design Studio
Staircase - large mediterranean tile straight staircase idea in San Diego with tile risers

Outdoor Living Spaces, Seat Wall, Firepit, Outdoor Fireplaces, Gazebo, Covered Wood Structures, Wood Fire Oven, Pizza Over, Custom Wood Decking, Ambient Landscape Lighting, Concrete Paver Hardscape

Eightteen foot high columns and walls on the downhill side anchor the building to its site. These tall wall sections experience the strongest forces during an earthquake and were put to the test on August 24, 2014, when Napa was hit by a 6.0 quake. The home survived the earthquake with no structural damage and no damage to any of the contents of the home. Architect : Juliet Hsu Photo : Jacob Snavely

Patsy McEnroe
Living room - 1960s light wood floor living room idea in Chicago with beige walls

Patsy McEnroe
Inspiration for a mid-century modern master light wood floor bedroom remodel in Chicago with gray walls

This Lincoln Park renovation transformed a conventionally built Chicago two-flat into a custom single-family residence with a modern, open floor plan. The white masonry exterior paired with new black windows brings a contemporary edge to this city home.

Inspiration for a contemporary carpeted living room remodel in Omaha with a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige walls

Mid-sized brown split-level exterior home idea in Salt Lake City

Peter Murdock
Deck container garden - contemporary backyard deck container garden idea in New York with decking and no cover