Foyer - contemporary travertine floor foyer idea in Orange County with white walls and a medium wood front door

Inspiration for a large coastal open concept gray floor family room remodel in Portland Maine with white walls

Photo taken by June Cannon, Trestelwood; Antique oak floor and weathered timbers
Living room - rustic living room idea in Salt Lake City

Cost : Withheld at Owner’s Request 6880 Square Feet New and Renovated The renovation of an extensive linear residence and site facing Port Orchard waterway embraces water, greenspace and forested hillside. The home, completed this fall, serves as an artist’s studio, galleries, family space, game room, outdoor living areas and peaceful retreat. New interiors and exterior spaces and finishes, cabinetry, lighting, paving, landscape and courtyards become settings for the owner’s art + collections, three-generations of family and the wonderful colors and textures of the land + water. Inside, a monumental central stair and tapered two-story tall red cedar and steel column was designed as the residence’s entry focal point and internal landmarks, guiding the visitor’s eye to the main atrium…. and upward. Heavy wide-flange steel moment frames support the house and enable whole walls of glass. Rough, mill-finished steel contrasts refined cabinetry, stone, wood structure and defining dropped ceilings, reflecting the opener’s love of the tension between highly polished and detailed + rough, found art. Outside, A new southern “dining room” was designed for warm summer evening gatherings under a heavy-timber trellis. The focus, opposite water and island views, is a metal perforated screen. The final screen is composed of the lyrics from a Joe Cocker song of great meaning to the owners, cut from ½” marine bronze, set into dark-fired brick. “Oh My Darling, Be Home Soon….” Natural daylight and high-efficiency lighting are central players as in any gallery. From a high clerestory and extensive southern and eastern window-walls to carefully selected up-lighting, pendants, and accent fixtures, Rhodes Architecture + Light worked closely with the owner to ensure that their dark existing house would become one filled with light…. night and day. The owners, Ken and Jane, allowed us to interview them about their experience working with Rhodes Architecture + Light, and how they are feeling about living with the architecture today. What was your experience like, working with Rhodes Architecture + Light? “They worked with us because it was a remodel, an existing thing, and we had to try to make it work for all of our interests and how our family operated. They listened, and we listened, and it was a great communication back and forth.”–Jane How has the renovation changed the way you live and enjoy your home? “I remember saying to them that I want the whole floor heated because it gets so chilly down here. And we had the wood burning stove, but it was over there and now we just turn the floor heat on and we can come down. It’s cozy and nice. So we’re looking forward to winter now.”–Ken “We have 5 kids together and now a bunch of grandchildren. I wanted a marble countertop, but there’s just no way. I didn’t want it to be a place where I had to say, ‘No, no, no. Wipe up your drink, do this, do that.’ I wanted it to be a place where everybody can come with all the kids, and we make a big mess, and I can clean it up. And we can enjoy ourselves here, because that room upstairs, we almost never went in. And now we’re in there eating pizza and watching the game.” –Jane As an artist, Jane enjoyed the collaborative process. “I can’t believe it was as positive as it was. I went into it thinking it would be a great, creative, fun, collaborative thing, and I have to say, with our architects, it was. I like that creative process. I always say when I am doing a painting, it’s a series of problem solving so it wasn’t unusual for me. I am completely blown away by them and had fun with that part of it.” –Jane Architect: Tim James Rhodes RA AIA, Rhodes Architecture + Light Builder: Fairbank Construction Company Structural: Swensen Say Faget

Alcove shower - transitional master gray tile and white tile double-sink alcove shower idea in Birmingham with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, multicolored countertops and a built-in vanity

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Dining room - small rustic dark wood floor and brown floor dining room idea in Denver with brown walls

Rent this cabin in Grand Lake Colorado at www.grandlakecabincraft.com Builder | Bighorn Building Services Photography | Jon Kohlwey Designer | Tara Bender Starmark Cabinetry by Alpine Lumber Granby

Bedroom - transitional guest medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in New York with beige walls

Coastal two-story wood gable roof idea in New York

On the Canoe Trail residence, Tad, our building partner with Fairbank Construction, said “Execution had to be spot on with the curved staircase and dining room recessed light with exposed beams. If the lighting box was not exactly square, when the beams went in, which were very close together, you would have seen the differences in the reveal. RA+L houses are fun because they are pieces of art.”

There is a pond near the house for swimming, fishing, and canoeing. PHOTO: Ignacio Salas-Humara
This is an example of a rustic landscaping in Austin.

Example of a bedroom and mid-sized beach style boy dark wood floor and brown floor kids' bedroom design in Atlanta with blue walls

Jim Schmid Photography
Large mountain style backyard tile patio photo in Charlotte with a fire pit and a roof extension

Designed by Interior Designer, A. Lantz Design, this Lake Charlevoix project was featured on the cover of Traditional Home magazine! Located in the lower level of the home, just steps away from the family room and rec room is this darling children's play area. The space is located in a bump out and underneatht he stairs. We looked at the space and knew exactly what we wanted to do! We partnered with a local artist to create a rustic, whimsical, camping mural in the space. We filled the space with camp-themed toys like a tent, firepit, grill & faux food, book shelf, and canoe. Adults can be enjoying the big game in the family room while children are in sight and "roasting s'mores" by the "fire".

Northpeak Design
Mountain style foyer photo in Manchester

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Beach style dark wood floor dining room photo in New York with brown walls

A handcrafted wood canoe hangs from the tall ceilings in the family room of this cabin retreat.
Example of a large classic open concept light wood floor game room design in Louisville with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a concealed tv

Photo: Le Michelle Nguyen © 2015 Houzz
Eclectic living room photo in Montreal

Rustic Pine Canoe shaped wine rack and bookcases are perfect for your cottage or chalet.
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic light wood floor wine cellar remodel in Vancouver with storage racks