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Arts and crafts kitchen photo in San Francisco

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless garage remodel in Omaha

Kirk Bianchi created the design for this residential resort next to a desert preserve. The overhang of the homes patio suggested a pool with a sweeping curve shape. Kirk positioned a raised vanishing edge pool to work with the ascending terrain and to also capture the reflections of the scenery behind. The fire pit and bbq areas are situated to capture the best views of the superstition mountains, framed by the architectural pergola that creates a window to the vista beyond. A raised glass tile spa, capturing the colors of the desert context, serves as a jewel and centerpiece for the outdoor living space.

This modern green home offers both a vacation destination on Cape Cod near local family members and an opportunity for rental income. FAMILY ROOTS. A West Coast couple living in the San Francisco Bay Area sought a permanent East Coast vacation home near family members living on Cape Cod. As academic professionals focused on sustainability, they sought a green, energy efficient home that was well-aligned with their values. With no green homes available for sale on Cape Cod, they decided to purchase land near their family and build their own. SLOPED SITE. Comprised of a 3/4 acre lot nestled in the pines, the steeply sloping terrain called for a plan that embraced and took advantage of the slope. Of equal priority was optimizing solar exposure, preserving privacy from abutters, and creating outdoor living space. The design accomplished these goals with a simple, rectilinear form, offering living space on the both entry and lower/basement levels. The stepped foundation allows for a walk-out basement level with light-filled living space on the down-hill side of the home. The traditional basement on the eastern, up-hill side houses mechanical equipment and a home gym. The house welcomes natural light throughout, captures views of the forest, and delivers entertainment space that connects indoor living space to outdoor deck and dining patio. MODERN VISION. The clean building form and uncomplicated finishes pay homage to the modern architectural legacy on the outer Cape. Durable and economical fiber cement panels, fixed with aluminum channels, clad the primary form. Cedar clapboards provide a visual accent at the south-facing living room, which extends a single roof plane to cover the entry porch. SMART USE OF SPACE. On the entry level, the “L”-shaped living, dining, and kitchen space connects to the exterior living, dining, and grilling spaces to effectively double the home’s summertime entertainment area. Placed at the western end of the entry level (where it can retain privacy but still claim expansive downhill views) is the master suite with a built-in study. The lower level has two guest bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and laundry. The flexibility of the space—crucial in a house with a modest footprint—emerges in one of the guest bedrooms, which doubles as home office by opening the barn-style double doors to connect it to the bright, airy open stair leading up to the entry level. Thoughtful design, generous ceiling heights and large windows transform the modest 1,100 sf* footprint into a well-lit, spacious home. *(total finished space is 1800 sf) RENTAL INCOME. The property works for its owners by netting rental income when the owners are home in San Francisco. The house especially caters to vacationers bound for nearby Mayo Beach and includes an outdoor shower adjacent to the lower level entry door. In contrast to the bare bones cottages that are typically available on the Cape, this home offers prospective tenants a modern aesthetic, paired with luxurious and green features. Durable finishes inside and out will ensure longevity with the heavier use that comes with a rental property. COMFORT YEAR-ROUND. The home is super-insulated and air-tight, with mechanical ventilation to provide continuous fresh air from the outside. High performance triple-paned windows complement the building enclosure and maximize passive solar gain while ensuring a warm, draft-free winter, even when sitting close to the glass. A properly sized air source heat pump offers efficient heating & cooling, and includes a carefully designed the duct distribution system to provide even comfort throughout the house. The super-insulated envelope allows us to significantly reduce the equipment capacity, duct size, and airflow quantities, while maintaining unparalleled thermal comfort. ENERGY EFFICIENT. The building’s shell and mechanical systems play instrumental roles in the home’s exceptional performance. The building enclosure reduces the most significant energy glutton: heating. Continuous super-insulation, thorough air sealing, triple-pane windows, and passive solar gain work together to yield a miniscule heating load. All active energy consumers are extremely efficient: an air source heat pump for heating and cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation (ERV), and high efficiency appliances. The result is a home that uses 70% less energy than a similar new home built to code requirements. OVERALL. The home embodies the owners’ goals and values while comprehensively enabling thermal comfort, energy efficiency, a vacation respite, and supplementary income. PROJECT TEAM ZeroEnergy Design - Architect & Mechanical Designer A.F. Hultin & Co. - Contractor Pamet Valley Landscape Design - Landscape & Masonry Lisa Finch - Original Artwork European Architectural Supply - Windows Eric Roth Photography - Photography

Built in cabinet/entertainment equipment. Seedy glass doors. Upper cabinet detail done to capture the feel of an old time cabinet with a batten board look.

The Bio Attitude series is a rectified glazed porcelain that captures the truest essence of oak, making us rediscover the rustic beauty of nature.
Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in Phoenix with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a small timeless green one-story vinyl gable roof remodel in Raleigh with a shingle roof

Camellia 'Pink Parade'
Photo of a large mediterranean partial sun backyard landscaping in San Diego for spring.

The distinct and thoughtful tile pattern in the walk-in shower that spills out on to the bathroom floor captures the eye immediately.
Example of a mosaic tile floor and double-sink bathroom design in Austin with flat-panel cabinets and a floating vanity

Description: This Formal Mediterranean front elevation showcases a stately symmetrical façade, grand arched entry, and beautifully proportioned architectural detailing. Manicured landscaping, custom iron gates, and a patterned front courtyard enhance the home’s curb appeal, while the elevated perspective captures the scale, balance, and presence of the full exterior.

We designed this kitchen to capture exactly what the homeowners imagined. From the bead board back splash and end panels to the soapstone and wood counter tops, we gave this kitchen the perfect layout for beauty and function. The sink is an old farm sink the homeowners had; it was re-glazed and we worked it into the design of the cabinetry. -Allison Caves, CKD Caves Kitchens

This is an example of a small asian partial sun hillside formal garden in Boston for summer.

Example of a large classic master carpeted bedroom design in Detroit with gray walls and no fireplace

Captured Moments Photography
Patio - traditional patio idea in Charleston

Captured Moments Photography
Elegant patio photo in Atlanta

To capture a very nice territorial view, we added a Juliet balcony off the Master BR.
Example of a mid-sized trendy gray two-story wood gable roof design in Seattle with a shingle roof

Screens to add privacy to a decked area with a low surrounding wall
Deck - mid-sized contemporary backyard balcony deck idea with no cover

Arabescato Marble Bathroom Countertops with a cove with small ogee edge by Atlanta Kitchen Photos by Galina Coada and Barbara Brown
Example of a classic bathroom design in Atlanta with marble countertops

All of our homes are designed specifically for their lots and surroundings, but the unique shape of this lot required extra creativity to best utilize the space while capturing the park views.