Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio Photos: Susan Gilmore Photography
Inspiration for a timeless u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Richard Mandelkorn
Inspiration for a craftsman master medium tone wood floor and brown floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and beige walls

Scott Amundson Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral carpeted and gray floor kids' room design in Minneapolis with gray walls

Inspiration for a traditional partial sun front yard brick flower bed in Denver.

ErIc Rorer
Example of a trendy galley dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

This new residence in Lincoln Park is designed for maximum efficiency of room-to-room layouts and floor-to-floor circulation. With an abundance of natural light, the main floor of kitchen-dining-living is set 10’ above street level and cantilevered out over the ground floor entry. This provides a comfortable separation from the busy activities below, while still connecting the home to the neighborhood.

Margaret Kois Photography
Example of a country dark wood floor family room design in New York with white walls

Photo by Travis Peterson
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, black appliances, an island and white countertops

MIRIAM MOORE has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from Miami International University of Art and Design. She has been responsible for numerous residential and commercial projects and her work is featured in design publications with national circulation. Before turning her attention to interior design, Miriam worked for many years in the fashion industry, owning several high-end boutiques. Miriam is an active member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

The client’s request was quite common - a typical 2800 sf builder home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living space, and den. However, their desire was for this to be “anything but common.” The result is an innovative update on the production home for the modern era, and serves as a direct counterpoint to the neighborhood and its more conventional suburban housing stock, which focus views to the backyard and seeks to nullify the unique qualities and challenges of topography and the natural environment. The Terraced House cautiously steps down the site’s steep topography, resulting in a more nuanced approach to site development than cutting and filling that is so common in the builder homes of the area. The compact house opens up in very focused views that capture the natural wooded setting, while masking the sounds and views of the directly adjacent roadway. The main living spaces face this major roadway, effectively flipping the typical orientation of a suburban home, and the main entrance pulls visitors up to the second floor and halfway through the site, providing a sense of procession and privacy absent in the typical suburban home. Clad in a custom rain screen that reflects the wood of the surrounding landscape - while providing a glimpse into the interior tones that are used. The stepping “wood boxes” rest on a series of concrete walls that organize the site, retain the earth, and - in conjunction with the wood veneer panels - provide a subtle organic texture to the composition. The interior spaces wrap around an interior knuckle that houses public zones and vertical circulation - allowing more private spaces to exist at the edges of the building. The windows get larger and more frequent as they ascend the building, culminating in the upstairs bedrooms that occupy the site like a tree house - giving views in all directions. The Terraced House imports urban qualities to the suburban neighborhood and seeks to elevate the typical approach to production home construction, while being more in tune with modern family living patterns. Overview: Elm Grove Size: 2,800 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Completion Date: September 2014 Services: Architecture, Landscape Architecture Interior Consultants: Amy Carman Design

Ed Ritger Photography
Transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in San Francisco with a wall-mounted tv and beige walls

Inspiration for a transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a classic girl carpeted kids' bedroom design in San Francisco with blue walls

Black and white home exterior with a plunge pool in the backyard.
Pool - country backyard concrete paver and rectangular pool idea in Austin

The clean lines and crispness of the interior staircase is highlighted by its modern glass railing and beautiful wood steps. This element fits perfectly into the project as both circulation and focal point within the residence. Photography by Beth Singer

Example of a tuscan tile patio design in Orange County with a pergola and a fireplace

MIRIAM MOORE has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from Miami International University of Art and Design. She has been responsible for numerous residential and commercial projects and her work is featured in design publications with national circulation. Before turning her attention to interior design, Miriam worked for many years in the fashion industry, owning several high-end boutiques. Miriam is an active member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

1960s l-shaped light wood floor and vaulted ceiling open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This new residence in Lincoln Park is designed for maximum efficiency of room-to-room layouts and floor-to-floor circulation. With an abundance of natural light, the main floor of kitchen-dining-living is set 10’ above street level and cantilevered out over the ground floor entry. This provides a comfortable separation from the busy activities below, while still connecting the home to the neighborhood.