Clark Dugger Photography
Example of a mid-sized classic u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gray walls and an island

A coastal style open kitchen and family room, accompanied by balanced organic hues and blue accents.
Open concept kitchen - coastal light wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Boston with white backsplash and white countertops

Virtual Imagery 360 Photography
Inspiration for a modern entryway remodel in San Francisco

Usually on a cold night the fire is roaring. The two chairs are now placed for viewing the fire. The wonderful thing about wood floors and felt on the feet of furniture is it is a snap to turn the chairs to face the fireplace, if desired. Tiffany blue walls look refreshing in the summer and add a scandinavian feel in the winter.

Plant focus: Lomandra longifolia 'Breeze'. SEE PHOTOS TAKEN AFTER 2 YEARS. This San Rafael front landscape has been dramatically updated with a welcoming concrete pathway entrance, and complimented by a variety of architectural plants, hardy succulents, textural grasses and a majestic, fruitless olive tree. The dramatic transformation is enhanced by a raised corten steel planter at the pathway entrance with gravel and succulents. Two horizontal ipe wood structures provide contemporary accents. New raised concrete planters alongside the new concrete driveway define the property and showcase more colorful succulents. A beautiful gray house paint color and ipe accents complete the remodel. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Patrick Reynolds
Inspiration for a contemporary blue two-story wood gable roof remodel in Auckland

Bloomerang® Purple lilac will flower in spring like other varieties, then rebloom again in mid- to late summer. It will continue to flower through fall. At 4-5 feet tall and wide, it may be grown in a large patio container for season-long color and fragrance. This cold-hardy plant (USDA Zones 3-7) can be overwintered in a container in most regions. Best in full sun. Photo by Tim Wood.

Laura Hull
Inspiration for a transitional open concept dark wood floor family room library remodel in Los Angeles with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Joyelle West
Mid-sized trendy master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Boston with white walls and no fireplace

Whit Preston
Example of a trendy dark wood floor kitchen design in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, multicolored backsplash and stone slab backsplash

Autumn Lilac's brilliant lavender blooms are accented with darker purple freckles and stand out against its evergreen foliage. Autumn Lilac was bred for its cold hardy tendencies and selected for its rounded growth habit. Bloom Color: Purple Plant Size: Dwarf Height: 3 feet Spread: 3.5 feet Bloom Span: 2" across Bloom Form: Single USDA Zones: 6a, 6b, 7, 8, 9

Inspiration for a small eclectic 3/4 mosaic tile floor doorless shower remodel in Miami with blue walls

Timeless materials such as soft green tiles, wood cabinetry, warm brass fixtures and black accents were combined with modern functionality to create a calm and spa -like retreat in this main bathroom renovation.

Photo of a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

Lincoln Farmhouse LEED-H Platinum, Net-Positive Energy OVERVIEW. This LEED Platinum certified modern farmhouse ties into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, Massachusetts - a town known for its rich history, farming traditions, conservation efforts, and visionary architecture. The goal was to design and build a new single family home on 1.8 acres that respects the neighborhood’s agrarian roots, produces more energy than it consumes, and provides the family with flexible spaces to live-play-work-entertain. The resulting 2,800 SF home is proof that families do not need to compromise on style, space or comfort in a highly energy-efficient and healthy home. CONNECTION TO NATURE. The attached garage is ubiquitous in new construction in New England’s cold climate. This home’s barn-inspired garage is intentionally detached from the main dwelling. A covered walkway connects the two structures, creating an intentional connection with the outdoors between auto and home. FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY. With a modest footprint, each space must serve a specific use, but also be flexible for atypical scenarios. The Mudroom serves everyday use for the couple and their children, but is also easy to tidy up to receive guests, eliminating the need for two entries found in most homes. A workspace is conveniently located off the mudroom; it looks out on to the back yard to supervise the children and can be closed off with a sliding door when not in use. The Away Room opens up to the Living Room for everyday use; it can be closed off with its oversized pocket door for secondary use as a guest bedroom with en suite bath. NET POSITIVE ENERGY. The all-electric home consumes 70% less energy than a code-built house, and with measured energy data produces 48% more energy annually than it consumes, making it a 'net positive' home. Thick walls and roofs lack thermal bridging, windows are high performance, triple-glazed, and a continuous air barrier yields minimal leakage (0.27ACH50) making the home among the tightest in the US. Systems include an air source heat pump, an energy recovery ventilator, and a 13.1kW photovoltaic system to offset consumption and support future electric cars. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE. -6.3 kBtu/sf/yr Energy Use Intensity (Actual monitored project data reported for the firm’s 2016 AIA 2030 Commitment. Average single family home is 52.0 kBtu/sf/yr.) o 10,900 kwh total consumption (8.5 kbtu/ft2 EUI) o 16,200 kwh total production o 5,300 kwh net surplus, equivalent to 15,000-25,000 electric car miles per year. 48% net positive. WATER EFFICIENCY. Plumbing fixtures and water closets consume a mere 60% of the federal standard, while high efficiency appliances such as the dishwasher and clothes washer also reduce consumption rates. FOOD PRODUCTION. After clearing all invasive species, apple, pear, peach and cherry trees were planted. Future plans include blueberry, raspberry and strawberry bushes, along with raised beds for vegetable gardening. The house also offers a below ground root cellar, built outside the home's thermal envelope, to gain the passive benefit of long term energy-free food storage. RESILIENCY. The home's ability to weather unforeseen challenges is predictable - it will fare well. The super-insulated envelope means during a winter storm with power outage, heat loss will be slow - taking days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. During normal conditions, reduced energy consumption plus energy production means shelter from the burden of utility costs. Surplus production can power electric cars & appliances. The home exceeds snow & wind structural requirements, plus far surpasses standard construction for long term durability planning. ARCHITECT: ZeroEnergy Design http://zeroenergy.com/lincoln-farmhouse CONTRACTOR: Thoughtforms http://thoughtforms-corp.com/ PHOTOGRAPHER: Chuck Choi http://www.chuckchoi.com/

Living room - contemporary living room idea in Phoenix

Bathroom - small scandinavian bathroom idea

Nicholas Moriarty Interiors
Large trendy brown two-story wood exterior home photo in Chicago

This project reimagines an under-used back yard in Portland, Oregon, creating an urban garden with an adjacent writer’s studio. Taking inspiration from Japanese precedents, we conceived of a paving scheme with planters, a cedar soaking tub, a fire pit, and a seven-foot-tall cedar fence. A maple tree forms the focal point and will grow to shade the yard. Board-formed concrete planters house conifers, maples and moss, appropriate to the Pacific Northwest climate. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com