Large contemporary beige three-story stucco exterior home idea in Sacramento

The present project, with its clear and simple forms, looks for the interaction with the rural environment and the contact with the surrounding buildings. The simplicity and architectural dialogue between form and function are the theme for inside and outside. Kitchen and dining area are facing each other. The isle leads to a made-to-measure corner bench that stretches under the wide windows along the entire length of the house and connects to the kitchen across the corner. Above the tall units with their integrated appliances, the window continues as a narrow band. The white high gloss acrylic surface of the kitchen fronts forms a decorative contrast to the wood of the floor and bench. White lacquered recessed handles provide a tranquil, two-dimensional effect.

An empty nester couple wished to re-envision their home to be a warm and inviting destination they enjoy together and also be a place suitable to entertain friends and host their grown children and grandchildren. The existing home endured a series of additions and lacked coherence and connection to the large private yard. We rethought the house and land as a whole and as a result arrived at a series of interconnecting inside and outside rooms. This thinking led to an unexpected and beautiful reordering of the home with gardens. Reclaimed woods beams and stone walls used inside and out, limestone colored plaster, and walls of floor to ceiling glass curate environments elevated yet relaxed.

The design of this home drew upon historical styles, preserving the essentials of the original movement while updating these elements with clean lines and modern materials. Peers Homestead drew upon the American Farmhouse. The architectural design was based on several factors: orientation with views and connection to seasonal water elements, glass cubes, simplistic form and material palette, and steel accents with structure and cladding. To capture views, the floor to ceiling windows in the great room bring in the natural environment into the home and were oriented to face the Spanish Peaks. The great room’s simple gable roof and square room shape, accompanied by the large glass walls and a high ceiling, create an impressive glass cube effect. Following a contemporary trend for windows, thin-frame, aluminum clad windows were utilized for the high performance qualities as well as the aesthetic appeal. (Photos by Whitney Kamman)

We gave this family home a large and inviting kitchen update! The open floor plan, classic wooden cabinets, and warm golden wall color creates a welcoming environment, while the modern kitchen island and connected dining room ensure everyone has a place to sit and spend time together!

In Andover, Massachusetts overlooking the Fish Brook Wetlands sits a custom-built contemporary home that connects the interior, landscaping and natural environment in the most intriguing ways. At the home’s front entrance and in the backyard, classic New England materials in a contemporary pattern complement materials used on the facade. Straightforward cedar shakes create a naturally beautiful, durable exterior that requires no painting or maintenance. Leading up to the front steps from the driveway is a dark-toned aggregate path bordered with inlaid Woodbury Gray granite slabs. Project by Andover Landscape

The harmonious blend of modern architectural prowess and natural elements, presenting a serene and sophisticated aesthetic. Each design encapsulates a minimalist approach, utilizing clean lines, neutral palettes, and organic textures to create spaces that are both contemporary and inviting. The use of large windows in many of the spaces emphasizes a strong connection to the surrounding environment, allowing natural light to define and enhance the architectural details

Originally built in 1955, this modest penthouse apartment typified the small, separated living spaces of its era. The design challenge was how to create a home that reflected contemporary taste and the client’s desire for an environment rich in materials and textures. The keys to updating the space were threefold: break down the existing divisions between rooms; emphasize the connection to the adjoining 850-square-foot terrace; and establish an overarching visual harmony for the home through the use of simple, elegant materials. The renovation preserves and enhances the home’s mid-century roots while bringing the design into the 21st century—appropriate given the apartment’s location just a few blocks from the fairgrounds of the 1962 World’s Fair.

The harmonious blend of modern architectural prowess and natural elements, presenting a serene and sophisticated aesthetic. Each design encapsulates a minimalist approach, utilizing clean lines, neutral palettes, and organic textures to create spaces that are both contemporary and inviting. The use of large windows in many of the spaces emphasizes a strong connection to the surrounding environment, allowing natural light to define and enhance the architectural details

The harmonious blend of modern architectural prowess and natural elements, presenting a serene and sophisticated aesthetic. Each design encapsulates a minimalist approach, utilizing clean lines, neutral palettes, and organic textures to create spaces that are both contemporary and inviting. The use of large windows in many of the spaces emphasizes a strong connection to the surrounding environment, allowing natural light to define and enhance the architectural details

Snow Creek Consort Through warm craftsman colors, truth of materials and a ground hugging connection to nature, the Pasadena Residence portrays naturalistic simplicity with references to the historical Arts and Craftsman Movement with modern touches. The rich colors emulate the hues found in the natural environment through the style’s history of traditional values of quality and beauty. Materials found in their traditional form set the stage for hard horizontal lines and softly flowing curves throughout the 1914 home. These ideals emanate the Arts and Craft’s ideals while keeping the original historical intentions of the home.

Eichler X-100 Office: A Workspace Designed for Clarity and Inspiration The office in the Eichler X-100 is a study in focus, light, and intentional simplicity—a space where work and design exist in perfect balance. Conceived by A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons for Joseph Eichler, it reflects the same forward-thinking philosophy found throughout the home: that environment shapes how we think, create, and live. A Place for Focus Unlike traditional enclosed offices, the X-100 workspace is designed to feel open yet controlled. Clean lines and minimal visual clutter allow for uninterrupted concentration, while the architecture quietly frames the experience. It’s a space that encourages productivity without pressure. Light That Enhances, Not Distracts Natural light plays a central role in the office’s atmosphere: Skylights introduce soft, diffused daylight from above Glazing provides visual connection without overwhelming the space Light shifts gently throughout the day, keeping the environment dynamic yet calm The result is a workspace that feels energized but never harsh. Connected, Yet Private Positioned within the home’s thoughtful layout, the office maintains a sense of separation from main living areas while still feeling connected. Views toward interior gardens or adjacent spaces provide visual depth without sacrificing focus. You’re part of the home—but in your own zone. Architecture as Backdrop Subtle structural elements—such as exposed steel and clean geometric lines—serve as a quiet backdrop, reinforcing the modernist language without dominating the space. Everything is intentional. Nothing is excessive. A Forward-Thinking Workspace Long before “work-from-home” became the norm, the X-100 anticipated the need for spaces that could support both professional and personal life. The office is flexible, adaptable, and integrated—perfectly aligned with how we live today. Where Ideas Take Shape The Eichler X-100 office is more than a functional room—it’s a creative environment, shaped by light, proportion, and connection to nature. It’s a place where ideas can form, evolve, and take shape—within a home that was designed to do exactly that. In the X-100, even work becomes part of the architectural experience—proving that great design doesn’t just support living, it elevates thinking. Image Sabrina Huang

This estate is surrounded by the hustle and bustle of a big city but you would never know it when enjoying this backyard oasis. The aquatic environment was designed and carefully constructed to architecturally blend with the existing natural beauty, mature trees and rolling topography. The dramatic pool sits between multiple trees, nestled into the rolling terrain, and embraces the organic limb structures of Live Oaks. These limbs were carefully considered while designing this environment and fluidly divide spaces and accentuate views. The pools include an upper diving pool with grotto, large waterfalls, resort size water lounge, infinity edge spa, steps up to an underground slide and a 32 linear foot disappearing water fall. This waterfall pulls guest to the equally stunning lower pool that is connected by a natural staircase that elegantly wraps around the pool and stream. The lower pool is a shallow play pool where the slide exits, has ample seating, includes another massive water lounge and is designed for volleyball and just having a great time. This awesome aquatic family entertaining environment also includes a fire pit, outdoor kitchen, bar, pizza oven, multiple televisions, kamado style gill, many elevations, dry creek beds, artisan crafted hand railing, custom slide, elegant lighting, surround sound audio design, and much more!! Photography: Daniel Driensky

The harmonious blend of modern architectural prowess and natural elements, presenting a serene and sophisticated aesthetic. Each design encapsulates a minimalist approach, utilizing clean lines, neutral palettes, and organic textures to create spaces that are both contemporary and inviting. The use of large windows in many of the spaces emphasizes a strong connection to the surrounding environment, allowing natural light to define and enhance the architectural details

The harmonious blend of modern architectural prowess and natural elements, presenting a serene and sophisticated aesthetic. Each design encapsulates a minimalist approach, utilizing clean lines, neutral palettes, and organic textures to create spaces that are both contemporary and inviting. The use of large windows in many of the spaces emphasizes a strong connection to the surrounding environment, allowing natural light to define and enhance the architectural details

The present project, with its clear and simple forms, looks for the interaction with the rural environment and the contact with the surrounding buildings. The simplicity and architectural dialogue between form and function are the theme for inside and outside. Kitchen and dining area are facing each other. The isle leads to a made-to-measure corner bench that stretches under the wide windows along the entire length of the house and connects to the kitchen across the corner. Above the tall units with their integrated appliances, the window continues as a narrow band. The white high gloss acrylic surface of the kitchen fronts forms a decorative contrast to the wood of the floor and bench. White lacquered recessed handles provide a tranquil, two-dimensional effect.

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This contemporary waterfront pool terrace in Bay Isles South on Longboat Key was staged by iStage Homes to showcase the home’s dramatic architecture and serene coastal setting. The infinity-edge pool reflects the clean lines of the residence while expansive glass walls reveal the inviting interior living spaces beyond. The presentation highlights the seamless connection between indoor and outdoor environments, capturing the relaxed luxury lifestyle that defines waterfront living on Longboat Key.