Enclosed kitchen - small traditional l-shaped enclosed kitchen idea in Boston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances and no island

Home studio - large rustic freestanding desk dark wood floor home studio idea in Salt Lake City

Architect: Peter Becker General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Ciro Coelho
Living room - large mediterranean enclosed dark wood floor living room idea in Santa Barbara with white walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

The Stunning Studio City Cape Cod New Construction project showcases timeless elegance with modern amenities, bringing the charm of coastal living to this beautiful neighborhood. This newly constructed home features a classic white exterior with black shutters, stone accents, and a welcoming front porch. The intricate architectural details, such as the pergola-topped balcony and arched double entry doors, add sophistication and curb appeal. Inside, spacious rooms flow effortlessly with an open-concept layout, making the home perfect for both family living and entertaining. The custom finishes, from the hardwood flooring to the high-end fixtures, were carefully selected to reflect a balance between traditional Cape Cod style and modern Studio City luxury. Large windows throughout the home allow natural light to pour in, enhancing the airy feel and highlighting the impeccable craftsmanship. Locally sourced materials were used to ensure the highest quality and durability, tailored for Southern California living. This new construction has transformed the property into a standout gem in the neighborhood.

Architect: Grouparchitect. Contractor: Barlow Construction. Photography: Chad Savaikie.
Mid-sized modern beige three-story mixed siding exterior home idea in Seattle with a shed roof

Example of a small mountain style brown one-story wood gable roof design in Salt Lake City with a shingle roof

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

Interior Design and Architecture: Vivid Interior Design Builder: Jarrod Smart Construction Photo Credit: Cipher Imaging
Home bar - transitional single-wall black floor home bar idea in Other with glass-front cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash, no sink and black countertops

Transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor great room photo in Other with white walls

Sea-Dar Construction, Hacin + Associates, Trent Bell Photography
Example of a danish open concept light wood floor living room design in Boston with white walls and no tv

Inspiration for a large timeless master porcelain tile and brown floor alcove shower remodel in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, granite countertops, a two-piece toilet, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

As seen on DIY Network’s “The Ultimate Crash”, designer Misha of Design by Misha chose Eldorado Stone’s Sanibel CoastalReef to add a rustic yet refined touch to the space, complimenting the raw steel beams and glass catwalk structure. “This project was meant to stand out and be striking while maintaining a sense of calm. The natural look of the CoastalReef conjured thoughts of an old wine cave in Tuscany but with a modern twist,” says Misha. Floor to ceiling use of Eldorado Stone provides interest to the focal wall of the fireplace, glass catwalk, and wine storage. Eldorado Stone Profile Featured: Sanibel Coastal Reef installed with a Dry-Stack grout technique Designer: Design by Misha Website: www.designbymisha.com Phone: (530) 867-0600 Contact Design by Misha Houzz Portfolio: Design by Misha Facebook: Design by Misha Photography: Rich Baum Website: www.richbaum.com Phone: (916) 296-5778 Contact Rich Baum Houzz Portfolio: Rich Baum Builder: Doug Tolson Construction Website: www.dougtolsonconstruction.com Phone: (916) 343-2240 Contact Doug Tolson Construction Facebook: Doug Tolson Construction

"I cannot say enough good things about the Innovative Construction team and work product. They remodeled our water-damaged, 1930s basement, and exceeded all of our expectations - before and after photos simply cannot do this project justice. The original basement included an awkward staircase in an awkward location, one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen and small living space. We had a difficult time imagining that it could be much more than that. Innovative Construction's design team was creative, and thought completely out of the box. They relocated the stairwell in a way we did not think was possible, opening up the basement to reconfigure the bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, living space, but also adding an office and finished storage room. The end result is as functional as it is beautiful. As with all construction, particularly a renovation of an old house, there will be inconveniences, it will be messy, and plenty of surprises behind the old walls. The Innovative Construction team maintained a clean and safe work site for 100% of the project, with minimal disruption to our daily lives, even when there was a large hole cut into our main living room floor to accommodate new stairs down to the basement. The team showed creativity and an eye for design when working around some of the unexpected "character" revealed when opening the walls. The team effectively uses technology to keep everyone on the same page about changes, requests, schedules, contracts, invoices, etc. Everyone is friendly, competent, helpful, and responsive. I felt heard throughout the process, and my requests were responded to quickly and thoroughly. I recommend Innovative Construction without reservation."

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and white countertops

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional light wood floor kitchen remodel in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and white cabinets

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Inspiration for a large contemporary 3/4 brown tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove shower remodel in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multicolored walls and flat-panel cabinets

This was a new construction project photographed for Jim Clopton of McGuire Real Estate. Construction is by Lou Vierra of Vierra Fine Homes ( http://www.vierrafinehomes.com). Photography by peterlyonsphoto.com

Architect: Becker Henson Niksto General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Example of a trendy concrete floor and gray floor powder room design in Santa Barbara with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, solid surface countertops and gray countertops

This was a new construction project photographed for Jim Clopton of McGuire Real Estate. Construction is by Lou Vierra of Vierra Fine Homes ( http://www.vierrafinehomes.com). Photography by peterlyonsphoto.com