Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Dallas with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Situated on the shore of newfound lake in central new hampshire, this outdoor retreat looks west over the spring fed waters toward the mountains beyond. Our design intent was to provide the homeowners with a viewing perspective that captured the feel of lakefront living. The fire pit terrace, situated on a plane aligned with the home’s main floor, uses native granite from a nearby quarry to create a refined campfire retreat. This carefully calculated elevation makes the upper plateau appear to jut out into the lake. A quick walk down a grass path with granite lawn treads brings us to a private beach for lounging and water access. Transitioning from refined to rustic successfully makes the landscape feel cohesive and inviting.

Photo: Robert Burns ˙© 2015 Houzz
Garage - industrial garage idea in Portland

Photo by Kay Kim/Rill Architects
Staircase - craftsman staircase idea in DC Metro

Michael J. Lee Photography
Mid-sized cottage light wood floor and beige floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Built by Old Hampshire Designs, Inc. John W. Hession, Photographer
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic 3/4 multicolored tile and stone tile brown floor doorless shower remodel in Boston with dark wood cabinets, brown walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets

Large coastal gray three-story wood gable roof idea in Wilmington

Darby Kate Photography
Inspiration for a small 1960s master white tile and ceramic tile cement tile floor and multicolored floor double shower remodel in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Teri Fotheringham Photography
Example of a large transitional master white tile and stone tile marble floor freestanding bathtub design in Denver with gray walls

Trent Bell Photography
Patio - huge contemporary courtyard stone patio idea in Portland Maine with no cover

Family room - transitional family room idea in Minneapolis

The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

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Example of a trendy dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in San Francisco with gray walls

This project represents the evolution of a 10 acre space over more than three decades. It began with the pool and space around it. As the vegetable garden grew, the orchard was established and the display gardens blossomed. The prairie was restored and a kitchen was added to complete the space. Although, it continues to change with a pond next on the design plan. Photo credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

James Ray Spahn
Inspiration for a contemporary white tile walk-in shower remodel in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and an undermount sink

Mid-sized country porcelain tile and brown floor kitchen pantry photo in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, a drop-in sink, white backsplash and ceramic backsplash

Gordon Beall
Inspiration for a transitional white tile mosaic tile floor walk-in shower remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops and white walls

C.L. Fry Photography
Example of a small transitional gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile corner shower design in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone countertops, a one-piece toilet and gray walls

Erin Lau
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Seattle.