Mid-sized trendy freestanding desk dark wood floor study room photo in Valencia with white walls and no fireplace

Rob Karosis
Example of a mid-sized classic master gray tile and stone tile ceramic tile claw-foot bathtub design in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and marble countertops

Inspiration for a transitional freestanding desk light wood floor home office remodel in Salt Lake City with gray walls

Beach style wooden u-shaped staircase photo in Atlanta with painted risers

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

Teri Fotheringham
Kitchen - craftsman kitchen idea in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash and mosaic tile backsplash

Marriage of Form and Function. Lose the clunky under-the-bed storage containers and replace them with this impressive and stunning alternative. With 8 large rolling drawers, the Storage Platform is sure to give your closet or dresser some breathing room. Pair it with the LAX headboard for the perfect storage combination.

All cleaning supplies fit perfectly in their own spot and hidden by beautifully ivory glazed melamine cabinets Donna Siben/ Designer
Small elegant ceramic tile laundry room photo in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops and a stacked washer/dryer

Terry Pommet
Example of a mid-sized classic enclosed living room design in Boston with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a concealed tv

Mid-sized elegant ceramic tile mudroom photo in Providence with beige walls and a white front door

Inspiration for a timeless single-wall dark wood floor home bar remodel in Atlanta with no sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets and wood backsplash

Designer: Paul McClean Project Type: New Single Family Residence Location: Los Angeles, CA Approximate Size: 15,500 sf Completion Date: 2012 Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Interior design by Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors
Transitional kids' room photo in Boston with blue walls

Photos by Lori Cannava
Patio container garden - small contemporary backyard stone patio container garden idea in New York with no cover

Mid-sized urban galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite countertops and an island

Farm Kid Studios
Inspiration for a contemporary gray tile doorless shower remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink and blue walls

Kitchen - rustic kitchen idea with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project along with replacing the lawn with CA native and low water plants and a total renovation. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Design Eileen Kelly

Lauren Jacobsen Interior Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white walls, a one-piece toilet and gray countertops