On a corner lot in the sought after Preston Hollow area of Dallas, this 4,500sf modern home was designed to connect the indoors to the outdoors while maintaining privacy. Stacked stone, stucco and shiplap mahogany siding adorn the exterior, while a cool neutral palette blends seamlessly to multiple outdoor gardens and patios.

Guillermo Garcia
Inspiration for a timeless balcony remodel in Santa Barbara

Virtual Studio Innovations
Cottage wine cellar photo in Atlanta

Post Cap Light – It integrates discreetly into the cap to provide a warm downward glow. Deck Rail Light – It resides on a rail post to illuminate the deck below. Riser Light – It installs flush into the stair risers for safety.

Exterior front portico entry
Elegant exterior home photo in New York

A beautiful, cost-effective kitchen remodel for a busy family with two young boys. The contrasting black granite at the island offers an indestructible surface at the cooktop and eating area, while the white marble brightens the sink and cleaning area.

Rebecca Read Photography
Example of a large classic galley dark wood floor kitchen design in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Travertine tile combines the look of polished travertine stone with the enduring strength and cost effective savings of concrete to complete the upscale look you deserve. The chamfered edging reduces the risk of chipping during installation while maintaining the look of high end travertine. Photo: Barkman Concrete Ltd.

AEF can assist whether you are new home or business owner looking for complete window coverings solution or if you are just looking to update all the windows in one room; window blinds are a timeless design solution that provides both functionality and style. New wood, faux wood, vertical or mini blinds can be one of the easiest and cost effective ways to breathe new life into your home or office.

The temperature-controlled wine cellar provides space for more than 1500 bottles of wine. The full depth racking system was used with 8 3/4" depth square cut rails. This system focuses on form, function and cost effectiveness.

Eat-in kitchen - coastal single-wall eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Named after a local crustacean, the Periwinkle Project design by Beaumont Concepts promotes harmony with the natural coastal surrounds and addresses sustainability from construction to consumption of resources over the life cycle of the home. The compact, cost effective home is successful in responding to constraints of the site. The home sits comfortably within the site and actively benefits from it with passive solar principals and energy efficiency and environmentally conscious provision of thermal mass.

Being able to use the wood blinds for the both the operable windows and for the arch top gives a seamless look and really softens the light. The fixed slat blind is one of the more cost effective products to cover an arch window. It does not block all of the light but directs it up into the room, protecting furnishing and flooring for fading.

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This was designed and installed by Latitude. There is a rock water feature on the other side of the garden which was core drilled to make a water spout. We wanted something unique so we, along with the clients, designed the circular pattern in the driveway. We paved with asphalt to help with overall cost of the project!

This modern green home offers both a vacation destination on Cape Cod near local family members and an opportunity for rental income. FAMILY ROOTS. A West Coast couple living in the San Francisco Bay Area sought a permanent East Coast vacation home near family members living on Cape Cod. As academic professionals focused on sustainability, they sought a green, energy efficient home that was well-aligned with their values. With no green homes available for sale on Cape Cod, they decided to purchase land near their family and build their own. SLOPED SITE. Comprised of a 3/4 acre lot nestled in the pines, the steeply sloping terrain called for a plan that embraced and took advantage of the slope. Of equal priority was optimizing solar exposure, preserving privacy from abutters, and creating outdoor living space. The design accomplished these goals with a simple, rectilinear form, offering living space on the both entry and lower/basement levels. The stepped foundation allows for a walk-out basement level with light-filled living space on the down-hill side of the home. The traditional basement on the eastern, up-hill side houses mechanical equipment and a home gym. The house welcomes natural light throughout, captures views of the forest, and delivers entertainment space that connects indoor living space to outdoor deck and dining patio. MODERN VISION. The clean building form and uncomplicated finishes pay homage to the modern architectural legacy on the outer Cape. Durable and economical fiber cement panels, fixed with aluminum channels, clad the primary form. Cedar clapboards provide a visual accent at the south-facing living room, which extends a single roof plane to cover the entry porch. SMART USE OF SPACE. On the entry level, the “L”-shaped living, dining, and kitchen space connects to the exterior living, dining, and grilling spaces to effectively double the home’s summertime entertainment area. Placed at the western end of the entry level (where it can retain privacy but still claim expansive downhill views) is the master suite with a built-in study. The lower level has two guest bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and laundry. The flexibility of the space—crucial in a house with a modest footprint—emerges in one of the guest bedrooms, which doubles as home office by opening the barn-style double doors to connect it to the bright, airy open stair leading up to the entry level. Thoughtful design, generous ceiling heights and large windows transform the modest 1,100 sf* footprint into a well-lit, spacious home. *(total finished space is 1800 sf) RENTAL INCOME. The property works for its owners by netting rental income when the owners are home in San Francisco. The house especially caters to vacationers bound for nearby Mayo Beach and includes an outdoor shower adjacent to the lower level entry door. In contrast to the bare bones cottages that are typically available on the Cape, this home offers prospective tenants a modern aesthetic, paired with luxurious and green features. Durable finishes inside and out will ensure longevity with the heavier use that comes with a rental property. COMFORT YEAR-ROUND. The home is super-insulated and air-tight, with mechanical ventilation to provide continuous fresh air from the outside. High performance triple-paned windows complement the building enclosure and maximize passive solar gain while ensuring a warm, draft-free winter, even when sitting close to the glass. A properly sized air source heat pump offers efficient heating & cooling, and includes a carefully designed the duct distribution system to provide even comfort throughout the house. The super-insulated envelope allows us to significantly reduce the equipment capacity, duct size, and airflow quantities, while maintaining unparalleled thermal comfort. ENERGY EFFICIENT. The building’s shell and mechanical systems play instrumental roles in the home’s exceptional performance. The building enclosure reduces the most significant energy glutton: heating. Continuous super-insulation, thorough air sealing, triple-pane windows, and passive solar gain work together to yield a miniscule heating load. All active energy consumers are extremely efficient: an air source heat pump for heating and cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation (ERV), and high efficiency appliances. The result is a home that uses 70% less energy than a similar new home built to code requirements. OVERALL. The home embodies the owners’ goals and values while comprehensively enabling thermal comfort, energy efficiency, a vacation respite, and supplementary income. PROJECT TEAM ZeroEnergy Design - Architect & Mechanical Designer A.F. Hultin & Co. - Contractor Pamet Valley Landscape Design - Landscape & Masonry Lisa Finch - Original Artwork European Architectural Supply - Windows Eric Roth Photography - Photography

Warm spa like feel for this contemporary modern master bathroom.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master brown tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, beige floor and double-sink doorless shower remodel in Orange County with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, beige countertops and a floating vanity

Travertine tile combines the look of polished travertine stone with the enduring strength and cost effective savings of concrete to complete the upscale look you deserve. The chamfered edging reduces the risk of chipping during installation while maintaining the look of high end travertine. Photo: Barkman Concrete Ltd.

Cute & Fun kids room! Featuring bunk beds, tent, chevron patterned walls, shag rug and free floating bookshelf. Super cute and fun for girls. Practical and cost effective design!