Example of a tuscan freestanding bathtub design in Houston with an undermount sink and white cabinets

Trendy wooden l-shaped open staircase photo in New York

Eric Roth
Inspiration for a transitional white gable roof remodel in Boston

Jerusalem Heights Carrera and black marble create a backdrop for timeless Waterworks fixtures, including a polished nickel mirror and cross-handle faucet. Gus Cantavero Photography

A young family with a wooded, triangular lot in Ipswich, Massachusetts wanted to take on a highly creative, organic, and unrushed process in designing their new home. The parents of three boys had contemporary ideas for living, including phasing the construction of different structures over time as the kids grew so they could maximize the options for use on their land. They hoped to build a net zero energy home that would be cozy on the very coldest days of winter, using cost-efficient methods of home building. The house needed to be sited to minimize impact on the land and trees, and it was critical to respect a conservation easement on the south border of the lot. Finally, the design would be contemporary in form and feel, but it would also need to fit into a classic New England context, both in terms of materials used and durability. We were asked to honor the notions of “surprise and delight,” and that inspired everything we designed for the family. The highly unique home consists of a three-story form, composed mostly of bedrooms and baths on the top two floors and a cross axis of shared living spaces on the first level. This axis extends out to an oversized covered porch, open to the south and west. The porch connects to a two-story garage with flex space above, used as a guest house, play room, and yoga studio depending on the day. A floor-to-ceiling ribbon of glass wraps the south and west walls of the lower level, bringing in an abundance of natural light and linking the entire open plan to the yard beyond. The master suite takes up the entire top floor, and includes an outdoor deck with a shower. The middle floor has extra height to accommodate a variety of multi-level play scenarios in the kids’ rooms. Many of the materials used in this house are made from recycled or environmentally friendly content, or they come from local sources. The high performance home has triple glazed windows and all materials, adhesives, and sealants are low toxicity and safe for growing kids. Photographer credit: Irvin Serrano

Example of a country side yard gravel patio design in DC Metro with no cover

Asheville 1296 Owner's bedroom with ceiling detail and wooded view.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master carpeted bedroom remodel in Cincinnati with gray walls

Example of an ornate kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Patio kitchen - rustic patio kitchen idea in Wilmington with a pergola

Inspiration for a bedroom and mid-sized contemporary boy carpeted kids' bedroom remodel in Phoenix with gray walls

Pool - mid-sized country backyard rectangular and concrete lap pool idea in San Francisco

Landscape design by Kevin Manning and John Algozzini.
Patio - large traditional backyard stone patio idea in Chicago with a pergola

This is an example of a mid-sized southwestern full sun and desert front yard gravel landscaping in San Diego.

This cedar lamp post is set in a limestone masonry pier with bluestone cap. It is surrounded by long blooming perennials including 'Summer Beauty' allium. Westhauser Photography

This is an example of a mid-sized front yard garden path in New York.

Open concept kitchen - rustic open concept kitchen idea in Denver with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, brown backsplash and stainless steel appliances

The Master Bathroom Photo by Tre Dunham
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master white tile bathroom remodel in Austin with an undermount tub and green walls

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Inspiration for a mediterranean custom-shaped pool remodel in Phoenix

Tiled entrance floor insert.
Example of a mid-sized trendy porcelain tile front door design in Vancouver with gray walls and a medium wood front door