2013 Red Diamond Achiever Award winner: Dave deBruyen of InHaus Development Ltd. Distributor: Marvin Windows of Canada Products Used: All Ultrex® Casement & Awning, sliding patio door. Marvin® windows and doors. The Beachaus project was originally designed to qualify for LEED Platinum status. The design goal of this highly contemporary home was to leave a small footprint and to be 100% lit by natural daylight. 12’ ceilings with wall to wall glass give the illusion of additional space, but made it a challenge when it came to solar heat gain. Integrity’s combination of glazing options and Ultrex pultruded fiberglass helped the home meet the rigorous requirements of LEED Platinum status.

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone water fountain landscape for summer.

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Trendy black tile and mosaic tile dark wood floor powder room photo in San Francisco with a vessel sink, a two-piece toilet and orange walls

Inspiration for a transitional galley medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and blue countertops

Mud Room/Home Central Builder: Structural Image Photography: Spacecrafting Custom Cabinetry: Engstrom Wood Products
Elegant built-in desk multicolored floor study room photo in Minneapolis with no fireplace

Photography by Patrick Ray With a footprint of just 450 square feet, this micro residence embodies minimalism and elegance through efficiency. Particular attention was paid to creating spaces that support multiple functions as well as innovative storage solutions. A mezzanine-level sleeping space looks down over the multi-use kitchen/living/dining space as well out to multiple view corridors on the site. To create a expansive feel, the lower living space utilizes a bifold door to maximize indoor-outdoor connectivity, opening to the patio, endless lap pool, and Boulder open space beyond. The home sits on a ¾ acre lot within the city limits and has over 100 trees, shrubs and grasses, providing privacy and meditation space. This compact home contains a fully-equipped kitchen, ¾ bath, office, sleeping loft and a subgrade storage area as well as detached carport.

Tying multiple floors together using 6”x36” dark grey wood-looking tile, laid on a staggered patterned worked well with the tile and concrete floors next to it. Two-toned cabinetry of wired brushed hickory with a grey stain wash, combined with maple wood in a dark slate finish is a current trend. Counter tops: combination of splashy granite and white Caesarstone grounded the display. A custom-designed table of ash wood, with heavy distressing and grey washed stain added warmth. Show custom features: Arched glass door cabinets with crown moulding to match. Unique Features: drawer in drawer for pot lids, pull out drawer in toe kick for dog dishes, toe space step stool, swing up mixer shelf, pull out spice storage. Built in Banquette seating with table and docking station for family meals and working. Custom open shelves and wine rack with detailed legs anchor the three sides of the island. Backsplash rail with spice rack, knife and utensil holder add more storage space. A floating soffit matches the shape of island and helps lower the showroom ceiling height to what would be found in a normal home. It includes: pendant lights for the snack bar, chandelier for the table and recess for task lights over the sink. The large triangular shaped island has eleven foot legs. It fills the unusual space and creates three separate areas: a work space, snack bar/room divider and table area.

Our Haven® Insulated Board and Batten resists sagging and has the same "locked-tight" TXL™ Lamination as our other Haven styles. Plus its alternating wide and narrow panels make a great addition to a wide variety of exterior styles—particularly on historically themed, French Country and Cottage-style homes—whether you’re looking to add visual pop to your current siding or start completely from siding scratch.

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz
Example of an eclectic dining room design in Dallas with blue walls

Freestanding bathtub - huge transitional master white tile and marble tile marble floor, white floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub idea in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a floating vanity

Photos by Alex Hayden Photography
Trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartzite countertops, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, a peninsula, dark wood cabinets and multicolored backsplash

While maintaining the existing exterior decor of this house, all of the windows and doors were updated with current high quality products.
Inspiration for an eclectic exterior home remodel in Toronto

The goal in building this home was to create an exterior esthetic that elicits memories of a Tuscan Villa on a hillside and also incorporates a modern feel to the interior. Modern aspects were achieved using an open staircase along with a 25' wide rear folding door. The addition of the folding door allows us to achieve a seamless feel between the interior and exterior of the house. Such creates a versatile entertaining area that increases the capacity to comfortably entertain guests. The outdoor living space with covered porch is another unique feature of the house. The porch has a fireplace plus heaters in the ceiling which allow one to entertain guests regardless of the temperature. The zero edge pool provides an absolutely beautiful backdrop—currently, it is the only one made in Indiana. Lastly, the master bathroom shower has a 2' x 3' shower head for the ultimate waterfall effect. This house is unique both outside and in.

Inspiration for a huge transitional look-out concrete floor and gray floor basement remodel in Kansas City with white walls and no fireplace

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Inspiration for a contemporary mosaic tile floor corner shower remodel in Providence with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub and beige walls

The front of the home that you see from the street doesn't show off the special interior inside. The gate on the left slides closed to give more privacy to the residence from the street and conceal the pool area. The garage door is made from the same cement board siding to blend in with the rest of the home.

This stunning new home build by Joubert Design Build in Denver features the Current product line by Crystal Cabinet Works. Spokane horizontal grain door style. Color: Cannella Rustic with matching edges. Design by: Jennifer Rogers, BKC Kitchen and Bath

Photographer: Paul Dyer Photography Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in San Francisco