Vintage door entering the master bathroom.
Freestanding bathtub - large country master freestanding bathtub idea in Houston

Small trendy u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in DC Metro with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor dining room remodel in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a large scandinavian u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Inspiration for a 1950s kitchen remodel in Chicago

Photo: Bonnie McCarthy © 2016 Houzz
Design ideas for an eclectic landscaping in Los Angeles.

Claw-foot bathtub - mid-sized modern master gray tile, white tile and porcelain tile marble floor claw-foot bathtub idea in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

photographer Nick Smith www.nsphotography.co.uk Commissioned by Clare Gaskin Interiors

Mountain style light wood floor bedroom photo in Los Angeles with white walls

Guest house kitchen. Jim Westphalen Photography
Example of a country l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, window backsplash, white appliances, an island and brown countertops

What do you do with French Doors? We know that French doors can be frustrating to find a functional solution that is also visually appealing. That is why our shutters are a perfect solutions for doors. Our magnets and hidden lock system eliminates the problem of the shutters opening when the door is being opened or closed. This spring-loaded mechanism has adjustable tension to keep the panels level when closed, open and operating. The white shutters come in a variety of soothing colors and stains and are a perfect solution for specialty shaped windows. Our shutters are flexible in design and let you decide how you want your shutters to operate and allows you to enjoy more view than ever before with louvers as large as 4.5” (plantation shutters). Our wood shutters have a satin coating, protecting them from common spills and making cleanup as simple as dusting with a soft, dry cloth. We have several types of shutters to match your needs and budget. We have FREE in-home consultation and FREE showroom appointments. You can also stop in our showroom anytime during our normal business hours. Our professional Design Specialists are never pushy and believe in putting the client’s needs first. Give us a call today to get started on your shutter project today. 317-273-8343 Showroom: 1159 Country Club Road Indianapolis, In 46234 M-F 9am-5pm *Evenings & Saturdays by Appointments

Mudroom - traditional beige floor mudroom idea in Seattle

A little glitter never hurt anybody. We decided to accent the niche with this beautiful glass tile that dresses up that wall.
Small transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile doorless shower photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

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

Example of a beach style master white tile freestanding bathtub design in St Louis with blue walls

Photo: Robert Burns © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic staircase remodel in Portland

Example of a country 3/4 white tile and subway tile multicolored floor claw-foot bathtub design in Austin with louvered cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and gray countertops

Bedroom - mid-sized rustic master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Richmond with white walls and no fireplace

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