Living room - living room idea in Atlanta

Garage - mid-sized modern attached two-car garage idea in Kansas City

Michael Hunter
Design ideas for a small eclectic full sun side yard concrete paver garden path in Dallas for fall.

Tony Soluri
Alcove shower - mid-sized transitional master gray tile and stone tile marble floor alcove shower idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and a one-piece toilet

Jeri Koegel
Trendy courtyard patio photo in Orange County with a fire pit

Wing Wong/Memories TTL
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped slate floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash, paneled appliances and a peninsula

Rosewood Custom Builders
Inspiration for a cottage light wood floor and gray floor kitchen remodel in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Custom white oak cabinetry with glass cabinet doors, contrasting black granite counter top, black cabinet pulls, white beadboard backsplash, and built in beverage center. Photo Credit: Paul S. Bartholomew Photography, LLC. Design Build by Sullivan Building & Design Group. Custom Cabinetry by Cider Press Woodworks.

Toni Deis Photography
Transitional kids' white tile and porcelain tile marble floor, white floor, double-sink and wallpaper alcove shower photo in New York with white cabinets, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Jeff McCutcheon A large space that was made narrow by a second staircase. We took the stairs out and turned it into the principle gathering space for the family, combining the functionalities of living room, great room, family room and media room.

Photo: Ten Ten Creative
Wet bar - transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops

Transitional enclosed light wood floor, beige floor and wallpaper ceiling family room photo in Philadelphia with blue walls

Large trendy l-shaped ceramic tile and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Lincoln Farmhouse LEED-H Platinum, Net-Positive Energy OVERVIEW. This LEED Platinum certified modern farmhouse ties into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, Massachusetts - a town known for its rich history, farming traditions, conservation efforts, and visionary architecture. The goal was to design and build a new single family home on 1.8 acres that respects the neighborhood’s agrarian roots, produces more energy than it consumes, and provides the family with flexible spaces to live-play-work-entertain. The resulting 2,800 SF home is proof that families do not need to compromise on style, space or comfort in a highly energy-efficient and healthy home. CONNECTION TO NATURE. The attached garage is ubiquitous in new construction in New England’s cold climate. This home’s barn-inspired garage is intentionally detached from the main dwelling. A covered walkway connects the two structures, creating an intentional connection with the outdoors between auto and home. FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY. With a modest footprint, each space must serve a specific use, but also be flexible for atypical scenarios. The Mudroom serves everyday use for the couple and their children, but is also easy to tidy up to receive guests, eliminating the need for two entries found in most homes. A workspace is conveniently located off the mudroom; it looks out on to the back yard to supervise the children and can be closed off with a sliding door when not in use. The Away Room opens up to the Living Room for everyday use; it can be closed off with its oversized pocket door for secondary use as a guest bedroom with en suite bath. NET POSITIVE ENERGY. The all-electric home consumes 70% less energy than a code-built house, and with measured energy data produces 48% more energy annually than it consumes, making it a 'net positive' home. Thick walls and roofs lack thermal bridging, windows are high performance, triple-glazed, and a continuous air barrier yields minimal leakage (0.27ACH50) making the home among the tightest in the US. Systems include an air source heat pump, an energy recovery ventilator, and a 13.1kW photovoltaic system to offset consumption and support future electric cars. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE. -6.3 kBtu/sf/yr Energy Use Intensity (Actual monitored project data reported for the firm’s 2016 AIA 2030 Commitment. Average single family home is 52.0 kBtu/sf/yr.) o 10,900 kwh total consumption (8.5 kbtu/ft2 EUI) o 16,200 kwh total production o 5,300 kwh net surplus, equivalent to 15,000-25,000 electric car miles per year. 48% net positive. WATER EFFICIENCY. Plumbing fixtures and water closets consume a mere 60% of the federal standard, while high efficiency appliances such as the dishwasher and clothes washer also reduce consumption rates. FOOD PRODUCTION. After clearing all invasive species, apple, pear, peach and cherry trees were planted. Future plans include blueberry, raspberry and strawberry bushes, along with raised beds for vegetable gardening. The house also offers a below ground root cellar, built outside the home's thermal envelope, to gain the passive benefit of long term energy-free food storage. RESILIENCY. The home's ability to weather unforeseen challenges is predictable - it will fare well. The super-insulated envelope means during a winter storm with power outage, heat loss will be slow - taking days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. During normal conditions, reduced energy consumption plus energy production means shelter from the burden of utility costs. Surplus production can power electric cars & appliances. The home exceeds snow & wind structural requirements, plus far surpasses standard construction for long term durability planning. ARCHITECT: ZeroEnergy Design http://zeroenergy.com/lincoln-farmhouse CONTRACTOR: Thoughtforms http://thoughtforms-corp.com/ PHOTOGRAPHER: Chuck Choi http://www.chuckchoi.com/

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in DC Metro

Transitional white kitchen using shaker cabinetry. Island is espresso tone with cup handle hardware. open pendants (no glass) . stove hood is tarnished metal, backsplash is glass and easy to clean, perimeter counters are grey marble and the island is 3" thick Thassos marble. Side cabinets are flanked with columns that pull out for pantry items. wood floor is herringbone. ceiling is coffered.

This built-in entertainment center is a perfect focal point for any family room. With bookshelves, storage and a perfect fit for your TV, there is nothing else you need besides some family photos to complete the look. Blackstock Photography

Autumn fern, (Dryopteris erythrosora) in a woodland setting Le jardinet
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

Front elevation with full rock wrap around double garage door
Mid-sized arts and crafts gray one-story concrete fiberboard gable roof photo in Seattle