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

Full of fantasy and fun, the royal mauve unicorn of our Majestic Unicorn area rug steals the show! Part of our Kids Interactive collection, this one was created with our premium Wear-Dated nylon fiber for a soft touch and dependable durability. Photo by Ashley Mitchell Photography.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor single front door remodel in St Louis with gray walls and a white front door

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Trendy staircase photo in New Orleans

LU Murano chandelier is unique, entirely hand made, a contemporary design piece, a work of art. Each individual piece is blown by the artist and fashioned by hand at extremely high temperatures. Old-fashioned craftsmanship, the creative act and modern technology combine to produce a composition of blown-glass shapes that seem to be moving and change appearance depending on where they are viewed from, making a strong uncompromising statement to give the room a distinctive look.

Get your hard hat ready! Kid tested and approved, Mohawk Home’s Build Site Play area rug is full of endless playtime possibilities. Part of our Kids Interactive collection, this one was created with our premium Wear-Dated nylon fiber for a soft touch and dependable durability. The fiber utilized in the design of this product has been performance-tested to meet strict standards of durability and stain resistance, for a quality you can trust! Photo by Ashley Mitchell Photography.

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Example of a classic entryway design in New Orleans

How do you incorporate family pieces into a design, make them functional and give them a new look? This family wanted a comfortable, stylish, inviting and personalized space. They wanted to keep their family heirlooms but also wanted to add more contemporary items to give their home an updated look. New seating arrangement with a new sofa that can be reconfigured depending on the entertainment need was key to this room being functional, comfortable, and beautiful!

The Sentry allows you to easily raise or lower your screen for shade or protection from the weather. With a high-quality fabric and motorized control, the Sentry’s dependability lets you create your own personal oasis that can easily be heated or cooled.

The spiral staircase cost in Burlington is a bit higher than that of the cost of a normal staircase. The leading manufacturers and importers of the staircases provide their clients with different styles of indoor as well as outdoor spiral staircases. The outdoor spiral staircase cost in Burlington depends upon the material used. Read More;- http://www.stairs4u.ca/spiral-staircase-cost-burlington

Exceptionally soft with a thick, luxurious pile, our Bryson rug provides the perfect foundation for your room. Hand-woven from yarns of a wool and viscose blend, Bryson combines two quality materials for a silky feel at a great value. Please note that shedding is a natural occurrence in high-quality wool rugs, but will decrease over time. The amount of shedding will depend on the traffic pattern and use of your rug.

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Inspiration for a rustic wooden staircase remodel in Denver with wooden risers

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional side yard brick landscaping in Tampa.

The homeowners of this condo sought our assistance when downsizing from a large family home on Howe Sound to a small urban condo in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver. They asked us to incorporate many of their precious antiques and art pieces into the new design. Our challenges here were twofold; first, how to deal with the unconventional curved floor plan with vast South facing windows that provide a 180 degree view of downtown Vancouver, and second, how to successfully merge an eclectic collection of antique pieces into a modern setting. We began by updating most of their artwork with new matting and framing. We created a gallery effect by grouping like artwork together and displaying larger pieces on the sections of wall between the windows, lighting them with black wall sconces for a graphic effect. We re-upholstered their antique seating with more contemporary fabrics choices - a gray flannel on their Victorian fainting couch and a fun orange chenille animal print on their Louis style chairs. We selected black as an accent colour for many of the accessories as well as the dining room wall to give the space a sophisticated modern edge. The new pieces that we added, including the sofa, coffee table and dining light fixture are mid century inspired, bridging the gap between old and new. White walls and understated wallpaper provide the perfect backdrop for the colourful mix of antique pieces. Interior Design by Lori Steeves, Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

Want something that can provide shade AND sun, depending on the weather? Out Struxure Outdoor pergolas are the perfect solution! Because they have adjustable louvered tops, you can open and close them according to your personal preference.

This chaise lounge is upholstered in leather and fabric. Put the arm on the left or right depending on your furniture needs. This is custom made for you in just a few weeks in you choice of colors.

Open concept living room in an 1890's historical home. A linear gas fireplace surrounded by comfortable, yet elegant lounge seating makes for a cozy space to read or have a cocktail. The original space consisted of 3 small rooms and is now one continuous space.

Freestanding bathtub - contemporary blue tile and mosaic tile freestanding bathtub idea in Orange County with blue walls, an integrated sink and a one-piece toilet

Living room - large transitional formal and enclosed light wood floor living room idea in Los Angeles with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace