Project by Studio H:T principal in charge Brad Tomecek (now with Tomecek Studio Architecture). This project tests the theory of bringing high quality design to a prefabricated factory setting. Enrolled in the LEED-Home Pilot, this residence completed certification. The modular home was conceived as two boxes that slide above one another to create outdoor living space and a lower covered rear entry. The passive solar design invites large amounts of light from the south while minimizing openings to the east and west. Factory construction saves both time and costs while reducing waste and using a controlled labor force. Built in a factory north of Denver, the home arrived by flatbed truck in two pieces and was craned into place in about 4 hours providing a fast, sustainable, cost effective alternative to traditional homebuilding techniques. Upgraded lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, doors, door hardware, windows, tile and bamboo flooring were incorporated into the design. 80% of the residence was completed in the factory in less than 3 weeks and other items were finished on site including the exterior stucco, garage, metal railing and stair. Stack-Slide-Stitch describes the conceptual process of how to tie together two distinct modular boxes. Stack refers to setting one modular directly on top of the other. Slide refers to the action that creates an upper southern deck area while simultaneously providing a covered rear entry area. The stitching or interlocking occurs with the upward extension of the lower volume with the front deck walls and with the rear two story vertical.

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Farmhouse home design photo in Los Angeles

Dining room - small transitional concrete floor dining room idea in Austin with white walls

The Main Stay House exists as a straightforward proposal on an urban infill lot, paring down the components of a house to a minimal amount of planes and openings. The scheme is anchored by a modern entry sequence and a staircase volume, both clad in iron spot masonry externally and internally, creating thresholds between the respective realms of public, common and private, by minimal means. The masonry contrasts with an otherwise muted interior atmosphere of smooth, desaturated surfaces. The entry sequence is a twist upon the conventional domestic front door, front facade, and fence. The front masonry wall replaces the typical residential fence and frames an indirect access to the front door, functioning as a privacy barrier while revealing slices of the interior to the public street. The staircase bifurcates the layout to provide a clear division between the common and private zones of the house, while clearly reading as a mass from all outside view. Brick and glass become portals between common and private zones. The design consolidates the service core along the west façade, allowing the structure to fully open the living zone to the pool court and existing trees. This directly connects interior and exterior, as well as human and nature. Freedom to vary the program or functional use of the area is enabled and strongly encouraged. Photography: Charles Davis Smith

This coastal summer vacation house down in the Cape Cod, MA area has a fun, bright and bold atmosphere. It was designed to fit a large amount of family and friends in a compact space. The house is described as " The Tiffany box blue" and is a showcase project in the Home Remodeling Magazine August 2016 edition- South Coast/Cape & Islands/South Shore.

Wow! What a “Great Room!” This phrase, taken in both its literal & literary meanings is one of the best ways to describe this amazing project. “Great room” def: a large room in a house that combines features of a living room with those of a dining room or family room. Check! We designed this project to extend the livable space of the house. With its wide A Frame porch, it allows for ample space to gather around the fireplace, relax in the mid-day heat or simply sit & marvel at the craftsmanship. We held nothing back on the detail, using reclaimed barn wood to create gorgeous beams, crown molding that wraps around the room, and custom curved detailing in the open gable. Reaching out to the side, we enter an intimate dining space featuring a built-in kitchen, a vinyl pergola & continued the stonework over, tying everything together! Lighting throughout the job was picked out by the homeowner & installed by our tech’s Plus, we built it with low maintenance products; Timbertech decking & Keylink aluminum railing – meaning, there is no sanding or staining!

The Kateri collection represents a synthesis of modern contemporary form paired with a wood whose color variations and natural imperfections embrace the organic overtures present in a modern interior design. A color pallet of rich hazelnut and deep ebony creates a harmony of tones that is both welcoming and inspiring to the soul. The entire Kateri collection includes living, dining, great room, bedroom, and media/entertainment furniture. Find it here: https://www.starfurniture.com/products?search=Kateri. Ship it anywhere in the US 48 states (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Mexico. Or, come visit any of our 10 furniture and design showrooms: the largest in size, selection and service throughout Texas. Come experience our free interior design consultation services from our expert designers – one of the many reasons Star Furniture in Texas is “Different by Design.” Learn more and find current sales/pricing: https://www.starfurniture.com.

Rachel Loewen Photography © 2017 Houzz
Danish home design photo in Chicago

A description of the homeowners and space from Linnzy, the Presidential Pools, Spas & Patio designer who worked on this project: "The homeowners can be described as an active family of three boys. They tend to host family and friends and wanted a space that could fill their large backyard and yet be functional for the kids and adults. The contemporary straight lines of the pool match the interior of the house giving them a resort feel in the very own backyard! The large pergola is a perfect area to cool off in the shade while enjoying a large outdoor kitchen as well as an oversized fire pit for the cooler nights and roasting marshmallows. They wanted a wow factor as the pool is the main focal point from the living room, and the oversized wall and rain sheer did the trick!"

Minimalist home design photo in Other

Photo: Sarah McFarland © 2016 Houzz
Living room - cottage living room idea in New York

Photo by: Vern Uyetake
Bathroom - transitional gray tile bathroom idea in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets and granite countertops

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Living room - mid-sized victorian formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Houston with beige walls and no tv

Fu-Tung Cheng, CHENG Design • View from Side Yard, House 6 Concrete and Wood Home House 6, is Cheng Design’s sixth custom home project, was redesigned and constructed from top-to-bottom. The project represents a major career milestone thanks to the unique and innovative use of concrete, as this residence is one of Cheng Design’s first-ever ‘hybrid’ structures, constructed as a combination of wood and concrete. Photography: Matthew Millman

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a coastal bedroom remodel in Seattle

Rubber Flooring Rolls 1/4 Inch 4x10 Ft Colors "Great customer service. Product as described. Looking really good in my garage." - Hector https://www.greatmats.com/products/4x10-rolled-rubber.php

Photo: Marni Epstein-Mervis © 2018 Houzz
Inspiration for a 1950s living room remodel in Other

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in New York.

This is the element that started it all. The first time the client walked into Kitchen and Bath Design Studio, she described her vision of the perfect backsplash. “You mean like this?” the designer said, pulling out a sample material and laying it on the counter. That was the moment the client knew she’d found the perfect designer. The client never wavered in her vision; the same Lunada Bay iridescent glass tile graces her Farmhouse Chic kitchen today. You just can’t beat love at first sight. Indeed, this “love affair” is one for the history books—it was the first time that Wilmington, NC’s largest production builder had ever worked with a kitchen designer! Chris Davis Photography