White oak flooring, walnut cabinetry, white quartzite countertops, stainless appliances, white inset wall cabinets
Open concept kitchen - large scandinavian u-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

A covered porch was added to create space for casual meals.
Example of a mountain style backyard deck design in DC Metro with a roof extension

Trendy kitchen photo in Orange County

Photography by John Gibbons This project is designed as a family retreat for a client that has been visiting the southern Colorado area for decades. The cabin consists of two bedrooms and two bathrooms – with guest quarters accessed from exterior deck. Project by Studio H:T principal in charge Brad Tomecek (now with Tomecek Studio Architecture). The project is assembled with the structural and weather tight use of shipping containers. The cabin uses one 40’ container and six 20′ containers. The ends will be structurally reinforced and enclosed with additional site built walls and custom fitted high-performance glazing assemblies.

Staircase - mediterranean staircase idea in Los Angeles

Hot tub - huge traditional backyard stone and rectangular lap hot tub idea in New York

Holger Obenaus
Family room - coastal light wood floor family room idea in Charleston

Inspiration for a coastal beige floor foyer remodel in Miami with beige walls

Beach style medium tone wood floor dining room photo in Baltimore with white walls

Mike Schwartz
Example of a minimalist backyard patio design in Chicago with decking and no cover

Example of a large trendy medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room design in Boston with a ribbon fireplace

Lower Studio Photo: PLACE
Mid-sized urban concrete floor home office photo in Seattle

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic built-in desk concrete floor and gray floor study room remodel in San Francisco with brown walls and no fireplace

Photos: Matthew Bolt Graphic Design Cabinetry by Classic Kitchens of Charleston
Beach style kitchen photo in San Francisco

Inspiration for a large rustic master beige tile and travertine tile beige floor and travertine floor drop-in bathtub remodel with brown walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops and a hinged shower door

Lepere Studio
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean master medium tone wood floor powder room remodel in Santa Barbara with a wall-mount sink and white walls

The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Front Yard Landscaping
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun front yard gravel landscaping in Phoenix for summer.

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Atlanta with a fire pit.