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Example of a trendy straight open staircase design in Seattle

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front door remodel in Austin with an orange front door

Example of a mountain style bathroom design with beige walls, a trough sink, shaker cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Example of a transitional galley dark wood floor dining room design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops and gray walls

Gibeon Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic deck remodel with no cover

Living room - mid-sized contemporary open concept living room idea in New York with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace, no tv and beige walls

J.E. Evans
Eat-in kitchen - traditional beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Columbus with white cabinets and white backsplash

Example of a country single-wall black floor wine cellar design in Boston with no sink, open cabinets and white cabinets

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

This is an example of a small modern front porch design with decking and a roof extension.

William Short Photography and Kendra Maarse Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean tile and backyard tile landscaping in Los Angeles with tile risers and no cover.

Petr Krejci
Transitional formal living room photo in London with gray walls

Deck - country deck idea in Los Angeles with no cover

Example of a mountain style wood exterior home design in Denver

Daniel Karr
Inspiration for a large timeless garage remodel in Houston

Photographer: Jamie Salomon Cabinetry: Jewett Farms
Example of a beach style white tile bathroom design in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets and white walls

Mid-sized trendy backyard stone and l-shaped natural pool fountain photo in Austin

Photo by Jay Sifford
Design ideas for an asian landscaping in Charlotte.

The grand living room needed large focal pieces, so our design team began by selecting the large iron chandelier to anchor the space. The black iron of the chandelier echoes the black window trim of the two story windows and fills the volume of space nicely. The plain fireplace wall was underwhelming, so our team selected four slabs of premium Calcutta gold marble and butterfly bookmatched the slabs to add a sophisticated focal point. Tall sheer drapes add height and subtle drama to the space. The comfortable sectional sofa and woven side chairs provide the perfect space for relaxing or for entertaining guests. Woven end tables, a woven table lamp, woven baskets and tall olive trees add texture and a casual touch to the space. The expansive sliding glass doors provide indoor/outdoor entertainment and ease of traffic flow when a large number of guests are gathered.