Cottage 3/4 white tile gray floor alcove shower photo in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

This is an example of a coastal porch design in Portland Maine with decking.

Large trendy l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Inspiration for a large coastal gray floor bedroom remodel with blue walls

David Van Scott Photography
Kitchen - large traditional dark wood floor kitchen idea in Newark with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, beige walls and an island

Steve Chenn
Mid-sized elegant enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Houston with a media wall, white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Mountain style living room photo in New York with decking, a roof extension, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Steven Brooke Studios
Large elegant enclosed carpeted and gray floor home theater photo in Miami with black walls and a projector screen

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

Example of a large transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and light wood cabinets

Richard Leo Johnson
Beach style porch idea in Atlanta with a roof extension

Large trendy galley dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an island, white countertops, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and paneled appliances

Eat-in kitchen - coastal eat-in kitchen idea in Miami with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Photo by Doug Peterson Photography
Garden shed - large rustic one-story garden shed idea in Boise

Barry Grossman Photography
Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in Miami

Holger Obehaus Photography LLC
Inspiration for a coastal u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Charleston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A desire for a more modern and zen-like environment in a historical, turn of the century stone and stucco house was the drive and challenge for this sophisticated Siemasko + Verbridge Interiors project. Along with a fresh color palette, new furniture is woven with antiques, books, and artwork to enliven the space. Carefully selected finishes enhance the openness of the glass pool structure, without competing with the grand ocean views. Thoughtfully designed cabinetry and family friendly furnishings, including a kitchenette, billiard area, and home theater, were designed for both kids and adults.

Photo: Lisa Petrole
Example of a huge minimalist open concept and formal porcelain tile and gray floor living room design in San Francisco with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv