GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Hear what our clients, Karen & Robert, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography

Katie Hedrick @ 3rdEyeStudios.com
Mid-sized traditional gray two-story brick gable roof idea in Denver with a shingle roof

Inspiration for a large craftsman dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and no island

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

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

Large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink, granite countertops, white cabinets, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, gray countertops and raised-panel cabinets

Gibeon Photography
Country master black floor bathroom photo with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink and gray countertops

Inspiration for a large coastal backyard stone and rectangular lap pool house remodel in Boston

Photo © Bruce Damonte
Inspiration for a 1960s galley kitchen remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass sheet backsplash and paneled appliances

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

Trendy backyard concrete and rectangular hot tub photo in Salt Lake City

Outlining the expansive lawn are formal beds and a wall of green for privacy. A small cutout allows the feature of an antique container on a custom plinth.

AZEK Deck's Island Oak, part of the Harvest Collection, was designed for exacting homeowners who want decking with rich, warm tones, traditional grain, and natural color variations. Its warm, mid-gray tones pair perfectly with White AZEK Trademark Rail (a Colonial profile), Cable Rail infill, and AZEK Lighting. This is a striking, low maintenance option for homeowners across the country.

Peter Rymwid
Living room - large transitional formal and open concept travertine floor living room idea in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Michael Jacobs
Elegant porch photo in St Louis with a fire pit, decking and a roof extension

Jasper Sinadad
Minimalist bathroom photo in San Francisco

The guest bath seen here is compact in its footprint - again drawing from the local boat building traditions. Tongue and groove fir walls conceal hidden compartments and feel tailored yet simple. The hanging wall cabinet allow for a more open feeling as well. The shower is given a large amount of the floor area of the room. The shower is a curb-less configuration and utilizes polished finishes on the walls and a sandblasted finish on the floor. Eric Reinholdt - Project Architect/Lead Designer with Elliott + Elliott Architecture Photo: Tom Crane Photography, Inc.

Tuscan living room photo in San Francisco