James Maidhof Photography
Inspiration for a huge girl carpeted kids' room remodel in Kansas City with blue walls

Johnathan Beach Photography
Transitional basement photo in New York

Utility room - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped multicolored floor utility room idea in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white walls and a stacked washer/dryer

Mid-sized urban look-out laminate floor, brown floor and exposed beam basement photo in Philadelphia with white walls and a standard fireplace

This cabana is truly outdoor living at its best. An outdoor kitchen beside the outdoor living room and pool. With aluminum shutters to block the hot western sun, fans to move the air, and heaters for cool evenings, make the space extremely comfortable. This has become the most used room "in" the house.

In this image, the unique roof strucrture is exposed and light enters from the polycarbinate roof panels. Photo credit: andrewtuckerphotography.com
Example of an urban shed design in Charleston

Chad Smith
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman wooden l-shaped staircase remodel in Baltimore with painted risers

PhotoSynthesis Studio
Bedroom - traditional bedroom idea in Atlanta

Chad Smith
Inspiration for a large timeless brown three-story concrete fiberboard exterior home remodel in Baltimore

Kitchen - coastal kitchen idea in Philadelphia

Example of a mid-sized urban underground laminate floor, brown floor and exposed beam basement design in Philadelphia with a home theater, white walls and a standard fireplace

Example of a mid-sized urban underground laminate floor, brown floor and exposed beam basement design in Philadelphia with white walls and a standard fireplace

Example of a mid-sized classic u-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen design in Raleigh with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

PhotoSynthesis Studio
Example of a classic kitchen design in Atlanta

Spacecrafting Photography
Hallway - huge mediterranean terra-cotta tile and brown floor hallway idea in Minneapolis with white walls

The owners requested that their home harmonize with the spirit of the surrounding Colorado mountain setting and enhance their outdoor recreational lifestyle - while reflecting their contemporary architectural tastes. The site was burdened with a myriad of strict design criteria enforced by the neighborhood covenants and architectural review board. Creating a distinct design challenge, the covenants included a narrow interpretation of a “mountain style” home which established predetermined roof pitches, glazing percentages and material palettes - at direct odds with the client‘s vision of a flat-roofed, glass, “contemporary” home. Our solution finds inspiration and opportunities within the site covenant’s strict definitions. It promotes and celebrates the client’s outdoor lifestyle and resolves the definition of a contemporary “mountain style” home by reducing the architecture to its most basic vernacular forms and relying upon local materials. The home utilizes a simple base, middle and top that echoes the surrounding mountains and vegetation. The massing takes its cues from the prevalent lodgepole pine trees that grow at the mountain’s high altitudes. These pine trees have a distinct growth pattern, highlighted by a single vertical trunk and a peaked, densely foliated growth zone above a sparse base. This growth pattern is referenced by placing the wood-clad body of the home at the second story above an open base composed of wood posts and glass. A simple peaked roof rests lightly atop the home - visually floating above a triangular glass transom. The home itself is neatly inserted amongst an existing grove of lodgepole pines and oriented to take advantage of panoramic views of the adjacent meadow and Continental Divide beyond. The main functions of the house are arranged into public and private areas and this division is made apparent on the home’s exterior. Two large roof forms, clad in pre-patinated zinc, are separated by a sheltering central deck - which signals the main entry to the home. At this connection, the roof deck is opened to allow a cluster of aspen trees to grow – further reinforcing nature as an integral part of arrival. Outdoor living spaces are provided on all levels of the house and are positioned to take advantage of sunrise and sunset moments. The distinction between interior and exterior space is blurred via the use of large expanses of glass. The dry stacked stone base and natural cedar cladding both reappear within the home’s interior spaces. This home offers a unique solution to the client’s requests while satisfying the design requirements of the neighborhood covenants. The house provides a variety of indoor and outdoor living spaces that can be utilized in all seasons. Most importantly, the house takes its cues directly from its natural surroundings and local building traditions to become a prototype solution for the “modern mountain house”. Overview Ranch Creek Ranch Winter Park, Colorado Completion Date October, 2007 Services Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture

Inspiration for a rustic basement remodel in Raleigh

This unique custom storage design is just one of many examples of DEANE Inc creating space and functionality with the room given. The custom cabinetry compliments the stainless steel stove well.

This cabana is truly outdoor living at its best. An outdoor kitchen beside the outdoor living room and pool. With aluminum shutters to block the hot western sun, fans to move the air, and heaters for cool evenings, make the space extremely comfortable. This has become the most used room "in" the house.