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Mid-sized farmhouse guest light wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Milwaukee with red walls and no fireplace
Mid-sized farmhouse guest light wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Milwaukee with red walls and no fireplace

The Glenhill house settles gracefully into a mature pine forest, its form composed as a quiet
study of light, proportion, and crafted detail. A two-story residence lifted above a drive-through
garage, it is designed as a sequence of framed views — each room capturing the vertical
rhythm of pines, shifting daylight, and the subtle movement of the landscape. Boundaries
dissolve as floor-to-ceiling glass opens living spaces to broad terraces and cantilevered
balconies, allowing the forest to inhabit the interior as much as the residents inhabit the site.
A finely tuned steel frame enables deep overhangs and slender structural lines, giving the
house its floating clarity. These long spans soften the transition between indoors and out,
casting calibrated shadows across stone floors and hand-finished wood surfaces. Every
junction, from the precision-cut steel connections to the custom millwork, reflects an elevated
commitment to craft. Materials are chosen not only for their beauty but for the way they register
light—the warmth of timber, the quiet solidity of stone, the reflective sheen of metal.
The owner’s collection of art integrates seamlessly into the architectural language. Display walls
and open sightlines turn circulation paths into gallery promenades, while the garage level
becomes both threshold and exhibition space for the automobile collection. At dusk, the home
glows lantern-like within the pines, revealing a composition where structure, material, and
nature are held in delicate balance. It is a dwelling shaped less as an object in the woods and
more as a crafted extension of the forest itself.
The project began with an unexpected challenge: the original lot, once selected for its beauty,
became untenable when neighboring homeowners objected to the presence of a modern house.
Rather than compromise the vision, the team embraced a new site, one even more deeply
woven into the pine forest, and treated the change as an opportunity to refine the project’s
relationship to nature and craft.
Working within a densely wooded parcel required choreography as much as construction.
Limited access routes, the need to preserve mature trees, and the precision demands of steel
erection shaped a carefully phased process. Contractors navigated the site with restraint,
placing each piece of steel like a line of poetry between trunks. The resulting frame, powerful
yet minimal, was later infilled with lumber to create a hybrid system — efficient, warm, and
capable of carrying cantilevers far beyond what wood alone could achieve. These extended
overhangs became the project’s quiet gesture of shelter and shadow. Collaboration with the interior designer was integral to the home’s harmony. Together, the team
refined material transitions so stone, wood, and metal could pass from exterior to interior with a
single visual glance. Craftsmanship elevated everyday moments: concealed hardware, sculpted
millwork, and the sourcing of a solid limestone soaking tub, carved from a single block, all
contribute to the home’s sense of intentional calm.
What emerged is a house shaped by constraint, strengthened by collaboration, and refined
through an unwavering commitment to detail — an architectural refuge where complexity was
transformed into clarity, and obstacles into opportunities for deeper expression.
Material selection became an essential extension of the home’s design philosophy, reinforcing
the crafted clarity of each space. Hand-selected stone slabs were book-matched for the
fireplace and bath walls, creating veined compositions that read like natural murals. Custom-
built windows, engineered with specialty-coated glazing and rigorously pressure-tested, provide
both protection and extraordinary visual transparency. Above, concealed truss framing houses
recessed air diffusers and hidden shades, allowing ceilings to remain quiet and uninterrupted.
The horizontal planes of the flat roof are achieved with a commercial-grade membrane system,
delivering the crisp, modern silhouette the design demands. At the exterior, natural stone
grounds the home to its site, stitching the architecture to the forest floor and rooting the dwelling
in the land from which its materials are drawn.
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A brand new 5-bedroom / 4-bathroom modern farmhouse in a prestige Old Los Altos neighborhood. A symmetrical facade is achieved by offsetting a 2-car garage to eliminate bulk.

A tiny waterfront house in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Photos by James R. Salomon
Inspiration for a small coastal bathroom remodel in Portland Maine with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and white walls
Inspiration for a small coastal bathroom remodel in Portland Maine with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and white walls

Example of a mid-sized classic kitchen pantry design in San Diego with open cabinets and white cabinets

Photography by Patrick Brickman
Inspiration for a huge country open concept kitchen remodel in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops
Inspiration for a huge country open concept kitchen remodel in Charleston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Richard Leo Johnson
Walk-in shower - large contemporary master porcelain tile and gray floor walk-in shower idea in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door
Walk-in shower - large contemporary master porcelain tile and gray floor walk-in shower idea in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

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.

Q: Which of these floors are made of actual "Hardwood"?
A: None.
They are actually Luxury Vinyl Tile & Plank Flooring skillfully engineered for homeowners who desire authentic design that can withstand the test of time. We brought together the beauty of realistic textures and inspiring visuals that meet all your lifestyle demands.
Ultimate Dent Protection – commercial-grade protection against dents, scratches, spills, stains, fading and scrapes.
Award-Winning Designs – vibrant, realistic visuals with multi-width planks for a custom look.
100% Waterproof* – perfect for any room including kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms and basements.
Easy Installation – locking planks with cork underlayment easily installs over most irregular subfloors and no acclimation is needed for most installations. Coordinating trim and molding available.

The finished space is awe-inspiring and perfect for hosting, family dinners, testing new recipes, and everything in between!
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and white countertops
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and white countertops

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Kitchen - transitional galley dark wood floor kitchen idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash and an island

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Example of a transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen design in Austin with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, white countertops, quartz countertops, white cabinets and stone tile backsplash
Example of a transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen design in Austin with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, white countertops, quartz countertops, white cabinets and stone tile backsplash

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Example of a large beach style medium tone wood floor and brown floor great room design in Other with white walls and no fireplace

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master brown floor and medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master brown floor and medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace

ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington.
Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio.
Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater.
Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass.
Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck.
Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space.
Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy.
Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design
Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design
Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio
Photos: Eric Roth Photography
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