The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession

With floor space at a premium within the efficient footprint of the hut, convertible wall mounted furniture maximizes the amount of open space, while providing storage, a sizable desk, and an entry bench.

Ken Vaughn - Photographer
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The 45" wide peninsula provides an enormous amount of work space. Options include a Full Size Custom Lazy Susan, Full Extension Roll Out Shelves, and Full Extension Drawers with Custom Drawer Dividers. Above the Refrigerator is a Full Depth Cabinet with Custom Tray Dividers to store all those cookie sheets, cutting boards and pizza pans. This Ayr Custom Designed Small Condo Kitchen becomes more efficient than many larger semi-custom counterparts. Experience the Difference with Ayr Custom Cabinetry!

Large shower with shower bench and niche. Kohler Purist bathroom fixtures.
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Design by GreyHunt Interiors Photos by Stacy Goldberd
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Tuscany Veneer: The smooth, monochromatic appearance of natural, quarry-cut stone. Large shapes allow for fast installation, making this a particularly smart choice for commercial projects. Dry Stack: An exceptionally efficient option that gives you the profile of intricately stacked natural stone in an easy-to-install panel form. No grouting small ledge stones or prolonged construction timelines required.

Tuscany Veneer: The smooth, monochromatic appearance of natural, quarry-cut stone. Large shapes allow for fast installation, making this a particularly smart choice for commercial projects. Dry Stack: An exceptionally efficient option that gives you the profile of intricately stacked natural stone in an easy-to-install panel form. No grouting small ledge stones or prolonged construction timelines required.

Timmerman Photography A very interesting feature of this house is that it was done on a very tight budget and was invited to be on an AIA tour because it showed great design within a reasonable price-range. Stonecreek's involvement in the project was to work alongside the client and the architect to ensure the project remained in budget while still executing its dream and vision.

View from foyer to heart of the home's circulation center. Curving open riser see-thru stair case on left with stepping custom bookshelves and bent wood handrail. Slotted wood ceiling. Path to living room straight ahead. Stairs illuminate from lighting below at night.

Timmerman Photography A very interesting feature of this house is that it was done on a very tight budget and was invited to be on an AIA tour because it showed great design within a reasonable price-range. Stonecreek's involvement in the project was to work alongside the client and the architect to ensure the project remained in budget while still executing its dream and vision.

Display home designed by Dream Design Build for Pocock Building Company. This home achieved an 8 Star Energy Efficiency Rating and provides a wonderfully open indoor/outdoor living experience.

This small storage shed was built in the corner of a residential lot using pre-cut materials, fully assembled in just 2 days. Features a space-saving sliding door — ideal for tight spaces and efficient backyard storage.

Tuscany Veneer: The smooth, monochromatic appearance of natural, quarry-cut stone. Large shapes allow for fast installation, making this a particularly smart choice for commercial projects. Dry Stack: An exceptionally efficient option that gives you the profile of intricately stacked natural stone in an easy-to-install panel form. No grouting small ledge stones or prolonged construction timelines required.

Timmerman Photography A very interesting feature of this house is that it was done on a very tight budget and was invited to be on an AIA tour because it showed great design within a reasonable price-range. Stonecreek's involvement in the project was to work alongside the client and the architect to ensure the project remained in budget while still executing its dream and vision.

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

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