Casey Dunn
Trendy two-story wood exterior home photo in Austin with a shed roof

Photography by Jim Tetro This house, built in the 1960s, sits southfacing on a terrific wooded lot in Bethesda, Maryland. The owners desire a whole-house renovation which would improve the general building fabric and systems, and extend the sense of living out of doors in all seasons. The original sixties-modern character is preserved and the renovation extends the design forward into a contemporary, modern approach. Connections to and through the site are enhanced through the creation of new larger window and door openings. Screened porches and decks perch above the sloped and wooded site. The new kitchen and bathrooms allow for opportunities to feel out-of -doors while preparing, cooking, dining, and bathing. Smart passive strategies guide the environmental choices for this project, including envelope improvements, updated mechanical systems, and on-site stormwater management.

Patrick Coulie
Example of a large trendy master concrete floor and yellow floor bedroom design in Albuquerque with beige walls and no fireplace

Trent Bell
Inspiration for a transitional bamboo floor staircase remodel in Portland Maine with blue walls

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic dark wood floor dining room remodel in New York with white walls

R. Brad Knipstein Photography
Living room - large transitional formal dark wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

I designed the exterior of this Miami Beach home while employed at WHA Design in 2014. The owner very skillfully selected the furnishings and finishes.

The Owners of a home that had been consumed by the moving dunes of Lake Michigan wanted a home that would not only stand the test of aesthetic time, but survive the vicissitudes of the environment. With the assistance of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality as well as the consulting civil engineer and the City of Grand Haven Zoning Department, a soil stabilization site plan was developed based on raising the new home’s main floor elevation by almost three feet, implementing erosion studies, screen walls and planting indigenous, drought tolerant xeriscaping. The screen walls, as well as the low profile of the home and the use of sand trapping marrum beachgrass all help to create a wind shadow buffer around the home and reduce blowing sand erosion and accretion. The Owners wanted to minimize the stylistic baggage which consumes most “cottage” residences, and with the Architect created a home with simple lines focused on the view and the natural environment. Sustainable energy requirements on a budget directed the design decisions regarding the SIPs panel insulation, energy systems, roof shading, other insulation systems, lighting and detailing. Easily constructed and linear, the home harkens back to mid century modern pavilions with present day environmental sensitivities and harmony with the site. James Yochum

After disaster recovery, High Class offers exceptional general contractor services.

Design ideas for a traditional brick formal garden in Boston.

Nat Rea
Example of a beach style two-story wood gable roof design in Providence

East Sound, Puget Sound, Washington State Photography: Dale Lang
Mid-sized mountain style backyard deck photo in Seattle with no cover

Photo: Lucy Call © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a modern open concept concrete floor living room library remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls

Sustainable design helps environmentally conscious clients update their house and simultaneously balance their own needs and desires with an eye to future buyers. Their intention was to have a fresh, new and thoughtful design, adding value to their home and eliminating any additional negative environmental impact. Their concerns were to reduce waste and eliminate impact on landfills by reclaiming, repurposing, reusing and updating all of their existing fine but very dated furniture and furnishings with a new and contemporary design. The project budget was informed by the prevailing real estate values in their neighborhood.

After disaster recovery, High Class offers exceptional general contractor services.

After disaster recovery, High Class offers exceptional general contractor services.

The space under the stairs was made useful as a coffee bar and for overflow storage. Ample lighting and a sink make it useful for entertaining as well. Photos: Dave Remple

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Sydney

Large trendy two-story exterior home photo in Auckland