Claw-foot bathtub - coastal mosaic tile floor claw-foot bathtub idea in Austin with white walls

Inspiration for a large traditional partial sun backyard brick water fountain landscape in Philadelphia.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun front yard gravel landscaping for summer.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard gravel landscaping for summer.

Mid-sized 1960s beige one-story brick exterior home photo in Dallas

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Patio - southwestern backyard concrete drought-tolerant patio idea in Phoenix with a pergola

Darren Edwards
Inspiration for a large rustic two-story exterior home remodel in Denver

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Design ideas for a large eclectic full sun front yard gravel garden path in Denver.

Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.

Jean Allsopp
This is an example of a coastal front porch design with decking and a roof extension.

Imagine walking outside your home and pulling fresh fruit off the stem. Espalier fruit trees are like having an orchard in your own yard. Plus, in addition to producing delicious fruit, the ornamental shapes have a high wow-factor and require a small footprint. Fruiting espalier trees are available from River Road Farms in a variety of designs. Please call 800-297-1435 or email RIVERRD@USIT.NET for availability.

Roehner Ryan
Large cottage loft-style light wood floor and beige floor game room photo in Phoenix with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Window coverings options include shutters, blinds, and shades that provide lighting control, privacy and thermal insulation. In addition, curtains may be added and changed from time to time to complement your décor. The basic factors you’ll want to consider when choosing window coverings are: How much natural light you want to admit during the day. How much privacy you need. Whether you like your views and want to feature them or obscure them. Heating, cooling and UV exposure in the room. Your budget and home style.

Steps from Riverside Park, the existing apartment had previously not been renovated for 30 years and was in dire need of a complete overhaul. StudioLAB was presented with the challenge of re-designing the space to fit a modern family’s lifestyle today with the flexibility to adjust as they evolve into their tomorrow. The existing formal closed kitchen and dining room were combined and opened up to allow the owners to entertain in an open living environment and allow natural light to permeate throughout different exposures of the apartment. Bathrooms were gutted, enlarged and reconfigured. Central air conditioning was added with minimal ducting as to be hidden and not seem clunky. Built-in bookshelves run the length of the perimeter walls below windows, concealing radiators and providing extra valuable storage in every room. A neutral color palette, minimalist details, and refined materials create a warm, modern atmosphere. Light brown oak veneered archways as well as LED cove ceilings are used to separate programmatic spaces visually without the use of physical partitions. A charcoal stained cube built-in was designed with in the foyer to create deep storage while continuing into the kitchen to hide the built-in refrigerator and pantry visually connecting the two spaces. The family’s two children share one large bedroom in order to create a playroom in the other which can also serves as a guest room when needed. The master bedroom features a full height grey stained ash veneered wall unit that serves as the predominant clothes storage. A panel housing the TV slides to reveal more clothes storage behind. To utilize the exiting formal maid’s room behind the kitchen, a small study and powder room were created that house laundry machines as well.

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Example of a large trendy open concept light wood floor living room design in Boston with white walls and a ribbon fireplace

The Corbin Residence is an owner designed/built high efficiency home with high tech features in a modern rustic aesthetic. The home features a high insulation factor, high mass radiant floor heating system, Passive gain with maximum solar exposure and window placement. All Led lighting and high efficiency appliances. Skylights and large 8'x 12' patio doors throughout the house provide large amounts of natural lighting.

R Hodge
Photo of a contemporary partial sun front yard garden path in Houston.

An important factor in designing a green building is orienting the spaces to optimize the natural light and exposure of the site – the solar path through the seasons on the site was studied before positioning the house.

Sunlight and home orientation are a big factor when considering how to build an energy efficient Net Zero home. Exposure to the sun has a lot of implications for heating and cooling. This was the case with our clients' home which was southeast facing with a bank of large triple pane windows. That provided very bright, insulated spaces that got a lot of sunlight, reducing the need for heating in the winter time. For the hot summer days, the blinds help to reduce the amount of heat generated by sunlight, while the triple pane windows help to insulate the cool air, reducing the need for A/C cooling and leading to year round energy conservation.