Kitchen Photo: Van Inwegen Digital Arts
Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped concrete floor open concept kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, recycled glass countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Michelle Peek Photography
Large trendy galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

David Duncan Livingston
Inspiration for a mediterranean orange tile bathroom remodel in San Francisco with a pedestal sink and white walls

A young family with a wooded, triangular lot in Ipswich, Massachusetts wanted to take on a highly creative, organic, and unrushed process in designing their new home. The parents of three boys had contemporary ideas for living, including phasing the construction of different structures over time as the kids grew so they could maximize the options for use on their land. They hoped to build a net zero energy home that would be cozy on the very coldest days of winter, using cost-efficient methods of home building. The house needed to be sited to minimize impact on the land and trees, and it was critical to respect a conservation easement on the south border of the lot. Finally, the design would be contemporary in form and feel, but it would also need to fit into a classic New England context, both in terms of materials used and durability. We were asked to honor the notions of “surprise and delight,” and that inspired everything we designed for the family. The highly unique home consists of a three-story form, composed mostly of bedrooms and baths on the top two floors and a cross axis of shared living spaces on the first level. This axis extends out to an oversized covered porch, open to the south and west. The porch connects to a two-story garage with flex space above, used as a guest house, play room, and yoga studio depending on the day. A floor-to-ceiling ribbon of glass wraps the south and west walls of the lower level, bringing in an abundance of natural light and linking the entire open plan to the yard beyond. The master suite takes up the entire top floor, and includes an outdoor deck with a shower. The middle floor has extra height to accommodate a variety of multi-level play scenarios in the kids’ rooms. Many of the materials used in this house are made from recycled or environmentally friendly content, or they come from local sources. The high performance home has triple glazed windows and all materials, adhesives, and sealants are low toxicity and safe for growing kids. Photographer credit: Irvin Serrano

Example of a trendy open concept brown floor family room design in Las Vegas with beige walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The main bath was remodeled and updated with the kids in mind. All new trims, baseboards, doors and flooring. Bruce Damonte Photography
Inspiration for a mid-century modern kids' white tile bathroom remodel in San Francisco with a vessel sink and green cabinets

Inspiration for a large coastal boy carpeted and gray floor kids' room remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls

Example of a trendy freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room design in Chicago with white walls

Barry Grossman Photography
Bedroom - coastal light wood floor bedroom idea in Miami with white walls

Photo Credit: Scott Norsworthy Architect: Wanda Ely Architect Inc
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 white tile gray floor alcove shower remodel in Toronto with gray walls, a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and a console sink

Bathroom - transitional white tile bathroom idea in San Francisco with a wall-mount sink

Nat Rea
Example of a zen master concrete floor freestanding bathtub design in Providence with white walls, a vessel sink and wood countertops

Powder Room
Inspiration for a small timeless pink tile powder room remodel in Other with pink walls, marble countertops and multicolored countertops

Rob Karosis Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Bedroom - mid-sized transitional master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Los Angeles with gray walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor, wood wall and brown floor living room remodel in Toronto with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace

Mid-sized minimalist open concept light wood floor home theater photo in Miami with gray walls and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a classic dark wood floor and brown floor hallway design in Seattle with white walls

Kara Spelman
Alcove shower - mid-sized transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor alcove shower idea in Boston with a one-piece toilet, gray walls, solid surface countertops and a hinged shower door