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Dock - huge modern rooftop dock idea in Tampa with no cover

Elegant black and gray tile art deco bathroom.
Alcove shower - mid-sized victorian master gray tile and stone tile mosaic tile floor alcove shower idea with an undermount sink, open cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

Example of a huge transitional beige two-story stone house exterior design in Austin with a hip roof and a tile roof

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This modern dining area and kitchen's open floor plan allow for this beautiful home to feel open and spacious!
Large minimalist galley marble floor eat-in kitchen photo in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and marble countertops

This empty-nester couple was downsizing by more than half, to 1,700 sq. ft., plus an unfinished basement and bonus room over the garage. 3 bedroom, acres of land, wrap-around front porch, mountain views, Superior Walls foundation basement walls. Open first floorplan, with breakfast bar and stone-faced fireplace.

Tuscan home design photo in Orange County

This empty-nester couple was downsizing by more than half, to 1,700 sq. ft., plus an unfinished basement and bonus room over the garage. 3 bedroom, acres of land, wrap-around front porch, mountain views, Superior Walls foundation basement walls. Open first floorplan, with breakfast bar and stone-faced fireplace.

This empty-nester couple was downsizing by more than half, to 1,700 sq. ft., plus an unfinished basement and bonus room over the garage. 3 bedroom, acres of land, wrap-around front porch, mountain views, Superior Walls foundation basement walls. Open first floorplan, with breakfast bar and stone-faced fireplace.

Bruce Cole Photography
Small cottage light wood floor hallway photo with white walls

Example of a mid-sized transitional gray floor powder room design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, white countertops and a built-in vanity

This empty-nester couple was downsizing by more than half, to 1,700 sq. ft., plus an unfinished basement and bonus room over the garage. 3 bedroom, acres of land, wrap-around front porch, mountain views, Superior Walls foundation basement walls. Open first floorplan, with breakfast bar and stone-faced fireplace.

Lincoln Farmhouse LEED-H Platinum, Net-Positive Energy OVERVIEW. This LEED Platinum certified modern farmhouse ties into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, Massachusetts - a town known for its rich history, farming traditions, conservation efforts, and visionary architecture. The goal was to design and build a new single family home on 1.8 acres that respects the neighborhood’s agrarian roots, produces more energy than it consumes, and provides the family with flexible spaces to live-play-work-entertain. The resulting 2,800 SF home is proof that families do not need to compromise on style, space or comfort in a highly energy-efficient and healthy home. CONNECTION TO NATURE. The attached garage is ubiquitous in new construction in New England’s cold climate. This home’s barn-inspired garage is intentionally detached from the main dwelling. A covered walkway connects the two structures, creating an intentional connection with the outdoors between auto and home. FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY. With a modest footprint, each space must serve a specific use, but also be flexible for atypical scenarios. The Mudroom serves everyday use for the couple and their children, but is also easy to tidy up to receive guests, eliminating the need for two entries found in most homes. A workspace is conveniently located off the mudroom; it looks out on to the back yard to supervise the children and can be closed off with a sliding door when not in use. The Away Room opens up to the Living Room for everyday use; it can be closed off with its oversized pocket door for secondary use as a guest bedroom with en suite bath. NET POSITIVE ENERGY. The all-electric home consumes 70% less energy than a code-built house, and with measured energy data produces 48% more energy annually than it consumes, making it a 'net positive' home. Thick walls and roofs lack thermal bridging, windows are high performance, triple-glazed, and a continuous air barrier yields minimal leakage (0.27ACH50) making the home among the tightest in the US. Systems include an air source heat pump, an energy recovery ventilator, and a 13.1kW photovoltaic system to offset consumption and support future electric cars. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE. -6.3 kBtu/sf/yr Energy Use Intensity (Actual monitored project data reported for the firm’s 2016 AIA 2030 Commitment. Average single family home is 52.0 kBtu/sf/yr.) o 10,900 kwh total consumption (8.5 kbtu/ft2 EUI) o 16,200 kwh total production o 5,300 kwh net surplus, equivalent to 15,000-25,000 electric car miles per year. 48% net positive. WATER EFFICIENCY. Plumbing fixtures and water closets consume a mere 60% of the federal standard, while high efficiency appliances such as the dishwasher and clothes washer also reduce consumption rates. FOOD PRODUCTION. After clearing all invasive species, apple, pear, peach and cherry trees were planted. Future plans include blueberry, raspberry and strawberry bushes, along with raised beds for vegetable gardening. The house also offers a below ground root cellar, built outside the home's thermal envelope, to gain the passive benefit of long term energy-free food storage. RESILIENCY. The home's ability to weather unforeseen challenges is predictable - it will fare well. The super-insulated envelope means during a winter storm with power outage, heat loss will be slow - taking days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. During normal conditions, reduced energy consumption plus energy production means shelter from the burden of utility costs. Surplus production can power electric cars & appliances. The home exceeds snow & wind structural requirements, plus far surpasses standard construction for long term durability planning. ARCHITECT: ZeroEnergy Design http://zeroenergy.com/lincoln-farmhouse CONTRACTOR: Thoughtforms http://thoughtforms-corp.com/ PHOTOGRAPHER: Chuck Choi http://www.chuckchoi.com/

Madeline Tolle Design by Tandem Designs
Doorless shower - mid-century modern ceramic tile and blue floor doorless shower idea in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets

Example of a mid-sized transitional dark wood floor powder room design in New York with a pedestal sink and red walls

Avenue G Dining Room featuring Phillip Jeffries wallpaper and pink dining chairs
Small transitional light wood floor enclosed dining room photo in Austin with gray walls

The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

Photographer: Paul Dyer Photography Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications
Inspiration for a timeless kids' room remodel in San Francisco

This empty-nester couple was downsizing by more than half, to 1,700 sq. ft., plus an unfinished basement and bonus room over the garage. 3 bedroom, acres of land, wrap-around front porch, mountain views, Superior Walls foundation basement walls. Open first floorplan, with breakfast bar and stone-faced fireplace.