Cottage terra-cotta tile kitchen photo in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a farmhouse terra-cotta tile kitchen remodel in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

This versatile sectional includes an ottoman that can be used to create a chaise, or serve as additional seating or a cocktail table. Photo by Laura Oglethorpe

A good working kitchen needs trash and recycling that is convenient but also hidden. This roll out drawer in the center island has both a trash and recycle bin.

Mark Lohman Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped travertine floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in Orange County with medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, multicolored backsplash, an island and white countertops

Laundry Room with Custom Cabinets
Dedicated laundry room - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor dedicated laundry room idea in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

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/

Example of a trendy dining room design in New York

Spacious multi-purpose study space lined with a full seamless light oak handleless cabinet wall. The cabinet system includes top overhead bulk storage drawers, middle closed wardrobe cabinets, a hidden pull-down murphy bed cabinet for temporary guest accommodation, and lower drawer storage units. A continuous extra-long floating desk runs alongside the large black-framed multi-pane windows, accommodating dual monitors and office supplies, with abundant natural woodland view outside the glass. Recessed ceiling spotlights provide even task lighting, cabinet panels adopt anti-dry-cracking treatment to cope with Canada’s dry winter heating environment, avoiding wood shrinkage and gap expansion. This convertible office-guest room layout is extremely popular for Canadian suburban villa auxiliary space planning.

Spacecrafting Photography
Inspiration for a transitional exterior home remodel in Minneapolis

Converted from an existing Tuff Shed garage, the Beech Haus ADU welcomes short stay guests in the heart of the bustling Williams Corridor neighborhood. Natural light dominates this self-contained unit, with windows on all sides, yet maintains privacy from the primary unit. Double pocket doors between the Living and Bedroom areas offer spatial flexibility to accommodate a variety of guests and preferences. And the open vaulted ceiling makes the space feel airy and interconnected, with a playful nod to its origin as a truss-framed garage. A play on the words Beach House, we approached this space as if it were a cottage on the coast. Durable and functional, with simplicity of form, this home away from home is cozied with curated treasures and accents. We like to personify it as a vacationer: breezy, lively, and carefree.

Reclaimed Pine Work Table purchased at the Marburger Antique Fair by Mirador Builders The Custom Backsplash Tile Can Also be Seen Thru the Window as the Back of a Wall Fountain.

Several layers of planes and materials create a transition zone from the street to the entry.
Mid-sized trendy travertine floor front door photo in Denver with a glass front door and beige walls

Example of a classic stone patio design in Houston with a roof extension and a fire pit

With the popularity of functional spaces and industrial interiors, track lighting is a key essential to interior illumination. Using a single electrical box, the Flexigon Track Lighting Kit can be configured into the coolest arrangements making it an easy way to brighten up your room by adding more light with a single electrical install. The moveable canopy allows you to place it wherever you see fit and the six-track heads are moveable and adjustable to help direct light wherever you need it most. Plus, this light can be installed in any room - shape it in a u-shape for your bedroom, in an s-shape for your kitchen or even place two parallel to each other in your living room to create a stellar additional layer of light.

Emily J. Followill Photography
Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Atlanta with an island, a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray countertops

Example of a large transitional open concept carpeted dining room design in Chicago with gray walls and no tv

Custom privacy screen in Columbia, SC, built by Archadeck of Central, SC.
Deck - eclectic backyard deck idea

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept porcelain tile and multicolored floor living room remodel in Tampa with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv