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Basement - basement idea in Minneapolis

Guest Bedroom. Perfect themed room for a beach house. Photo Credit: CJ Walker
Bedroom - tropical bedroom idea in Miami with green walls

Erin Holsonback, anindoorlady.com
Kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped concrete floor kitchen idea in Austin with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, white backsplash, quartzite countertops, porcelain backsplash and black countertops

Bathroom tile wainscoting at shower
Elegant white tile and subway tile freestanding bathtub photo in Seattle with an undermount sink and white cabinets

Example of a classic dark wood floor bedroom design in Houston with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Joshua Lawrence
Doorless shower - mid-sized contemporary 3/4 cement tile floor and gray floor doorless shower idea in Vancouver with gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, quartzite countertops, white countertops and flat-panel cabinets

Beckerman Photograpy
Kitchen - large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, white walls, marble countertops, marble backsplash and an island

Transitional kitchen photo in Los Angeles

Chandler Photography
Inspiration for a rustic kitchen pantry remodel with open cabinets

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Claw-foot bathtub - mid-sized eclectic porcelain tile and black and white tile porcelain tile claw-foot bathtub idea in DC Metro with a wall-mount sink, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet and gray walls

The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

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Mid-sized minimalist dark wood floor and brown floor hallway photo in Vancouver with white walls

Wing Wong, Memories TTL
Alcove bathtub - small craftsman green tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile alcove bathtub idea in New York with a console sink, a two-piece toilet and green walls

Transitional bathroom photo in Phoenix

The wine cellar is located under the staircase just off the kitchen.
Example of a mid-sized trendy light wood floor and beige floor wine cellar design in Austin with display racks

Example of a transitional l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen design in Austin with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Stephani Buchman Photography
Example of a small eclectic medium tone wood floor and brown floor vestibule design in Toronto with multicolored walls and a white front door

John Klycinski
Drop-in bathtub - transitional gray tile drop-in bathtub idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and dark wood cabinets

This sophisticated black and white bath belongs to the clients' teenage son. He requested a masculine design with a warming towel rack and radiant heated flooring. A few gold accents provide contrast against the black cabinets and pair nicely with the matte black plumbing fixtures. A tall linen cabinet provides a handy storage area for towels and toiletries. The focal point of the room is the bold shower tile accent wall that provides a welcoming surprise when entering the bath from the basement hallway.