Trendy two-story exterior home photo in New York

David Duncan Livingston
Example of a beach style living room design in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Incorporating a reclaimed wood wall into this newly renovated East Village Duplex, brought in warm materials into an open stairwell. © Devon Banks
Staircase - large contemporary wooden u-shaped staircase idea in New York

Mountain style brown two-story wood gable roof photo in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Mudroom - mid-sized rustic brick floor and red floor mudroom idea in Minneapolis with beige walls

North Elevation photography by Sam Oberter
Inspiration for a large victorian gray three-story vinyl gable roof remodel in New York with a metal roof

Carol Kurth Architecture, PC and Marie Aiello Design Sutdio, Peter Krupenye Photography
Staircase - large contemporary wooden u-shaped medium tone wood floor and open staircase idea in New York

Going up the stairs, a window seat captures the water view outside. Every stair railing was restored to match the original craftsmanship. Photography by Greg Premru

John Granen
Example of a mid-sized minimalist one-story wood flat roof design

Joyelle West Photography
Mid-sized elegant white two-story wood exterior home photo in Boston with a shingle roof

This project is a simple family gathering space next to the lake, with a small screen pavilion at waters edge. The large volume is used for music performances and family events. A seasonal (unheated) space allows us to utilize different windows--tllt in awnings, downward operating single hung windows, all with single glazing.

Nantucket Architectural Photography
Mid-sized beach style wooden staircase photo in Boston with painted risers

This transitional timber frame home features a wrap-around porch designed to take advantage of its lakeside setting and mountain views. Natural stone, including river rock, granite and Tennessee field stone, is combined with wavy edge siding and a cedar shingle roof to marry the exterior of the home with it surroundings. Casually elegant interiors flow into generous outdoor living spaces that highlight natural materials and create a connection between the indoors and outdoors. Photography Credit: Rebecca Lehde, Inspiro 8 Studios

© Anthony Crisafulli 2015
Staircase - cottage painted u-shaped staircase idea in Providence with painted risers

When a world class sailing champion approached us to design a Newport home for his family, with lodging for his sailing crew, we set out to create a clean, light-filled modern home that would integrate with the natural surroundings of the waterfront property, and respect the character of the historic district. Our approach was to make the marine landscape an integral feature throughout the home. One hundred eighty degree views of the ocean from the top floors are the result of the pinwheel massing. The home is designed as an extension of the curvilinear approach to the property through the woods and reflects the gentle undulating waterline of the adjacent saltwater marsh. Floodplain regulations dictated that the primary occupied spaces be located significantly above grade; accordingly, we designed the first and second floors on a stone “plinth” above a walk-out basement with ample storage for sailing equipment. The curved stone base slopes to grade and houses the shallow entry stair, while the same stone clads the interior’s vertical core to the roof, along which the wood, glass and stainless steel stair ascends to the upper level. One critical programmatic requirement was enough sleeping space for the sailing crew, and informal party spaces for the end of race-day gatherings. The private master suite is situated on one side of the public central volume, giving the homeowners views of approaching visitors. A “bedroom bar,” designed to accommodate a full house of guests, emerges from the other side of the central volume, and serves as a backdrop for the infinity pool and the cove beyond. Also essential to the design process was ecological sensitivity and stewardship. The wetlands of the adjacent saltwater marsh were designed to be restored; an extensive geo-thermal heating and cooling system was implemented; low carbon footprint materials and permeable surfaces were used where possible. Native and non-invasive plant species were utilized in the landscape. The abundance of windows and glass railings maximize views of the landscape, and, in deference to the adjacent bird sanctuary, bird-friendly glazing was used throughout. Photo: Michael Moran/OTTO Photography

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Kansas City

Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Huge elegant white front yard and three-story mixed siding house exterior photo in Tampa with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Small transitional ceramic tile and gray floor mudroom photo in Toronto with blue walls and a white front door

In 2016 we were hired to design both the front and back landscape to compliment this beautiful stone home with timber features. We created an entrance with a subtle impact edging the walkway with natural stone walls to contain the gardens. With the driveway being an odd shape, the division helped frame the front and separate the two hardscapes. A large side walkway opens into the backyard firepit area and looks onto a large timber frame structure. Photography: Jason Hartog Photography