A mid-century inspired light and bright colors help create a soothing color palette. John Wilbanks Photography
Example of an arts and crafts great room design in Seattle

A new Seattle modern house designed by chadbourne + doss architects houses a couple and their 18 bicycles. 3 floors connect indoors and out and provide panoramic views of Lake Washington. photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Mid-sized transitional porcelain tile and multicolored floor powder room photo in Denver with black walls, a vessel sink and wood countertops

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

Cipher Imaging
Inspiration for a timeless u-shaped home bar remodel with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and green backsplash

Steve Tague
Example of a small minimalist ceramic tile mudroom design with beige walls and a white front door

Location: Hingham, MA, USA This newly constructed home in Hingham, MA was designed to openly embrace the seashore landscape surrounding it. The front entrance has a relaxed elegance with a classic plant theme of boxwood, hydrangea and grasses. The back opens to beautiful views of the harbor, with a terraced patio running the length of the house. The infinity pool blends seamlessly with the water landscape and splashes over the wall into the weir below. Planting beds break up the expanse of paving and soften the outdoor living spaces. The sculpture, made by a personal friend of the family, creates a stunning focal point with the open sky and sea behind. One side of the property was densely planted with large Spruce, Juniper and Birch on top of a 7' berm to provide instant privacy. Hokonechloa grass weaves its way around Annabelle Hydrangeas and Flower Carpet Roses. The other side had an existing stone stairway which was enhanced with a grove of Birch, hydrangea and Hakone grass. The Limelight Tree Hydrangeas and Boxwood offer a fresh welcome, while the Miscanthus grasses add a casual touch. The Stone wall and patio create a resting spot between rounds of tennis. The granite steps in the lawn allow for a comfortable transition up a steeper slope.

Nantucket Architectural Photography
Example of a large beach style gray floor mudroom design in Boston with white walls and a glass front door

Brandon Shigeta
Mid-sized minimalist built-in desk white floor study room photo in Los Angeles with white walls

Eric Rorer
Large 1950s gray two-story mixed siding gable roof photo in San Francisco

Kitchen - transitional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Orlando with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

KazArts Photography
Mid-sized transitional built-in desk ceramic tile home office photo in New York with gray walls

Mudroom - traditional light wood floor and beige floor mudroom idea in Philadelphia with multicolored walls

Nick McGinn
Example of a large transitional l-shaped slate floor utility room design in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone countertops, white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Enclosed dining room - large transitional light wood floor and beige floor enclosed dining room idea in San Francisco with gray walls and no fireplace

Craft room - traditional built-in desk dark wood floor craft room idea

Photo By: Nick Johnson
Trendy built-in desk concrete floor study room photo in Houston with multicolored walls

Example of a bedroom classic girl dark wood floor and brown floor kids' bedroom design in Los Angeles with beige walls

Seated home bar - mid-sized rustic galley dark wood floor and brown floor seated home bar idea with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops, multicolored backsplash and stone tile backsplash