Substantial stone archways and arched windows lend integrity to this exercise in classicism. White cabinetry adorned with crown molding are anchored by honed black granite. Arched window and glass door cabinets flank the sink. Faucets, hardware, lighting, and leg trim in polished nickel reflect the light.A walk-in pantry and message niche are hidden charms.

Micah Dimitriadis
Kitchen - traditional dark wood floor kitchen idea in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Unique textures, printed rugs, dark wood floors, and neutral-hued furnishings make this traditional home a cozy, stylish abode. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

Coastal Source Tiki Torches are available in both an LED/fuel combination and the original fuel-only version. Like all the other Coastal Quality products, our LED/fuel combination torches feature solid brass construction and connect to the rest of the Coastal system using the patent pending Coastal ConnectorTM. The Coastal Source Tiki is the only fixture of its kind with a 100% sealed lamp chamber, creating the legendary Coastal resistance to rain, salt, smog and other environmental factors that destroy lesser fixtures over time.

2 tone Timbertech deck. Benches have integrated planters. Pre fabricated fire pit uses natural gas as a fuel source. Hidden fasteners, and lighting were also used.

Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project along with replacing the lawn with CA native and low water plants and a total renovation. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. Plants shown: Bush Germander (Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'), Sea Lavender (Limonium perezii, and Blue Oat Grass. Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Design Eileen Kelly

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/

Solar photovoltaics make this house "net zero" means it produces as much electricity as it consumes, and is fossil fuel free!
Garage - contemporary two-story wood green garage idea in Providence with a shingle roof

Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.

Photography by Lemuel Walsh
Large elegant u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Callista Triple-Sided suspended fireplace with Vapor-Fire technology using water as a fuel source, no venting, safe to the touch, no combustible requirements and 100% efficient.

Another beautiful job lit by Coastal Source lighting. This sanctuary was not only lit by Coastal Source bullets, path lights, and starlights... it was decorated with our LED Tiki Lights! Fueled on top with the traditional wick and added LED downlighting. Pretty neat, huh? Thank you D'Asign Source for sharing this job with us. Photography: Odd Duck Art

Another beautiful job lit by Coastal Source lighting. This sanctuary was not only lit by Coastal Source bullets, path lights, and starlights... it was decorated with our LED Tiki Lights! Fueled on top with the traditional wick and added LED downlighting. Pretty neat, huh? Thank you D'Asign Source for sharing this job with us. Photography: Odd Duck Art

22 kW installed on a new home in Manvel TX. This is a propane fuel source installation. Generac Home Stand by Generator
Minimalist exterior home photo in Houston

Bathroom - bathroom idea in Charlotte

Another beautiful job lit by Coastal Source lighting. This sanctuary was not only lit by Coastal Source bullets, path lights, and starlights... it was decorated with our LED Tiki Lights! Fueled on top with the traditional wick and added LED downlighting. Pretty neat, huh? Thank you D'Asign Source for sharing this job with us. Photography: Odd Duck Art

Another beautiful job lit by Coastal Source lighting. This sanctuary was not only lit by Coastal Source bullets, path lights, and starlights... it was decorated with our LED Tiki Lights! Fueled on top with the traditional wick and added LED downlighting. Pretty neat, huh? Thank you D'Asign Source for sharing this job with us. Photography: Odd Duck Art

Aidan suspended fireplace with Vapor-Fire technology using water as a fuel source, no venting, safe to the touch, no combustible requirements and 100% efficient.

Mystique suspended hood/base fireplace with Vapor-Fire technology using water as a fuel source, no venting, safe to the touch, no combustible requirements and 100% efficient.