Peter Aaron
Inspiration for a coastal porch remodel in New York with decking and a roof extension

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Nat Rea
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal open concept living room remodel in Providence with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a concealed tv

Interiors by SFA Design Photography by Meghan Beierle-O'Brien
Living room - large transitional enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Los Angeles with a music area, a standard fireplace, white walls, a wood fireplace surround and no tv

Jeff Herr
Open concept kitchen - transitional galley dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white walls and an island

Complete master bedroom remodel with stacked stone fireplace, sliding barn door, swing arm wall sconces and rustic faux ceiling beams. New wall-wall carpet, transitional area rug, custom draperies, bedding and simple accessories help create a true master bedroom oasis.

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

Lisa Petrole
Inspiration for a timeless master bedroom remodel in Toronto with beige walls

A mountain house dining room designed by Robert Brown in Cashiers, North Carolina.
Example of a classic great room design in Atlanta

Jason Hulet Photography
Living room - coastal living room idea with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Inspiration for a cottage enclosed family room remodel in Burlington with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

We choose to highlight this project because even though it is a more traditional design style its light neutral color palette represents the beach lifestyle of the south bay. Our relationship with this family started when they attended one of our complimentary educational seminars to learn more about the design / build approach to remodeling. They had been working with an architect and were having trouble getting their vision to translate to the plans. They were looking to add on to their south Redondo home in a manner that would allow for seamless transition between their indoor and outdoor space. Design / Build ended up to be the perfect solution to their remodeling need. As the project started coming together and our clients were able to visualize their dream, they trusted us to add the adjacent bathroom remodel as a finishing touch. In keeping with our light and warm palette we selected ocean blue travertine for the floor and installed a complimentary tile wainscot. The tile wainscot is comprised of hand-made ceramic crackle tile accented with Lunada Bay Selenium Silk blend glass mosaic tile. However the piéce de résistance is the frameless shower enclosure with a wave cut top.

Michael J Lee
Bedroom and large transitional girl light wood floor and brown floor kids' bedroom photo in New York with multicolored walls

Susie Fougerousse / Rosenberry Rooms
Inspiration for a bedroom transitional girl carpeted kids' bedroom remodel in Raleigh with blue walls

Photos by Steve Chenn
Elegant living room photo in Houston with gray walls

Michael J. Lee Photography
Example of a transitional carpeted bedroom design in Boston with white walls

QPH Photo
Inspiration for a timeless medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Richmond with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a beach style patio design in New York with a fire pit and no cover

Dressing room - traditional women's carpeted dressing room idea in Houston with white cabinets and white walls