Example of a transitional living room design in Austin

Matthew Niemann
Patio - mediterranean backyard patio idea with a roof extension

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial medium tone wood floor hallway remodel in DC Metro with black walls

Marisa Vitale Photography www.marisavitale.com
Drop-in bathtub - large farmhouse master gray tile and ceramic tile white floor drop-in bathtub idea in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets and white walls

Transitional kitchen photo in Orlando

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/

A great dining table has always been the center of family life and Magnolia Homes' 8 foot Keeping Dining Table will be just that with its nostalgic look of the way things used to be. It has four keeping drawers on each side, thumbnail edges on the top and sturdy square tapered legs. Also available in 6 foot (72 inches) and 7 foot (84 inches) lengths. All sizes are also available in Jo's White painted finish. The beautiful Magnolia Home line was designed exclusively by Joanna Gaines to convey her fresh, unique design style that embodies her lifestyle of home and family. Each piece falls onto a specific genre: Boho, Farmhouse, French Inspired, Industrial, Primitive or Traditional. Painted finishes and wood stains are offered that replicate the look of age-worn vintage patinas. This piece is part of her Farmhouse genre, which is welcoming, comfortable and timelessly fresh. It features charming details such as scalloped trim, farmhouse-style turnings and age-worn finishes. Farmhouse is a nostalgic look into the way things used to be; how people worked with their hands, came home, ate well, and rested. It's a story of times past, how things used to be made, how they used to look. This style is the simplicity and timelessness of the past.

VANPELT WOODWORKS
Enclosed kitchen - large traditional galley enclosed kitchen idea with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and multicolored countertops

Sarah Wilson
Walk-in shower - mid-sized country walk-in shower idea in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, a vessel sink and marble countertops

Example of a small beach style backyard gravel drought-tolerant and full sun patio container garden design for summer in Los Angeles with a roof extension

Master Bathroom Renovation
Doorless shower - mid-sized modern master gray tile and porcelain tile travertine floor doorless shower idea in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops, a one-piece toilet and gray walls

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Example of a bedroom and mid-sized cottage boy medium tone wood floor kids' bedroom design in Austin with white walls

VANPELT WOODWORKS
Inspiration for a large timeless galley enclosed kitchen remodel with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and multicolored countertops

The entrance is furnished with a custom made rug made by Sigmar with Tim Page carpets.
Inspiration for a contemporary light wood floor and beige floor entryway remodel in London

Custom modern kitchen cabinetry.
Mid-sized minimalist single-wall light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Portland with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

VANPELT WOODWORKS
Enclosed kitchen - large traditional galley enclosed kitchen idea with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and multicolored countertops

This Master Bathroom was outdated in appearance and although the size of the room was sufficient, the space felt crowded. The toilet location was undesirable, the shower was cramped and the bathroom floor was cold to stand on. The client wanted a new configuration that would eliminate the corner tub, but still have a bathtub in the room, plus a larger shower and more privacy to the toilet area. The 1980’s look needed to be replaced with a clean, contemporary look. A new room layout created a more functional space. A separated space was achieved for the toilet by relocating it and adding a cabinet and custom hanging pipe shelf above for privacy. By adding a double sink vanity, we gained valuable floor space to still have a soaking tub and larger shower. In-floor heat keeps the room cozy and warm all year long. The entry door was replaced with a pocket door to keep the area in front of the vanity unobstructed. The cabinet next to the toilet has sliding doors and adds storage for towels and toiletries and the vanity has a pull-out hair station. Rich, walnut cabinetry is accented nicely with the soft, blue/green color palette of the tiles and wall color. New window shades that can be lifted from the bottom or top are ideal if they want full light or an unobstructed view, while maintaining privacy. Handcrafted swirl pendants illuminate the vanity and are made from 100% recycled glass.

Custom modern kitchen cabinetry.
Mid-sized minimalist single-wall light wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Portland with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

VANPELT WOODWORKS
Large elegant galley enclosed kitchen photo with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and multicolored countertops