Custom kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Shane Organ Photography
Dining room - transitional dark wood floor and brown floor dining room idea in Wichita with beige walls and no fireplace

Custom kitchen
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Laundry Room cabinetry and tiles
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall porcelain tile and white floor laundry room remodel in Toronto with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, gray walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Custom kitchen
Mid-sized transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Guest bathroom
Example of a mid-sized transitional gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, white floor and single-sink corner bathtub design in Toronto with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a freestanding vanity

This lower patio under the deck was already in place when we started our project so we tried to soften the right angles and make it feel like part of the rock garden. The thread leaf Japanese maple was a bit of a gamble in this zone 4 climate on the top of a mountain but it is doing very well in this somewhat protected spot.

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/

Primary bathroom with mosaic floor detail and custom cabinetry
Inspiration for a large transitional white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, white floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub remodel in Toronto with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

Primary bathroom with mosaic floor detail and custom cabinetry
Inspiration for a large transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, white floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub remodel in Toronto with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

Primary bathroom with mosaic floor detail and custom cabinetry
Freestanding bathtub - large transitional master green tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, white floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub idea in Toronto with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

This lower patio under the deck was already in place when we started our project so we tried to soften the right angles and make it feel like part of the rock garden. The thread leaf Japanese maple was a bit of a gamble in this zone 4 climate on the top of a mountain but it is doing very well in this somewhat protected spot.

Custom kitchen
Example of a large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a mid-sized transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room design in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Guest bathroom
Example of a mid-sized transitional white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, white floor and single-sink corner bathtub design in Toronto with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops, a niche and a freestanding vanity

gamble + Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern living room remodel in San Francisco

Luxe Blush, White and Gold Master Bedroom. Gorgeous custom side tables and upholstered bed.
Inspiration for a large transitional master dark wood floor and black floor bedroom remodel in Baltimore with gray walls

Janet Paik © 2016 Houzz Daphne Edwards in collaboration with Fernau and Hartman
Inspiration for a modern landscaping in San Francisco.

Classic bungalow with a wide front porch, tapered columns, and bold contrasting trim. The deep gray siding paired with crisp white details enhances its timeless curb appeal.