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Custom 4'x5' shower with custom quartz seat (Cambria Praas Sands), pebble tile floor, 10"x24" tile with glass tile. As the designer I took the time to put together the mosaic glass for the tiler. It was very time consuming to recreate and very nerve wracking since this piece was very expensive, but it turned out beautifully. All photo's by Maria Hars.


The original kitchen was J shaped and made for one person. By removing walls I was able to give the Homeowners an open concept kitchen dining room. The new kitchen is "L" shaped with a breakfast bar. They wanted natural cherry kitchen.with rich earthy colors. Photo by Maria Hars


Private Har Tru tennis court on Martha's Vineyard
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Boston.
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Boston.
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Custom interior two story stair with hot rolled steel chassis, glass guardrail and walnut handrail & treads.
Staircase - large contemporary wooden floating open staircase idea in Baltimore
Staircase - large contemporary wooden floating open staircase idea in Baltimore


Custom interior two story stair with hot rolled steel chassis, glass guardrail and walnut handrail & treads.
Inspiration for a large contemporary wooden floating open staircase remodel in Baltimore
Inspiration for a large contemporary wooden floating open staircase remodel in Baltimore


Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz
Example of a mountain style kids' room design in New York
Example of a mountain style kids' room design in New York

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This front yard was in desperate need of a little curb appeal and we were up to the challenge! Wanting a unique look, we put a twist on the classic front stoop and walkway design by adding more patio space, an inset circle for a portable fire pit, and a seat wall to separate the patio space from the attached driveway.
The patio features Belgard's Laffit Rustic Slab pavers in London Grey with a soldiers course of Holland Stone in Ashbury Haze. The inset circle is comprised of Holland Stone in Bristol Beige. The contrasting colors create a stunning design element. The seat wall and raised flowerbed were built with Weston Wall bricks, also in Ashbury Haze. A simple, elegant, and unique design that would compliment any home.
~Palatine, IL

Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances


Replaced tub added subway tile with accent pieces. Photo: Maria Hars
Inspiration for a small coastal kids' white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile bathroom remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, a one-piece toilet and blue walls
Inspiration for a small coastal kids' white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile bathroom remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, a one-piece toilet and blue walls


Custom interior two story stair with hot rolled steel chassis, glass guardrail and walnut handrail & treads.
Large trendy wooden u-shaped open staircase photo in Baltimore
Large trendy wooden u-shaped open staircase photo in Baltimore


Kitchen - traditional dark wood floor kitchen idea in Baltimore with open cabinets and green cabinets


Example of a classic beige floor laundry room design in Baltimore with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, beige walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and beige countertops


Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Baltimore with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops and stainless steel appliances


Water-jet cut metal screens create intricate shadow patterns throughout the day. Photo by Eduard Hueber
Hallway - coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor hallway idea in New York with brown walls
Hallway - coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor hallway idea in New York with brown walls


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Eclectic guest carpeted bedroom photo in Tampa with black walls
Eclectic guest carpeted bedroom photo in Tampa with black walls
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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/
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