Trendy backyard deck photo in San Diego with a pergola and a fire pit

Nicholas Moriarty Interiors
Large trendy brown two-story wood exterior home photo in Chicago

Joe Cotitta
Alcove shower - large 1960s white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove shower idea in Phoenix with white walls

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

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Los Angeles.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley light wood floor kitchen remodel in Louisville with an undermount sink, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and recessed-panel cabinets

Inspiration for a rustic kitchen remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and paneled appliances

Example of a large cottage u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen design in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, cement tile backsplash, white appliances, an island and white countertops

The Picket Fence Interior Design - Bachelor Pad Design Project. Photos by Ray J. Gadd
Bedroom - transitional carpeted and beige floor bedroom idea in Boise with gray walls

Living room - contemporary open concept living room idea in Los Angeles with beige walls

William Maccollum, Art Grey Photography
Example of a trendy two-story exterior home design in Los Angeles

Our client’s goal was to create a small, high-performance, healthy home for herself and her teenage son while providing a place for her father to age in place. An attached private accessory dwelling provides a space for him as well as flexibility in the future. The new home was designed to minimize its footprint on site, made smaller than the original 1930’s house. Embracing adaptability and efficiency, the residence includes two dwellings: a one-bedroom 795 square-foot accessory dwelling at the lower grade and a two-story 1330 square-foot primary dwelling located above. Involved in all aspects of project execution, our client oversaw the process by living in a used trailer parked in the backyard throughout the project’s construction. Family-Share focused on maximizing the footprint’s performance, access to natural light and the health of the occupants. Sustainable features include high-performance glazing, solar preheat for domestic and hot water in-floor heating and reclaimed fir car decking rainscreen siding.

Deck - contemporary deck idea in Seattle with no cover

Tiny powder room with a vintage feel.
Small transitional porcelain tile, brown floor and wainscoting powder room photo in Miami with blue walls, white countertops, a two-piece toilet and a pedestal sink

Julia Lehman Photography
Example of a small cottage chic kitchen design in Philadelphia with open cabinets, white cabinets and white appliances

Example of a classic brown floor powder room design in New York

Transitional sunroom photo in Minneapolis

Elliott Johnson Photographer
Example of a country gray two-story gable roof design in San Luis Obispo with a metal roof

Michael J. Lee Photography
Example of a small transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room design in Boston with beige walls, a tile fireplace and no tv