"The master bath reveals a perfect marriage of the masculine and feminine - as well as the modern and traditional. Dark wood is wrapped around a large inset mirror; a floating cabinet of the same dark wood rests under a substantial marble top. A large, white soaking tub placed under a linear fireplace next to a wall covered in wallpaper of organic shapes of mother-of-pearl brings a warmth to the room, as do accessories mimicking nature." - Gaylene Simmons, Naples Illustrated

Living room - victorian living room idea in Boston

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Dustin Peck
Living room - transitional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in Charlotte with gray walls

Example of a large transitional l-shaped brown floor, tray ceiling and light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Detroit with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops, quartz countertops and quartz backsplash

A growing family, a rambling Georgian estate. The question: how to imbue tradition with a fresh spirit? The charge was to maintain the idea of old school charm without the interior feeling just… old. An illustration could be found in picture molding (which we added, then painted to disappear into the walls) or a modern plaster sculpture teetering upon an old barrister bookcase. Charm, with a wink. Photography by John Bessler

Nicolas Arellano
Example of a mid-sized urban living room design in New York

Large elegant two-story, formal and open concept beige, medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo with brown walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Photo: Ashley Camper Photography © 2014 Houzz
Island style living room photo in Hawaii

Porchfront Homes
Example of an arts and crafts entryway design in Denver with yellow walls

Transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor study room photo in Tampa with gray walls and no fireplace

A larger more open kitchen is the gathering place for the whole family. Forest green traditional shaker cabinets are topped by modern, leather finished gray quartz tops that harken to the concrete floors of the lower level. Dietrich Floeter Photography

Paul Bardagjy Photography
Kids' room - 1950s gender-neutral carpeted kids' room idea in Austin with gray walls

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room remodel in San Francisco

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped slate floor and gray floor kitchen remodel in New York with white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets and paneled appliances

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/

Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Huge elegant multicolored three-story mixed siding house exterior photo in Tampa with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Another photo of the great room to illustrate how spacious it is, wall bicycle graphic, warm houndstooth rug, reclaimed wood furnishings, additional seating allow for defined spaces. Pulte Group, Centex Homes, Weston Landing photography by William Taylor from Taylor Photographics, Inc.

Small elegant gray one-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Charleston