design: Studio TOOP, 2008 location: Amersfoort, NL status: built in 2010, Vaate Hoveniers and DIY photos: Joanne Schweitzer, 2015 So this garden is the new and improved version of this one: http://www.houzz.com/projects/1164412/humble-materials-innovative-use-2012 A new fence and a renewed planting scheme. The fence is based on a modular system called TOOP tuinhuisjes. Interested, check out our website and/or contact us: www.tooptuinhuisjes.nl

A small bathroom gets a big improvement with the addition of a shower, skylights, and a custom sliding barn door using reclaimed wood planks. The shower features a shaving ledge and shampoo cubbie, finished with a schluter edge. Hex tile flooring was continued into the shower. An integrated concrete sink and vanity was custom made. The sliding barn door and mirrors were also custom made using reclaimed wood planks. A section of the attic was finished off with a cabinet and concrete counter to match the vanity for additional storage space. A large industrial metal cabinet sits at the end of the hall for a more interesting storage solution.

A small bathroom gets a big improvement with the addition of a shower, skylights, and a custom sliding barn door using reclaimed wood planks. The shower features a shaving ledge and shampoo cubbie, finished with a schluter edge. Hex tile flooring was continued into the shower. An integrated concrete sink and vanity was custom made. The sliding barn door and mirrors were also custom made using reclaimed wood planks. A section of the attic was finished off with a cabinet and concrete counter to match the vanity for additional storage space. A large industrial metal cabinet sits at the end of the hall for a more interesting storage solution.

Yoko Oda Interior Design, LLC, Exterior Color & Photography | www.yokointeriordesign.com Pay attention to architectural details! The window shutters, molding around windows and doors, trims, pillars, and front door add interest to the exterior style. CA water-efficient front garden will thrive over time as well as improve aesthetics. This was once a brick accented beige house with a massive lawn. This new curb appeal will go a long way. House color with navy shutters and crisp white trims looks pretty with modern cherry front door.

A lavish bathtub and walk in shower can help prepare you mentally and emotionally before and after a long day. — by Friedman & Shields, Located in suite 123 of the SDC

Example of a mid-sized minimalist ceramic tile and brown floor mudroom design with white walls

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This bathroom was remodeled with white cabinets by StarMark Cabinetry, tiled porcelain floors, freshly painted walls, quartz countertops and marble looking tile walls with glass liners. Photos by John Gerson. www.choosechi.com

The project began with a 1970's, split-level ranch, on a spectacular hilltop site with a view to Mt. Hood. The house was transformed and updated by expanding the living room, renovating the kitchen and interior surfaces, and adding a second level master bedroom suite it now sits comfortably on the narrow site and takes full advantage of natural light and distant views. Improvements to the site include new terraces, walls and stairs, wrought iron railings and a long, linear reflecting pool. The new entry garden and pool provide a quiet transition from the street to the newly canopied teak entry doors. This residence was undertaken by Jim as project architect with Richard Brown Architects, AIA, LLP.

This West Lafayette couple was tired of their worn out cabinets and appliances, an outdated design and a less than functional work space. They were interested in visually opening up their kitchen to allow for entertaining. Riverside Construction accomplished this by removing the wall peninsula cabinets, moving the sink under the rear window and repositioning the double ovens closer to the range top. Maple cabinets and granite countertops added a new beauty and warmth to the space, while luxury vinyl tile flooring and a travertine backsplash completed the new look. All of these remodeling improvements not only allowed for a more functional cooking space, but created the perfect environment for many friendly gatherings and parties.

The client requested a kitchen that would not only provide a great space to cook and enjoy family meals but one that would fit in with her unique design sense. An avid collector of contemporary art, she wanted something unexpected in her 100-year-old home in both color and finishes but still providing a great layout with improved lighting, storage, and superior cooking abilities. The existing kitchen was in a closed off space trapped between the family room and the living. If you were in the kitchen, you were isolated from the rest of the house. Making the kitchen an integrated part of the home was a paramount request. Step one, remove the wall separating the kitchen from the other rooms in the home which allowed the new kitchen to become an integrated space instead of an isolation room for the cook. Next, we relocated the pantry access which was in the family room to the kitchen integrating a poorly used recess which had become a catch all area which did not provide any usable space for storage or working area. To add valuable function in the kitchen we began by capturing unused "cubbies", adding a walk-in pantry from the kitchen, increasing the storage lost to un-needed drop ceilings and bring light and design to the space with a new large awning window, improved lighting, and combining interesting finishes and colors to reflect the artistic attitude of the client. A bathroom located above the kitchen had been leaking into the plaster ceiling for several years. That along with knob and tube wiring, rotted beams and a brick wall from the back of the fireplace in the adjacent living room all needed to be brought to code. The walls, ceiling and floors in this 100+ year old home were completely out of level and the room’s foot print could not be increased. The choice of a Sub-Zero wolf product is a standard in my kitchen designs. The quality of the product, its manufacturing and commitment to food preservation is the reason I specify Sub Zero Wolf. For the cook top, the integrated line of the contemporary cooktop and the signature red knobs against the navy blue of the cabinets added to the design vibe of the kitchen. The cooking performance and the large continuous grate on the cooktop makes it an obvious choice for a cook looking for a great cook top with professional results in a more streamlined profile. We selected a Sharp microwave drawer for the island, an XO wine refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid double convection wall ovens to round out the appliance package. A recess created by the fireplace was outfitted with a cabinet which now holds small appliances within easy reach of my very petite client. Natural maple accents were used inside all the wall cabinets and repeated on the front of the hood and for the sliding door appliance cabinet and the floating shelves. This allows a brighter interior for the painted cabinets instead of the traditional same interior as exterior finish choice. The was an amazing transformation from the old to the new. The final touches are the honey bronze hardware from Top Knobs, Mitzi pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting group, a fabulous faucet from Brizo. To eliminate the old freestanding bottled water cooler, we specified a matching water filter faucet.

The Schluter®-RONDEC finishes the tile edge with matching corners eliminating the need for a mitered edge. On top of the partition wall the Schluter®-DECO-SG acts as a support channel for the shower's glass wall.

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Transitional single-wall open concept kitchen photo in Charlotte with beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, laminate countertops and gray cabinets

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ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington. Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio. Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater. Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass. Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck. Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space. Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy. Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio Photos: Eric Roth Photography

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This back yard in Reno was reimagined as a water-wise, welcoming landscape that meets HOA requirements while addressing longstanding drainage issues. The design removes the existing turf and replaces it with a xeriscape planting palette selected for four-season interest and year-round structure. A naturalized dry river bed manages stormwater and guides runoff away from the home, creating both function and visual movement. A small front patio—screened by layered plantings—offers a private place to enjoy morning sun and connect with neighbors. The result is a resilient, low-water landscape that improves drainage, enhances curb appeal, and supports a more sustainable approach to back-yard living.

A small bathroom gets a big improvement with the addition of a shower, skylights, and a custom sliding barn door using reclaimed wood planks. The shower features a shaving ledge and shampoo cubbie, finished with a schluter edge. Hex tile flooring was continued into the shower. An integrated concrete sink and vanity was custom made. The sliding barn door and mirrors were also custom made using reclaimed wood planks. A section of the attic was finished off with a cabinet and concrete counter to match the vanity for additional storage space. A large industrial metal cabinet sits at the end of the hall for a more interesting storage solution.

This West Lafayette couple was tired of their worn out cabinets and appliances, an outdated design and a less than functional work space. They were interested in visually opening up their kitchen to allow for entertaining. Riverside Construction accomplished this by removing the wall peninsula cabinets, moving the sink under the rear window and repositioning the double ovens closer to the range top. Maple cabinets and granite countertops added a new beauty and warmth to the space, while luxury vinyl tile flooring and a travertine backsplash completed the new look. All of these remodeling improvements not only allowed for a more functional cooking space, but created the perfect environment for many friendly gatherings and parties.