Photo credit Michael Partenio This new home takes advantage of a beautiful hilltop site. The outdoor spaces function as an extension of the house and support the family’s casual, sports-oriented lifestyle. The design, for a family of seven, provides spaces for individual privacy and family gatherings. The design challenge was to incorporate a number of sustainable features into the design. The south-facing roof is integrated with a 5-kilowatt photovoltaic system, generating electricity for the home and furnishing emergency backup power. The heating is exclusively radiant with high efficiency boilers partially burning biofuel. Measures taken to produce an efficient building envelope include a drainage plane behind the siding, spray foam insulation, and high performance, insulated window glass.

Remodeled and created workspace with private bedroom in old storage shed on property. Added heating, lighting, kitchenette, and bedroom in hay loft. New glass garage door that opens to dramatic views of Columbia River. Project team included Jeffrey L. Miller Architects.

This master suite bathroom remodel includes a large walk-in closet, marble flooring and shower tile, free-standing deep soak tub, His & Hers vanities, heated towel rack, and sconce lighting.

This primary bathroom was designed to maximize space and elevate this traditional home. Includes built-in hair tools pullout, hidden outlets, under cabinet lighting, heated flooring, heated towel bars and fog-free heated mirror in the double shower wet-room with pedestal tub.

Inspiration for a contemporary tile deck remodel in San Francisco with no cover

These four custom cedar raised beds were constructed at the Seattle Urban Farm Co headquarters and delivered, fully assembled, to the clients rooftop deck. Each of the four raised beds include a cold frame structure that sits 2ʼ above the raised bed with interchangeable south-angled panels: greenhouse paneling for winter and shade cloth covering for summer. This addition to the raised beds will allow the client to continue growing crops throughout the year in the unique microclimate of a roof, protecting crops from excess heat, cold, and wind. Hilary Dahl

This bathroom remodeling project, which took place in one of the private residences at the Waldorf Astoria (formerly the Elysian) in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, was designed to be elegant and functional. We installed gray and white Carrara marble floors and a marble shower, which included a built-in floating bench. The bathroom also features cove lighting, heated floors, and a custom stone frame to hold the gorgeous standalone tub. We used multiple lighting sources around the double-sink vanity to create a sleek, modern look.

Despite its small size, this glamorous one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan's West Village is full of amenities, including a marble bathroom, a working fireplace with a limestone surround, central air conditioning, and custom storage solutions. The kitchen is a mere 10' long, but includes a Gaggenau cooktop, a Miele speed oven and dishwasher, a full-height refrigerator, and a pull-out pantry. Vintage lighting, French deco chairs, and luxurious fabrics make for a comfortable weekday home. Photography by Peter Kubilus

Technicians install a high-efficiency Rinnai boiler inside a compact utility space. The metallic heating unit is positioned neatly within framed wood siding, surrounded by copper plumbing lines, PVC venting pipes, and essential tools including a power drill and bucket resting on an exterior deck.

To create a spa at home feel, a cold plunge pool was included in the design. Bob Young Photography
Inspiration for a modern indoor tile and rectangular hot tub remodel in Vancouver

Gray Birch at Chicago Botanic Garden.

This master suite bathroom remodel includes a large walk-in closet, marble flooring and shower tile, free-standing deep soak tub, His & Hers vanities, heated towel rack, and sconce lighting.

Stunning 2 bedroom 2 bath in meticulously maintained boutique brownstone condominium on Hudson Street. This 1,023 sq. ft. home features period details including exposed brick, 2 decorative mantels and original pocket shutters. Chef’s kitchen with stainless steels appliances, granite counters and breakfast bar seating. Master bathroom features radiant heated floors, new HVAC system - central air conditioning and heat and in-unit washer/dryer. Just one flight up from the parlor level with plenty of storage including abundant closet space and additional storage in basement. Seconds from Elysian Park, Hoboken’s best shops, dining and NYC transportation.

This porch includes 2 full size hanging bed swings by Atlanta Bed Swings, motorized screens, radiant heat and Big Ass Fans
This is an example of a transitional screened-in back porch design in Atlanta with a roof extension.

This 3,300 square foot, LEED Platinum, Zero Energy Home sits on a hill with a beautiful view of rural Frederick County. The walls are Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (AAC). Deep overhangs and careful siting maximize passive solar heating and natural cooling; all south facing glazing has a very low U value and high solar heat gain coefficient to maximize solar heat in the winter. The East, North and West windows also have a very low U values and low solar heat gain coefficient to reduce cooling load. Systems include 4.3 kW solar, 1.8 kW wind turbine, batteries for backup power, geothermal heating and cooling, Energy recovery ventilation and 3000 gallons of rainwater collection.

The existing turn of the century farmhouse, converted to the garage with studio above, influenced the lines of a new 1,800 SF single family home. The house orientation provides privacy within the small town street grid. Energy efficient features include the heated polished concrete floors and small building footprint.

We designed a three season room with removable window/screens and a large sliding screen door. The Walnut matte rectified field tile floors are heated, We included an outdoor TV, ceiling fans and a linear fireplace insert with star Fyre glass. Outside, we created a seating area around a fire pit and fountain water feature, as well as a new patio for grilling.

Product Highlights: Matte Steel frame with logset behind fire screen Designed for in-wall placement Includes life-like flames that cannot be rivaled by our competitors Can heat any room up to 400 square feet Frontal location of heating vent allows for in-wall recess Price includes shipping and delivery costs The Touchstone Sideline Steel Electric Fireplace takes all the features of our popular Sideline glass faced fireplace, but brings it to you in a matte black steel face design, ideal for more traditional room settings. In place of the glass face of the standard Sideline, the Sideline Steel offers a black steel frame, with the heating element and logset behind a classic fireplace screen, lending to its more classic look. It's ideal for dens, basements or any room where a standard fireplace is being replaced or was never installed. The Touchstone Sideline Steel Electric Fireplace was designed to meet the needs of contractors and do-it-yourself installers, who are looking for the realistic flame of a Touchstone fireplace mounted flush to a wall. By eliminating the glass surface, the design lends itself to less modern installations. Like standard Sidelines, the heating element is in the front of the fireplace, so the flame and heat vent are situated near each other. Add the metal fire screen to the 5100 BTUs of heat, and you have a dramatically realistic flameset, all with no smoky smell or mess of a real fireplace. The Sideline Steel has 2 heat settings (high and low), and will heat a room up to 400 sq. ft. Also, the fireplace's flame can be used without the heating feature. The Sideline Steel is easy to install and comes with simple and understandable instructions. Realistic Flame The heart of Touchstone's electric fireplaces is the flame itself. We tell our customers the flame will go beyond your expectations, and the feedback we receive confirms it. The flames deliver the same relaxing effect of real flames, without the smell or mess, and it looks great in any room of the house. With the 5 settings offered by the Sideline Steel, ranging from a dim glow to a full fire blaze, you have the power to adjust the flame intensity based on your desired mood or lighting of the room with the control features on your unit’s remote. The Sideline Steel features a 5100 BTU heating element, allowing you to recess your electric fireplace into the wall while also providing heat through the vent in the front of the unit. The Sideline Steel offers two heat settings, which are quick to heat up a room up to 400 sq. ft. The classic fireplace look of the Sideline Steel along with the heating element will immediately change your room. Your electric fireplace’s heat settings can be controlled using the remote or the controls on the front of the unit, and you also have the option of controlling the heat by setting the Sideline Steel built-in heat timer for up to 7.5 hours. Now Comes With BOTH Faux Log and Glass Crystals - Exclusive to All Touchstone Sideline Series Fireplaces All Sideline Series Fireplaces now come with BOTH glass crystals and a faux log set. For a contemporary feel, install the glass crystals in your Sideline Series Fireplace. For a more traditional look, install the faux log set in your Sideline Series Fireplace. The Sideline Series Fireplace ships with both options, so you can choose the look that is right for you. Mounting and Use The Sideline Steel electric fireplace is versatile. Designed for insertion in your wall, it can also be mounted to your wall. Instructions for mounting and install come with the fireplace, and we recommend you follow the simple instructions provided. We do recommend placing your Sideline Steel at least 20” below your ceiling or 12” below your mounted flat screen because of its heating feature. Specifications 2 heat settings (high and low) Designed for recessed mounting in wall Remote control for heat and flame setting (batteries not included) Dual mode, operates with or without heat for only flame effect Built in timer mode for shut off in 30 minutes to 7.5 hours. If mounting under a wall mounted flat panel TV, mount fireplace at least 12 inches below the bottom of the TV. Frame color: Matte Black Fireplace dimensions: 50.4" wide x 24" high x 5.5" deep Firebox dimensions: 47" wide x 20.25" high x 5.2" deep Shipping carton dimensions: 55 in. x 11 in. x 26 in Fire Dimensions: 45" wide x 12" tall Part number: 80013 Watts: 1,500 BTU's: 5,118 Room Coverage: 400 ft. Fireplace Weight: 59 pounds Shipping Weight: 66 pounds Voltage: 120v Amperes: 11 and up