Who says green and sustainable design has to look like it? Designed to emulate the owner’s favorite country club, this fine estate home blends in with the natural surroundings of it’s hillside perch, and is so intoxicatingly beautiful, one hardly notices its numerous energy saving and green features. Durable, natural and handsome materials such as stained cedar trim, natural stone veneer, and integral color plaster are combined with strong horizontal roof lines that emphasize the expansive nature of the site and capture the “bigness” of the view. Large expanses of glass punctuated with a natural rhythm of exposed beams and stone columns that frame the spectacular views of the Santa Clara Valley and the Los Gatos Hills. A shady outdoor loggia and cozy outdoor fire pit create the perfect environment for relaxed Saturday afternoon barbecues and glitzy evening dinner parties alike. A glass “wall of wine” creates an elegant backdrop for the dining room table, the warm stained wood interior details make the home both comfortable and dramatic. The project’s energy saving features include: - a 5 kW roof mounted grid-tied PV solar array pays for most of the electrical needs, and sends power to the grid in summer 6 year payback! - all native and drought-tolerant landscaping reduce irrigation needs - passive solar design that reduces heat gain in summer and allows for passive heating in winter - passive flow through ventilation provides natural night cooling, taking advantage of cooling summer breezes - natural day-lighting decreases need for interior lighting - fly ash concrete for all foundations - dual glazed low e high performance windows and doors Design Team: Noel Cross+Architects - Architect Christopher Yates Landscape Architecture Joanie Wick – Interior Design Vita Pehar - Lighting Design Conrado Co. – General Contractor Marion Brenner – Photography

Interior design: SLC Interiors Photographer: Shelly Harrison
Elegant eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone backsplash and brown countertops

Kitchen Size: 14 Ft. x 15 1/2 Ft. Island Size: 98" x 44" Wood Floor: Stang-Lund Forde 5” walnut hard wax oil finish Tile Backsplash: Here is a link to the exact tile and color: http://encoreceramics.com/product/silver-crackle-glaze/ •2014 MN ASID Awards: First Place Kitchens •2013 Minnesota NKBA Awards: First Place Medium Kitchens •Photography by Andrea Rugg

Bathroom - large country master white tile vinyl floor and gray floor bathroom idea in New York with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink, solid surface countertops and a hinged shower door

Long Hanging with shelves, Double Hanging & ( 12" Inch Depth) Shoe Shelves In Off White
Large minimalist gender-neutral dark wood floor walk-in closet photo in Miami with open cabinets and white cabinets

This ceiling was designed and detailed by dSPACE Studio. We created a custom plaster mold that was fabricated by a Chicago plaster company and installed and finished on-site.

Great Room
Inspiration for a huge industrial living room remodel in Chicago with white walls

Enclosed kitchen - traditional travertine floor enclosed kitchen idea in Newark with paneled appliances, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash and stone tile backsplash

With its cedar shake roof and siding, complemented by Swannanoa stone, this lakeside home conveys the Nantucket style beautifully. The overall home design promises views to be enjoyed inside as well as out with a lovely screened porch with a Chippendale railing. Throughout the home are unique and striking features. Antique doors frame the opening into the living room from the entry. The living room is anchored by an antique mirror integrated into the overmantle of the fireplace. The kitchen is designed for functionality with a 48” Subzero refrigerator and Wolf range. Add in the marble countertops and industrial pendants over the large island and you have a stunning area. Antique lighting and a 19th century armoire are paired with painted paneling to give an edge to the much-loved Nantucket style in the master. Marble tile and heated floors give way to an amazing stainless steel freestanding tub in the master bath. Rachael Boling Photography

John Evans
Huge elegant u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Columbus with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

John Evans
Inspiration for a huge timeless u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Columbus with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, granite countertops and stone tile backsplash

Huge trendy master white tile and marble tile marble floor bathroom photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, an undermount tub and gray walls

Living room - huge transitional open concept living room idea in Minneapolis with a two-sided fireplace

Kitchen
Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Philadelphia with stainless steel countertops, an integrated sink and medium tone wood cabinets

This remodeled kitchen was transformed from a tiny compact kitchen to a small scale kitchen with much improved flow and storage. The space has become the central location for family interaction. An arched wall of a breakfast room was removed to create a better flow and layout to the space. We created the remembrance of the original arch within the new cabinetry detail over the built in bench seating and also within the hood.

Photos by Emily Gilbert
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian master white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and black floor claw-foot bathtub remodel in New York with open cabinets, black cabinets, white walls and a console sink

This living room design is all about interacting with both the Grain + Rod wine display and the bar area that separates the two cooled wine closets.
Living room - contemporary living room idea in Denver

Inspiration for a contemporary powder room remodel in Phoenix with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls and gray countertops

Photography by John Bessler http://www.besslerphoto.com/john