Cottage u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, white countertops and window backsplash

Turning into the backyard, a two-tiered pergola and social space make for a grand arrival. Scroll down to the first "before" photo for a peek at what it looked like when we first did our site inventory in the snow. Design by John Algozzini and Kevin Manning.

Example of a mid-sized transitional built-in desk porcelain tile and brown floor study room design with beige walls and no fireplace

Brad + Jen Butcher
Family room library - large contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room library idea in Nashville with gray walls

Wolf convection microwave CMW-24 and Wolf wall oven with the Jenn-Air 42" French door fully integrated refrigerator model # JF42NXFXDW. c 2013 Sarah Robertson Dearborn Cabinetry LLC

Design ideas for a farmhouse landscaping in New Orleans.

Laundry Room with Stackable Washer and Dryer.
Example of a mid-sized classic l-shaped gray floor and porcelain tile dedicated laundry room design in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, beige walls and a stacked washer/dryer

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

Patio vegetable garden - small cottage backyard gravel patio vegetable garden idea in Bridgeport with no cover

This cozy and welcoming study with a wood burning fireplace, raised paneling and a flush marble surround makes you want to sit and stay awhile! Photo credit: Kip Dawkins

The Transitional kitchen has 10' ceilings and features oversized wall cabinets that extend to the ceiling. Other features include a corner built-in pantry and unique WalkerZanger tile backsplash display.

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Large transitional master marble floor and white floor freestanding bathtub photo in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Photo of a transitional landscaping in New York.

Photo's Kris Tamburello
Inspiration for a modern galley light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Transitional l-shaped entryway photo in New Orleans with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

photography by Anice Hoachlander
Inspiration for a large modern master gray tile gray floor alcove bathtub remodel in DC Metro with gray walls

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Portland

Boston Home Magazine
Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern backyard patio remodel in Phoenix with a pergola