The overall design was done by Sarah Vaile Interior Design. My contribution to this was the stone specification and architectural details for the intricate inverted chevron tile format.

Contemporary three-story wood flat roof idea in Providence

Mid-century modern white tile claw-foot bathtub photo in Los Angeles with a pedestal sink

When full-time Massachusetts residents contemplate building a second home in Telluride, Colorado the question immediately arises; does it make most sense to hire a regionally based Rocky Mountain architect or a sea level architect conveniently located for all of the rigorous collaboration required for successful bespoke home design. Determined to prove the latter true, Siemasko + Verbridge accompanied the potential client as they scoured the undulating Telluride landscape in search of the perfect house site. The selected site’s harmonious balance of untouched meadow rising up to meet the edge of an aspen grove and the opposing 180 degree view of Wilson’s Range spoke to everyone. A plateau just beyond a fork in the meadow provided a natural flatland, requiring little excavation and yet the right amount of upland slope to capture the views. The intrinsic character of the site was only enriched by an elk trail and snake-rail fence. Establishing the expanse of Wilson’s range would be best served by rejecting the notion of selected views, the central sweeping curve of the roof inverts a small saddle in the range with which it is perfectly aligned. The soaring wave of custom windows and the open floor plan make the relatively modest house feel sizable despite its footprint of just under 2,000 square feet. Officially a two bedroom home, the bunk room and loft allow the home to comfortably sleep ten, encouraging large gatherings of family and friends. The home is completely off the grid in response to the unique and fragile qualities of the landscape. Great care was taken to respect the regions vernacular through the use of mostly native materials and a palette derived from the terrain found at 9,820 feet above sea level. Photographer: Gibeon Photography

M.James Northern - Northern Exposure Photography
Kitchen - coastal u-shaped beige floor kitchen idea in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-sized trendy master carpeted bedroom photo in Austin with white walls and no fireplace

Example of a small 1960s backyard patio design in Los Angeles with a fire pit and a roof extension

Example of a trendy multicolored floor home theater design in Miami

Ehlen Creative Communications
Inspiration for a small 1950s u-shaped linoleum floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, no island and stainless steel appliances

A large custom built 3-bin compost bin is tucked into a corner of the yard. Patricia Larenas, Urban Artichoke
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard mulch vegetable garden landscape in San Francisco.

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped light wood floor, beige floor and exposed beam kitchen remodel in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and black countertops

Kitchen - farmhouse l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Manchester with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, paneled appliances and an island

This inverted box pleat valance was designed to be the finishing touch in a kitchen. Complimentary pillows were made to accent the design in the open concept adjoining family room.

Mid-sized elegant medium tone wood floor and brown floor home office library photo in Salt Lake City with brown walls and no fireplace

Photo by Jeff Roffman
Transitional master white tile and stone tile marble floor alcove shower photo in Atlanta with marble countertops and white walls

Inspiration for a coastal full sun backyard stone formal garden in Boston.

Designed by KBK Interior Design KBKInteriorDesign.com Photo by Peter Rymwid
Bedroom - traditional bedroom idea in New York with green walls

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