The 2007 Mountain Living Magazine Natural Dream Home Warmboard joined with Ken Piper and Associates and numerous other eco-friendly suppliers to showcase green building trends. This 8,200-square-foot, five-bedroom home has been designed and constructed to surpass Built Green standards, using natural, reclaimed, and organic materials wherever possible. Energy efficient, low maintenance, fire resistant and luxurious.

Step into a realm where contemporary design meets natural charm. In this kitchen renovation journey, we've married the sleek allure of glossy white cabinets with the earthy touch of light-toned natural wood accents. ? Sleek and Shine: The glossy white cabinets reflect not just light but also the essence of modern elegance, ensuring that the kitchen not only looks spacious but feels it too. ? Warm Wood Wonders: Strategically integrated natural wood elements bring warmth and texture, creating a beautiful contrast to the polished surfaces and celebrating the beauty of nature. ? Layout & Flow: The modern layout optimizes space and functionality, and with the open-concept design, we've ensured a seamless transition between the kitchen and adjoining spaces, perfect for entertaining or family bonding. Join us in this video as we take you from blueprint to breathtaking. Witness the magic of design, choice of materials, and the little details that make all the difference. If you've been dreaming of a kitchen that's both chic and cozy, this transformation might just be your muse!

Oxidized metal clad desert modern home in Moab, Utah. Design: cityhomeCOLLECTIVE Architecture: Studio Upwall Builder: Eco Logic Design Build
Example of a mid-sized minimalist gray one-story metal house exterior design in Salt Lake City with a metal roof and a brown roof

Blending a painted door style perimeter with a rustic-looking reclaimed patina oak island, this kitchen invites friends and family to roll up their sleeves and join the fun of meal preparation together! One of Woodwork Specialties Co.'s kitchen designers designed this kitchen using Woodland Cabinetry's Portland door style in a River Rock Chocolate Glaze for the perimeter. The island is used the Rustic Farmstead door style with an oak reclaimed patina finish. Beth Owen, Allied ASID

A coastal home loses its dark Tuscan roots in favor of a modern palette of blue and white. Wood floors anchor the living space, with white textured laminate cabinetry surrounds the space. A pop of bright blue frames in a stainless steel countertop around the professional cooktop and range hood. A hidden bar joins the kitchen and living space.

The Rutherford floor plan has a wonderful flex area that can be used as a separate dining room or study. The open concept family room joins the kitchen, which features a separate breakfast area, island with breakfast bar, large pantry and pocket office, and a drop zone off the garage. The first floor master suite includes a trey ceiling, dual vanities, walk-in shower, enclosed commode, and a spacious walk-in closet. Upstairs, there is a large loft area that overlooks the lower level entry. There are three large bedrooms upstairs, plus an unfinished storage area off bedroom 4.

Mangrove Vanity and Sink – Bending branches join together in a truly organic freestanding form. Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC), offers superior strength and a polished finish, for a lifetime of use. All sinks are designed and made specifically to clients’ requirements.

Carex comens, Alchemilla mollis, Mugho Pine, and Ligularia 'Desdamona' join for variety of natural shades, textures and forms. Design, install, photo - Susan Irving

Welcome to K&D Landscaping, where award-winning craftsmanship meets unparalleled creativity in transforming ordinary backyards into extraordinary havens of lush greenery. As the proud recipients of many prestigious awards, our team specializes in delivering unparalleled artificial turf installations that redefine outdoor living. We believe in creating more than just lawns – we sculpt immersive landscapes that captivate the senses and elevate the aesthetic of any space. Our innovative designs seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetics, providing you with a low-maintenance yet luxurious retreat right in your backyard. With a passion for excellence and a commitment to sustainability, we bring to life lush, evergreen environments using top-of-the-line artificial turf solutions. Our extensive portfolio showcases our dedication to quality, as each project reflects a unique blend of artistry and precision. Explore our Houzz profile to witness firsthand the transformative power of our award-winning turf installations. Join us in turning your outdoor dreams into reality.

Step into a realm where contemporary design meets natural charm. In this kitchen renovation journey, we've married the sleek allure of glossy white cabinets with the earthy touch of light-toned natural wood accents. ? Sleek and Shine: The glossy white cabinets reflect not just light but also the essence of modern elegance, ensuring that the kitchen not only looks spacious but feels it too. ? Warm Wood Wonders: Strategically integrated natural wood elements bring warmth and texture, creating a beautiful contrast to the polished surfaces and celebrating the beauty of nature. ? Layout & Flow: The modern layout optimizes space and functionality, and with the open-concept design, we've ensured a seamless transition between the kitchen and adjoining spaces, perfect for entertaining or family bonding. Join us in this video as we take you from blueprint to breathtaking. Witness the magic of design, choice of materials, and the little details that make all the difference. If you've been dreaming of a kitchen that's both chic and cozy, this transformation might just be your muse!

As part of the initiative to rebuild New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Brooks + Scarpa’s Make it Right (MIR) home seeks to redefine the concept of a home into a flexible, multifunctional and adaptable space addressing the needs of today’s modern family, on a limited budget. Offering shelter and comfort, the MIR home breaks the prescriptive mold of the traditional home by creating public and private “zones” in which private space is deemphasized in favor of large public living areas. The organization of the space is intended to transform the way people live—away from a reclusive, isolating layout, towards a family-oriented, interactive space. The inspiration for the exterior’s design came from American patchwork quilting traditions, particularly the distinctive Gee’s Bend quilt-makers of southwest Alabama. Recycled wooden pallets are repositioned here as a patchworked shade screen wrapping the building, an innovative alternative to expensive façade materials. The visually expressive pallets impart an imperfect, rough-hewn individuality, adding depth and texture. Brooks + Scarpa is working with local manufacturers to ensure the viability of this cost-effective and sustainable off-the-shelf product, easily obtainable and readily replaceable. The pallet wrapping is joined by decoratively perforated cement board on the east and west façades, providing both shade and privacy, while allowing views out and dappled, indirect daylight and breezes to enter. All the exterior elements will combine and interweave, emerging as a distinctive pattern-making aesthetic.

Designer: Paul Dybdahl Photographer: Shanna Wolf Designer’s Note: One of the main project goals was to develop a kitchen space that complimented the homes quality while blending elements of the new kitchen space with the homes eclectic materials. Japanese Ash veneers were chosen for the main body of the kitchen for it's quite linear appeals. Quarter Sawn White Oak, in a natural finish, was chosen for the island to compliment the dark finished Quarter Sawn Oak floor that runs throughout this home. The west end of the island, under the Walnut top, is a metal finished wood. This was to speak to the metal wrapped fireplace on the west end of the space. A massive Walnut Log was sourced to create the 2.5" thick 72" long and 45" wide (at widest end) living edge top for an elevated seating area at the island. This was created from two pieces of solid Walnut, sliced and joined in a book-match configuration. The homeowner loves the new space!! Cabinets: Premier Custom-Built Countertops: Leathered Granite The Granite Shop of Madison Location: Vermont Township, Mt. Horeb, WI

Entry from garage was formerly an awkward, useless space. Now there are storage cabinets and hanging over the washer and dryer. On the opposite end are two benches with coat, backpack and shoe storage. Corner shelves join the benches for overflow pantry storage.

The Sonoma Farmhaus project was designed for a cycling enthusiast with a globally demanding professional career, who wanted to create a place that could serve as both a retreat of solitude and a hub for gathering with friends and family. Located within the town of Graton, California, the site was chosen not only to be close to a small town and its community, but also to be within cycling distance to the picturesque, coastal Sonoma County landscape. Taking the traditional forms of farmhouse, and their notions of sustenance and community, as inspiration, the project comprises an assemblage of two forms - a Main House and a Guest House with Bike Barn - joined in the middle by a central outdoor gathering space anchored by a fireplace. The vision was to create something consciously restrained and one with the ground on which it stands. Simplicity, clear detailing, and an innate understanding of how things go together were all central themes behind the design. Solid walls of rammed earth blocks, fabricated from soils excavated from the site, bookend each of the structures. According to the owner, the use of simple, yet rich materials and textures...“provides a humanness I’ve not known or felt in any living venue I’ve stayed, Farmhaus is an icon of sustenance for me".

Bathroom - huge modern master white floor and double-sink bathroom idea in Las Vegas with white walls, a drop-in sink, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Our empty nester clients purchased a lovely Burr Ridge cottage with the plan to create their dream home. Their main objective when they first met with LaMantia architectural designer Jackie Prazak was to create a kitchen large enough to accommodate their extended (and now grown) family. After several design revisions the clients agreed to give up a Bedroom and a Powder Room to gain the enlarged Kitchen, Walk-in Master Closet and a separate double-entry Laundry Room they so desired. By moving the kitchen wall 3’ we were able to accommodate the large Kitchen and Island the clients so desired. The main entry to the Kitchen was both moved and enlarged to enhance the arrival and the view into the enlarged space. We were also able to reclaim attic space and create the volume ceiling with added beams to continue the theme of the Living and Dining Room ceilings. At this point LaMantia kitchen designer Katie Suva, CKD, CBD joined the team to begin the detailing of the cabinet layout. The Family Room, with its new large stone flooring was recreated with specialties galore; including a walk-up wet Bar. We were also able to re-purpose the existing Study into a Guest Bedroom with built-in closets and cabinetry. What was once a laundry space now became a new large Laundry Room accessed from both the Master Walk-in Closet and the hallway. In the Master Bedroom the exterior entry door was replaced with large open glass window panels. The Master Bath ceiling was reworked to accommodate a soaring Master Shower. And then there was the enlarged Master Closet that speaks for itself! The existing Solarium took on a different personality with a re-aligned entry door and built-in cabinetry. This room now houses all the home office and craft activities. The scope of this project included every room in the residence, with the utmost attention paid to every detail, and the outcome is definitely worthy of the Professional Remodeling 2014 Gold Award it just won! Follow the link below to read about the designer of this project Jackie Prazak http://lamantia.com/designers/jackie-prazak/

PA Landscape Group INC Project Entry: Mountainside Living 2014 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Hardscaping-Residential $120,000&over Award Level: Silver Photo Description: This residence sits on a mountain side, sloping wooded property. Water was an issue flowing down the mountain, so many rocked swales divert the flow. The area which we are presenting is the rear of the house that will be used to entertain family and friends, a place to unwind in the evenings and weekends. We designed the outdoor areas to meet the needs and desires of the owners. When one walks through the breezeway not only to see an expansive valley view, but a relaxing fireplace and living area below where relaxing begins. Walk down the stairway of natural cut stone, you wonder through a landscaped garden onto the living area patio. Looking to your left is the pool with ample hardscape pool deck; large enough for a party or just the intimacy of two. Separating, yet joining the two areas is the grilling island, bar and outdoor wood burning oven. On the other side of the living area we go down a few steps to the raised planters and conservatory/greenhouse where plant are enjoyed from seedling to flower, or one can read a good book. Each area has it’s own personality for conversation or contemplation. The area is surrounded with plantings to provide color or to silhouette on the gray winter sky.

The Ed Jarrett Company remodeled a historic home on Swiss Avenue. ShadeFX joined the project by retrofitting two custom retractable roofs approved by the Historic Board for a large pergola over the patio.

This traditionally inspired home on the ocean at Folly Beach, SC was just a gleam in the eye of the owner when Divine Creations joined the project. Called “The Loggerhead” after the loggerhead turtles that come ashore to lay their eggs once a year, this house is inviting and spacious. Sue Mac Ridgeway worked with the builder from the earliest stages of the home’s construction. The firm served as project manager overseeing all the work from exterior to interior to landscaping. Constructed as an investment property by a doctor from Columbia, SC, the vision for this seven bedroom, six and a half bath house was as a small conference retreat center.