Image Quest Photography - All tiled floors and walls have a water penetrating membrane, to avoid water damage from leaks. Fortified grout was used on all tiled surfaces (with water near) for longevity and to inhibit mold.

Transitional - Rustic warms this dining room. It flows into the living room and down the hallway which gives this home the ability for longevity. The light helps the space move into the modern - sophisticated space.

The villiagio stone paver create a uniform and integral cobblestone style. Don't sacrifice longevity for look, there are many products out there that offer the integrity of an engineered bloc but the look you are looking for.

Our Rugs at 1800getarug are a truly genuine one-of-a-kind hand-knotted oriental rugs. This Abstract Design handmade carpet has been woven and designed for extra longevity and durability. It has been knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian weaving craftsmanship techniques by expert artisans. This rug will last you for many years to come, under everyday usage and foot traffic.

Wrap-around deck - Charwood™ Tiger
Home design - rustic home design idea in Boise

Large transitional freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor study room photo in Houston with gray walls

The cloudy beige London Sky motif on the countertop and backsplash elegantly contrasts with cabinets in a dark wood veneer to create a sophisticated kitchen décor in an urban townhouse.

The builder we partnered with for this beauty original wanted to use his cabinet person (who builds and finishes on site) but the clients advocated for manufactured cabinets - and we agree with them! These homeowners were just wonderful to work with and wanted materials that were a little more "out of the box" than the standard "white kitchen" you see popping up everywhere today - and their dog, who came along to every meeting, agreed to something with longevity, and a good warranty! The cabinets are from WW Woods, their Eclipse (Frameless, Full Access) line in the Aspen door style - a shaker with a little detail. The perimeter kitchen and scullery cabinets are a Poplar wood with their Seagull stain finish, and the kitchen island is a Maple wood with their Soft White paint finish. The space itself was a little small, and they loved the cabinetry material, so we even paneled their built in refrigeration units to make the kitchen feel a little bigger. And the open shelving in the scullery acts as the perfect go-to pantry, without having to go through a ton of doors - it's just behind the hood wall!

Photo of a large mediterranean full sun front yard stone driveway in Orange County.

Vinyl deck using Azek brownstone decking and Longevity white railing, privacy panel, and lattice. HNH Deck and Porch
Elegant backyard deck photo in Baltimore

Combine quality and design with this unique clear black glass vessel from Novatto. As an industry leader in glass vessels, Novatto uses advanced technology to produce beautiful glass vessel sinks with unmatched structural integrity and longevity. Constructed of thick 1/2 inch clear black high tempered glass, the BIGIO vessel sink has a look of classic understated elegance which will work well with any counter and decor. Internal testing has found these vessel sinks to be very durable and forgiving. Tempered glass cannot be compared to everyday synthetic porcelain and ceramics. Internal testing has found these vessels to be very durable and forgiving. Made with the highest standards of quality and creative design, Novatto sinks add art and function to any bath or powder room.

Patio - mid-sized modern backyard tile patio idea in Los Angeles with no cover

Transitional - Rustic warms this dining room. It flows into the living room and down the hallway which gives this home the ability for longevity. The light helps the space move into the modern - sophisticated space.

The cedar fence post is fastened to a galvanized steel pipe which is cemented into the ground for the ultimate in strength and longevity.
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Boston.

This 1930’s gem did not have a functional, beautiful kitchen. In fact, many cabinets barely opened, and some appliances didn’t even work. The top priority was to replace the cabinetry, appliances, and finishes in the main kitchen and butler’s pantry for better functionality. The original footprint was kept mostly intact, with only minor adjustments to improve flow, connectivity, and layout. Custom cabinetry was designed to enhance storage, and a suite of high-performance appliances was installed. Finishes like a herringbone tile floor and soapstone countertops were chosen for longevity and durability. The secondary goal was to match the beauty of the rest of the home, with traditional elements, symmetry, and warmth. Details like fluting on the range hood and a unique corbel shape mirror original moldings. Stained oak accents were color-matched to the home’s existing woodwork. White oak cabinet interiors and custom inserts create a furniture-like feel. The finished design blends seamlessly into the historic home, and also enhances functionality for day-to-day living, hosting, and gathering.

Set within the relaxed coastal village of Huskisson, this thoughtfully designed duplex project captures the essence of modern seaside living while delivering practical, high-quality homes built for longevity and lifestyle.

If you're seeking a modern and sophisticated aesthetic, Cortona Gold quartz slabs offer the perfect solution. Della Terra® Quartz collection seamlessly combines cutting-edge technology with exceptional longevity. This innovative quartz surface is ideal for both commercial and residential projects, ensuring enduring durability. Kitchens and bathrooms, in particular, benefit from the remarkable qualities of Della Terra® Quartz.

This modern green home offers both a vacation destination on Cape Cod near local family members and an opportunity for rental income. FAMILY ROOTS. A West Coast couple living in the San Francisco Bay Area sought a permanent East Coast vacation home near family members living on Cape Cod. As academic professionals focused on sustainability, they sought a green, energy efficient home that was well-aligned with their values. With no green homes available for sale on Cape Cod, they decided to purchase land near their family and build their own. SLOPED SITE. Comprised of a 3/4 acre lot nestled in the pines, the steeply sloping terrain called for a plan that embraced and took advantage of the slope. Of equal priority was optimizing solar exposure, preserving privacy from abutters, and creating outdoor living space. The design accomplished these goals with a simple, rectilinear form, offering living space on the both entry and lower/basement levels. The stepped foundation allows for a walk-out basement level with light-filled living space on the down-hill side of the home. The traditional basement on the eastern, up-hill side houses mechanical equipment and a home gym. The house welcomes natural light throughout, captures views of the forest, and delivers entertainment space that connects indoor living space to outdoor deck and dining patio. MODERN VISION. The clean building form and uncomplicated finishes pay homage to the modern architectural legacy on the outer Cape. Durable and economical fiber cement panels, fixed with aluminum channels, clad the primary form. Cedar clapboards provide a visual accent at the south-facing living room, which extends a single roof plane to cover the entry porch. SMART USE OF SPACE. On the entry level, the “L”-shaped living, dining, and kitchen space connects to the exterior living, dining, and grilling spaces to effectively double the home’s summertime entertainment area. Placed at the western end of the entry level (where it can retain privacy but still claim expansive downhill views) is the master suite with a built-in study. The lower level has two guest bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and laundry. The flexibility of the space—crucial in a house with a modest footprint—emerges in one of the guest bedrooms, which doubles as home office by opening the barn-style double doors to connect it to the bright, airy open stair leading up to the entry level. Thoughtful design, generous ceiling heights and large windows transform the modest 1,100 sf* footprint into a well-lit, spacious home. *(total finished space is 1800 sf) RENTAL INCOME. The property works for its owners by netting rental income when the owners are home in San Francisco. The house especially caters to vacationers bound for nearby Mayo Beach and includes an outdoor shower adjacent to the lower level entry door. In contrast to the bare bones cottages that are typically available on the Cape, this home offers prospective tenants a modern aesthetic, paired with luxurious and green features. Durable finishes inside and out will ensure longevity with the heavier use that comes with a rental property. COMFORT YEAR-ROUND. The home is super-insulated and air-tight, with mechanical ventilation to provide continuous fresh air from the outside. High performance triple-paned windows complement the building enclosure and maximize passive solar gain while ensuring a warm, draft-free winter, even when sitting close to the glass. A properly sized air source heat pump offers efficient heating & cooling, and includes a carefully designed the duct distribution system to provide even comfort throughout the house. The super-insulated envelope allows us to significantly reduce the equipment capacity, duct size, and airflow quantities, while maintaining unparalleled thermal comfort. ENERGY EFFICIENT. The building’s shell and mechanical systems play instrumental roles in the home’s exceptional performance. The building enclosure reduces the most significant energy glutton: heating. Continuous super-insulation, thorough air sealing, triple-pane windows, and passive solar gain work together to yield a miniscule heating load. All active energy consumers are extremely efficient: an air source heat pump for heating and cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation (ERV), and high efficiency appliances. The result is a home that uses 70% less energy than a similar new home built to code requirements. OVERALL. The home embodies the owners’ goals and values while comprehensively enabling thermal comfort, energy efficiency, a vacation respite, and supplementary income. PROJECT TEAM ZeroEnergy Design - Architect & Mechanical Designer A.F. Hultin & Co. - Contractor Pamet Valley Landscape Design - Landscape & Masonry Lisa Finch - Original Artwork European Architectural Supply - Windows Eric Roth Photography - Photography