Example of a large transitional master and open concept light wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam living room design in Orange County with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv

Troy Thies Photography
Cottage porch photo in Minneapolis with decking

Inspiration for a 1950s living room remodel in Portland with a music area

Photo: Vicki Bodine
Example of a large country medium tone wood floor kitchen design in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a farmhouse l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen design with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a mid-sized beach style master multicolored tile and marble tile gray floor, double-sink, shiplap ceiling, shiplap wall and marble floor alcove shower design with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a built-in vanity, a one-piece toilet, quartzite countertops and a niche

Natural stone tiles in the shower basin, on the bath floor and accented up on the walls and ceiling make this bathroom a true natural retreat. Also, features a wall mounted toilet, frame-less glass shower door, and rain shower head. A great bath to enjoy after a long day on the slopes. Tim Stone Photo

John Jackovich-Grande Custom Homes
Inspiration for a transitional formal light wood floor living room remodel in Charlotte with gray walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Matt Herp Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional master dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Louisville with beige walls

Erin Kelleher
Example of a mid-sized trendy look-out basement design in DC Metro with blue walls

John Bishop
Cottage chic open concept dark wood floor living room photo in Austin

Bedroom - mid-sized traditional master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Dallas with gray walls and no fireplace

Builder: Anchor Builders / Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by Fluidesign Studio / Photographer: Seth Benn Photography
Arts and crafts entryway photo in Minneapolis

Inspiration for a large coastal l-shaped light wood floor kitchen remodel in San Diego with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and subway tile backsplash

This classic Spanish home in South Pasadena was decorated to reflect the homeowners bohemian style, vintage collections, and subtle art deco features in the architecture. Highlights include a hand-painted ceiling mural, custom cat covers on sofa, and a vintage record player. Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com Photos by Erika Bierman www.erikabiermanphotography.com

Frank Ooms
Living room - modern open concept living room idea in Austin with white walls

The homeowners desired an outdoor space that felt more rustic than their refined interior spaces, but still related architecturally to their house. Cement plaster support arbor columns provide enough of visual tie to the existing house exterior. Oversized wood beams and rafter members provide a unique outdoor atmosphere. Structural bolts and hardware were minimized for a cleaner appearance. Structural connections and supports were engineered to meet California's stringent earthquake standards. Ali Atri Photography

Builder & Interior Selections: Kyle Hunt & Partners, Architect: Sharratt Design Company, Landscape Design: Yardscapes, Photography by James Kruger, LandMark Photography

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