Powder room - rustic powder room idea in Sacramento with a vessel sink and gray countertops

Transitional medium tone wood floor hallway photo in Los Angeles with white walls

Corner shower - contemporary gray tile corner shower idea in Miami with open cabinets, an undermount tub and white walls

Morningside Architects, LLP Structural Engineers: Vatani Consulting Engineers, Inc. Contractor: Lucas Craftsmanship Photographer: Rick Gardner Photography

Entryway - coastal entryway idea in Charleston with blue walls

Made for the European Modern Guest with textured porcelain flooring and added black grout for high contrast
Example of a mid-sized trendy 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile and white floor alcove shower design in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

A young family with a wooded, triangular lot in Ipswich, Massachusetts wanted to take on a highly creative, organic, and unrushed process in designing their new home. The parents of three boys had contemporary ideas for living, including phasing the construction of different structures over time as the kids grew so they could maximize the options for use on their land. They hoped to build a net zero energy home that would be cozy on the very coldest days of winter, using cost-efficient methods of home building. The house needed to be sited to minimize impact on the land and trees, and it was critical to respect a conservation easement on the south border of the lot. Finally, the design would be contemporary in form and feel, but it would also need to fit into a classic New England context, both in terms of materials used and durability. We were asked to honor the notions of “surprise and delight,” and that inspired everything we designed for the family. The highly unique home consists of a three-story form, composed mostly of bedrooms and baths on the top two floors and a cross axis of shared living spaces on the first level. This axis extends out to an oversized covered porch, open to the south and west. The porch connects to a two-story garage with flex space above, used as a guest house, play room, and yoga studio depending on the day. A floor-to-ceiling ribbon of glass wraps the south and west walls of the lower level, bringing in an abundance of natural light and linking the entire open plan to the yard beyond. The master suite takes up the entire top floor, and includes an outdoor deck with a shower. The middle floor has extra height to accommodate a variety of multi-level play scenarios in the kids’ rooms. Many of the materials used in this house are made from recycled or environmentally friendly content, or they come from local sources. The high performance home has triple glazed windows and all materials, adhesives, and sealants are low toxicity and safe for growing kids. Photographer credit: Irvin Serrano

Peter Aaron
Minimalist master concrete floor freestanding bathtub photo in New York with an integrated sink and concrete countertops

The Winslow House is a play of solid and void in the context of a modern farmhouse. The daytime pavilion houses the kitchen and home office that spreads into the living and dining spaces. The nocturnal wing of the house features a master bedroom downstairs with two junior master bedrooms upstairs. Designed by BC&J Architecture.

Living room - large mediterranean formal and open concept dark wood floor and gray floor living room idea in Miami with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless medium tone wood floor and brown floor home office library remodel in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized minimalist master gray tile, white tile and porcelain tile marble floor claw-foot bathtub design in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

Morningside Architects, LLP Structural Engineers: Vatani Consulting Engineers, Inc. Contractor: Lucas Craftsmanship Photographer: Rick Gardner Photography

Example of a transitional galley light wood floor kitchen design in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and white countertops

Paul Wesley
Elegant women's dark wood floor dressing room photo in New York with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and beige walls

Photos © Anice HoachlanderOur client was drawn to the property in Wesley Heights as it was in an established neighborhood of stately homes, on a quiet street with views of park. They wanted a traditional home for their young family with great entertaining spaces that took full advantage of the site. The site was the challenge. The natural grade of the site was far from traditional. The natural grade at the rear of the property was about thirty feet above the street level. Large mature trees provided shade and needed to be preserved. The solution was sectional. The first floor level was elevated from the street by 12 feet, with French doors facing the park. We created a courtyard at the first floor level that provide an outdoor entertaining space, with French doors that open the home to the courtyard.. By elevating the first floor level, we were able to allow on-grade parking and a private direct entrance to the lower level pub "Mulligans". An arched passage affords access to the courtyard from a shared driveway with the neighboring homes, while the stone fountain provides a focus. A sweeping stone stair anchors one of the existing mature trees that was preserved and leads to the elevated rear garden. The second floor master suite opens to a sitting porch at the level of the upper garden, providing the third level of outdoor space that can be used for the children to play. The home's traditional language is in context with its neighbors, while the design allows each of the three primary levels of the home to relate directly to the outside. Builder: Peterson & Collins, Inc Photos © Anice Hoachlander

photo credit: Haris Kenjar Original Mission tile floor. Arteriors lighting. Newport Brass faucets. West Elm mirror. Victoria + Albert tub. caesarstone countertops custom tile bath surround

Example of a trendy living room design in San Francisco with white walls

Morningside Architects, LLP Structural Engineers: Vatani Consulting Engineers, Inc. Contractor: Lucas Craftsmanship Photographer: Rick Gardner Photography