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Corner shower - large transitional master white tile and mosaic tile marble floor corner shower idea in Providence with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Example of a small classic master white tile and marble tile marble floor, white floor and single-sink doorless shower design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a freestanding vanity

Shaddock Homes | Frisco, TX | Phillips Creek Ranch
Dining room - traditional dining room idea in Dallas

Jim Wilson
Home office - contemporary home office idea in Dallas

Belathée Photography
Country kids' room photo in Seattle

Master bath. Photography by Stephen Brousseau.
Example of a mid-sized trendy master beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and beige floor walk-in shower design in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, a drop-in sink, granite countertops and gray countertops

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

This is a walk in closet containing drawers, adjustable shelving and hanging storage. There is no wasted space in this closet!
Walk-in closet - mid-sized traditional gender-neutral carpeted walk-in closet idea in Charlotte with open cabinets and white cabinets

Mudroom entrance from garden
Inspiration for a farmhouse single front door remodel in Philadelphia with beige walls and a white front door

MG Photography
Deck - traditional deck idea in Detroit with a fireplace

Adding a smaller drawer within a larger drawer adds more usable space while still keeping the outer cabinets sleek, linear and balanced. Mary Parker Architectural Photography

Shown in this photo is the outer shell of the Kohler bubble massage tub. Final tub and tub fixture not placed in this photo.
Example of a mid-sized trendy master white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, white floor and single-sink freestanding bathtub design in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal 3/4 black and white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile and multicolored floor alcove shower remodel in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls and an undermount sink

New Construction Design + Build: EBCON Corporation Architecture: Viotti Architects Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in San Francisco

Stylish modern walk in shower with stacked stone shower wall and chrome shower head
Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 black and white tile and pebble tile porcelain tile doorless shower remodel in Cleveland with white walls

Siding has begun to separate, first floor has dropped 1 1/2" b/c of termite damage to the outer band, floor joists under master bedroom, bathroom

These homeowners wanted to freshen up their master bath and at the same time, improve it's overall function and retain/accentuate it's vintage qualities. There was nothing wrong with the hex tile floor, toilet, or vintage tub. The toilet was repurposed, the floor was cleaned up, and the tub refinished. Cabinetry and vintage trim was added in critical locations along with a new, taller one-sink vanity. Removing an overlay revealed a beautiful vintage door leading to storage space under the East roof. Photos by Greg Schmidt. Cabinets by Housecraft Remodeling.

Inspiration for a large timeless master gray tile and stone tile marble floor freestanding bathtub remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops and gray walls