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Example of a large mountain style formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room design in Sacramento with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a large transitional master carpeted bedroom remodel in Salt Lake City with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Toronto

Dale Tu
Example of a trendy galley eat-in kitchen design in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Tara Pearce
Example of a trendy dining room design in Geelong with white walls

Alcove shower - coastal 3/4 double-sink alcove shower idea in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, multicolored countertops and a built-in vanity

Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a 1950s closet remodel in Austin

In the family room, a large custom carved Limestone fireplace mantel is focal at the end of the space flanked by two windows that looked out onto Rock Creek Park above a fireplace is the television. The left wing of the home is the more informal kitchen living and breakfast that's it in a parenthesized open plan these spaces rise to a ceiling height 14 feet. A simple island demises kitchen from family room. In the family room, a large custom carved Limestone fireplace mantel is focal at the end of the Family space. French casement windows are trimmed and treated like doors with transoms above tasty tails allows the windows 2 visually match the French doors at the front of the home and also continue the sense of verticality at fenestration focal points

Transitional living room photo in Charlotte with brown walls

Jim Brady
Large trendy master blue tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile and beige floor freestanding bathtub photo in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and medium tone wood cabinets

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

Vaulted ceiling and reclaimed beams elevate this Kitchen from ordinary to extraordinary. Holger Obenaus Photography
Elegant l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in Charleston with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

The family living room/great room embodies rustic mountain luxury, defined by reclaimed wood beams, textured wall planks, and indigenous stone details. Warm amber lighting enhances the natural materials, creating a cozy yet elevated atmosphere for gathering and relaxation. Thoughtfully designed, the space reflects the surrounding beauty of Cashiers while feeling like a true mountain retreat. J,Weiland

Example of a classic white tile and subway tile white floor freestanding bathtub design in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and an undermount sink

Don Pearse Photographers
Example of a large classic master white tile and subway tile marble floor and white floor alcove shower design in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops and a hinged shower door

white bathroom design from www.AllMarbleTiles.com using 3x6 subway tiles and marble mosaic borders.
Example of a classic white tile and subway tile alcove shower design in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Masterfully designed by domiteaux + baggett architects
Example of an urban medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Dallas

Inspiration for a coastal dark wood floor hallway remodel in Miami with white walls

The master bedroom sports an embroidered Nador bed with taupe fabrics. Accent pillows in various shades of gray are blended with fox pillows and a cashmere throw. Vibrant colors from an abstract art piece incites a modern and masculine dialogue.