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.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Small arts and crafts master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor alcove shower photo in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops and a hinged shower door

The Master Bathroom was small, dark, and far from what would be standard for the Primary Bathroom of a home. Our clients requested a spa-like feel, specifically an oversized tub & separate walk-in shower. We pushed back the wall shared with their Kid’s Bathroom and changed the footprint of this entire space. The shower area is well-equipped with a regular shower head, rain shower, wand, and jets. The large floating bathtub provides a private retreat for this couple, and an integrated sound system brings it all together as a soothing oasis for reconnection and relaxation.

Design, Fabrication, Install & Photography By MacLaren Kitchen and Bath This master bathroom boasts a clean crisp modern feel with a grout less solid surface shower and floor. The vanity top and triple door cabinet was custom built from Glacier White Corian, as well as the drip-less shower pan, routed on the entire outer corner to keep moisture within the shower walls. To the left of the shower fixtures are two floating corian shelves for shampoo. An inset corian medicine cabinet was installed within the corian wall to the right of the mirror and custom corian trim separates the floor from the walls.

Horizontal Cedar siding overlaps the first level exterior stucco finish with corten metal box projected framed windows for master bedroom privacy and sun angle control. Western Red Cedar - Horizontal Siding Stucco - White Smooth Stone Clad - Stacked Carmel Stone Aluminum Windows - Black Push-Out Casement

Renovation of a classic Minneapolis bungalow included this family bathroom. An adjacent closet was converted to a walk-in glass shower and small sinks allowed room for two vanities. The mirrored wall and simple palette helps make the room feel larger. Playful accents like cow head towel hooks from CB2 and custom children's step stools add interest and function to this bathroom. The hexagon floor tile was selected to be in keeping with the original 1920's era of the home. This bathroom used to be tiny and was the only bathroom on the 2nd floor. We chose to spend the budget on making a very functional family bathroom now and add a master bathroom when the children get bigger. Maybe there is a space in your home that needs a transformation - message me to set up a free consultation today. Photos: Peter Atkins Photography

A Spanish-style master bath renovation in Westlake Village. The French arched push-out casement window by DeWils and a free-standing tub give the space an heirloom look and feel. The double vanity has sleek Caesarstone countertops and undermount sinks. The custom DeWils raised-panel cabinets are finished in Honey Wheat glaze with sable finish contour pulls. Classic limestone floors are beautifully simple and functional. Photographer: Tom Clary

Bathroom - contemporary gray floor bathroom idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls and a trough sink

Purchased by Piperbear in 2012 from the original owners, this 1950s Cape Cod needed a complete stylistic makeover. The wall between the kitchen and dining room was mostly removed, and the kitchen was redone with a new layout, granite countertops and new appliances; the downstairs bathroom was updated with new fixtures and period appropriate black and white hexagon tile. Upstairs, 220 feet of square footage was added by raising the roof and pushing into the dormers, creating a new full bathroom and laundry area.

Hunter Douglas Vignette Tiered Roman Shade with a LiteRise lift system that allows for no cords at all. The shade moves up and down with the push or pull of your hand. The shade is top down bottom up allowing for you to have view through at the top of the window with privacy at the bottom as well as normal privacy at the top and open at the bottom.

This vogue bathroom pushes boundaries with a stand out vessel sink as the focal point.
Example of a classic 3/4 bathroom design with a vessel sink

The Master Bathroom was small, dark, and far from what would be standard for the Primary Bathroom of a home. Our clients requested a spa-like feel, specifically an oversized tub & separate walk-in shower. We pushed back the wall shared with their Kid’s Bathroom and changed the footprint of this entire space. The shower area is well-equipped with a regular shower head, rain shower, wand, and jets. The large floating bathtub provides a private retreat for this couple, and an integrated sound system brings it all together as a soothing oasis for reconnection and relaxation.

Design, Fabrication, Install & Photography By MacLaren Kitchen and Bath This master bathroom boasts a clean crisp modern feel with a grout less solid surface shower and floor. The vanity top and triple door cabinet was custom built from Glacier White Corian, as well as the drip-less shower pan, routed on the entire outer corner to keep moisture within the shower walls. To the left of the shower fixtures are two floating corian shelves for shampoo. An inset corian medicine cabinet was installed within the corian wall to the right of the mirror and custom corian trim separates the floor from the walls.

2222 NE STANTON ST, PORTLAND OR Our team represented the Seller in the sale of this property. Staging services provided by Spade & Archer Design Agency. THE DETAILS MID-CENTURY MODERN One-of-a-kind home in the heart of Irvington. NW modern architecture with luxury finishes throughout. The wide open layout is an entertainer's dream. The living room is anchored by a custom fireplace & opens to an outside balcony. The Zen master suite features a spa like bath, great closets & built-ins. Unique modernism meets eco-friendly functionality. Contact us for more information about this neighborhood and a list of available properties contact us via email at info@danagriggs.com or by visiting our website at www.DanaGriggs.com

Originally built in 1942, my clients loved their home and location, but desperately needed an updated kitchen. As plans of their project took shape, they knew the answer was to expand their square footage during their remodel to make the most of it. We pushed out the back of their home to encompass a larger kitchen and new family room, added a butler’s pantry and mudroom, remodeled the dining room, entry and stairs, and added/enlarged the master bedroom ensuite that sits above the new family room. Their sophisticated aesthetic is showcased throughout their home with beautiful wainscoting, wallpaper, surprise elements, and subtle details of soft ivories, steely blues, and warm woods.

The Master Bathroom was small, dark, and far from what would be standard for the Primary Bathroom of a home. Our clients requested a spa-like feel, specifically an oversized tub & separate walk-in shower. We pushed back the wall shared with their Kid’s Bathroom and changed the footprint of this entire space. The shower area is well-equipped with a regular shower head, rain shower, wand, and jets. The large floating bathtub provides a private retreat for this couple, and an integrated sound system brings it all together as a soothing oasis for reconnection and relaxation.

The developers of this cutting-edge spec home sought to push the boundaries of typical designs offered in their market. The exterior blends classic colonial style with contemporary flair. The interior space is thoughtfully created to provide open concept living with transitional finishing elements that will satisfy the needs of today's sophisticated families. The staging design was created to showcase the beautiful construction, by pulling in modern and cutting edge elements. Sleek furniture and sophisticated accents create a seamless flow between the staging and architecture of the home.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Nashville with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace