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Example of a mountain style home office design in Dallas

Mid-sized transitional master blue tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile and gray floor freestanding bathtub photo in Milwaukee with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Together with the Main Home, the 360 Ranch Guest Cabins offer even more spaces for friends and family to connect in the shadow of towering Emigrant Peak. Like the Main Home, the Guest Cabins draw design inspiration from the classic log lodges of The West, integrating smaller round logs and native stone to convey that distinctive historic feel. The two 2000 square foot cabins are connected—essentially mirrored at the fireplace—with each side boasting a master suite with fireplace and a second bedroom with bunks, a full kitchen, and living area. A combination of open deck space and screened porches, as well as its location on the banks of a small stream that feeds the pond, further connects this structure with the surrounding landscape.

In the Master Bedroom, hand finished barn wood flooring meets brick reclaimed from the previous structure. The Industrial style barn door opens to the Walk in Closet and Ensuite.

Exterior View from Spaa toward home. Close corner holds Dining area, Left corner holds Kitchen/Family Room Alcove. long deck on right passes along Great Room to Guest Bath and Lower Floor Guest Bed. Upper level shows niche for Master Bed view deck.

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.

Hallway
Inspiration for a rustic medium tone wood floor hallway remodel in Grand Rapids

At the heart of the new bathroom sits a matte-white freestanding soaking tub
Beach style master porcelain tile, beige floor, double-sink and exposed beam freestanding bathtub photo in Orange County with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

Custom dark gray cabinets. Access from hallway and main floor master closet.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern vinyl floor and gray floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and gray countertops

Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept travertine floor living room remodel in Hawaii with white walls and a wall-mounted tv

View of the exposed beams, joists tongue and groove pine subfloor and Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents structural hardware.
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Boise with no fireplace

Exposed framing is possible because all the insulation is on the outside of the house. This concept is called "Perfect Wall" and was originally designed by Building Science Corporation's founder Joe Lstiburek. See our YouTube channel for more info and construction videos on Perfect Wall. YouTube.com/MattRisinger Rauser Design Architect. Photographer: Casey Dunn

Photographer Ross Pushinaitis This is a remodel of one of the common modest 1940s stucco houses found throughout Noe Valley and San Francisco. We eliminated the exterior ‘tunnel’ entry, enclosing the space and developing a new interior stair dramatically rising up into the existing living level. The stair features a steel structure and railing and custom thick oak treads. With this new interior stair, we were able to add a new master suite at garden level and a new slate-tiled entry hall.

A modern take on a tradition carport, this covered structure features clean rooflines and natural wood posts that add warmth and charm to the home's exterior. The concrete pad offers durable, low-maintenance functionality, while the open design provides versatile space for parking, storage, or play. A practical upgrade that blends style and utility.

The owners wanted a home that offered natural light, privacy, and lush surroundings. They weighed demolishing the existing home against keeping it and augmenting with additional square footage. Their option was to keep the existing structure with some significant changes including a large kitchen, playroom, office space, a great room, first floor bedrooms, a master suite, a media room and a nanny suite. All of the retained spaces were reconfigured and completely updated to complement the new design. Photography by AntonGrassl/Esto

Home expansion services including second-story additions, master suite expansions, guest bedroom additions, and multi-room projects. EDR Design Build handles structural analysis, foundation work, roofing integration, interior finishes, and seamless connection to existing home systems. Manages permits, zoning compliance, and ensures architectural consistency between original structure and new construction. Typical projects 500-2000 sq ft with 6-12 month timelines.

Home expansion services including second-story additions, master suite expansions, guest bedroom additions, and multi-room projects. EDR Design Build handles structural analysis, foundation work, roofing integration, interior finishes, and seamless connection to existing home systems. Manages permits, zoning compliance, and ensures architectural consistency between original structure and new construction. Typical projects 500-2000 sq ft with 6-12 month timelines.

View of the exposed beams, joists tongue and groove pine subfloor and Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents structural hardware.
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Boise with no fireplace

Two bedrooms were combined to become a gorgeous master suite with walk-in closet, ensuite and bedroom/sitting area. The closet was tucked behind the new bed enclosure with suspended lighting and a velvet/metallic wallpaper surrounded by a walnut frame.