Example of a transitional beige floor powder room design in Salt Lake City with gray cabinets and white walls

Architecture and Construction by Rock Paper Hammer. Interior Design by Lindsay Habeeb. Photography by Andrew Hyslop.
Example of a mid-sized classic guest carpeted bedroom design in Louisville with gray walls

poject by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photography by Colin Conces
Bathroom - small contemporary white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and white floor bathroom idea in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops and white countertops

This custom kitchen is part of an adventuresome project my wife and I embarked upon to create a complete apartment in the basement of our townhouse. We designed a floor plan that creatively and efficiently used all of the 385-square-foot-space, without sacrificing beauty, comfort or function – and all without breaking the bank! To maximize our budget, we did the work ourselves and added everything from thrift store finds to DIY wall art to bring it all together. We designed and built custom kitchen cabinets to maximize every inch of space. The island/bar provides a comfortable eating area as well as lots of extra counter space and storage.

Elegant living room in the Bowery Downtown apartment featuring a modern console table, sculptural curved chair, and abundant natural light. The clean, contemporary design maximizes space and comfort in this downtown Manhattan home.

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Example of a mid-sized trendy built-in desk light wood floor and beige floor study room design in Vancouver with white walls

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Patio - contemporary patio idea in London with a bbq area

Chuck Choi
Minimalist eat-in kitchen photo in New York with flat-panel cabinets and stainless steel appliances

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Bathroom - large contemporary master white tile and subway tile ceramic tile and gray floor bathroom idea in New York with a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink, distressed cabinets, solid surface countertops and flat-panel cabinets

Bright, colorful dining room with teal grasscloth, graphic banquette, marble dining table, leather sling chairs, and brass burst chandelier. Photo Credit: Mary Costa

Praised for its visually appealing, modern yet comfortable design, this Scottsdale residence took home the gold in the 2014 Design Awards from Professional Builder magazine. Built by Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes, the 5,877-square-foot residence features an open floor plan that includes Western Window Systems’ multi-slide pocket doors to allow for optimal inside-to-outside flow. Tropical influences such as covered patios, a pool, and reflecting ponds give the home a lush, resort-style feel.

Photography by Grace Laird Photography
Freestanding bathtub - large farmhouse master freestanding bathtub idea in Houston

Raised planter boxes arranged to maximize light and micro climate conditions
Photo of a large farmhouse full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Vancouver.

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.

Photo by Shelly Harrison
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless attached three-car garage remodel in Boston

Kyle Hoffman Photography
Inspiration for a country l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Boston with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and black countertops

Trendy dark wood floor bedroom photo in Los Angeles with gray walls and no fireplace

Elegant galley dark wood floor kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, an island and limestone backsplash

Mali Azima
Inspiration for an eclectic guest light wood floor bedroom remodel in Atlanta with multicolored walls