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Elegant wine cellar photo in Houston with diamond bins

Minimalist laundry room photo in Kansas City

Example of a tuscan wine cellar design in Orlando with beige walls and storage racks

Small beach style l-shaped ceramic tile and white floor enclosed kitchen photo in Charleston with open cabinets, no island and white countertops

Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof. Photo by: Peter Vanderwarker Photography

A young family with a wooded, triangular lot in Ipswich, Massachusetts wanted to take on a highly creative, organic, and unrushed process in designing their new home. The parents of three boys had contemporary ideas for living, including phasing the construction of different structures over time as the kids grew so they could maximize the options for use on their land. They hoped to build a net zero energy home that would be cozy on the very coldest days of winter, using cost-efficient methods of home building. The house needed to be sited to minimize impact on the land and trees, and it was critical to respect a conservation easement on the south border of the lot. Finally, the design would be contemporary in form and feel, but it would also need to fit into a classic New England context, both in terms of materials used and durability. We were asked to honor the notions of “surprise and delight,” and that inspired everything we designed for the family. The highly unique home consists of a three-story form, composed mostly of bedrooms and baths on the top two floors and a cross axis of shared living spaces on the first level. This axis extends out to an oversized covered porch, open to the south and west. The porch connects to a two-story garage with flex space above, used as a guest house, play room, and yoga studio depending on the day. A floor-to-ceiling ribbon of glass wraps the south and west walls of the lower level, bringing in an abundance of natural light and linking the entire open plan to the yard beyond. The master suite takes up the entire top floor, and includes an outdoor deck with a shower. The middle floor has extra height to accommodate a variety of multi-level play scenarios in the kids’ rooms. Many of the materials used in this house are made from recycled or environmentally friendly content, or they come from local sources. The high performance home has triple glazed windows and all materials, adhesives, and sealants are low toxicity and safe for growing kids. Photographer credit: Irvin Serrano

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Home design - small craftsman l-shaped porcelain tile home design idea in Richmond with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, gray walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Example of a large transitional light wood floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen design with stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a timeless bathroom remodel in Calgary

Sophisticated, family-friendly beach house in Newport Beach. Interior Design by: Blackband Design. Phone: 949.872.2234
Example of a beach style master dark wood floor bedroom design in Orange County with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a small coastal l-shaped ceramic tile and white floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Charleston with open cabinets, no island and white countertops

Colorful edibles entice you to improve your health by eating organic produce right outside your front door. Share with neighbors or plant a row for the homeless. Photo by Amy Whitworth, Design by Plan-it Earth Design, Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Contractor www.jwlic.com

Small beach style l-shaped ceramic tile and white floor enclosed kitchen photo in Charleston with open cabinets, no island and white countertops

Example of a small beach style l-shaped ceramic tile and white floor enclosed kitchen design in Charleston with open cabinets, no island and white countertops

Double bedroom with pastel and nude colours, organic wallpaper patterns and cosy night lighting dropping down from the ceiling.
Example of a minimalist wallpaper bedroom design in London with beige walls

Beautiful wooden entryway, hardwood floors, and wall decor
Example of a trendy medium tone wood floor foyer design in Miami with beige walls

Kids bedroom with half-rise wall panelling continued with graphic wallpaper. Use of gray and mint green tones through the room. Reading nook feature by the window.

Kids bedroom with half-rise wall panelling continued with graphic wallpaper. Use of gray and mint green tones through the room. Reading nook feature by the window.

Inspiration for a rustic brown one-story wood gable roof remodel in Seattle