The homeowners didn't want lot of cabinets, so the look is very calm.
Inspiration for a scandinavian light wood floor and beige floor great room remodel in Other with white walls

Trendy u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a contemporary gray tile powder room remodel in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and a vessel sink

Kitchen - contemporary medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window backsplash and paneled appliances

Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen design in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and quartz countertops

This project was an interior refurbishment of a Vancouver Special. The driving focus was a space which is clean and simple, in order to serve as a backdrop for the homeowners' modern living. The intention was to create a canvas to showcase the Owners' furniture, art and objects and have space for their growing family while staying budget conscious. Photos by Laura Jaramillo

Example of a minimalist l-shaped staircase design in Vancouver

Den/Office space with hardwood floors
Large elegant freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room photo in Seattle with beige walls

Powder room - contemporary white tile and ceramic tile white floor powder room idea in Other with white walls, an integrated sink and a wall-mount toilet

Example of a trendy formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room design in Los Angeles with white walls

This is an extension to an existing house in Epanomi, Thessaloniki. The existing house in near the sea and the view of the site is extraordinary! The views are always of paramount importance when it comes to designing. Thus, we covered the old house with white walls, so as to form exterior spaces such as dining area, sitting room and a jacuzzi. We also designed a sloped cour anglaise that leads to the underground level, where the bedrooms are located. All spaces are well protected from air and rain, with vertical wooden blinds on the sides and awning mechanisms on the roof. The proposed trees along with the existing ones render a beautiful scenery near the coast of Epanomi.

Daniel Lewin
Inspiration for a scandinavian gender-neutral light wood floor nursery remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

A Minimal Modern Spa Bathroom completed by Storybook Interiors of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile bathroom remodel in Grand Rapids with quartzite countertops, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and a vessel sink

Inspiration for a small modern single-wall kitchen remodel in Auckland with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets and laminate countertops

Mid-sized mountain style enclosed laminate floor living room photo in San Francisco with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Corner shower - mid-sized scandinavian white tile corner shower idea in Other with white walls and a wall-mount sink

Mike Schwartz
Inspiration for a modern open concept brown floor and medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Chicago with no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and white walls

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.

Anne Ruthman
Living room - mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room idea in New York with no tv and a music area