Paul Burk
Trendy open concept dark wood floor living room photo in DC Metro with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Kitchen
Small mountain style u-shaped kitchen photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray countertops, an integrated sink and stainless steel appliances

Photos By Shawn Lortie Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary brown two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in DC Metro

Large minimalist white one-story stucco exterior home photo in Las Vegas

Inspiration for a modern living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls and a standard fireplace

Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
Large minimalist l-shaped concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

SpaceCrafting
Example of a large danish light wood floor kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, white appliances and an island

In the entry hall, a variety of patterns and finishes play off of one another with a sense of ease, and sets the tone for the rest of the house. Bisazza's Vienna Nero floor mosaics give the decor vintage appeal, while mirrored globe pendants and ornamental wallpaper lend a dash of opulence. Taking advantage of the hall's length, the Novogratzes installed a series of coat hooks for easy access. With a fast-paced family of nine, keeping organized is crucial, and practical ideas such as this make it possible to minimize clutter. Pendant lights by Tom Dixon, Y Lighting; Wallpaper, Flavor Paper Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz

Art Gray
Small trendy master concrete floor and gray floor bedroom photo in Los Angeles with gray walls and no fireplace

Powder room with a punch! Handmade green subway tile is laid in a herringbone pattern for this feature wall. The other three walls received a gorgeous gold metallic print wallcovering. A brass and marble sink with all brass fittings provide the perfect contrast to the green tile backdrop. Walnut wood flooring Photo: Stephen Allen

Alcove shower - small contemporary 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile alcove shower idea in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a one-piece toilet, white walls and gray countertops

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.

Example of a small transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, gray backsplash, an island, gray countertops, marble countertops, marble backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Fun, cheerful little girl's room featuring custom house twin bed frame, bright rug, fun twinkly lights, golden lamp, comfy gray reading chair and custom blue drapes. Photo by Exceptional Frames.

Eric Roth
Trendy gray tile bathroom photo in Boston

Inspiration for a large country concrete floor living room remodel in San Francisco

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master gray tile concrete floor alcove shower remodel in Other with gray walls, concrete countertops, a bidet and a trough sink

ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home--room by room, top to bottom.

Mid-sized transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom photo in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops