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Eat-in kitchen - coastal dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, an island, shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Living Room with Bedroom as focal point. Photo by: David Mitchell
Small trendy formal and enclosed light wood floor and brown floor living room photo in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Example of a large southwest master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom design in Phoenix with quartz countertops, white walls, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an integrated sink and white countertops

Example of a trendy exterior home design in Dallas

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

Large transitional master white tile and marble tile marble floor and white floor alcove shower photo in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white countertops, an undermount tub, gray walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

Clark Dugger Photography
Example of a large trendy backyard concrete patio design in Los Angeles with a fire pit and a roof extension

Example of a large minimalist open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room design in DC Metro with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Bathroom - mid-sized traditional master gray tile, multicolored tile, white tile and subway tile ceramic tile bathroom idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Photography by Francesco Bertocci
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary home design remodel in New York

Irvin Serrano
Large contemporary brown one-story wood house exterior idea in Portland Maine with a shed roof

Large rustic brown wood exterior home idea in Sacramento

Bathroom - small transitional 3/4 white tile and subway tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom idea in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Project by Studio H:T. Principal Brad Tomecek now with Tomecek Studio Architecture. Constructed using a sophisticated German prefabrication system, this unique 40 feet wide property boasts expansive front range views. The humble transparent entry elevation is based on a series of north-south solid walls that are connected with storefront glass. This experience unfolds moving through the residence until the occupant is hovering on a deck three stories above the rear yard – ‘floating’ in the trees. Alpine residence blurs the distinction between interior and exterior space while focusing a significant amount of attention to the Flatirons. (Photos by Wilson Kauanui)

Inspiration for a scandinavian bedroom remodel in Baltimore

Danish home design photo in Baltimore

Bathroom - scandinavian bathroom idea in Baltimore

Function meets form in the Delta House, which incorporates innovative building solutions for our challenging rural Canadian climate. Perhaps more akin to aeronautics than architecture, biomimetic processes drove the problem-solving approach while seeking multiple functions for each component. A typical Canadian home grows up and out of the site, exposing more of the facade to the elements. Instead of building up, the focus here was to make better use of the lower level. A section of the house was dug out on the south side, making room for three main glazed boxes. The spaces and bedrooms of a typical second floor were transferred to the more protected basement, thus lowering the volume of conditioned air within the dwelling. To minimize energy losses through the glazing, ATA centralized the windows on the south side of the building, while minimizing the glazing on other facades. The centralized windows became the “three sisters” allowing the winter sun into the main floor and lower level of the house. The aerodynamic delta shape of the building was tested in a wind tunnel and was designed to minimize energy loss due to contact with the turbulent winter wind. The sisters are tilted 10 degrees towards the sun, leveraging the properties of glass as a reflector, when the sun is at a high angle of incidence in the summer. The house also contains an innovative thermal mass battery in the basement slab and a connected radiative masonry fireplace. Excess heat, gathered at the top of the tent-like roof is directed down and reheated through the chimney before being drawn into the basement slab for storage. Openings in the floor areas ensure the energy is equally distributed throughout the dwelling. Read an article in the Globe and Mail about ATA’s Delta project here.

Danish closet photo in Baltimore