Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel garden path in Orange County.

Thedo Remmelink, a Dutch native, competed in the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics in snowboarding. He moved to Steamboat Springs in order to coach snowboarding for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. Thedo is the type of person whom you are thankful that the client carries the torch. Our goal of this project was to design a sustainable home. We chose straw bale as the primary material because of its high R-value (tested at R-40 to 45), its ability to resist high winds, it’s attribute of acting as a thermal tempering mass and it’s thick old world feel. The S.I.P.’s (Structural Insulated Panels) in the roof have an R-Value of 49. The home also utilizes passive solar, most of the glazing faces south and southeast. The concrete slab and the central heating element provide the mass to store the solar heat. The concrete slab contains radiant heating. However, the radiant heat is designed to be at a very low consistent temperature. The central heating element is used for task heating. The kitchen and dining side of this heating element is gas, and the living room side contains a highly efficient wood stove. In addition to our primary goal of creating a sustainable home, it was also extremely important to create a design that reflects Thedo’s personality and a house that settles into the open valley. The upper curves reflect the surrounding hills. The half level change at the master bedroom along with the cross-axial plan creates spatial flow directly informed by the site’s change in elevation, solar aspect, and the views to the north and south to the Elk River Valley. The use of logs for the structure juxtapose the high tech energy efficient lighting and the 18 inch thick straw bale walls contrast the precisely cut stone and metal rails. Through these contrasting elements one realizes the permanence as well as the ethereal nature of home.

This log home full of beautiful Western art & artifacts sits on a rocky point at the north end of a beautiful mountain lake. Built with log posts & full log panels, the off-white chinking adds lightness & interest to a very 'woody' home. A fireplace built of native Montana stone anchors the great room. A rustic log railing winds its way up the half-log stair. Interior walls of gold-colored plaster compliment the tone of the Engelman spruce handcrafted logs. photo by Roger Wade Studio

Inspiration for a rustic exterior home remodel in New York

Inspiration for a rustic exterior home remodel in New York

Rustic exterior home idea in New York

Alise O'Brien Photography
Example of a mountain style bedroom design in St Louis

Mountain style bedroom photo in New York

Photo Cred. Dustin Ortiz
Design ideas for a mid-sized rustic partial sun front yard gravel landscaping in San Diego for summer.

Example of a mountain style side yard patio design in Portland

A septic vent pipe is near the edge of the patio. It is disguised with a fake granite post that has vent holes.
This is an example of a small rustic backyard stone landscaping in Portland Maine.

Gravel fire pit area with steel fire ring and rustic log seating
This is an example of a mid-sized modern partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in Portland with a fire pit.

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Eat-in kitchen - rustic u-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Boise with a double-bowl sink

Together with the Main Home, the 360 Ranch Guest Cabins offer even more spaces for friends and family to connect in the shadow of towering Emigrant Peak. Like the Main Home, the Guest Cabins draw design inspiration from the classic log lodges of The West, integrating smaller round logs and native stone to convey that distinctive historic feel. The two 2000 square foot cabins are connected—essentially mirrored at the fireplace—with each side boasting a master suite with fireplace and a second bedroom with bunks, a full kitchen, and living area. A combination of open deck space and screened porches, as well as its location on the banks of a small stream that feeds the pond, further connects this structure with the surrounding landscape.

Rustic exterior home idea in New York

Mountain style exterior home photo in Portland

Together with the Main Home, the 360 Ranch Guest Cabins offer even more spaces for friends and family to connect in the shadow of towering Emigrant Peak. Like the Main Home, the Guest Cabins draw design inspiration from the classic log lodges of The West, integrating smaller round logs and native stone to convey that distinctive historic feel. The two 2000 square foot cabins are connected—essentially mirrored at the fireplace—with each side boasting a master suite with fireplace and a second bedroom with bunks, a full kitchen, and living area. A combination of open deck space and screened porches, as well as its location on the banks of a small stream that feeds the pond, further connects this structure with the surrounding landscape.

Scott Amundson Photography LLC
Inspiration for a rustic kitchen remodel in Other

Inspiration for a large rustic porch remodel in Other with decking and a roof extension