John Granen
Example of a mid-sized minimalist one-story wood flat roof design

Once apon a time I was a scary basement located in a congested section of Cambridge MA. My clients and I set out to create a new space inspired by France that could also double as a guest room when needed. Painting the existing wood joists and adding bead board in between the joists and painting any exposed pipes white celebrates the ceiling rather than trying to hide it keeps the much needed ceiling height. Italian furniture, books and antique rug gives this once basement a very European well travelled feel.

Fire pit with raised dining deck beyond. Photo by Clark Dugger
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard stone patio design in Los Angeles with a fire pit and no cover

Photo Credit: Aaron Leitz
Example of a minimalist open concept slate floor living room design in Seattle with a standard fireplace, a bar and a concrete fireplace

Baulinder Haus is located just a few houses down from a landmark Kansas City area home designed by Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer. Baulinder Haus draws inspiration from the details of the neighboring home. Vertically oriented wood siding, simple forms, and overhanging masses—these were part of Breuer’s modernist palette. The house’s form consists of a series of stacked boxes, with public spaces on the ground level and private spaces in the boxes above. The boxes are oriented in a U-shaped plan to create a generous private courtyard. This was designed as an extension of the interior living space, blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. Floor-to-ceiling south facing windows in the courtyard are shaded by the overhanging second floor above to prohibit solar heat gain, but allow for passive solar heating in the winter. Other sustainable elements of the home include a geothermal heat pump HVAC system, energy efficient windows and sprayed foam insulation. The exterior wood is a vertical shiplap siding milled from FSC certified Machiche. Baulinder Haus was designed to meet and exceed requirements put forward by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their Indoor airPLUS qualified homes, and is working toward Energy Star qualification. Machiche and steel screening elements provide depth and texture to front facade.

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Bathroom - contemporary black tile ceramic tile and black floor bathroom idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets and white walls

Inspiration for a transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

This modern farmhouse located outside of Spokane, Washington, creates a prominent focal point among the landscape of rolling plains. The composition of the home is dominated by three steep gable rooflines linked together by a central spine. This unique design evokes a sense of expansion and contraction from one space to the next. Vertical cedar siding, poured concrete, and zinc gray metal elements clad the modern farmhouse, which, combined with a shop that has the aesthetic of a weathered barn, creates a sense of modernity that remains rooted to the surrounding environment. The Glo double pane A5 Series windows and doors were selected for the project because of their sleek, modern aesthetic and advanced thermal technology over traditional aluminum windows. High performance spacers, low iron glass, larger continuous thermal breaks, and multiple air seals allows the A5 Series to deliver high performance values and cost effective durability while remaining a sophisticated and stylish design choice. Strategically placed operable windows paired with large expanses of fixed picture windows provide natural ventilation and a visual connection to the outdoors.

Helynn Ospina Photography Custom Platform Bed, Hammers & Heels lighting, furniture and home goods, Oakland, CA. Styling Items, Pottery Barn. Coffee carafe, CB2. Traditional Textile Biddew Noir, St. Frank, San Francisco. Bedding West Elm, Lexington Coverlet and Shams. Custom Throw Pillows, Imperial Fret Textile in Natural by Pindler. Votive Bunch Lights, Tucker Robbins. Stark Structure Rug. Mango Ball End Table, Wildflower Organics. Cube Benches with Hide, Scenario Home.

The bathroom was transformed with a multitude of materials. Our client has a strong affinity for nature. However, we wanted to maintain a spa feel in the space. Therefore, we incorporated a serene sage green paint on the walls and a stone patterned porcelain on the accent wall in hues of sage, blue and assorted neutrals. These elements combined with the cement tile flooring (also picked up in the shower niche) have a nature-inspired feel without being too literal. The rich stain on the custom vanity and linen cabinet also brings a sense of the outdoors into space while the polished nickel finishes and white color palette throughout create a crisp and sophisticated finish. Photo: Virtual360 NY

Hanging baskets for now but the homeowner will eventually plant vines to grow up and over the arbor, creating a "doorway" to the dining area. Pavers are Anchor Charleston - the untumbled version - color: Northwoods.

Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

Eclectic modern living room in Austin’s Bouldin Creek neighborhood featuring a brown leather sofa, mid-century-inspired furnishings, colorful accents, warm wood, and layered textiles for a relaxed, collected interior.

Transitional dining room photo in Atlanta with black walls

Inspiration for a contemporary home office remodel in Salt Lake City

Dining room - country dining room idea in Boston

Brian Vanden Brink
Mid-sized beach style open concept light wood floor living room photo in Boston with white walls and no fireplace

Example of a large farmhouse open concept medium tone wood floor family room design in Burlington with white walls

Photographer: Beth Singer
Example of a mid-sized mountain style master brown tile ceramic tile corner shower design in Detroit with an undermount tub, medium tone wood cabinets, shaker cabinets, multicolored walls and solid surface countertops