This prefabricated 1,800 square foot Certified Passive House is designed and built by The Artisans Group, located in the rugged central highlands of Shaw Island, in the San Juan Islands. It is the first Certified Passive House in the San Juans, and the fourth in Washington State. The home was built for $330 per square foot, while construction costs for residential projects in the San Juan market often exceed $600 per square foot. Passive House measures did not increase this projects’ cost of construction. The clients are retired teachers, and desired a low-maintenance, cost-effective, energy-efficient house in which they could age in place; a restful shelter from clutter, stress and over-stimulation. The circular floor plan centers on the prefabricated pod. Radiating from the pod, cabinetry and a minimum of walls defines functions, with a series of sliding and concealable doors providing flexible privacy to the peripheral spaces. The interior palette consists of wind fallen light maple floors, locally made FSC certified cabinets, stainless steel hardware and neutral tiles in black, gray and white. The exterior materials are painted concrete fiberboard lap siding, Ipe wood slats and galvanized metal. The home sits in stunning contrast to its natural environment with no formal landscaping. Photo Credit: Art Gray

Our Aspen studio gave this home a bright, airy, soothing vibe with neutral palettes and thoughtful decor. Rather than use contrasting furnishings, we used neutral colors for the couches to elevate the relaxing vibe. In the dining room, we added yellow-green chairs that reflect the autumn colors outside. We also chose a stylish vintage pendant to spotlight the classic Brodmann piano in the living room. Statement lighting, elegant fabrics, and beautiful artwork create a calm, luxe environment filled with nature vibes.

Our Aspen studio gave this home a bright, airy, soothing vibe with neutral palettes and thoughtful decor. Rather than use contrasting furnishings, we used neutral colors for the couches to elevate the relaxing vibe. In the dining room, we added yellow-green chairs that reflect the autumn colors outside. We also chose a stylish vintage pendant to spotlight the classic Brodmann piano in the living room. Statement lighting, elegant fabrics, and beautiful artwork create a calm, luxe environment filled with nature vibes.

Our Aspen studio gave this home a bright, airy, soothing vibe with neutral palettes and thoughtful decor. Rather than use contrasting furnishings, we used neutral colors for the couches to elevate the relaxing vibe. In the dining room, we added yellow-green chairs that reflect the autumn colors outside. We also chose a stylish vintage pendant to spotlight the classic Brodmann piano in the living room. Statement lighting, elegant fabrics, and beautiful artwork create a calm, luxe environment filled with nature vibes.

A Jersey Shore home we decorated in easy neutrals for the ultimate summer hangout. Contemporary furnishings by Holly Hunt and B&B Italia set the tone for a relaxed lifestyle, which we then contrasted with dark room dividers and accent side tables by Todd Hase. Our goal was to create a trendy and sophisticated environment that promoted stress-free living in a light and airy space.

Our Aspen studio gave this home a bright, airy, soothing vibe with neutral palettes and thoughtful decor. Rather than use contrasting furnishings, we used neutral colors for the couches to elevate the relaxing vibe. In the dining room, we added yellow-green chairs that reflect the autumn colors outside. We also chose a stylish vintage pendant to spotlight the classic Brodmann piano in the living room. Statement lighting, elegant fabrics, and beautiful artwork create a calm, luxe environment filled with nature vibes.

Our Aspen studio gave this home a bright, airy, soothing vibe with neutral palettes and thoughtful decor. Rather than use contrasting furnishings, we used neutral colors for the couches to elevate the relaxing vibe. In the dining room, we added yellow-green chairs that reflect the autumn colors outside. We also chose a stylish vintage pendant to spotlight the classic Brodmann piano in the living room. Statement lighting, elegant fabrics, and beautiful artwork create a calm, luxe environment filled with nature vibes.

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Designed with an open floor plan and layered outdoor spaces, the Onaway is a perfect cottage for narrow lakefront lots. The exterior features elements from both the Shingle and Craftsman architectural movements, creating a warm cottage feel. An open main level skillfully disguises this narrow home by using furniture arrangements and low built-ins to define each spaces’ perimeter. Every room has a view to each other as well as a view of the lake. The cottage feel of this home’s exterior is carried inside with a neutral, crisp white, and blue nautical themed palette. The kitchen features natural wood cabinetry and a long island capped by a pub height table with chairs. Above the garage, and separate from the main house, is a series of spaces for plenty of guests to spend the night. The symmetrical bunk room features custom staircases to the top bunks with drawers built in. The best views of the lakefront are found on the master bedrooms private deck, to the rear of the main house. The open floor plan continues downstairs with two large gathering spaces opening up to an outdoor covered patio complete with custom grill pit.

A view from the Living Room/Great Room into the Dining Area, and the Kitchen. The open floor plan allows for seamless entertaining and a relaxed, family environment for the day to day. A neutral palette of whites, grays and browns, with pops of color keep the entire space cohesive.

By taking down an exterior door and opening the space into the living room, we took a tiny cramped U-shaped kitchen and made it a fantastic place to entertain. Black appliances, hardware and plumbing provide contrast to the white cabinets and tile. The neutral Coastal Surf quartzite ties the space together with the finishes in the living room.

Our Boulder studio gave this home a bright, airy, soothing vibe with neutral palettes and thoughtful decor. Rather than use contrasting furnishings, we used neutral colors for the couches to elevate the relaxing vibe. In the dining room, we added yellow-green chairs that reflect the autumn colors outside. We also chose a stylish vintage pendant to spotlight the classic Brodmann piano in the living room. Statement lighting, elegant fabrics, and beautiful artwork create a calm, luxe environment filled with nature vibes.

The 5,600 square foot Willow Creek ranch home blends industrial and organic design elements for a modern but classic design scheme. For an aesthetic that is simultaneously traditional and contemporary, By Design Interiors utilized Banker Wire’s fine woven wire mesh pattern S-12 in two separate areas of the home—the French Country inspired kitchen, and the game room bar—to provide unexpected touch points while creating a cohesive design experience. The modern French Country inspired kitchen was designed from the ground up. As a central point in the open concept home, the theme of organic-meets-industrial originates here. Specified in an antique brass finish, Banker Wire’s S-12—a fine woven wire mesh pattern—was fabricated into the front of the kitchen cabinets. The robust woven wire mesh provides a warm aesthetic touch to the surrounding neutral color palette while also giving a near opaque cover to the storage space. The highly faceted surface of S-12 both absorbs and reflects the colors of its surroundings, adding texture and depth to the striking design. “Banker Wire’s S-12 provides the integral industrial element in the kitchen area, helping to create the high/low aesthetic of the space—accentuating the organic materials, such as the leathered quartzite countertop island and single-sided waterfall edge, and the custom zinc vent range hood,” says Ayca Stiffel, Senior Interior Designer, Design Interiors. “The nearby dining room chandelier, grey-white walls, and natural light add a softness to the space, when contrasted with the industrial look and feel of the mesh.” Departing from the traditional French touchpoints found in the kitchen, By Design Interiors leaned more heavily on industrial accents to realize the custom game room bar. The homeowner’s requested a fun “industrial” space different from any home bar they had seen before. Using Banker Wire’s fine woven wire mesh pattern S-12, multiple sliding screen doors were crafted to create customizable storage space for the bar. The antique brass finish of the mesh reflects the warm light, adding a lighter tone that contrasts the chocolate browns and matte black finishes of the surrounding space. Leather chairs and metal work on the foot bars, bar front and frame compliment the woven wire mesh, creating a cohesive environment that is both unique and welcoming. Edgy, sophisticated, and familiar, the Willow Creek Texas Ranch Home exemplifies the role that unique materiality—such as Banker Wire’s architectural woven wire mesh—can play in a contemporary residential design scheme.

Our Aspen studio gave this home a bright, airy, soothing vibe with neutral palettes and thoughtful decor. Rather than use contrasting furnishings, we used neutral colors for the couches to elevate the relaxing vibe. In the dining room, we added yellow-green chairs that reflect the autumn colors outside. We also chose a stylish vintage pendant to spotlight the classic Brodmann piano in the living room. Statement lighting, elegant fabrics, and beautiful artwork create a calm, luxe environment filled with nature vibes.

Our Boulder studio gave this home a bright, airy, soothing vibe with neutral palettes and thoughtful decor. Rather than use contrasting furnishings, we used neutral colors for the couches to elevate the relaxing vibe. In the dining room, we added yellow-green chairs that reflect the autumn colors outside. We also chose a stylish vintage pendant to spotlight the classic Brodmann piano in the living room. Statement lighting, elegant fabrics, and beautiful artwork create a calm, luxe environment filled with nature vibes.

Initially designed as a bachelor's Sonoma weekend getaway, The Fan House features glass and steel garage-style doors that take advantage of the verdant 40-acre hilltop property. With the addition of a wife and children, the secondary residence's interiors needed to change. Ann Lowengart Interiors created a family-friendly environment while adhering to the homeowner's preference for streamlined silhouettes. In the open living-dining room, a neutral color palette and contemporary furnishings showcase the modern architecture and stunning views. A separate guest house provides a respite for visiting urban dwellers.

This prefabricated 1,800 square foot Certified Passive House is designed and built by The Artisans Group, located in the rugged central highlands of Shaw Island, in the San Juan Islands. It is the first Certified Passive House in the San Juans, and the fourth in Washington State. The home was built for $330 per square foot, while construction costs for residential projects in the San Juan market often exceed $600 per square foot. Passive House measures did not increase this projects’ cost of construction. The clients are retired teachers, and desired a low-maintenance, cost-effective, energy-efficient house in which they could age in place; a restful shelter from clutter, stress and over-stimulation. The circular floor plan centers on the prefabricated pod. Radiating from the pod, cabinetry and a minimum of walls defines functions, with a series of sliding and concealable doors providing flexible privacy to the peripheral spaces. The interior palette consists of wind fallen light maple floors, locally made FSC certified cabinets, stainless steel hardware and neutral tiles in black, gray and white. The exterior materials are painted concrete fiberboard lap siding, Ipe wood slats and galvanized metal. The home sits in stunning contrast to its natural environment with no formal landscaping. Photo Credit: Art Gray

This yacht interior design project was overseen by Shelley DiCondina of Yacht Interiors by Shelley, a South Florida partner of One Coast Design. Michelle Woolley assisted with this project, commissioned for the painting hanging in the far corner. Michelle Woolley is an experienced interior designer as well as professional artist. She enjoys working with clients and close friends like Shelley DiCondina to create beautiful environments for your home on the water.