Windows reaching a grand 12’ in height fully capture the allurement of the area, bringing the outdoors into each space. Furthermore, the large 16’ multi-paneled doors provide the constant awareness of forest life just beyond. The unique roof lines are mimicked throughout the home with trapezoid transom windows, ensuring optimal daylighting and design interest. A standing-seam metal, clads the multi-tiered shed-roof line. The dark aesthetic of the roof anchors the home and brings a cohesion to the exterior design. The contemporary exterior is comprised of cedar shake, horizontal and vertical wood siding, and aluminum clad panels creating dimension while remaining true to the natural environment. The Glo A5 double pane windows and doors were utilized for their cost-effective durability and efficiency. The A5 Series provides a thermally-broken aluminum frame with multiple air seals, low iron glass, argon filled glazing, and low-e coating. These features create an unparalleled double-pane product equipped for the variant northern temperatures of the region. With u-values as low as 0.280, these windows ensure year-round comfort.

Stunning simple bathroom design with composite stone sink, polished nickel tap, metallic copper effect ceramic tile feature wall and large rectangular mirror. Circadian lighting to change the lighting temperature throughout the day to recreate the suns colour patterns. Lighting emanates from behind the mirror and beneath the wall mounted floating sink cabinet that provides drawer storage.

London Brick - Charcoal This collection showcases a new element, inspired by the production of hand-made bricks fired in a furnace in London. Back in the early 20th century, the surfaces were shaded, with a variety of colors. The appeal of traditional craftsmanship techniques, with the imperfections in the glazes - as a result of unstable temperatures - reflected in a porcelain stoneware with a genuine character, obtained using leading-edge ceramic technologies. London is a tile ready to enliven the floors and walls of the home with an original urban, metropolitan allure.

TruLine .5 2.5W 24VDC Plaster-In LED System creates a clean line of glare free general illumination within drywall.
Inspiration for a contemporary hallway remodel in Chicago

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Mountain style concrete paver screened-in porch photo in Cleveland with a roof extension

For this project, we removed the old sod and excavated 3 to 4 inches of topsoil. We capped the sprinklers and then spread a base of crushed aggregate, which was packed down. The artificial turf was laid out and trimmed. Then seamed and staked into place, we spread infill and power broomed the turf so the blades would stand up straight. We used Tigerturf (Tiger Cool) Everglade Fescue. Created by Tencate, a worldwide innovator of space-age yarns for NASA and Boeing, TigerCool® yarns are engineered with heat reflective color pigments and advanced U.V. inhibitors that reduce surface temperatures. A series of solar panel tests indicate that artificial grass featuring TigerCool® technology successfully reduces turf temperatures by 30% and up to 17 degrees! That’s a difference that you can feel. The homeowner also selected a border of river rocks with a slight wave that gives a lush cool grassy Island effect. Photo by Greg Hawks

Little heath andromeda takes on a ppink flush in fall. Le jardinet

This fully automated modern condo allows the user to intuitively control all home features.
Example of a mid-sized minimalist open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Indianapolis with white walls, no fireplace, a bar and a wall-mounted tv

The lower level features a curved bar with sink, fridge, dishwasher temperature controlled wine room and pantry space.
Example of a large minimalist galley carpeted and white floor wet bar design with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, green backsplash and white countertops

This above ground, built-in spa really gives you relaxation just a few steps from your back door. Throw in the automatic safety cover and automatic temperature control and you have a safe fun environment for the whole family. With the natural color of the stones, flowers on the edge and surrounding area it really makes you feel like you're at a desert retreat!

Color Changing Landscape Lighting installed by Yardillumination.com using Brilliance LED Chameleon color changing bulbs. Fully programable and can be individually changed fixture by fixture or as a group. Control dimming in a range from 2200K to 5700K color temperature of white and a wide range of reds, greens, and blues from your smart device. These lamps can be zoned and grouped with others, on/off timers can be set, and adjustments can be made from anywhere in the world.

Professional Quality: Made with premium materials, durable and stable, reliable for long-term use, providing dependable light source support for your exhibition space.

Embedded in a Colorado ski resort and accessible only via snowmobile during the winter season, this 1,000 square foot cabin rejects anything ostentatious and oversized, instead opting for a cozy and sustainable retreat from the elements. Michael Shopenn Photography This zero-energy grid-independent home relies greatly on passive solar siting and thermal mass to maintain a welcoming temperature even on the coldest days. The Wee Ski Chalet was recognized as the Sustainability winner in the 2008 AIA Colorado Design Awards, and was featured in Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazine’s Sustainability Issue.

This cozy bar area is easily accessible from the kitchen and living space. The upper cabinet allows for displaying glassware or other decorative pieces. The under counter wine fridge allows for storing beverages at the right temperature. The beautiful multi-colored glass tile is a great backsplash for the unique wine bottle display.

Architect: Andrew Lister Architect Location: Los Angeles, CA Photographer: Drew Kelly

This custom shower allows for exact temperature control and even includes massaging jets.
Transitional bathroom photo in Chicago

VELUX skylights with blinds provide blue sky and starry night views, but with room-darkening blinds, you're sure to get a good night's sleep.
Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in Charlotte

This custom-built Japanese tea house is nestled within a gorgeous backyard oasis and adorned with traditional J-type tiles, imported directly from Japan for an exquisite appearance. The Smoked Silver tile uses local Japanese clay, which is burned at a high temperature and traditionally smoked to create a color with a depth that will show gentle change over time.

A cozy and functional living room faces out towards nature while using biophilic elements to provide the perfect atmosphere inside. With the touch of a button, Ketra lamps shift in color temperature and intensity to complement the time of day and the task at hand.