Michele Lee Wilson
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts wooden u-shaped wood railing staircase design in San Francisco with painted risers

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Example of a large classic slate floor and gray floor sunroom design in Boston with no fireplace and a glass ceiling

Roger Wade Studio
Example of a mountain style brick floor wine cellar design

Living room. Photography by Stephen Brousseau.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Seattle with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a concealed tv

Inspiration for a large contemporary ceramic tile great room remodel in Phoenix with brown walls, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace

Large elegant light wood floor and brown floor sunroom photo in New York with no fireplace and a standard ceiling

Elmhurst, IL Residence by Charles Vincent George Architects Photographs by Tony Soluri
Vestibule - country vestibule idea in Chicago with a glass front door

The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Design ideas for a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

Pella Corporate
Living room - contemporary formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with beige walls, no fireplace and no tv

Board formed concrete firepit at dusk. Photo by Clark Dugger
Patio - mid-sized contemporary backyard stone patio idea in Los Angeles with a fire pit and no cover

Design inspiration for this wine cellar came from a statement made by the homeowner, “I don’t like sitting in a cold room drinking wine.” by designing a room within a room, we were able to contain the temperature controlled wine space using floor to ceiling glass panels while still allowing full view for the beautiful custom built white oak cabinetry from the tasting area. LED accent light and decorative stone tile is stylishly integrated within the cabinetry resulting in a truly unique wine cellar. · Wine Cellar designed and construction by McNeil Company Builders. · Interior Finishes and Furniture by interiors Joan and Associates · Cabinetry by Eurowood Custom Cabinets

Petr Krejci
Example of a transitional l-shaped kitchen design in London with shaker cabinets and gray backsplash

The Blade Series outlets can be specified both vertically or horizontally and allow you to keep appliances neatly stowed & powered while creating more countertop space. An interlocking thermostat, standard on all powering outlets, cuts power to the outlet if the surrounding temperature exceeds 120ºF, making it the safest in-drawer power outlet on the market.

Modern Guest Bedroom design by Studio Surface for Design Milk founder Jaime Derringer. Photo by Jaime Derringer.
Bedroom - mid-sized mid-century modern carpeted bedroom idea in San Diego with gray walls and no fireplace

Jeremy Fukunaga
Great room - contemporary medium tone wood floor great room idea in San Francisco

Mariko Reed Architectural Photography
Open concept kitchen - 1950s galley open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with white cabinets, yellow backsplash and an island

Example of a large cottage open concept medium tone wood floor and beige floor family room design in Phoenix with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a media wall

Mid-sized transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor living room photo in San Francisco with beige walls, no fireplace and no tv