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Doug Thompson Huge wine rack and storage that creates a beautiful display.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary medium tone wood floor and yellow floor wine cellar remodel in Miami with beige walls and storage racks

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

This grey stained walnut kitchen was designed with Kurt Knapstein in a historical home in Kansas City. The blend of old and new elements allow this kitchen to mesh peacefully with the home, while easily standing on it's own.

The dining room features a custom oak and bronze wine cellar built by CG Quality Millwork and designed by Dunagan Diverio Design Group. The wine cellar features custom dual zone temperature controlled units flanked on each side by storage towers with built-in buffet counters for entertaining.

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Large country l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Portland with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, flat-panel cabinets, black appliances and an island

photography by: Scott Hargis
Tub/shower combo - modern white tile tub/shower combo idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Bliss Garden Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal and open concept dark wood floor and black floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a plaster fireplace

The 1st floor master features Phillip Jeffries grasscloth in a beachy blue tone with a shiplap ceiling
Beach style bedroom photo in Boston

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Undine Prohl
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Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Boston

Located in stylish Chelsea, this updated five-floor townhouse incorporates both a bold, modern aesthetic and sophisticated, polished taste. Palettes range from vibrant and playful colors in the family and kids’ spaces to softer, rich tones in the master bedroom and formal dining room. DHD interiors embraced the client’s adventurous taste, incorporating dynamic prints and striking wallpaper into each room, and a stunning floor-to-floor stair runner. Lighting became one of the most crucial elements as well, as ornate vintage fixtures and eye-catching sconces are featured throughout the home. Photography: Emily Andrews Architect: Robert Young Architecture 3 Bedrooms / 4,000 Square Feet

Light streams into the bright and fresh Living room, cool and comfortable with perfect temperature control. Audio surround sound vibrates from Revel speakers, providing the mood for enjoying ocean views. The room features Savant voice and touch activated Lutron lighting, recessed above for sunset and darker hours.

Kath & Keith Photography
Elegant u-shaped dark wood floor home design photo in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash and porcelain backsplash

Premier Stagers-Bamboo Silk
Inspiration for a large contemporary open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls

This is an example of a traditional stone garden path in New York.

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