Kitchen - 1960s light wood floor kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, blue backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Contractor: AllenBuilt Inc. Interior Designer: Cecconi Simone Photographer: Connie Gauthier with HomeVisit
Inspiration for a contemporary porcelain tile black floor alcove bathtub remodel in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an integrated sink, solid surface countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

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

Photo Credit: Alex C. Tenser Photography
Living room - transitional medium tone wood floor living room idea in Richmond with gray walls

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Anchor Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
Inspiration for a craftsman mudroom remodel in Minneapolis with yellow walls

Country kitchen photo in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash and white countertops

Mid-sized elegant front door photo in Nashville with a medium wood front door and blue walls

Lori Hamilton Photography
Huge elegant master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Miami with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

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Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor bedroom design with blue walls

Nantucket Architectural Photography
Freestanding bathtub - large coastal master white tile and ceramic tile light wood floor freestanding bathtub idea in Boston with white walls

This master bathroom has everything you need to get you ready for the day. The beautiful backsplash has a mixture of brown tones that add dimension and texture to the focal wall. The lighting blends well with the other bathroom fixtures and the cabinets provide plenty of storage while demonstrating a simply beautiful style. Brad Knipstein was the photographer.

Photo By: Trent Bell
Sunroom - contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor sunroom idea in Boston with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a standard ceiling

Raul Garcia: www.rauljgarcia.com/
Example of a trendy eat-in kitchen design in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen - traditional l-shaped kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Peter Murdock
Deck container garden - contemporary backyard deck container garden idea in New York with decking and no cover

Inspiration for a contemporary home office remodel in Los Angeles

Photography by Andrew Pogue
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile mosaic tile floor and gray floor alcove shower photo in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, a two-piece toilet and white countertops

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Elegant entryway photo in Boston with a dark wood front door

Modern Living Room
Inspiration for a transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, a brick fireplace and a standard fireplace