Bethany Nauert
Mid-sized cottage white tile and subway tile cement tile floor and black floor bathroom photo in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, an undermount sink, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls and marble countertops

Trendy dedicated laundry room photo in Miami with open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Reed Brown Photography
Example of a trendy u-shaped gray floor kitchen pantry design in Nashville with open cabinets, white cabinets and white countertops

Martin King
Large transitional master gray tile, white tile and mosaic tile gray floor and ceramic tile alcove shower photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, gray walls, shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

kyle caldwell
Country single-wall brick floor utility room photo in Boston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Ground up development. 7,000 sq ft contemporary luxury home constructed by FINA Construction Group Inc.
Example of a huge trendy open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room design in Los Angeles with a wall-mounted tv

Beautiful guest bathroom with floating vanity, large tile and lots of natural light. Margaret Wright Photography
Trendy white tile white floor bathroom photo in Charleston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white walls and black countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped slate floor and gray floor kitchen pantry remodel in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash and glass tile backsplash

The house features the latest in renewable energy. Photovoltaic panels provide back-up energy for the residence and a charging station for an electric car, while solar hot water panels meet demand for domestic hot water. A vertical wind turbine, prominent at the site’s entry, contributes to the production of energy at the residence. Erik Bishoff, Photographer

Example of a small transitional mirror tile, white tile, beige tile and black tile ceramic tile and white floor powder room design in Minneapolis with gray walls, marble countertops, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, a vessel sink and open cabinets

Photography: Nathan Schroder
Trendy freestanding desk home office photo in Dallas

Ryan Ozubko
Example of a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral medium tone wood floor walk-in closet design in San Francisco with open cabinets and white cabinets

The gray-blue matte glass tile mosaic and soft brown linear-striped porcelain tile of the master bathroom's spacious shower are illuminated by a skylight. The curbless shower includes a linear floor drain. The simple, clean geometric forms of the shower fittings include body spray jets and a handheld shower wand. © Jeffrey Totaro

Trendy dark wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Barry Grossman Photography
Living room - contemporary white floor living room idea in Miami with a bar

JS Gibson
Bathroom - large cottage master dark wood floor bathroom idea in Charleston with black cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and recessed-panel cabinets

Stephani Buchman
Example of a mid-sized trendy open concept dark wood floor family room library design in Toronto with white walls

Mountain style mosaic tile and beige tile mosaic tile floor bathroom photo in San Francisco

The Owners of a home that had been consumed by the moving dunes of Lake Michigan wanted a home that would not only stand the test of aesthetic time, but survive the vicissitudes of the environment. With the assistance of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality as well as the consulting civil engineer and the City of Grand Haven Zoning Department, a soil stabilization site plan was developed based on raising the new home’s main floor elevation by almost three feet, implementing erosion studies, screen walls and planting indigenous, drought tolerant xeriscaping. The screen walls, as well as the low profile of the home and the use of sand trapping marrum beachgrass all help to create a wind shadow buffer around the home and reduce blowing sand erosion and accretion. The Owners wanted to minimize the stylistic baggage which consumes most “cottage” residences, and with the Architect created a home with simple lines focused on the view and the natural environment. Sustainable energy requirements on a budget directed the design decisions regarding the SIPs panel insulation, energy systems, roof shading, other insulation systems, lighting and detailing. Easily constructed and linear, the home harkens back to mid century modern pavilions with present day environmental sensitivities and harmony with the site. James Yochum