Jim Bartsch
Inspiration for a mediterranean bedroom remodel in Santa Barbara with white walls

Exterior Photo by LHSA+DP
Example of a mid-sized trendy multicolored two-story mixed siding gable roof design in New York

Inspiration for a timeless kitchen remodel in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, orange backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Rachel Kay, Applebox Imaging
Example of a trendy living room design in Austin with a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

Bedroom - transitional beige floor bedroom idea in Orange County with green walls

ML Baxley
Example of a trendy patio design in Little Rock with a fire pit

Home office - traditional freestanding desk carpeted home office idea in DC Metro with orange walls

Inspiration for a large tropical two-story stucco house exterior remodel in Tampa with a hip roof and a tile roof

Bedroom - mid-sized contemporary light wood floor bedroom idea in Newark with white walls and no fireplace

This beautiful kitchen was updated with new upper cabinets, new brass hardware, and a glass panel pantry door. A fun pop of color was added with a turquoise desk area.

Jason Chambers
Large victorian green three-story wood house exterior idea in Boston

Aline Architecture / Photographer: Dan Cutrona
Elegant medium tone wood floor foyer photo in Boston with white walls and a white front door

Architecture: Sutro Architects Contractor: Larsen Builders Photography: David Duncan Livingston
Enclosed dining room - mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room idea in San Francisco with orange walls and no fireplace

Example of a country bathroom design in Providence

Ian McFarlane
Inspiration for a transitional formal dark wood floor living room remodel in Atlanta with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a tv stand

Elegant concrete back porch photo in Atlanta with a roof extension and a bbq area

Example of a mid-sized eclectic medium tone wood floor and brown floor hallway design in Chicago with orange walls

Mid-sized trendy u-shaped porcelain tile enclosed kitchen photo in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops and window backsplash