Mid-sized beach style light wood floor and beige floor great room photo in Providence with white walls and no fireplace

When full-time Massachusetts residents contemplate building a second home in Telluride, Colorado the question immediately arises; does it make most sense to hire a regionally based Rocky Mountain architect or a sea level architect conveniently located for all of the rigorous collaboration required for successful bespoke home design. Determined to prove the latter true, Siemasko + Verbridge accompanied the potential client as they scoured the undulating Telluride landscape in search of the perfect house site. The selected site’s harmonious balance of untouched meadow rising up to meet the edge of an aspen grove and the opposing 180 degree view of Wilson’s Range spoke to everyone. A plateau just beyond a fork in the meadow provided a natural flatland, requiring little excavation and yet the right amount of upland slope to capture the views. The intrinsic character of the site was only enriched by an elk trail and snake-rail fence. Establishing the expanse of Wilson’s range would be best served by rejecting the notion of selected views, the central sweeping curve of the roof inverts a small saddle in the range with which it is perfectly aligned. The soaring wave of custom windows and the open floor plan make the relatively modest house feel sizable despite its footprint of just under 2,000 square feet. Officially a two bedroom home, the bunk room and loft allow the home to comfortably sleep ten, encouraging large gatherings of family and friends. The home is completely off the grid in response to the unique and fragile qualities of the landscape. Great care was taken to respect the regions vernacular through the use of mostly native materials and a palette derived from the terrain found at 9,820 feet above sea level. Photographer: Gibeon Photography

Large transitional light wood floor and beige floor dining room photo in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photography by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.

Mid-sized transitional formal and open concept light wood floor living room photo in Salt Lake City with white walls

In this project, existing kitchen was reworked. Poggenpohl cabinetry was re-painted. Custom hood designed by Paul Konstant from Konstant Architecture Planning. A steel ledge was added for decorative reasons above the cabinetry. Photo Credit: Tony Soluri

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Inspiration for a large rustic open concept vinyl floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with yellow walls, no fireplace and no tv

Della Terra is a natural quartz surface, it is a blend of nature and technology, combining beauty and functionality in a high performance surface. Della Terra is comprised of more than 93% natural quartz crystals, one of the hardest minerals in nature. Color controlled quartz is blended together with technologically advanced polymers. Because of its high quartz content, Arizona Tile's Della Terra Quartz surfaces are ultra-durable and resistant to scratches and chipping. Its dense composition also makes Della Terra Quartz highly resistant to staining. Photo: Aperture Architectural Images

Rustic wood exterior home idea in Boston with a hip roof

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Living room - mid-sized contemporary open concept and formal light wood floor living room idea in Grand Rapids with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv

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Cottage by Marth's Vieyard Interior Design, Liz Stiving Nichols, designer, photographs by Eric Roth
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Boston with white walls

interior designer: Kathryn Smith
Staircase - mid-sized country wooden l-shaped mixed material railing staircase idea in Orange County with painted risers

Dramatic archways linking rooms visually to one another in graceful fashion define the interior spaces.
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Living room - mid-sized coastal open concept and formal medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in San Francisco with gray walls and no tv

The quaint living room feels open and airy thanks to its vaulted ceiling, exposed wood beams, and abundant natural light. These warm architectural details enhance the cottage’s refined mountain character while creating an inviting space that is both intimate and elegant. J. Weiland

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary dark wood floor and brown floor great room remodel in Milwaukee with white walls and a ribbon fireplace

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