Large transitional l-shaped light wood floor and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, white backsplash, colored appliances, an island, granite countertops and subway tile backsplash

Joshua Caldwell
Mudroom - small country ceramic tile and brown floor mudroom idea in Phoenix with gray walls

Our Town Plans photo by Todd Stone
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, marble countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, beaded inset cabinets and an island

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

Living room - mid-sized traditional formal and enclosed vinyl floor living room idea in Chicago with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Robert Granoff Photography
Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white appliances

Aaron Kraft / Krafty Photos
Mountain style l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and white countertops

Set in Montana's tranquil Shields River Valley, the Shilo Ranch Compound is a collection of structures that were specifically built on a relatively smaller scale, to maximize efficiency. The main house has two bedrooms, a living area, dining and kitchen, bath and adjacent greenhouse, while two guest homes within the compound can sleep a total of 12 friends and family. There's also a common gathering hall, for dinners, games, and time together. The overall feel here is of sophisticated simplicity, with plaster walls, concrete and wood floors, and weathered boards for exteriors. The placement of each building was considered closely when envisioning how people would move through the property, based on anticipated needs and interests. Sustainability and consumption was also taken into consideration, as evidenced by the photovoltaic panels on roof of the garage, and the capability to shut down any of the compound's buildings when not in use.

Eat-in kitchen - traditional medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, gray backsplash and an island

Example of a mid-sized cottage l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Locati Architects, LongViews Studio
Powder room - small country blue tile and stone tile powder room idea with open cabinets, beige walls, a vessel sink and granite countertops

The pergola, above the uppermost horizontal 'strip' of cedar, is a bronze poly-carbonate, which allows light to come through, but which blocks UV rays and keeps out the rain.

Photo by Gieves Anderson
Seated home bar - small contemporary single-wall dark wood floor seated home bar idea in Nashville with open cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, gray countertops and metal backsplash

Costa Christ Media
Transitional built-in desk medium tone wood floor study room photo in Dallas with white walls

feature wall: Laja Natural Designer: Ariel Fox Design (Sherman Oaks, CA) Photographer: Manolo Langis Photography Fabricator: Pacific Stone Design

The interior of the wharf cottage appears boat like and clad in tongue and groove Douglas fir. A small galley kitchen sits at the far end right. Nearby an open serving island, dining area and living area are all open to the soaring ceiling and custom fireplace. The fireplace consists of a 12,000# monolith carved to received a custom gas fireplace element. The chimney is cantilevered from the ceiling. The structural steel columns seen supporting the building from the exterior are thin and light. This lightness is enhanced by the taught stainless steel tie rods spanning the space. Eric Reinholdt - Project Architect/Lead Designer with Elliott + Elliott Architecture Photo: Tom Crane Photography, Inc.

©Finished Basement Company
Inspiration for a huge contemporary look-out dark wood floor and brown floor basement remodel in Denver with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace

Paul Cheney
Front door - 1960s slate floor front door idea in Charleston with white walls and a yellow front door

California Homes
Huge tuscan terra-cotta tile and red floor wine cellar photo in Los Angeles with storage racks