This retired couple loves collecting art on their worldwide travels and didn't want to settle for a predictable look for their new kitchen. We began with the black and gold honed granite they fell in love with, and added the glass tile mosaic back splash and custom mixed metal hood. The result is truly a work of art! Collaboration with Sterling Renovations Matt Ross-photos

Residence Four Kitchen at Skye in Palm Springs, California
Inspiration for a 1960s l-shaped open concept kitchen remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in St Louis with gray cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

This retired couple loves collecting art on their worldwide travels and didn't want to settle for a predictable look for their new kitchen. We began with the black and gold honed granite they fell in love with, and added the glass tile mosaic back splash and custom mixed metal hood. The result is truly a work of art! Collaboration with Sterling Renovations Matt Ross-photos

Inspiration for a huge traditional shade front yard stone driveway in New York.

This little girls dream room is a blush pink bedroom with wall-to-wall pink wallpaper, pink doors, and pink bedding. The bench seat is from Wellborn's Estate Series (Non- beaded Inset, Wellington door style and in Maple). This bench seat is predictably finished in Pink Shadow (Sherwin Williams 0070).

A sexy modern space that beckons you to toss the day’s cares away and sink under the sheets. We intentionally added lots of curves and soft surfaces, and the dark blue is like a warm hug at the end of the day. The mid-century beehive fan is the icing on the cake and far from predictable.

Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in DC Metro

Lincoln Farmhouse LEED-H Platinum, Net-Positive Energy OVERVIEW. This LEED Platinum certified modern farmhouse ties into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, Massachusetts - a town known for its rich history, farming traditions, conservation efforts, and visionary architecture. The goal was to design and build a new single family home on 1.8 acres that respects the neighborhood’s agrarian roots, produces more energy than it consumes, and provides the family with flexible spaces to live-play-work-entertain. The resulting 2,800 SF home is proof that families do not need to compromise on style, space or comfort in a highly energy-efficient and healthy home. CONNECTION TO NATURE. The attached garage is ubiquitous in new construction in New England’s cold climate. This home’s barn-inspired garage is intentionally detached from the main dwelling. A covered walkway connects the two structures, creating an intentional connection with the outdoors between auto and home. FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY. With a modest footprint, each space must serve a specific use, but also be flexible for atypical scenarios. The Mudroom serves everyday use for the couple and their children, but is also easy to tidy up to receive guests, eliminating the need for two entries found in most homes. A workspace is conveniently located off the mudroom; it looks out on to the back yard to supervise the children and can be closed off with a sliding door when not in use. The Away Room opens up to the Living Room for everyday use; it can be closed off with its oversized pocket door for secondary use as a guest bedroom with en suite bath. NET POSITIVE ENERGY. The all-electric home consumes 70% less energy than a code-built house, and with measured energy data produces 48% more energy annually than it consumes, making it a 'net positive' home. Thick walls and roofs lack thermal bridging, windows are high performance, triple-glazed, and a continuous air barrier yields minimal leakage (0.27ACH50) making the home among the tightest in the US. Systems include an air source heat pump, an energy recovery ventilator, and a 13.1kW photovoltaic system to offset consumption and support future electric cars. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE. -6.3 kBtu/sf/yr Energy Use Intensity (Actual monitored project data reported for the firm’s 2016 AIA 2030 Commitment. Average single family home is 52.0 kBtu/sf/yr.) o 10,900 kwh total consumption (8.5 kbtu/ft2 EUI) o 16,200 kwh total production o 5,300 kwh net surplus, equivalent to 15,000-25,000 electric car miles per year. 48% net positive. WATER EFFICIENCY. Plumbing fixtures and water closets consume a mere 60% of the federal standard, while high efficiency appliances such as the dishwasher and clothes washer also reduce consumption rates. FOOD PRODUCTION. After clearing all invasive species, apple, pear, peach and cherry trees were planted. Future plans include blueberry, raspberry and strawberry bushes, along with raised beds for vegetable gardening. The house also offers a below ground root cellar, built outside the home's thermal envelope, to gain the passive benefit of long term energy-free food storage. RESILIENCY. The home's ability to weather unforeseen challenges is predictable - it will fare well. The super-insulated envelope means during a winter storm with power outage, heat loss will be slow - taking days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. During normal conditions, reduced energy consumption plus energy production means shelter from the burden of utility costs. Surplus production can power electric cars & appliances. The home exceeds snow & wind structural requirements, plus far surpasses standard construction for long term durability planning. ARCHITECT: ZeroEnergy Design http://zeroenergy.com/lincoln-farmhouse CONTRACTOR: Thoughtforms http://thoughtforms-corp.com/ PHOTOGRAPHER: Chuck Choi http://www.chuckchoi.com/

Dining room - farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room idea with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Home design - 1960s home design idea in New York

Reclaimed Wood Beams, photo by Jean Randazzo Photography
Trendy master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Los Angeles with beige walls

Master bedroom, Berber carpet, green wall, gold framed art, chandelier, drapes, balcony, chair and ottoman, night stands, wall trim, bench, crown molding, upholstered headboard, tv credenza, table lamps, neutral, valance, plant artwork, glazed white finish, nook, wainscoting

Inspiration for a large contemporary partial sun front yard mulch driveway in Los Angeles.

This retired couple loves collecting art on their worldwide travels and didn't want to settle for a predictable look for their new kitchen. We began with the black and gold honed granite they fell in love with, and added the glass tile mosaic back splash and custom mixed metal hood. The result is truly a work of art! Collaboration with Sterling Renovations Matt Ross-photos

We worked on a complete remodel of this home. We modified the entire floor plan as well as stripped the home down to drywall and wood studs. All finishes are new, including a brand new kitchen that was the previous living room.

Our homeowner wanted to replace her previous vent free gas fireplace. We were unable to install a vented fireplace in the space so she chose a Dimplex electric, linear fireplace, Cream Quartzite stone and Antique Beige granite hearth. We removed the old fireplace, surround, mantel and wood trim. Framed for the new fireplace. Installed the fireplace and stone panels. We worked in concert with the homeowner's AV contractor and completed the project in just a couple of days.

Eat-in kitchen - large traditional u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, quartz countertops, beige backsplash and stone tile backsplash