Photography: Nat Rea
Example of a beach style backyard deck design in Providence with no cover

Photo taken in the garden of David Benner. Photo by Jay Sifford
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Charlotte.

Example of a mid-sized transitional two-story and backyard stucco and stone beige patio kitchen design in Austin with a shed roof, a metal roof and a roof extension

Levi Miller
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Elegant l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and beige countertops

Builder and design: www.abandk.com Photo: Edmunds Studios
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman home bar remodel in Milwaukee

The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Kitchen - country l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in Grand Rapids with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, window backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Comfy chairs provide seating next to a beautiful pool. Attached kitchen provides space for preparing for events, or storing chilled beverages.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard stone and rectangular full sun and natural pool house remodel for summer in New York

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Dallas

The freestanding pedestal tub creates a modern feel in the master bathroom. Photo Credit: Teressa Sorensen TPhotography.photo
Inspiration for a large timeless master beige tile and porcelain tile beige floor and porcelain tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Salt Lake City with beige walls and a hinged shower door

Example of a country white one-story gable roof design in San Francisco

Elegant kitchen photo in San Francisco

Studio McGee
Light wood floor kitchen pantry photo in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash and an island

Spacious casita kitchen mirrors the kitchen in the main house. Photo Credit: Teressa Sorensen TPhotography.photo
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash and window backsplash

Outdoor Living space
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard stone patio kitchen design in Detroit with a pergola

Photography by Robb Vann of VannLeggalo Photography
Inspiration for a large modern galley porcelain tile and white floor open concept kitchen remodel with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a large modern galley concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in Atlanta with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Cooking is easy in the petite farmhouse style kitchen. The two-toned cabinetry creates a light yet grounded space with classic farmhouse accents like the light over the sink and subway tile backsplash. Cabinetry is functional with roll-outs, spice racks, trash pull-out and drawers.