The former kitchen of this craftsman bungalow was converted to a bright and comfortable dining room, large enough to seat 12. Lee Manning Photography

Fireplace Xtrordinair (FPX) 44 Elite with Satin Nickel Face and Black Door
Example of a 40 to 44 inch, 25+ inch deep, nickel and 30 to 34 inch high classic steel wall-mounted wood-burning living room design with a blower

This simple storage solution includes adjustable shelves and specialized organization in a clean, white palette.
Mid-sized cottage chic single-wall painted wood floor kitchen pantry photo in Nashville with open cabinets, white cabinets and no island

KuDa Photography
Example of an urban bathroom design in Portland with wood countertops, an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets and metallic walls

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Mid-sized urban attached garden shed photo in Austin

This Award-winning kitchen proves vintage doesn't have to look old and tired. This previously dark kitchen was updated with white, gold, and wood in the historic district of Monte Vista. The challenge is making a new kitchen look and feel like it belongs in a charming older home. The highlight and starting point is the original hex tile flooring in white and gold. It was in excellent condition and merely needed a good cleaning. The addition of white calacatta marble, white subway tile, walnut wood counters, brass and gold accents keep the charm intact. Cabinet panels mimic original door panels found in other areas of the home. Custom coffee storage is a modern bonus! Sub-Zero Refrig, Rohl sink.

Fireplace Xtrordinair (FPX) 44 Elite with Black Face and Doors
Living room - 40 to 44 inch, 25+ inch deep, black and 30 to 34 inch high traditional steel wall-mounted wood-burning living room idea with a blower

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/

Fireplace Xtrordinair (FPX) 44 Elite with Black Face and Doors
Living room - 40 to 44 inch, 25+ inch deep, black and 30 to 34 inch high traditional steel wall-mounted wood-burning living room idea with a blower

Fireplace Xtrordinair (FPX) 44 Elite with Artisan Face and Doors
Living room - 40 to 44 inch, 25+ inch deep, iron and 30 to 34 inch high traditional steel wall-mounted wood-burning living room idea with a blower

This pre-fab fireplace no longer is a source of cold air! With the Peterson Real Fyre direct vent gas insert it now produces lots of warmth. The Peterson insert comes with a remote which acts as a thermostat. Just set it and forget it. And for those very cold evenings you can turn the variable speed blower on.

Landmark Photography
Transitional dark wood floor dining room photo in Minneapolis with white walls

Teenage eggplants hanging out. Eggplants thrive in containers, whether they're terra-cotta pots, or fabric Smart Pots. Photo by Steve Masley
Photo of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

This log outdoor structure, a grand backyard pavilion features an outdoor kitchen, bar and bathrooms for changing. Produced By: PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes Photo Credit: Mountain Photographics, Inc.

Example of a cottage home design design in Boston

Large trendy tile patio photo in Orange County with a roof extension and a fireplace

The summer garden is cleared out, except for a couple of cherry tomatoes that are still producing. Winter vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, spinach, Swiss chard, carrots, radishes, and scallions are planted in place of the summer vegetables. Photo by Steve Masley

Low Gear Photography
Elegant girl carpeted and gray floor nursery photo in Kansas City with gray walls