Powder Bath off Game Room. Locally produced clay brick walls, and American Clay over drywall. Hickory wood floor. Pony wall with hidden storage. Onyx free-form sink, antique brass hardware. Corner art niche. Reclaimed carved corbel at ceiling.

Arclinea Armour: The kitchen design industry changed again with the launch of Armour last year. With a natural core in kraft paper mixed with new-gen resins, it is produced using high pressure lamination to create a highly evolved technical material with design capabilities for both horizontal and vertical applications, from cabinet fronts to countertops. The result, is an extremely durable surface that is scratch, abrasion, and finger proof resistant, buttery smooth to the touch, with velvety matte finish. It's water repellent and hygienic properties make it a smart choice for kitchen surfaces and the appearance of a matte lacquer to achieve that high-end modern look, for less. Armour meets the budget restraints of a multi-unit project or the savvy designer or homeowner.

This Denver metro home renovation by Andrea Schumacher Interiors is enlivened using bold color choices and prints. The lush green curved banquette and colorful drapery and pillow fabrics are dazzling on the edge of a living room. Photo Credit: Emily Minton Redfield

Houzz Kitchen of the Week April 8, 2016. Soapstone counter tops for kitchen renovation for Victorian home north of Boston. Designed by north shore kitchen showroom Heartwood Kitchens. The white kitchen custom cabinetry is from Mouser Cabinetry. Butler's pantry cabinetry in QCCI quarter sawn oak cabinetry. The kitchen includes many furniture like features including a wood mantle hood, open shelving, bead board and inset cabinetry. Other details include: soapstone counter tops, Jenn-Air appliances, Elkay faucet, antique transfer ware tiles from EBay, pendant lights from Rejuvenation, quarter sawn oak floors, hardware from House of Antique Hardware and the homeowners antique runner. General Contracting: DM Construction. Photo credit: Eric Roth Photography.

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Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Seattle.

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Staircase - eclectic staircase idea in Providence

Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall kitchen remodel in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, black backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers are planted above yellow melampodium. Learn how to grow easy vegetables that look great on your patio from the book "Easy Container Combos: Vegetables & Flowers." See a free, 24 page sample of the book at www.pamela-crawford.com. in the 'Books' section. Pamela Crawford designed and photographed the planter. Pamela designs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.

Alise O'Brien Photography
Trendy gray tile marble floor bathroom photo in St Louis with an undermount sink, beige walls and dark wood cabinets

A rustic modern bedroom featuring warm reclaimed wood accents, a cozy ambiance, and large windows that invite natural light and mountain views, creating a relaxing and sustainable retreat in this organic mountain home.

Betsy Barron Fine Art Photography
Mid-sized cottage l-shaped terra-cotta tile and red floor eat-in kitchen photo in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Highland Custom Homes
Elegant medium tone wood floor indoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court photo in Salt Lake City with multicolored walls

Discover sustainable everyday living with our Cotton Produce Bags, thoughtfully designed for eco-friendly grocery shopping and kitchen organization. Made from breathable cotton mesh fabric, these reusable bags are lightweight, durable, and perfect for storing fruits, vegetables, and pantry essentials while reducing single-use plastic waste. Their soft natural texture and timeless design blend beautifully with modern, farmhouse, and minimalist lifestyles, making them a practical choice for zero waste homes and conscious living.

Slab oak doors and drawer fronts with black stain finish. Cabinets by Castor. Produced by Designers Choice.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom remodel in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops and white countertops

The Gus* classic. Blind-tufted leather seat and back cushions atop a square, stainless steel frame. All Gus* Modern chairs feature no-sag spring construction to produce a dependable, long-lasting product. Their cushions are made of high-density upholstery foam to ensure each one holds its shape and provides outstanding comfort and support. Available in your choice of leather.

Slab oak doors and drawer fronts with black stain finish. Cabinets by Castor. Produced by Designers Choice.
Small trendy master bathroom photo in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops and white countertops

Custom, shaker door and drawer fronts with a grey paint finish. Cabinets by Castor. Produced by Designers Choice. Contractor: Robert Holsopple Construction Counter Tops by West Central Granite

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/

Custom, shaker door and drawer fronts with a grey paint finish. Cabinets by Castor. Produced by Designers Choice. Contractor: Robert Holsopple Construction Counter Tops by West Central Granite