On a site that slopes gently down to Penobscot Bay, a Washington couple with four grown children sought to develop a house that would serve as a summer home and vacation destination for the family. Drawing from the New England vernacular of simple forms and traditional materials, the house provides modern spaces for living with two parallel but offset two-story gabled wings linked by a bridge spanning an open Great Room. This soaring space, anchored at one end by a large granite-clad fireplace, serves to link the house together, and to provide premier views of the ocean to the east. A wall of windows and doors opens to a combination covered and screened porch, providing access to a lawn sloping to the rocky coast. An open Kitchen serves the Dining Area and porch, as well as a link to the south yard and a view to an intimate cove. A private Library on the west wall provides a quiet away space. At the north wing, the Master Suite, including a Study, gains access to a private patio with commanding views of the ocean below. The upper levels of the north and south wings, provide bedrooms for the children and their families. An open bridge links the wings and provides views to the Great Room below, the sea beyond, and the front entry court to the north. A detached garage keeps cars out of view and provides a second-story get-away room. This house was completed in the summer of 2015.

On a site that slopes gently down to Penobscot Bay, a Washington couple with four grown children sought to develop a house that would serve as a summer home and vacation destination for the family. Drawing from the New England vernacular of simple forms and traditional materials, the house provides modern spaces for living with two parallel but offset two-story gabled wings linked by a bridge spanning an open Great Room. This soaring space, anchored at one end by a large granite-clad fireplace, serves to link the house together, and to provide premier views of the ocean to the east. A wall of windows and doors opens to a combination covered and screened porch, providing access to a lawn sloping to the rocky coast. An open Kitchen serves the Dining Area and porch, as well as a link to the south yard and a view to an intimate cove. A private Library on the west wall provides a quiet away space. At the north wing, the Master Suite, including a Study, gains access to a private patio with commanding views of the ocean below. The upper levels of the north and south wings, provide bedrooms for the children and their families. An open bridge links the wings and provides views to the Great Room below, the sea beyond, and the front entry court to the north. A detached garage keeps cars out of view and provides a second-story get-away room. This house was completed in the summer of 2015.

Books, photos, games, and more are stored neatly in this system, which allows for showcasing keepsake items and hiding the rest. • Tesoro Linen and Lago® Siena provide a neutral but warm color palette. • Tesoro Linen slab door and drawer fronts create a minimalistic aesthetic. • Asymmetrical design optimizes storage within the space. • Mix of concealed and open storage offers flexibility. • Cubbies and dividers provide accessible and organized storage space. • Push-to-open hardware offers ease of use.

A custom made hybrid desk was made with the intention of utilizing a small and tight space resulting in maximum functionality. There is a work desk on one side providing easy accessibility to working on your laptop and on the other side of the desk, a complementary custom storage compartment for placing your magazines, books and remotes all within an arm length’s reach.

Generous space on either side of the cooktop provide space for prep. The black granite on the backsplash visually unites the space. Photo Credits Jessy Pesce

OVERVIEW Set into a mature Boston area neighborhood, this sophisticated 2900SF home offers efficient use of space, expression through form, and myriad of green features. MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING Designed to accommodate three family generations, paired living spaces on the first and second levels are architecturally expressed on the facade by window systems that wrap the front corners of the house. Included are two kitchens, two living areas, an office for two, and two master suites. CURB APPEAL The home includes both modern form and materials, using durable cedar and through-colored fiber cement siding, permeable parking with an electric charging station, and an acrylic overhang to shelter foot traffic from rain. FEATURE STAIR An open stair with resin treads and glass rails winds from the basement to the third floor, channeling natural light through all the home’s levels. LEVEL ONE The first floor kitchen opens to the living and dining space, offering a grand piano and wall of south facing glass. A master suite and private ‘home office for two’ complete the level. LEVEL TWO The second floor includes another open concept living, dining, and kitchen space, with kitchen sink views over the green roof. A full bath, bedroom and reading nook are perfect for the children. LEVEL THREE The third floor provides the second master suite, with separate sink and wardrobe area, plus a private roofdeck. ENERGY The super insulated home features air-tight construction, continuous exterior insulation, and triple-glazed windows. The walls and basement feature foam-free cavity & exterior insulation. On the rooftop, a solar electric system helps offset energy consumption. WATER Cisterns capture stormwater and connect to a drip irrigation system. Inside the home, consumption is limited with high efficiency fixtures and appliances. TEAM Architecture & Mechanical Design – ZeroEnergy Design Contractor – Aedi Construction Photos – Eric Roth Photography

This was a fun build and a delightful family to work and design with. The ladder is aesthetically pleasing and functional for their space, and also much safer than the previous loft access. The custom welded steel frame and alternating step support system combined with light colored, solid alder wood treads provide an open feel for the tight space.

This clients backyard is made functional and charming with a flagstone and mondo path and terraced garden plantings. The flagstone stairway provides elegant access to the patio and courtyard space.

The game room in the basement enjoys direct access to the interior garden - which in turn washes it with natural light and ventilation, becoming one of the most interesting rooms in the home. This room faces the kitchen balcony across the atrium, providing a human connection across levels and spaces in the house.

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Inspiration for a timeless exterior home remodel in San Francisco

Carrara Marble Italian White Bianco Carrera 2" Hexagon Mosaic Tile Honed Carrara Marble Italian White Bianco Carrera 3x6 Marble Subway Tile Honed Carrara Marble Italian White Bianco Carrera 5/8" Baseboard Molding Honed

Transitional single-sink bathroom photo in Kansas City with medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, white countertops and a built-in vanity

AFTER - we removed the old tub/shower and replaced it with a walk-in shower with glass doors. We also removed the window and installed better ventilation. The vanity and cabinets were replaced with new cabinetry and matching mirror and lighting. We chose a vanity/sink with less depth to provide more floor space for ease of access.

The bathtub is a timeless piece made of volcanic limestone and softens the ledge stone quartzite walls. The zero-barrier shower provides easy accessibility for all and the skylight allows for natural light and a view of nature while offering privacy. This project is a National COTY award winner.

High end front door custom designed & built in Austria. Biometric fingerprint access integrated in door provides ultimate convenience and security. Up to 99 fingers can be uploaded. Glass is chinchilla frosted. Silver LION door knocker

Butler's pantry with ample storage provides easy access to both dining room and kitchen.
Example of a transitional galley kitchen design in DC Metro

This completed lake access improvement features a new stair and walkway system constructed with Deckorators Vista composite stair treads and durable Westbury Tuscany aluminum railing for long-lasting safety and performance. Built as part of the City of Lake Waukomis public easement improvement project, the upgraded access route provides residents with a safer, low-maintenance pathway to the shoreline while enhancing the appearance, durability, and accessibility of the community's lake access infrastructure.

The new deck navigates a complex set of requirements... a basement access, a BBQ, A small elevated area, a direct path to the garden structure, avoiding the apple tree, providing room for basement windows.

The pool has a unique configuration with walk-in access at both ends and the deep section located in the middle. One end features full-width steps while the other has a tanning shelf, both providing safe access to the adjoining shallow sections. The twin LED pool lights ensure even lighting after dark.