When full-time Massachusetts residents contemplate building a second home in Telluride, Colorado the question immediately arises; does it make most sense to hire a regionally based Rocky Mountain architect or a sea level architect conveniently located for all of the rigorous collaboration required for successful bespoke home design. Determined to prove the latter true, Siemasko + Verbridge accompanied the potential client as they scoured the undulating Telluride landscape in search of the perfect house site. The selected site’s harmonious balance of untouched meadow rising up to meet the edge of an aspen grove and the opposing 180 degree view of Wilson’s Range spoke to everyone. A plateau just beyond a fork in the meadow provided a natural flatland, requiring little excavation and yet the right amount of upland slope to capture the views. The intrinsic character of the site was only enriched by an elk trail and snake-rail fence. Establishing the expanse of Wilson’s range would be best served by rejecting the notion of selected views, the central sweeping curve of the roof inverts a small saddle in the range with which it is perfectly aligned. The soaring wave of custom windows and the open floor plan make the relatively modest house feel sizable despite its footprint of just under 2,000 square feet. Officially a two bedroom home, the bunk room and loft allow the home to comfortably sleep ten, encouraging large gatherings of family and friends. The home is completely off the grid in response to the unique and fragile qualities of the landscape. Great care was taken to respect the regions vernacular through the use of mostly native materials and a palette derived from the terrain found at 9,820 feet above sea level. Photographer: Gibeon Photography

Beautiful open-concept white kitchen with inset cabinetry, quartzite countertop, polished nickel hardware and plumbing, a full-height backsplash including a pot-filler, stainless steel Sub-Zero Appliances and an extra deep kitchen island in the Providence Plantation neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.

This project was built by 41 West of Naples, FL, a Certified Luxury Builder. To learn more about 41 West, visit www.41West.com. Certified Luxury Builders is a network of leading custom home builders and luxury home and condo remodelers who create 5-Star experiences for luxury home and condo owners from New York to Los Angeles and Boston to Naples. As a Certified Luxury Builder, we are proud to feature photos of projects from our members around the country to inspire you with design ideas. Please feel free to contact the Certified Luxury Builder featured with any questions or inquiries you may have about their projects. Visit www.CLBNetwork.com for more information.

The design of the wall panels set the tone for this French inspired parlor. Subtle variations in design of the wall panels, from the size and detailing of the mouldings themselves, to the treatment of the panel tops, are used to great effect.

Inspiration for a mid-century modern kitchen remodel in Minneapolis

Great grids! The simulated divided lite grids (a.k.a. muntins) in these Harvey Tribute double hung windows are done in a 4-over-1 pattern, a great choice for smaller windows like this, or for when you want grids but don't want to obstruct too much of your view.

The Dallas Builders Associations Home of the Week is a modern design being built by Divino Homes in West Dallas. Located at 1518 Canada Dr. it is only 3 minutes away from Trinity Groves. Divino Homes has designed and is currently building this modern residence, which include many architectural features. The layout of the home feels much larger because of the openness and the designed natural light throughout the home. The home features the kitchen and family room located on the 2nd level with a large entertainment covered patio on the side. This home also features a 3rd level flex room with an entertainment patio with views of downtown. This residence includes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms and a 3rd level Flex room with views of the Dallas Skyline for a total square footage of 3,553 square feet. All homes being built by Divino Homes offer the latest in energy-saving features and are Energy Star and Green Built Texas certified. You can find out more about Divino Homes on our website at www.divinohomes.com. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see our current stories and posts. For questions and to set up a time to meet with our team please use the “contact us” feature on our website or call our office at 214-360-7200. This Home of the Week is presented by the Dallas Builders Association. For information on the Association please visit www.dallasbuilders.com.

Minimalist kitchen photo in Orange County

Beach style living room photo in Miami

Living Room with Pickle Board Ceiling and wall
Living room - mid-sized open concept medium tone wood floor, wood ceiling and wood wall living room idea in Minneapolis with gray walls and a wall-mounted tv

China cabinet in dining room with long view into kitchen. All custom-made. design: Marta Kruszelnicka photo: Todd Gieg
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized contemporary medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Boston with beige walls

Patio - farmhouse patio idea in San Francisco

This is a living room in a Bed and Breakfast that is located on Puget Sound. The room is the reception area for guests who typically arrive here but use the lower half of the home with access to a local beach, views of the sound, lighthouse, Maury Island and 30 minutes from Seattle. The coffee table was finished with an old yellowed shellac and we removed it to find a solid Birdseye Maple piece that is beautiful. To save money the side table is a particle board with stable cross pieces covered with two table clothes - one 60 inch the other 70 inch. We found two silk orchid stems at Molbak's in Woodinville that are used in the real orchid plants until they again come into bloom. No one has ever questioned that they were not real.

While there are many design elements that can be considered “biophilic” that could be incorporated into a space as part of a biophilic program including views of the outdoors (specifically views of nature) as seen through windows and skylights and natural plant life throughout the space, the element that we will focus on in this catalog is biophilic or nature-based wall art. The evidence suggests that photorealistic images of nature can have the same impact and will produce the same benefits as actual views of nature. Click on the next picture to continue reading………..

Photography by Lucas Henning.
Bedroom - rustic bedroom idea in Seattle

My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Martin Knowles Photography ----- As with all our projects, we started with the architectural design. The house was large enough, but it lacked function and openness. There were only 2 bedrooms on the main floor and two sets of stairs into the basement (who was their designer?!). Pair that with some questionable rock feature walls, and we had to look at this home from the perspective of a complete gut. The first step was to plan for a single staircase to the basement in a location that made sense. Once we removed the wall that separated the foyer from the living room, we created a nice open space as you enter the home, and the perfect location for the set of stairs. No rock was salvaged in the making of this space. Additionally, with the centrally located living room and vaulted ceiling, it provided the perfect opportunity to expand the deck space out back and create an amazing covered area with views to the mountains beyond.

Modern residential architecture featuring Windsor Pinnacle wood clad windows and patio doors with black clad exteriors and (after-market) black painted interiors.

Dan Forer, Forer Incorporated
Inspiration for a large coastal master carpeted and beige floor bedroom remodel in Charlotte with no fireplace and blue walls

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in New York