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The vegetated roof is planted with alpine seedums and helps with storm-water management. It not only absorbs rainfall to reduce runoff but it also respires, so heat gain in the summer is zero.
Photo by Trent Bell

Inspiration for a large timeless dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Portland with blue walls


Photography: Travis Rhoads Photography
Example of a small trendy backyard deck design in San Francisco with a fire pit
Example of a small trendy backyard deck design in San Francisco with a fire pit
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Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Inspiration for a large mediterranean u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island


The family for Yellowstone Club #1 had several requests to be implemented in their design:
• A place for gathering
• solar gain
• simplicity of construction
• integration into the hillside
• upper level to have the feel of an attic
• views beyond the site
The concept of solar gain is a simple one. They wanted to maximize the amount of sunlight heating their home in the winter months. In response to this request we oriented their home to face south and planned the layout of the home around solar angles and thermal masses to naturally warm the home as much as possible. This was accomplished without making the layout less functional or significantly increasing the cost of the home. The process of solar orientation for the home was aided by the natural orientation and attributes of the site. The benefits of utilizing solar gain include a lower heating cost, and an increased level of natural light in the home.
The home was designed as a simple ninety degree angle for ease of construction. The upper level is reduced in size from the lower level; however the overall plan is based upon simple geometric shapes with the garage angling off.
The home is to be integrated into the hillside for visual, cost and environmental reasons. Visually, embedding the home into the hillside is significant because it reduces the profile of the building. By selecting a location where we can both cut and fill to place the building on the site we will be reducing the final construction cost of the home. Environmentally, embedding the buildings lower level into the hillside is important because of the significant insulating qualities of earth. This was facilitated through careful selection of the location of the home on the site and the fortune of having a south-facing slope on the site for the solar gain.
The attic is a finished space designed to have low walls that slope inward. Per the client’s request, the attic has walls roughly five feet tall and a sloped interior roof matching the slope of the roof on the exterior. By placing cabinets and built in units along portions of the walls, we are able to utilize this space for storage while providing for the client’s request for an attic that feels like an attic.
The style will be a mountain theme but the client’s background will be brought into play for certain details throughout the residence. The exterior will be clad with the stone that is available on site, cedar siding and accented historic wood trim. An immense amount of glazing will be introduced throughout the design to articulate the exterior and to blend with the number of gable and dormer roof elements. The structure will at possible locations be brought down to be crouching on the site rather than looming as a “tower”.
(photos by Shelly Saunders)


A chunky Everest Honed Quartzite not only tops the island but flanks the kitchen and runs straight up the backsplash, making this truly a kitchen built for a busy family that loves to gather and cook.


Traci D'Alessio aia | leed ap | ncarb
trace architecture + design, llc
Eat-in kitchen - large mediterranean l-shaped brown floor and medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Eat-in kitchen - large mediterranean l-shaped brown floor and medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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This countryside farmhouse was remodeled and added on to by removing an interior wall separating the kitchen from the dining/living room, putting an addition at the porch to extend the kitchen by 10', installing an IKEA kitchen cabinets and custom built island using IKEA boxes, custom IKEA fronts, panels, trim, copper and wood trim exhaust wood, wolf appliances, apron front sink, and quartz countertop. The bathroom was redesigned with relocation of the walk-in shower, and installing a pottery barn vanity. the main space of the house was completed with luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. A beautiful transformation with gorgeous views of the Willamette Valley.


Interior design by Krista Watterworth Alterman
Staircase - transitional wooden curved mixed material railing staircase idea in Miami with painted risers
Staircase - transitional wooden curved mixed material railing staircase idea in Miami with painted risers


Kids' room - transitional girl carpeted and beige floor kids' room idea in San Francisco with multicolored walls


Example of a large tuscan beige one-story mixed siding exterior home design in Phoenix with a shingle roof


5,411 SF two story home in the Encino Hills overlooking Los Angeles. This home features an attached two-car garage, 4 Bedrooms, 5 1/2 Baths, 2 Offices, Foyer, Gallery, Gym, Great Room, Den, Dining, Kitchen, Morning Room, Mud Room, Laundry, Loggia, Jacuzzi, and a pool with a gorgeous view overlooking Los Angeles. Walls of glass, natural stone surfaces featuring Porcelanosa tile, high ceilings, and sweeping vistas fuse the home's indoor and outdoor environments. The outdoor space features a fire pit, Jacuzzi, and swimming pool; the extensive use of windows not only brings the view inside but maximizes the use of natural light. Photovoltaic panels supply power to the home and pool and dramatically reduce energy consumption year round. Tankless water heaters, bamboo cabinetry and flooring, and tight high quality insulation further reduce the environmental footprint of the home and make it more sustainable...this home is also featured in FIND BLISS and LUXE Magazine. Eco Friendly and Green Home. Photo by: Latham Architectural


The bedroom loft has a large operable skylight. Photo by Eileen Descallar Ringwald
Bedroom - small contemporary loft-style light wood floor bedroom idea in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace
Bedroom - small contemporary loft-style light wood floor bedroom idea in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace


5,411 SF two story home in the Encino Hills overlooking Los Angeles. This home features an attached two-car garage, 4 Bedrooms, 5 1/2 Baths, 2 Offices, Foyer, Gallery, Gym, Great Room, Den, Dining, Kitchen, Morning Room, Mud Room, Laundry, Loggia, Jacuzzi, and a pool with a gorgeous view overlooking Los Angeles. Walls of glass, natural stone surfaces featuring Porcelanosa tile, high ceilings, and sweeping vistas fuse the home's indoor and outdoor environments. The outdoor space features a fire pit, Jacuzzi, and swimming pool; the extensive use of windows not only brings the view inside but maximizes the use of natural light. Photovoltaic panels supply power to the home and pool and dramatically reduce energy consumption year round. Tankless water heaters, bamboo cabinetry and flooring, and tight high quality insulation further reduce the environmental footprint of the home and make it more sustainable...this home is also featured in FIND BLISS and LUXE Magazine. Eco Friendly and Green Home. Photo by: Latham Architectural


The family for Yellowstone Club #1 had several requests to be implemented in their design:
• A place for gathering
• solar gain
• simplicity of construction
• integration into the hillside
• upper level to have the feel of an attic
• views beyond the site
The concept of solar gain is a simple one. They wanted to maximize the amount of sunlight heating their home in the winter months. In response to this request we oriented their home to face south and planned the layout of the home around solar angles and thermal masses to naturally warm the home as much as possible. This was accomplished without making the layout less functional or significantly increasing the cost of the home. The process of solar orientation for the home was aided by the natural orientation and attributes of the site. The benefits of utilizing solar gain include a lower heating cost, and an increased level of natural light in the home.
The home was designed as a simple ninety degree angle for ease of construction. The upper level is reduced in size from the lower level; however the overall plan is based upon simple geometric shapes with the garage angling off.
The home is to be integrated into the hillside for visual, cost and environmental reasons. Visually, embedding the home into the hillside is significant because it reduces the profile of the building. By selecting a location where we can both cut and fill to place the building on the site we will be reducing the final construction cost of the home. Environmentally, embedding the buildings lower level into the hillside is important because of the significant insulating qualities of earth. This was facilitated through careful selection of the location of the home on the site and the fortune of having a south-facing slope on the site for the solar gain.
The attic is a finished space designed to have low walls that slope inward. Per the client’s request, the attic has walls roughly five feet tall and a sloped interior roof matching the slope of the roof on the exterior. By placing cabinets and built in units along portions of the walls, we are able to utilize this space for storage while providing for the client’s request for an attic that feels like an attic.
The style will be a mountain theme but the client’s background will be brought into play for certain details throughout the residence. The exterior will be clad with the stone that is available on site, cedar siding and accented historic wood trim. An immense amount of glazing will be introduced throughout the design to articulate the exterior and to blend with the number of gable and dormer roof elements. The structure will at possible locations be brought down to be crouching on the site rather than looming as a “tower”.
(photos by Shelly Saunders)


5,411 SF two story home in the Encino Hills overlooking Los Angeles. This home features an attached two-car garage, 4 Bedrooms, 5 1/2 Baths, 2 Offices, Foyer, Gallery, Gym, Great Room, Den, Dining, Kitchen, Morning Room, Mud Room, Laundry, Loggia, Jacuzzi, and a pool with a gorgeous view overlooking Los Angeles. Walls of glass, natural stone surfaces featuring Porcelanosa tile, high ceilings, and sweeping vistas fuse the home's indoor and outdoor environments. The outdoor space features a fire pit, Jacuzzi, and swimming pool; the extensive use of windows not only brings the view inside but maximizes the use of natural light. Photovoltaic panels supply power to the home and pool and dramatically reduce energy consumption year round. Tankless water heaters, bamboo cabinetry and flooring, and tight high quality insulation further reduce the environmental footprint of the home and make it more sustainable...this home is also featured in FIND BLISS and LUXE Magazine. Eco Friendly and Green Home. Photo by: Latham Architectural
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Example of a large trendy master concrete floor and yellow floor bedroom design in Albuquerque with beige walls and no fireplace
Example of a large trendy master concrete floor and yellow floor bedroom design in Albuquerque with beige walls and no fireplace
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