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

Mid-sized trendy kids' gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and gray floor open shower photo in Gold Coast - Tweed with white cabinets, a vessel sink, wood countertops, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, brown countertops and flat-panel cabinets

This sophisticated home bar strikes a perfect balance between function and high-end design. Open floating shelves stretch across the wall, showcasing an impressive bottle collection beneath a striking hexagon-pattern tile backsplash that climbs all the way to the ceiling. Rich, dark wood cabinets offer storage and depth, while glass-front cabinets elegantly display glassware for easy access. A large beverage fridge ensures everything stays chilled and ready. The bar is finished with a sleek gold faucet and matching water spout above the integrated sink, while open-back bar stools sit neatly at the wood-topped counter—inviting guests to gather in style.

Inspiration for a timeless bathroom remodel with multicolored walls

We provide irrigation assessments and offer recommendations and designs that reduce water consumption.
Design ideas for a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

The homeowner was under pressure from realtor for a 2nd price reduction after being on the market for 3 months with no offers. She contacted us to stage her property and received a full offer in 14 days without having to reduce the price again! Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography

The homeowner was under pressure from realtor for a 2nd price reduction after being on the market for 3 months with no offers. She contacted us to stage her property and received a full offer in 14 days without having to reduce the price again! Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography

The homeowner was under pressure from realtor for a 2nd price reduction after being on the market for 3 months with no offers. She contacted us to stage her property and received a full offer in 14 days without having to reduce the price again! Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography

The homeowner was under pressure from realtor for a 2nd price reduction after being on the market for 3 months with no offers. She contacted us to stage her property and received a full offer in 14 days without having to reduce the price again! Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography

The homeowner was under pressure from realtor for a 2nd price reduction after being on the market for 3 months with no offers. She contacted us to stage her property and received a full offer in 14 days without having to reduce the price again! Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography

As the price for solid copper continues to rise, CopperPlus offers an affordable solution for all your copper needs. - Rich patina process that ages the same as copper - Faster soldering with reduced expansion and contraction

Benefits of Exterior Roller Shades: - Reduce glare - Reduce heat in both indoor and outdoor spaces - Preserves your connection with the outdoors - Motorized operation options for easy, on-demand shading - Wide Selection of Fabric choices offer color, texture, view and performance - Attractive Hardware solutions hold fabric in place

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Skylight provides extra light on cloudy day. Very bright kitchen with painted white cabinets. Preserved and repaired the original stained glass windows.

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We provide irrigation assessments and offer recommendations and designs that reduce water consumption.
Photo of a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

To reduce the claustrophobic feeling of a solid stone wall hiding the driveway, I designed a 4 ft. "porthole" offering views of the natural creek beyond. Emily Murphey

Location: Port Townsend, Washington. Photography by Dale Lang
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped bamboo floor home design design in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This modern green home offers both a vacation destination on Cape Cod near local family members and an opportunity for rental income. FAMILY ROOTS. A West Coast couple living in the San Francisco Bay Area sought a permanent East Coast vacation home near family members living on Cape Cod. As academic professionals focused on sustainability, they sought a green, energy efficient home that was well-aligned with their values. With no green homes available for sale on Cape Cod, they decided to purchase land near their family and build their own. SLOPED SITE. Comprised of a 3/4 acre lot nestled in the pines, the steeply sloping terrain called for a plan that embraced and took advantage of the slope. Of equal priority was optimizing solar exposure, preserving privacy from abutters, and creating outdoor living space. The design accomplished these goals with a simple, rectilinear form, offering living space on the both entry and lower/basement levels. The stepped foundation allows for a walk-out basement level with light-filled living space on the down-hill side of the home. The traditional basement on the eastern, up-hill side houses mechanical equipment and a home gym. The house welcomes natural light throughout, captures views of the forest, and delivers entertainment space that connects indoor living space to outdoor deck and dining patio. MODERN VISION. The clean building form and uncomplicated finishes pay homage to the modern architectural legacy on the outer Cape. Durable and economical fiber cement panels, fixed with aluminum channels, clad the primary form. Cedar clapboards provide a visual accent at the south-facing living room, which extends a single roof plane to cover the entry porch. SMART USE OF SPACE. On the entry level, the “L”-shaped living, dining, and kitchen space connects to the exterior living, dining, and grilling spaces to effectively double the home’s summertime entertainment area. Placed at the western end of the entry level (where it can retain privacy but still claim expansive downhill views) is the master suite with a built-in study. The lower level has two guest bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and laundry. The flexibility of the space—crucial in a house with a modest footprint—emerges in one of the guest bedrooms, which doubles as home office by opening the barn-style double doors to connect it to the bright, airy open stair leading up to the entry level. Thoughtful design, generous ceiling heights and large windows transform the modest 1,100 sf* footprint into a well-lit, spacious home. *(total finished space is 1800 sf) RENTAL INCOME. The property works for its owners by netting rental income when the owners are home in San Francisco. The house especially caters to vacationers bound for nearby Mayo Beach and includes an outdoor shower adjacent to the lower level entry door. In contrast to the bare bones cottages that are typically available on the Cape, this home offers prospective tenants a modern aesthetic, paired with luxurious and green features. Durable finishes inside and out will ensure longevity with the heavier use that comes with a rental property. COMFORT YEAR-ROUND. The home is super-insulated and air-tight, with mechanical ventilation to provide continuous fresh air from the outside. High performance triple-paned windows complement the building enclosure and maximize passive solar gain while ensuring a warm, draft-free winter, even when sitting close to the glass. A properly sized air source heat pump offers efficient heating & cooling, and includes a carefully designed the duct distribution system to provide even comfort throughout the house. The super-insulated envelope allows us to significantly reduce the equipment capacity, duct size, and airflow quantities, while maintaining unparalleled thermal comfort. ENERGY EFFICIENT. The building’s shell and mechanical systems play instrumental roles in the home’s exceptional performance. The building enclosure reduces the most significant energy glutton: heating. Continuous super-insulation, thorough air sealing, triple-pane windows, and passive solar gain work together to yield a miniscule heating load. All active energy consumers are extremely efficient: an air source heat pump for heating and cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation (ERV), and high efficiency appliances. The result is a home that uses 70% less energy than a similar new home built to code requirements. OVERALL. The home embodies the owners’ goals and values while comprehensively enabling thermal comfort, energy efficiency, a vacation respite, and supplementary income. PROJECT TEAM ZeroEnergy Design - Architect & Mechanical Designer A.F. Hultin & Co. - Contractor Pamet Valley Landscape Design - Landscape & Masonry Lisa Finch - Original Artwork European Architectural Supply - Windows Eric Roth Photography - Photography