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

The owners requested that their home harmonize with the spirit of the surrounding Colorado mountain setting and enhance their outdoor recreational lifestyle - while reflecting their contemporary architectural tastes. The site was burdened with a myriad of strict design criteria enforced by the neighborhood covenants and architectural review board. Creating a distinct design challenge, the covenants included a narrow interpretation of a “mountain style” home which established predetermined roof pitches, glazing percentages and material palettes - at direct odds with the client‘s vision of a flat-roofed, glass, “contemporary” home. Our solution finds inspiration and opportunities within the site covenant’s strict definitions. It promotes and celebrates the client’s outdoor lifestyle and resolves the definition of a contemporary “mountain style” home by reducing the architecture to its most basic vernacular forms and relying upon local materials. The home utilizes a simple base, middle and top that echoes the surrounding mountains and vegetation. The massing takes its cues from the prevalent lodgepole pine trees that grow at the mountain’s high altitudes. These pine trees have a distinct growth pattern, highlighted by a single vertical trunk and a peaked, densely foliated growth zone above a sparse base. This growth pattern is referenced by placing the wood-clad body of the home at the second story above an open base composed of wood posts and glass. A simple peaked roof rests lightly atop the home - visually floating above a triangular glass transom. The home itself is neatly inserted amongst an existing grove of lodgepole pines and oriented to take advantage of panoramic views of the adjacent meadow and Continental Divide beyond. The main functions of the house are arranged into public and private areas and this division is made apparent on the home’s exterior. Two large roof forms, clad in pre-patinated zinc, are separated by a sheltering central deck - which signals the main entry to the home. At this connection, the roof deck is opened to allow a cluster of aspen trees to grow – further reinforcing nature as an integral part of arrival. Outdoor living spaces are provided on all levels of the house and are positioned to take advantage of sunrise and sunset moments. The distinction between interior and exterior space is blurred via the use of large expanses of glass. The dry stacked stone base and natural cedar cladding both reappear within the home’s interior spaces. This home offers a unique solution to the client’s requests while satisfying the design requirements of the neighborhood covenants. The house provides a variety of indoor and outdoor living spaces that can be utilized in all seasons. Most importantly, the house takes its cues directly from its natural surroundings and local building traditions to become a prototype solution for the “modern mountain house”. Overview Ranch Creek Ranch Winter Park, Colorado Completion Date October, 2007 Services Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture

While not everything in this planting is native, probably 80% is! The client wanted to create a quiet place for reading and a cup of coffee while also reducing the amount of lawn on her property. Installed in 2023/2024 and growing in nicely! Stonework by Bullock Stonework and plantings by Cutting Edge Landscapes

Cleary O'Farrell
Example of a small minimalist blue two-story house exterior design in Seattle with a shed roof

Main House: Family room with exits to wife's office and back entry. I purchased the two small reading lamps with swing arms and mica shade panels. I needed to have them lined with a parchment (Victor's Lighting in South SF) in order to reduce the glare from the bulb. Craftsman Tiffany lamp on far right. I did the floral arrangements on the mantle.

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Modern and Vintage take on a little girl's bedroom
Kids' bedroom - mid-sized and bedroom coastal guest and girl light wood floor kids' bedroom idea in Los Angeles with no fireplace and multicolored walls

photography by Joy von Tiedemann
Elegant medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Toronto with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Alexandra Dermont
Trendy light wood floor bedroom photo with white walls and no fireplace

Photographic nature-based art provides a true image of calm, welcoming environments that invite the viewer to relax, even daydream into a sense of ease. Click on the next picture to continue reading………..

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This project was completed for clients who wanted a comfortable, accessible 1ST floor bathroom for their grown daughter to use during visits to their home as well as a nicely-appointed space for any guest. Their daughter has some accessibility challenges so the bathroom was also designed with that in mind. The original space worked fairly well in some ways, but we were able to tweak a few features to make the space even easier to maneuver through. We started by making the entry to the shower flush so that there is no curb to step over. In addition, although there was an existing oversized seat in the shower, it was way too deep and not comfortable to sit on and just wasted space. We made the shower a little smaller and then provided a fold down teak seat that is slip resistant, warm and comfortable to sit on and can flip down only when needed. Thus we were able to create some additional storage by way of open shelving to the left of the shower area. The open shelving matches the wood vanity and allows a spot for the homeowners to display heirlooms as well as practical storage for things like towels and other bath necessities. We carefully measured all the existing heights and locations of countertops, toilet seat, and grab bars to make sure that we did not undo the things that were already working well. We added some additional hidden grab bars or “grabcessories” at the toilet paper holder and shower shelf for an extra layer of assurance. Large format, slip-resistant floor tile was added eliminating as many grout lines as possible making the surface less prone to tripping. We used a wood look tile as an accent on the walls, and open storage in the vanity allowing for easy access for clean towels. Bronze fixtures and frameless glass shower doors add an elegant yet homey feel that was important for the homeowner. A pivot mirror allows adjustability for different users. If you are interested in designing a bathroom featuring “Living In Place” or accessibility features, give us a call to find out more. Susan Klimala, CKBD, is a Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS) and particularly enjoys helping her clients with unique needs in the context of beautifully designed spaces. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel

This room presented a challenge as it was the main room the homeowners used to watch TV, read, work on their laptops, and where the dogs like to sleep. When working with occupied homes we do our best to make the home livable and professionally staged. In this room we reduced a lot of the contents of the room and created ways to hide remotes and other electronics. The room now feels warm and cozy. Chris Humphrey's edited by Spotlight Home Tours

A glass wine cellar was the perfect fit for this transitional Palm Beach home. Because the house was designed to let plenty of natural light in, we opted to have the glass tinted to reduce sun exposure. Read more on this project here: https://www.winecellarsbycoastal.com/luxury-transitional-glass-home-wine-cellar.aspx Coastal Custom Wine Cellars 8 Waltham Rd. Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 +1 (949) 200-8134

Shorter wall unit, the client wanted the option of moving this later. So everything is built and fitted in the shop so it looks perfect in your house. This reduces any surprise's during installation.

photo credit: John Gruen
Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

An elevated modern cottage living room with a custom-built wall unit featuring a sleek bookshelf. Crafted with a keen eye for contemporary design, this project seamlessly blends functionality and style. The unit boasts clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic, perfectly complementing the cozy charm of the cottage space. With ample shelving for favourite reads and display items, this bespoke addition transforms the living room into a curated haven of sophistication and comfort.

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Small beach style front porch photo in Providence with a roof extension

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