Designed by Terri Sears Photography by Steven Long
Eat-in kitchen - large craftsman u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Sean Malone Photography
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Inspiration for a large farmhouse galley porcelain tile and gray floor dedicated laundry room remodel in Houston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and gray countertops

Example of a large country single-wall porcelain tile and gray floor dedicated laundry room design in Omaha with a drop-in sink, quartzite countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer, white cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets and gray walls

Home design - transitional home design idea in Minneapolis

Ryan Bent
Inspiration for a cottage beige two-story wood gable roof remodel in Burlington with a metal roof

Amy Bartlam
Mid-sized trendy porcelain tile and brown floor front door photo in Los Angeles with white walls and a blue front door

Clear mountain streams, bright blue skies, and lush forests are visible from the floor to ceiling glass. The railing by Keuka Studios ensures the visibility of the view.

Modern day bathers love the ability to sit and soak in this superb, contemporary interpretation of olden-style Japanese wooden tub, which provides bathers with a perfectly designed, sculpted bath with internal seat and elevated rim for neck and head support, in which they can immerse themselves up to their neck. Now, the True Ofuro offers bath lovers one more exciting option – the choice of Graphite Black using our award-winning and ground-breaking AquateX™ solid surface composite, around which to create your stunning new bathroom décor. Ofuro is also available with an optional inline water heater and digital control panel with temperature display, which will reduce water consumption and provide for a prolonged soaking experience at very comfortable temperatures.

Another cabinet with retractable doors houses a bake center. The mixer and blender can remain easily accessable but don't crowd the countertops of the main kitchen space. Note the rollout shelving below. A spice pullout is also housed in the base cabinetry right under the cookbooks. Photography by Chrissy Racho.

High in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, this majestic lodge was custom designed by MossCreek to provide rustic elegant living for the extended family of our clients. Featuring four spacious master suites, a massive great room with floor-to-ceiling windows, expansive porches, and a large family room with built-in bar, the home incorporates numerous spaces for sharing good times. Unique to this design is a large wrap-around porch on the main level, and four large distinct and private balconies on the upper level. This provides outdoor living for each of the four master suites. We hope you enjoy viewing the photos of this beautiful home custom designed by MossCreek. Photo by Todd Bush

This home office was created from an outbuilding on the property. Seagrass wall-to-wall carpet was installed for ultimate durability and a relaxed vibe. We employed a high-low aesthetic to create a space that was unique but still within budget, utilizing the owner's Stickley desk, a custom desk chair, custom blush Roman shades, a Hudson Valley Fenwater chandelier and sconces, and multiple office items from budget sources like IKEA and The Container Store. The ceiling is painted Quicksand and walls and trim in White Dove by Benjamin Moore. Photo by Sabrina Cole Quinn Photography.

Example of Ocean Clouds Ceiling Mural in and Ombré Gradient designs using easy to apply, self-adhesive Casart wallcovering. No hassle or mess in this installation. Unnecessary neck strain is reduced while installing. Leave up as long as you like and remove and even reuse when you want.

Another view of the walk-in shower for the master bathroom. Love the different tiles, plus the extra shower heads. And the handy shower seat!
Large transitional master beige tile and porcelain tile mosaic tile floor and beige floor doorless shower photo in Charleston with louvered cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

Matthew Millman
Mudroom - transitional ceramic tile and blue floor mudroom idea in San Francisco with white walls

This hard working little island has pots and pans drawers, a prep station with cutting board and knife storage, and dish drawers and silverware drawers for serving, plus room for 2-3 stools! Photos, Timothy Lenz.

Photography by Joyelle West
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Lincoln Farmhouse LEED-H Platinum, Net-Positive Energy OVERVIEW. This LEED Platinum certified modern farmhouse ties into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, Massachusetts - a town known for its rich history, farming traditions, conservation efforts, and visionary architecture. The goal was to design and build a new single family home on 1.8 acres that respects the neighborhood’s agrarian roots, produces more energy than it consumes, and provides the family with flexible spaces to live-play-work-entertain. The resulting 2,800 SF home is proof that families do not need to compromise on style, space or comfort in a highly energy-efficient and healthy home. CONNECTION TO NATURE. The attached garage is ubiquitous in new construction in New England’s cold climate. This home’s barn-inspired garage is intentionally detached from the main dwelling. A covered walkway connects the two structures, creating an intentional connection with the outdoors between auto and home. FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY. With a modest footprint, each space must serve a specific use, but also be flexible for atypical scenarios. The Mudroom serves everyday use for the couple and their children, but is also easy to tidy up to receive guests, eliminating the need for two entries found in most homes. A workspace is conveniently located off the mudroom; it looks out on to the back yard to supervise the children and can be closed off with a sliding door when not in use. The Away Room opens up to the Living Room for everyday use; it can be closed off with its oversized pocket door for secondary use as a guest bedroom with en suite bath. NET POSITIVE ENERGY. The all-electric home consumes 70% less energy than a code-built house, and with measured energy data produces 48% more energy annually than it consumes, making it a 'net positive' home. Thick walls and roofs lack thermal bridging, windows are high performance, triple-glazed, and a continuous air barrier yields minimal leakage (0.27ACH50) making the home among the tightest in the US. Systems include an air source heat pump, an energy recovery ventilator, and a 13.1kW photovoltaic system to offset consumption and support future electric cars. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE. -6.3 kBtu/sf/yr Energy Use Intensity (Actual monitored project data reported for the firm’s 2016 AIA 2030 Commitment. Average single family home is 52.0 kBtu/sf/yr.) o 10,900 kwh total consumption (8.5 kbtu/ft2 EUI) o 16,200 kwh total production o 5,300 kwh net surplus, equivalent to 15,000-25,000 electric car miles per year. 48% net positive. WATER EFFICIENCY. Plumbing fixtures and water closets consume a mere 60% of the federal standard, while high efficiency appliances such as the dishwasher and clothes washer also reduce consumption rates. FOOD PRODUCTION. After clearing all invasive species, apple, pear, peach and cherry trees were planted. Future plans include blueberry, raspberry and strawberry bushes, along with raised beds for vegetable gardening. The house also offers a below ground root cellar, built outside the home's thermal envelope, to gain the passive benefit of long term energy-free food storage. RESILIENCY. The home's ability to weather unforeseen challenges is predictable - it will fare well. The super-insulated envelope means during a winter storm with power outage, heat loss will be slow - taking days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. During normal conditions, reduced energy consumption plus energy production means shelter from the burden of utility costs. Surplus production can power electric cars & appliances. The home exceeds snow & wind structural requirements, plus far surpasses standard construction for long term durability planning. ARCHITECT: ZeroEnergy Design http://zeroenergy.com/lincoln-farmhouse CONTRACTOR: Thoughtforms http://thoughtforms-corp.com/ PHOTOGRAPHER: Chuck Choi http://www.chuckchoi.com/