Transitional open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted ceiling family room photo in Austin with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Tricia Shay
Inspiration for a transitional hallway remodel in Cleveland

The basement bar uses space that would otherwise be empty square footage. A custom bar aligns with the stair treads and is the same wood and finish as the floors upstairs. John Wilbanks Photography

The new floor plan design for this elegant home made more effective use of the space, accommodating multiple needs into the kitchen. The new layout created an open galley kitchen with a 13 1/2′ Island with seating at each end, a cool-grey custom banquette. Durable Mitered Honed Quartz countertops were selected to contrast the Walnut 2 1/4″ thick wood Counters, and a custom hood crowns the Wolf range. A SubZero refrigerator and wine cooler along with dual Miele dishwashers and speed oven complete the kitchen.

Jill Paider Photography
Inspiration for a transitional freestanding bathtub remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet and flat-panel cabinets

Flawless craftsmanship, creative storage solutions, angled cabinets, efficient work triangle, elevated ceilings and lots of natural light bring this contemporary kitchen to life.

Modern Bathroom
Small trendy 3/4 brown tile and ceramic tile mosaic tile floor and brown floor alcove shower photo in Los Angeles with light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, brown walls, a drop-in sink, quartzite countertops and white countertops

Inspiration for a large cottage open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in Boise with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Jenn Baker
Inspiration for a large industrial galley concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash, an island and black appliances

Photographer: Roger Foley
Inspiration for a traditional full sun front yard formal garden in DC Metro.

© Tricia Shay
Inspiration for a contemporary two-story and attached mixed siding and two-car gray carport remodel in Milwaukee

The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Example of a mid-sized minimalist master beige tile, gray tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile alcove shower design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls and solid surface countertops

Fine Focus Photography
Contemporary two-story exterior home idea in Austin

Inspiration for a master white floor and double-sink shower bench remodel in Atlanta with quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Interior design by SOCO Interiors. Photography by Giovanni. Built by Stock Development.
Elegant l-shaped kitchen photo in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photography by Paul Linnebach
Inspiration for a large tropical master gray tile and ceramic tile gray floor and ceramic tile corner shower remodel in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink and concrete countertops

Trendy mudroom photo in Birmingham with white walls

Kitchen with Panda Doors open to exterior dining and pool. Architect: Drawing Dept Contractor: Camery Hensley Construction Photography: Ross Van Pelt
Eat-in kitchen - modern galley eat-in kitchen idea in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops