Photography by Jennifer Hughes
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Baltimore

Emily Minton Redfield Photography
Entryway - mid-sized contemporary travertine floor entryway idea in Denver with white walls

This residence is situated on a flat site with views north and west to the mountain range. The opposing roof forms open the primary living spaces on the ground floor to these views, while the upper floor captures the sun and view to the south. The integrity of these two forms are emphasized by a linear skylight at their meeting point. The sequence of entry to the house begins at the south of the property adjacent to a vast conservation easement, and is fortified by a wall that defines a path of movement and connects the interior spaces to the outdoors. The addition of the garage outbuilding creates an arrival courtyard. A.I.A Wyoming Chapter Design Award of Merit 2014 Project Year: 2008

Large country single-wall medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, soapstone countertops and black countertops

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A white painted wood walk-in closet featuring dazzling built-in displays highlights jewelry, handbags, and shoes with a glass island countertop, custom velvet-lined trays, and LED accents. Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry utilizes every square inch of useable wall space in style.

A turn-of-the-century farmhouse gets a facelift for a modern young family. Photo by: Olson Photographic Design assistant: Jennifer Lattanzi
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Bridgeport with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and marble countertops

Study room - contemporary freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room idea with white walls

Kitchen - rustic galley light wood floor kitchen idea in St Louis with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, an island, a farmhouse sink and white appliances

Brett Mountain
Alcove shower - industrial beige tile and mosaic tile alcove shower idea in Detroit with a vessel sink, wood countertops and a one-piece toilet

Vance Fox
Example of a large mountain style brown two-story wood gable roof design in Sacramento

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

Yankee Barn Homes - The post and beam kitchen is located directly underneath the play loft. Northpeak Photography
Large mountain style l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

The polished chrome with clear outer glass and white inner glass shade of Globe Electric's Sydney 4-Light Track Lighting adds a classic and timeless feel to any space. Blending with all decor styles, you can place this fixture anywhere in your home. Fully dimmable with a compatible dimmer switch (sold separately) you can create lighting ambiance and different moods easily. The adjustable track heads allow you to customize fixture for your desired look and lighting needs. You can also mount the fixture on the wall to use as a vanity too! Includes all mounting hardware for quick and easy installation and requires four 50W bi-pin GU10 base MR16 flood light bulbs (sold separately).

Kitchen - contemporary galley ceramic tile kitchen idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, paneled appliances and a peninsula

Living room - rustic dark wood floor living room idea in Sacramento with beige walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Dan Cutrona
Dining room - mid-sized coastal dark wood floor dining room idea in Boston with beige walls and no fireplace

This unique project has heavy Asian influences due to the owner’s strong connection to Indonesia, along with a Mountain West flare creating a unique and rustic contemporary composition. This mountain contemporary residence is tucked into a mature ponderosa forest in the beautiful high desert of Flagstaff, Arizona. The site was instrumental on the development of our form and structure in early design. The 60 to 100 foot towering ponderosas on the site heavily impacted the location and form of the structure. The Asian influence combined with the vertical forms of the existing ponderosa forest led to the Flagstaff House trending towards a horizontal theme.

Al Karevy
Country brown wood exterior home idea in Boston