Reynolds Cabinetry and Millwork -- Photography by Nathan Kirkman
Mid-sized elegant dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Chicago with green walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

This quaint living room doubles as the exercise studio for the owners. The modern linear fireplace and flush TV with a light colored tile surround are accentuated by the dark wood grain laminate bookcase cabinetry on either side if the fireplace. Tripp Smith

A sliding storage element and a series of sliding panels create distinct spaces within a compact 390 sf Manhattan apartment. Sliding elements are motorized and can operated manually.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Phoenix

久野浩志建築設計事務所
Powder room - contemporary light wood floor powder room idea in Sapporo with white walls and a wall-mount sink

Inspiration for a contemporary one-story exterior home remodel in Portland with a shed roof

Example of a large 1960s u-shaped cement tile floor and gray floor enclosed kitchen design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Farm house bathroom with shower accent wall
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master black and white tile and subway tile porcelain tile and gray floor alcove shower remodel in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen design in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Marshall Morgan Erb Design Inc. Photo: Nick Johnson
Mudroom - traditional mudroom idea in Chicago with white walls

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/

Photography: Piston Design
Tuscan foyer photo in Houston with beige walls and a glass front door

Photography by Mike Kaskel Photography
Inspiration for a small cottage u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Transitional sunroom photo with no fireplace and a standard ceiling

Sliding panels reveal and conceal distinct spaces within a 390 sf Manhattan apartment.
Inspiration for a small modern open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in New York with white walls and a media wall

Jeri Koegel
Bedroom - rustic loft-style dark wood floor bedroom idea in Orange County with white walls

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, white walls, a double-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash and a peninsula

LittleBig
Bedroom - coastal guest light wood floor and beige floor bedroom idea in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Aaron Ziltener
Example of a trendy l-shaped kitchen design in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets and stainless steel appliances