Chelsea Ahl
Eat-in kitchen - large traditional l-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with a farmhouse sink, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Urban gray floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Salt Lake City with white walls

Tom Arban
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photos: MIkiko Kikuyama
Example of a trendy formal and open concept light wood floor living room design in New York with a ribbon fireplace

This light and bright bathroom was transformed from it's previously dated state. An awkward jacuzzi tub and a glass block wall were removed and 80s era tile was replaced with Carrara mosaic on the floor and Carrara stone in the shower. A large opaque window brings in light but allows privacy.

Corner shower - mid-sized craftsman master white tile and stone tile marble floor corner shower idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and gray walls

David Papazian
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Portland with green walls and no fireplace

Drop zone - The Organized Home
Mid-sized minimalist mudroom photo in Chicago

Inspiration for a scandinavian bathroom remodel in New York

Example of a beach style laundry room design in Seattle

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in San Francisco

Bethany Nauert
Mid-sized farmhouse 3/4 white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor and white floor alcove shower photo in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

Danish light wood floor open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, an island and marble backsplash

Paneled dishwasher and refrigerator give a clean and seamless look throughout the kitchen.
Large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Freestanding bathtub - large traditional master white floor freestanding bathtub idea in Toronto with white cabinets, pink walls, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, a one-piece toilet, quartzite countertops and a hinged shower door

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of