Sammy Goh
Example of a mid-sized minimalist nursery design in New York

Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a country garage remodel in New York

Atherton has many large substantial homes - our clients purchased an existing home on a one acre flag-shaped lot and asked us to design a new dream home for them. The result is a new 7,000 square foot four-building complex consisting of the main house, six-car garage with two car lifts, pool house with a full one bedroom residence inside, and a separate home office /work out gym studio building. A fifty-foot swimming pool was also created with fully landscaped yards. Given the rectangular shape of the lot, it was decided to angle the house to incoming visitors slightly so as to more dramatically present itself. The house became a classic u-shaped home but Feng Shui design principals were employed directing the placement of the pool house to better contain the energy flow on the site. The main house entry door is then aligned with a special Japanese red maple at the end of a long visual axis at the rear of the site. These angles and alignments set up everything else about the house design and layout, and views from various rooms allow you to see into virtually every space tracking movements of others in the home. The residence is simply divided into two wings of public use, kitchen and family room, and the other wing of bedrooms, connected by the living and dining great room. Function drove the exterior form of windows and solid walls with a line of clerestory windows which bring light into the middle of the large home. Extensive sun shadow studies with 3D tree modeling led to the unorthodox placement of the pool to the north of the home, but tree shadow tracking showed this to be the sunniest area during the entire year. Sustainable measures included a full 7.1kW solar photovoltaic array technically making the house off the grid, and arranged so that no panels are visible from the property. A large 16,000 gallon rainwater catchment system consisting of tanks buried below grade was installed. The home is California GreenPoint rated and also features sealed roof soffits and a sealed crawlspace without the usual venting. A whole house computer automation system with server room was installed as well. Heating and cooling utilize hot water radiant heated concrete and wood floors supplemented by heat pump generated heating and cooling. A compound of buildings created to form balanced relationships between each other, this home is about circulation, light and a balance of form and function. Photo by John Sutton Photography.

Reminisce about your favorite beachfront destination and your mind’s eye evokes a serene, comfortable cottage with windows thrown open to catch the air, and the relaxing sound of waves nearby. In the shade of the porch, a hammock sways invitingly in the breeze. The color palette is simple and clean, with hues of white, like sunlight reflecting off sand, and blue-grays, the color of sky and water. Wood surfaces have soft painted finishes or a scrubbed-clean, natural wood look. “Cottage” styling is carefree living, where every element conspires to create a casual environment for comfort and relaxation. This cottage kitchen features Antique White and Mineral painted cabinetry. These soft hues bring in the clean and simplicity of Cottage Style. As for hardware, bin pulls are a popular choice and make working in the kitchen much easier. Request a FREE Brochure: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure Find a dealer near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator

Chad Mellon Photographer
Example of a large minimalist open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Request Free Quote This Swimming Pool and Hot Tub in Burr Ridge IL measures 20'0" x 40'0", and the spa which is inside the pool measures 7'0" x 8'0". Both bodies of water are covered by an automatic pool safety cover. The sunshelf measures 5'0" x 11'0" and has connected steps for entry and exit. The coping is Valders Wisconsin limestone as well as the decking. The pool interior is French Gray. Photos by Larry Huene

Photo of a small asian stone garden path in Philadelphia.

Set in Montana's tranquil Shields River Valley, the Shilo Ranch Compound is a collection of structures that were specifically built on a relatively smaller scale, to maximize efficiency. The main house has two bedrooms, a living area, dining and kitchen, bath and adjacent greenhouse, while two guest homes within the compound can sleep a total of 12 friends and family. There's also a common gathering hall, for dinners, games, and time together. The overall feel here is of sophisticated simplicity, with plaster walls, concrete and wood floors, and weathered boards for exteriors. The placement of each building was considered closely when envisioning how people would move through the property, based on anticipated needs and interests. Sustainability and consumption was also taken into consideration, as evidenced by the photovoltaic panels on roof of the garage, and the capability to shut down any of the compound's buildings when not in use.

Tandem Full Extension Undermount Omega Full Access Cabinets
Bathroom - mediterranean master porcelain tile, white floor and double-sink bathroom idea in Orange County with a bidet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

A bright white modern farmhouse with a farmers porch and an open concept layout inside. Photo by Tessa Manning
Example of a mid-sized farmhouse white two-story vinyl exterior home design in Portland Maine with a shingle roof

Inspiration for a contemporary exterior home remodel in Dallas

An artful blend of styles inspired by our love contemporary and modern farmhouses, while honoring tradition and simplicity.
Transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, black appliances, an island and white countertops

The indoor kitchen and dining room lead directly out to the outdoor kitchen and dining space. The screens on the outdoor space allow for the sliding doors to remain open.

Entry and Staircase
Staircase - mid-sized cottage wooden l-shaped metal railing staircase idea in Austin with wooden risers

Kitchen open to family room. New spacious pantry closet is located behind wall with the open shelves and glass art. Photos: Jan Davis
Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The homeowners of this mid-century Colonial and family of four were frustrated with the layout of their existing kitchen which was a small, narrow peninsula layout but that was adjoining a large space that they could not figure out how to use. Stealing part of the unused space seemed like an easy solution, except that there was an existing transition in floor height which made that a bit tricky. The solution of bringing the floor height up to meet the height of the existing kitchen allowed us to do just that. This solution also offered some challenges. The exterior door had to be raised which resulted in some exterior rework, and the floor transition had to happen somewhere to get out to the garage, so we ended up “pushing” it towards what is now a new mudroom and powder room area. This solution allows for a small but functional and hidden mudroom area and more private powder room situation. Another challenge of the design was the very narrow space. To minimize issues with this, we moved the location of the refrigerator into the newly found space which gave us an L-shaped layout allowing for an island and even some shallow pantry storage. The windows over the kitchen sink were expanded in size and relocated to allow more light into the room. A breakfast table fits perfectly in the area adjacent to the existing French doors and there was even room for a small bar area that helps transition from inside to outside for entertaining. The confusing unused space now makes sense and provides functionality on a daily basis. To help bring some calm to this busy family, a pallet of soft neutrals was chosen -- gray glass tile with a simple metal accent strip, clear modern pendant lights and a neutral color scheme for cabinetry and countertops. For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Mid-sized trendy gray tile powder room photo in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls and an undermount sink

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard landscaping in Salt Lake City.

The collection Linear main features are the balanced forms and terse lines, this collection choses simplicity as its point of strength. The simplicity is enriched by its matt and gloss finishes, combinable in different colours, and by the precious and durable materials, as Tecnolite and Tecnolux, beautiful to look at and pleasant to touch. The elments in different dimensions (h.cm.26 or cm.14 ) are availabe with integrated top or countertop wash-basins.