Front exterior of a new construction single-level home in Orinda, CA. The composition presents two distinct volumes: a low flat-roofed cedar-clad entry box that transitions from street to sanctuary, and the main residence behind with a signature butterfly shed roofline that peaks at the center - the tectonic uplift that gives the project its name. Warm horizontal cedar cladding wraps both the entry volume and the two-car garage door, set against smooth grey stucco and a darker grey roof fascia.

Example of a small minimalist 3/4 beige tile, white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and beige floor alcove shower design in New York with an integrated sink, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, flat-panel cabinets, beige walls and solid surface countertops

Rehme Steel Windows & Doors Don B. McDonald, Architect TMD Builders Thomas McConnell Photography
Example of a mountain style single-wall medium tone wood floor kitchen design in Austin with a farmhouse sink, gray cabinets, shaker cabinets and stainless steel appliances

The gray-blue matte glass tile mosaic and soft brown linear-striped porcelain tile of the master bathroom's spacious shower are illuminated by a skylight. The curbless shower includes a linear floor drain. The simple, clean geometric forms of the shower fittings include body spray jets and a handheld shower wand. © Jeffrey Totaro

Example of a cottage single-wall dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, paneled appliances, wood countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash and gray walls

Brian Vanden Brink
Beach style alcove shower photo in Boston with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, concrete countertops and white walls

Kitchen - contemporary l-shaped kitchen idea in New York with a single-bowl sink, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and stone slab backsplash

A Carrera marble counter top and backsplash wrap around the modern single lever faucets in brushed nickel finish.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove shower remodel in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and white walls

Contractor: Jason Skinner of Bay Area Custom Homes. Photographer: Michele Lee Willson
Transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Trendy living room photo in Chicago with white walls

Example of a beach style single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets and brown backsplash

Christina Wedge Photography
Transitional l-shaped cork floor dedicated laundry room photo with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer and black countertops

Inspiration for a contemporary blue tile powder room remodel in Dallas with a vessel sink, wood countertops, multicolored walls and brown countertops

Fine Focus Photography - Tre Dunham
Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Austin with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and matchstick tile backsplash

This bath, mainly used by the family's young children so we used a kid-friendly, single-lever faucet, and laminated a slight lip to the perimeter of the Silestone countertop to contain water spills. A tip-out laundry hamper sits behind the left vanity door. The large, custom made, framed mirror sits low enough for kids to use and bounces light around the compact room. Usable for kids but polished enough for guests. General Contractor: Lee Kimball Designer: Tomhill Studio Photo Credit: Sam Gray

© Eric Kazmirek, Red Ranch Studios
Alcove shower - traditional white tile and subway tile alcove shower idea in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and gray cabinets

J Kretschmer
Example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall porcelain tile and beige floor wet bar design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige backsplash, subway tile backsplash, quartzite countertops and beige countertops

Inspiration for a small contemporary master white tile and subway tile marble floor alcove shower remodel in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and an integrated sink

Another view of Shelley Alexanian's family home. Courtesy of Our Homes magazine, Fall 2015 edition. Hardwood flooring, area rugs, staircase runner and Hunter Douglas window coverings from Alexanian Carpet & Flooring. Photography by Kelly Horkoff.