Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Home office library - contemporary freestanding desk carpeted, gray floor and vaulted ceiling home office library idea in New York with white walls

The Owners of a home that had been consumed by the moving dunes of Lake Michigan wanted a home that would not only stand the test of aesthetic time, but survive the vicissitudes of the environment. With the assistance of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality as well as the consulting civil engineer and the City of Grand Haven Zoning Department, a soil stabilization site plan was developed based on raising the new home’s main floor elevation by almost three feet, implementing erosion studies, screen walls and planting indigenous, drought tolerant xeriscaping. The screen walls, as well as the low profile of the home and the use of sand trapping marrum beachgrass all help to create a wind shadow buffer around the home and reduce blowing sand erosion and accretion. The Owners wanted to minimize the stylistic baggage which consumes most “cottage” residences, and with the Architect created a home with simple lines focused on the view and the natural environment. Sustainable energy requirements on a budget directed the design decisions regarding the SIPs panel insulation, energy systems, roof shading, other insulation systems, lighting and detailing. Easily constructed and linear, the home harkens back to mid century modern pavilions with present day environmental sensitivities and harmony with the site. James Yochum

RVP Photography
Small trendy black one-story metal exterior home photo in Cincinnati with a shed roof

RVP Photography
Example of a small trendy black one-story metal exterior home design in Cincinnati with a shed roof

Example of a mid-sized trendy open concept gray floor, exposed beam and vaulted ceiling living room design in New York with no tv and white walls

Example of a beach style family room design in Seattle

Breakfast room with organic wood dining table offset with contemporary stainless steel and faux leather chairs invites casual family dining, or just sipping on coffee and reading e-mail.

Joseph Schell
Inspiration for a modern concrete floor living room remodel in San Francisco

Home bar - country home bar idea in Portland

Example of a mid-sized beach style medium tone wood floor and brown floor entry hall design in Other with white walls

Steve Henke Photography
Elegant formal carpeted living room photo in Minneapolis with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Joseph Schell
Minimalist open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Transitional bedroom photo in Minneapolis

Rustic red exterior home idea in Grand Rapids

Pete Grady
Example of a cottage one-story mixed siding gable roof design in Boise

Home design - contemporary home design idea in Sussex

Beach style porch photo in Boston

Covered Patio Area - Outdoor Fireplace
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard concrete patio design in Minneapolis with a fire pit and a roof extension