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Example of a trendy slate tile pebble tile floor and multicolored floor bathroom design in Detroit

Inspiration for a farmhouse black floor entryway remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls and a glass front door

New entry stair using bluestone and batu cladding. New deck and railings. New front door and painted exterior.
Example of a large trendy gray two-story wood house exterior design in San Francisco with a hip roof

Design ideas for a large traditional drought-tolerant and full sun backyard stone garden path in San Diego.

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Elegant subway tile bathroom photo in San Francisco

Example of an urban staircase design in Philadelphia

Small rustic exterior home idea in Atlanta

Inspiration for a timeless shower bench remodel in Salt Lake City with a vessel sink and green countertops

Who says green and sustainable design has to look like it? Designed to emulate the owner’s favorite country club, this fine estate home blends in with the natural surroundings of it’s hillside perch, and is so intoxicatingly beautiful, one hardly notices its numerous energy saving and green features. Durable, natural and handsome materials such as stained cedar trim, natural stone veneer, and integral color plaster are combined with strong horizontal roof lines that emphasize the expansive nature of the site and capture the “bigness” of the view. Large expanses of glass punctuated with a natural rhythm of exposed beams and stone columns that frame the spectacular views of the Santa Clara Valley and the Los Gatos Hills. A shady outdoor loggia and cozy outdoor fire pit create the perfect environment for relaxed Saturday afternoon barbecues and glitzy evening dinner parties alike. A glass “wall of wine” creates an elegant backdrop for the dining room table, the warm stained wood interior details make the home both comfortable and dramatic. The project’s energy saving features include: - a 5 kW roof mounted grid-tied PV solar array pays for most of the electrical needs, and sends power to the grid in summer 6 year payback! - all native and drought-tolerant landscaping reduce irrigation needs - passive solar design that reduces heat gain in summer and allows for passive heating in winter - passive flow through ventilation provides natural night cooling, taking advantage of cooling summer breezes - natural day-lighting decreases need for interior lighting - fly ash concrete for all foundations - dual glazed low e high performance windows and doors Design Team: Noel Cross+Architects - Architect Christopher Yates Landscape Architecture Joanie Wick – Interior Design Vita Pehar - Lighting Design Conrado Co. – General Contractor Marion Brenner – Photography

Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof. Photo by: Peter Vanderwarker Photography

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Bathroom - traditional bathroom idea in Seattle with an undermount sink

Daniel Gonzalez
Photo of a huge traditional gravel driveway in New York for spring.

Exposed joists add character to reconfigured and remodeled basement
Living room - contemporary ceramic tile living room idea in DC Metro with white walls and no fireplace

Photos © Jeffrey Totaro, 2013 Pinemar, Inc.- Philadelphia General Contractor & Home Builder.
Inspiration for a timeless entryway remodel in Philadelphia with a black front door

For this client’s nursery project , the client wanted to take a spare room in her new home that once served as an office full of dark walnut custom built-ins (2 desks, cabinets, and lined with bookshelves), and transform the space into a bright and cheery nursery for her two toddlers. To do this, we had to overcome a few design challenges: 1) the layout and space-absorbing built-ins along the perimeter of the room; 2) the inherent darkness of the space because of its lack of windows and light; 3) the client’s desire to have custom closets built where she could store her children’s clothes. To achieve this nursery vision, we removed the built-in cabinets and shelving on the East and South walls to make room for the two cribs and toys that would soon inhabit the space. We then installed bead board to give a finished look. We built custom closets within the niche that already existed on the North wall, taking into consideration the size of the children’s clothing when measuring for the adjustable shelving and hanging space. We finished it with trim pieces and woodwork to match the existing woodwork in the room. We painted all the walls, bead board, cabinets, shelving, closet doors and trim work with a vibrant white to brighten up the space. The ceiling was painted a very light blue called “Heaven on Earth” in a pearl finish for a slight glow. The end result was a room much different from the dark office it had once been and is now a happy, bright, fun bedroom her little ones will enjoy for years to come. Design Build 4U

Home design - contemporary home design idea in San Francisco

Elegant open concept living room photo in Chicago with beige walls

Traditional white two-story brick exterior home idea in Raleigh

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets