Striped ceillings are a fun detail in the boys' room.
Bedroom trendy kids' bedroom photo in Los Angeles

This was an incredible patio home remodel we completed in the Fall of 2013. The original interior was straight from the early 1980s. We brought the property every luxury of a 21st century kitchen - slow close drawer glides, farmhouse sink, panel-front dishwasher and refrigerator, beaded inset cabinets, island with eat-in barstools....the list goes on. Every room on the first floor was transformed with newly installed hardwood floors, crown molding, and fresh paint. The two-sided fireplace was refaced on either side as well as given brand new molding, mantles, and recessed lighting. An alder wood bookshelf was installed in the dining room. The master bath received a full-size laundry closet (in lieu of the former laundry closet which was in the kitchen where we now have a built-in and TV!). We expanded the shower to give room for a seat. The original vanity was ripped out and replaced with custom-built vanities, new lighting, mirrors, etc. Every inch of this patio home has been elevated! Interior Design by Bonnie Taylor Photo by Chad Jackson Remodeled by Scovell Wolfe and Associates, Inc.

The builder wanted a wall built here to hold in this grade change. Bringing in deep rooted plants provided interest, natural habitat and beauty for both the home owner and next door neighbor. Boulders were placed within the bank to move the water in a serpentine pattern to slow down erosion. The small walkway provides a channel for heavy rains to make their way to the lake and stay out of the neighbors yard.

Lady Bank's Rose on wall mounted trellis
Photo of a mediterranean landscaping in Phoenix.

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Eclectic home design photo in San Francisco

This is an example of a hillside retaining wall landscape in Seattle.

Photography by Christopher Sturnam
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional black floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with medium tone wood cabinets, no island, white countertops, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, multicolored backsplash and black appliances

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Staircase - industrial wooden l-shaped staircase idea in Denver with wooden risers

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Single front door - mid-sized 1950s light wood floor single front door idea in DC Metro with beige walls and an orange front door

Alan Williams Photography
Shed - contemporary shed idea in London

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Lincoln Farmhouse LEED-H Platinum, Net-Positive Energy OVERVIEW. This LEED Platinum certified modern farmhouse ties into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, Massachusetts - a town known for its rich history, farming traditions, conservation efforts, and visionary architecture. The goal was to design and build a new single family home on 1.8 acres that respects the neighborhood’s agrarian roots, produces more energy than it consumes, and provides the family with flexible spaces to live-play-work-entertain. The resulting 2,800 SF home is proof that families do not need to compromise on style, space or comfort in a highly energy-efficient and healthy home. CONNECTION TO NATURE. The attached garage is ubiquitous in new construction in New England’s cold climate. This home’s barn-inspired garage is intentionally detached from the main dwelling. A covered walkway connects the two structures, creating an intentional connection with the outdoors between auto and home. FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY. With a modest footprint, each space must serve a specific use, but also be flexible for atypical scenarios. The Mudroom serves everyday use for the couple and their children, but is also easy to tidy up to receive guests, eliminating the need for two entries found in most homes. A workspace is conveniently located off the mudroom; it looks out on to the back yard to supervise the children and can be closed off with a sliding door when not in use. The Away Room opens up to the Living Room for everyday use; it can be closed off with its oversized pocket door for secondary use as a guest bedroom with en suite bath. NET POSITIVE ENERGY. The all-electric home consumes 70% less energy than a code-built house, and with measured energy data produces 48% more energy annually than it consumes, making it a 'net positive' home. Thick walls and roofs lack thermal bridging, windows are high performance, triple-glazed, and a continuous air barrier yields minimal leakage (0.27ACH50) making the home among the tightest in the US. Systems include an air source heat pump, an energy recovery ventilator, and a 13.1kW photovoltaic system to offset consumption and support future electric cars. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE. -6.3 kBtu/sf/yr Energy Use Intensity (Actual monitored project data reported for the firm’s 2016 AIA 2030 Commitment. Average single family home is 52.0 kBtu/sf/yr.) o 10,900 kwh total consumption (8.5 kbtu/ft2 EUI) o 16,200 kwh total production o 5,300 kwh net surplus, equivalent to 15,000-25,000 electric car miles per year. 48% net positive. WATER EFFICIENCY. Plumbing fixtures and water closets consume a mere 60% of the federal standard, while high efficiency appliances such as the dishwasher and clothes washer also reduce consumption rates. FOOD PRODUCTION. After clearing all invasive species, apple, pear, peach and cherry trees were planted. Future plans include blueberry, raspberry and strawberry bushes, along with raised beds for vegetable gardening. The house also offers a below ground root cellar, built outside the home's thermal envelope, to gain the passive benefit of long term energy-free food storage. RESILIENCY. The home's ability to weather unforeseen challenges is predictable - it will fare well. The super-insulated envelope means during a winter storm with power outage, heat loss will be slow - taking days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. During normal conditions, reduced energy consumption plus energy production means shelter from the burden of utility costs. Surplus production can power electric cars & appliances. The home exceeds snow & wind structural requirements, plus far surpasses standard construction for long term durability planning. ARCHITECT: ZeroEnergy Design http://zeroenergy.com/lincoln-farmhouse CONTRACTOR: Thoughtforms http://thoughtforms-corp.com/ PHOTOGRAPHER: Chuck Choi http://www.chuckchoi.com/

Offset Buff stone slab staircase- accent black granite boulders - LED Vista Professional lighting. ELCPhoto.com
Photo of a traditional stone garden path in Denver.

River & City View framed with decorative boxed cornices and inverted pleat panels in faux silk. High Top Area overlooks the banks of Kentucky & Ohio with the Ohio River flowing slowing South. Design, fabric selection & furniture by Karen Rentz - Encore Design. Window Treatment Fabrication and Installation by Lisa O'Brien - All Things Material.

River & City View framed with decorative boxed cornices and inverted pleat panels in faux silk. Sitting Area overlooks the banks of Kentucky & Ohio with the Ohio River flowing slowing South and Cincinnati Ohio Skyline. Design, fabric selection & furniture by Karen Rentz - Encore Design. Window Treatment Fabrication and Installation by Lisa O'Brien - All Things Material.

River & City View framed with decorative boxed cornices and inverted pleat panels in faux silk. High Top Area overlooks the banks of Kentucky & Ohio with the Ohio River flowing slowing South. Design, fabric selection & furniture by Karen Rentz - Encore Design. Window Treatment Fabrication and Installation by Lisa O'Brien - All Things Material.

Vintage door entering the master bathroom.
Freestanding bathtub - large country master freestanding bathtub idea in Houston

A uniquely designed butlers pantry that houses two large pantries, the refrigerator, a broom closet and long countertop/workspace. The end wall is painted chalkboard paint and magnetic paint to create a fun display area. Kate Falconer Photography