When these clients purchased a loft style condo in one of Hoboken’s luxury buildings, they wanted a home automation system with some style. We provided an Elan Smart Home Automation System that easily controlled the Lutron HVAC, Lutron Lighting, Somfy Motorized Shades and a Multi-Room Audio Video System that put an LG OLED Smart TV and surround sound in every room. A smart TV, soundbar and fireplace are recessed into a custom wall unit. See more at : http://www.seriousaudiovideo.com/portfolios/luxury-smart-home-on-hobokens-waterfront/

This modern green home offers both a vacation destination on Cape Cod near local family members and an opportunity for rental income. FAMILY ROOTS. A West Coast couple living in the San Francisco Bay Area sought a permanent East Coast vacation home near family members living on Cape Cod. As academic professionals focused on sustainability, they sought a green, energy efficient home that was well-aligned with their values. With no green homes available for sale on Cape Cod, they decided to purchase land near their family and build their own. SLOPED SITE. Comprised of a 3/4 acre lot nestled in the pines, the steeply sloping terrain called for a plan that embraced and took advantage of the slope. Of equal priority was optimizing solar exposure, preserving privacy from abutters, and creating outdoor living space. The design accomplished these goals with a simple, rectilinear form, offering living space on the both entry and lower/basement levels. The stepped foundation allows for a walk-out basement level with light-filled living space on the down-hill side of the home. The traditional basement on the eastern, up-hill side houses mechanical equipment and a home gym. The house welcomes natural light throughout, captures views of the forest, and delivers entertainment space that connects indoor living space to outdoor deck and dining patio. MODERN VISION. The clean building form and uncomplicated finishes pay homage to the modern architectural legacy on the outer Cape. Durable and economical fiber cement panels, fixed with aluminum channels, clad the primary form. Cedar clapboards provide a visual accent at the south-facing living room, which extends a single roof plane to cover the entry porch. SMART USE OF SPACE. On the entry level, the “L”-shaped living, dining, and kitchen space connects to the exterior living, dining, and grilling spaces to effectively double the home’s summertime entertainment area. Placed at the western end of the entry level (where it can retain privacy but still claim expansive downhill views) is the master suite with a built-in study. The lower level has two guest bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and laundry. The flexibility of the space—crucial in a house with a modest footprint—emerges in one of the guest bedrooms, which doubles as home office by opening the barn-style double doors to connect it to the bright, airy open stair leading up to the entry level. Thoughtful design, generous ceiling heights and large windows transform the modest 1,100 sf* footprint into a well-lit, spacious home. *(total finished space is 1800 sf) RENTAL INCOME. The property works for its owners by netting rental income when the owners are home in San Francisco. The house especially caters to vacationers bound for nearby Mayo Beach and includes an outdoor shower adjacent to the lower level entry door. In contrast to the bare bones cottages that are typically available on the Cape, this home offers prospective tenants a modern aesthetic, paired with luxurious and green features. Durable finishes inside and out will ensure longevity with the heavier use that comes with a rental property. COMFORT YEAR-ROUND. The home is super-insulated and air-tight, with mechanical ventilation to provide continuous fresh air from the outside. High performance triple-paned windows complement the building enclosure and maximize passive solar gain while ensuring a warm, draft-free winter, even when sitting close to the glass. A properly sized air source heat pump offers efficient heating & cooling, and includes a carefully designed the duct distribution system to provide even comfort throughout the house. The super-insulated envelope allows us to significantly reduce the equipment capacity, duct size, and airflow quantities, while maintaining unparalleled thermal comfort. ENERGY EFFICIENT. The building’s shell and mechanical systems play instrumental roles in the home’s exceptional performance. The building enclosure reduces the most significant energy glutton: heating. Continuous super-insulation, thorough air sealing, triple-pane windows, and passive solar gain work together to yield a miniscule heating load. All active energy consumers are extremely efficient: an air source heat pump for heating and cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation (ERV), and high efficiency appliances. The result is a home that uses 70% less energy than a similar new home built to code requirements. OVERALL. The home embodies the owners’ goals and values while comprehensively enabling thermal comfort, energy efficiency, a vacation respite, and supplementary income. PROJECT TEAM ZeroEnergy Design - Architect & Mechanical Designer A.F. Hultin & Co. - Contractor Pamet Valley Landscape Design - Landscape & Masonry Lisa Finch - Original Artwork European Architectural Supply - Windows Eric Roth Photography - Photography

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Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in San Francisco

BeoSound 5 Encore. BeoSound 5 Encore is like having a record collection all over again – without the dust. Keep the visual aspects and uncompromising sound quality of your existing CDs and future music purchases – without the physical hassle of a bulky music collection.

Minimalist garage photo in Boston

When these clients purchased a loft style condo in one of Hoboken’s luxury buildings, they wanted a home automation system with some style. We provided an Elan Smart Home Automation System that easily controlled the Lutron HVAC, Lutron Lighting, Somfy Motorized Shades and a Multi-Room Audio Video System that put an LG OLED Smart TV and surround sound in every room. The roofdeck features weather proof speakers, a bar and outdoor sink in the grill area. See more at : http://www.seriousaudiovideo.com/portfolios/luxury-smart-home-on-hobokens-waterfront/

The detailed plans for this bathroom can be purchased here: https://www.changeyourbathroom.com/shop/felicitous-flora-bathroom-plans/ The original layout of this bathroom underutilized the spacious floor plan and had an entryway out into the living room as well as a poorly placed entry between the toilet and the shower into the master suite. The new floor plan offered more privacy for the water closet and cozier area for the round tub. A more spacious shower was created by shrinking the floor plan - by bringing the wall of the former living room entry into the bathroom it created a deeper shower space and the additional depth behind the wall offered deep towel storage. A living plant wall thrives and enjoys the humidity each time the shower is used. An oak wood wall gives a natural ambiance for a relaxing, nature inspired bathroom experience.

When these clients purchased a loft style condo in one of Hoboken’s luxury buildings, they wanted a home automation system with some style. We provided an Elan Smart Home Automation System that easily controlled the Lutron HVAC, Lutron Lighting, Somfy Motorized Shades and a Multi-Room Audio Video System that put an LG OLED Smart TV and surround sound in every room. The Elan touch panel at the front door controls the home's lighting, HVAC, motorized blinds, & media. See more at : http://www.seriousaudiovideo.com/portfolios/luxury-smart-home-on-hobokens-waterfront/

The client was excited to purchase a home in the beautiful resort of Sandestin, but was not pleased with the dark interiors, heavy mouldings, tile floors, dated fixtures and heavy feel of the interior of the home. We solved their problems by completely renovating the interiors. Ceilings were raised, floors were replaced, cabinetry and fixtures were replaced and a problem area in the living room was solved. They now have the open, clean, airy beach home of their dreams and I couldn't be more pleased with how this home turned out for them. anthony vallee

This multi-purpose room serves as a home gym and office space. This was an addition done by a previous homeowner to the existing home. The floors are covered in a rubber flooring similar to what you see in commercial gyms. The client purchased smart gym equipment that could easily be moved to allow for additional floor space.

Signature Wine Cellars of Purchase, NY http://www.signaturewinecellardesign.com/ sold and installed this custom walnut wine room by Kessick Wine Storage Systems. This wine room is constructed of solid walnut wood and includes an island, walnut barrel vault ceiling, custom large bottle displays, ample 750 bottle storage and full LED lighting systems on smart home controls.

This front garden echoes the classic lines and Mediterranean feel of the home’s architecture. A thirsty lawn was replaced with vibrant aloes, agaves, and low water shrubs. An area of decomposed granite doubles as an informal play court. Photo by Daniel Bosler

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless galley light wood floor kitchen pantry remodel in Portland with gray cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash and no island

This cluster of two cottage courts is the National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Award winner. The cottages are simple yet elegant and are geared toward todays 50+ lifestyle. The Cottages are located within the Village at Saluda River Club. A NAHB BALA award winning community also planned by Allison Ramsey Architects.

Signature Wine Cellars of Purchase, NY http://www.signaturewinecellardesign.com/ sold and installed this custom walnut wine room by Kessick Wine Storage Systems. This wine room is constructed of solid walnut wood and includes an island, walnut barrel vault ceiling, custom large bottle displays, ample 750 bottle storage and full LED lighting systems on smart home controls.

Signature Wine Cellars of Purchase, NY http://www.signaturewinecellardesign.com/ sold and installed this custom walnut wine room by Kessick Wine Storage Systems. This wine room is constructed of solid walnut wood and includes an island, walnut barrel vault ceiling, custom large bottle displays, ample 750 bottle storage and full LED lighting systems on smart home controls.

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Example of a transitional living room design in San Francisco

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Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The best kitchen showroom in your area is closer than you think. The four designers there are some of the most experienced award winning kitchen designers in the Delaware Valley. They design in and sell 6 national cabinet lines. And their pricing for cabinetry is slightly less than at home centers in apples to apples comparisons. Where is this kitchen showroom and how come you don’t remember seeing it when it is so close by? It’s in your own home! Main Line Kitchen Design brings all the same samples you select from when you travel to other showrooms to your home. We make design changes on our laptops in 20-20 CAD with you present usually in the very kitchen being renovated. Understanding what designs will look like and how sample kitchen cabinets, doors, and finishes will look in your home is easy when you are standing in the very room being renovated. Design changes can be emailed to you to print out and discuss with friends and family if you choose. Best of all our design time is free since it is incorporated into the very competitive pricing of your cabinetry when you purchase a kitchen from Main Line Kitchen Design. Finally there is a kitchen business model and design team that carries the highest quality cabinetry, is experienced, convenient, and reasonably priced. Call us today and find out why we get the best reviews on the internet or Google us and check. We look forward to working with you. As our company tag line says: “The world of kitchen design is changing…”