Example of a beach style master white tile brown floor bathroom design in Philadelphia with distressed cabinets, an undermount sink, white walls, white countertops and flat-panel cabinets

Photos by Valerie Wilcox
Eat-in kitchen - large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Toronto with stainless steel appliances, an island, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash and light wood cabinets

Luxury Vinyl Planks are a great option for water areas like bathrooms, basements, and kitchens. The technology is advancing so that the product looks and feels like natural products like wood and stone.

Building of the Outdoor Deck and Veranda: Chicago Roof Deck & Garden (Design collaboration with Adam Miller & Vanessa Slivinski) Photography by: Mieke Zuiderweg

Example of a small transitional wooden l-shaped wood railing staircase design in Austin with wooden risers

Dan Johnson Photography
Inspiration for a transitional screened-in front porch remodel in Grand Rapids with decking and a roof extension

Living room - mid-sized industrial open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Tampa with white walls, a tv stand and no fireplace

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

Tara Pearce
Example of a trendy dining room design in Geelong with white walls

This modern style home built by Rodeo Homes in Emerald Bay near Los Angeles CA was accentuate with Ziegler custom wood garage doors and front entry systems made from solid Mahogany. This rich hardwood garage door combined with dark bronze laminate glass is the perfect way to accentuate this home that from street level is made up predominately of garage doors. The use of glass breaks up the monotony of solid wood as well as creating the illusion of more space. Perhaps the greets advantage of using a glass garage door concept is the addition of natural light into the homes garage. Designing modern garage doors requires keeping in mind the basics of modern architecture. A rich complimentary stain was selected to enhance the natural grain and color of the mahogany. Combining the design of your entry doors and garage doors as a single-time project can prove to be efficient or at least using the same company. In this way, the design transfer from one to the other is swift, elegant and true to the original design concept. Avoid using two different companies when possible. Fortunately, Ziegler Garage Door specializes in designing modern garage doors and front door systems. Contact us today and see what the difference is when you're not limited to selecting designs from a pre-established brochure. Our best designs are usually a collaboration from our client’s unique requests.

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2015 Houzz
Example of a farmhouse kitchen design in Portland

The platform bed sits directly on the floor with the platform edge extending slightly beyond the frame. The headboard highlights the dark and light wood grain that is unique to Solid Wood. The bedroom set also includes two end table mini cabinets with an open bottom shelf and a handy top drawer. The sleek nightstands are perched on an interior base. The top is flush to frame. Special Features: • Hand rubbed stain and finish • Solid Wood back on end tables • Textured iron knob on drawers Dimension Full: Mattress Dimensions: 54" W X 75" L Overall: 70" W X 86" L X 44" H Headboard: 44" High X 3" Thick Footboard: 12" High X 3" Thick Queen: Mattress Dimensions: 60" W X 80" L Overall: 76" W X 91" L X 44" H Headboard: 44" High X 3" Thick Footboard: 12" High X 3" Thick King: Mattress Dimensions: 76" W X 80" L Overall: 92" W X 91" L X 44" H Headboard: 44" High X 3" Thick Footboard: 12" High X 3" Thick California King: Mattress Dimensions: 72" W X 84" L Overall: 88" W X 95" L X 44" H Headboard: 44" High X 3" Thick Footboard: 12" High X 3" Thick Nightstands (Set of 2): 22" L X 18" D X 24" H

Freestanding bathtub - large transitional master porcelain tile and black floor freestanding bathtub idea in San Diego with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Design ideas for a mid-century modern landscaping in San Francisco.

Example of a large arts and crafts formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in San Diego with green walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Interior Design by Grace Benson Photography by Bethany Nauert
Tuscan concrete floor front door photo in Los Angeles with white walls and a dark wood front door

Design+Build: Mr&Mrs Construction & Remodeling / Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in San Francisco

David Dietrich
Arts and crafts u-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green backsplash, paneled appliances, beige walls, an island and green countertops

Douglas Johnson Photography
Trendy medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash and an island