Example of a mountain style galley carpeted and beige floor seated home bar design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets and dark wood cabinets

interior designer: Kathryn Smith
Inspiration for a large country backyard tile and rectangular pool fountain remodel in Orange County

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room remodel in New York with white walls

Example of a small trendy l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen design in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white cabinets

Inspiration for a coastal dark wood floor and brown floor powder room remodel in Charleston with a two-piece toilet, blue walls and a console sink

Example of a small trendy l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen design in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white cabinets

Alban Gega Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with a single-bowl sink, gray cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, recessed-panel cabinets and ceramic backsplash

Timeless rustic sense and warm woods. Raised panel knotty alder cabinets are by Jim Bishop. The natural stone backsplash from Topcu and Florida Tile. The large island pendants with rustic bronze tones from Uttermost.

Huggy Bear Quaker style door in Cherry with Nutmeg stain. Island is Cherry with Slate stain. Backsplash is split-face travertine. Custom paneled hood. Cambria Cardiff Cream countertops. Wolf gas range.

Example of a large farmhouse white split-level concrete fiberboard exterior home design in Boston

Mid-sized transitional master gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and gray floor bathroom photo in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

The Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU was designed and built to remain resilient in the face of natural disasters. Fortunately, the same great building strategies and design that provide resilience also provide a home that is incredibly comfortable and healthy while also visually stunning. This home’s journey began with a desire to design and build a house that meets the rigorous standards of Passive House. Before beginning the design/ construction process, the homeowners had already spent countless hours researching ways to minimize their global climate change footprint. As with any Passive House, a large portion of this research was focused on building envelope design and construction. The wall assembly is combination of six inch Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) and 2x6 stick frame construction filled with blown in insulation. The roof assembly is a combination of twelve inch SIPs and 2x12 stick frame construction filled with batt insulation. The pairing of SIPs and traditional stick framing allowed for easy air sealing details and a continuous thermal break between the panels and the wall framing. Beyond the building envelope, a number of other high performance strategies were used in constructing this home and ADU such as: battery storage of solar energy, ground source heat pump technology, Heat Recovery Ventilation, LED lighting, and heat pump water heating technology. In addition to the time and energy spent on reaching Passivhaus Standards, thoughtful design and carefully chosen interior finishes coalesce at the Twin Peaks Passive House + ADU into stunning interiors with modern farmhouse appeal. The result is a graceful combination of innovation, durability, and aesthetics that will last for a century to come. Despite the requirements of adhering to some of the most rigorous environmental standards in construction today, the homeowners chose to certify both their main home and their ADU to Passive House Standards. From a meticulously designed building envelope that tested at 0.62 ACH50, to the extensive solar array/ battery bank combination that allows designated circuits to function, uninterrupted for at least 48 hours, the Twin Peaks Passive House has a long list of high performance features that contributed to the completion of this arduous certification process. The ADU was also designed and built with these high standards in mind. Both homes have the same wall and roof assembly ,an HRV, and a Passive House Certified window and doors package. While the main home includes a ground source heat pump that warms both the radiant floors and domestic hot water tank, the more compact ADU is heated with a mini-split ductless heat pump. The end result is a home and ADU built to last, both of which are a testament to owners’ commitment to lessen their impact on the environment.

Alban Gega Photography
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with a single-bowl sink, gray cabinets, marble countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, recessed-panel cabinets and ceramic backsplash

Large elegant u-shaped ceramic tile and beige floor enclosed kitchen photo in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Chris Cooper
Living room - contemporary living room idea in Providence with white walls

Large trendy white two-story stucco house exterior photo in Miami with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Inspired by elegance and simplicity the Portland collection is on trend with today's decor. The clear organza hardback shade with light gray trim encases the candelabras that emit a soft glow making any room visually appealing. The Brushed Nickel finish completes the look where fashion meets form. Also available in a Western Bronze finish and a complementing light amber organza hardback shade with bronze trim.

Todd Wright
Example of a mid-sized eclectic enclosed medium tone wood floor living room design in Other with a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Mountain style screened-in porch photo in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension