Photography by Laura Hull.
Inspiration for a small transitional foyer remodel in Los Angeles

Transitional exterior home photo in Birmingham

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Dedicated laundry room - mid-sized mid-century modern l-shaped multicolored floor dedicated laundry room idea in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Photo Credit: Damien Hendley Larger north facing windows can bring much needed light into darker rooms. Mixed materials were used to keep the space feeling warm, while providing a generous amount of light coloured horizontal finishes to allow light to bounce through the space. A key to filling a space with light that does not glare is to have light coming into the room from different walls.

Large trendy u-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

An old cowhide is placed in back of the couch to give visual interest to the space. Since the fireplace is not used, we re-arranged the furniture and placed the sofa in front of the fireplace.

Inspiration for a transitional laundry room remodel in Other

The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

The low slung roof at the entry makes the spaces within that much more open and expansive.
Mid-sized mountain style black three-story concrete fiberboard exterior home photo in Chicago with a green roof

More beautiful shadows and light. The feeling of this garden for me is calm but interesting. Grounded but airy. Please note the gradient spacing I used on the beam screens.

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2014 Houzz
Mid-century modern exterior home idea in San Diego

The L-shaped bungalow provides privacy from the main house on the property. The path leads guests from the gate down to the teal front door. Black window frames offer less glare than the traditional white.

Photo: Jordana Nicholson © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a country kitchen remodel in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Tim Burleson
Inspiration for a small contemporary gray two-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in Other with a shed roof

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary concrete paver landscaping in Orange County with a fireplace.

Photo by Jack Thompson
Exterior home idea in Houston

Photo: Alexandra Crafton © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic living room remodel in Los Angeles

Functional Fix - Kitchen Design by #Meghan in Chevy Chase, DC Photography by Keith Miller Keiana Photography http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/portfolio-2/#

Family/entertainment space with oak casework and matt charcoal concrete floor. Glass sliding doors open to the patio and garden. The concrete floor outside has the same hue as the interior one but the texture is more pronounced to prevent slipping. Photos by Scott Hargis.