This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

This 1927 home in historic Dilworth underwent extensive renovations after our client closed on the house in early 2016. For an almost 100 year old house, it has an excellent flow. It boasts a rare open floor plan with connected kitchen, dining room and den without sacrificing an ounce of charm but the wall colors and finishes were a disaster when we took possession. Fresh paint and a brand new kitchen created the perfect backdrop for blending her existing furniture with infusions of newness. The entire den seating area was brand new. Furniture from Charles Stewart Company and media console by Lorts. A neat feature of this home is that it showcases the work of 3 local artists: Marcy Gregg: Original oil featured above master fireplace Karen O'Leary, Studio KMO: Set of 3 custom cut local neighborhood maps in hall Lindsey Lindquist: Large commissioned piece in family room, pair stairwell paintings Jim Schmid Photography

Living room - large rustic formal and open concept living room idea in Other with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Richard Leo Johnson Wall Color: Sweet Ariel - Regal Wall Satin, Latex Flat (Benjamin Moore) Trim Color: White Dove - Oil, Semi Gloss (Benjamin Moore) Floor Color: Super White - Oil, Semi Gloss (Benjamin Moore) Chandelier: Vintage (sprayed out Super White - Benjamin Moore) Window Treatment: The Shade Store Window Treatment Hardware: Apollo Collection - Vesta Side Table: Percy Iron / Mirrored Side Table - Arteriors Table Lamp: Patricia Table Lamp - Ro Shambeaux Bed: Wesley Allen Queens Hillsboro - Home Gallery Bench: Leonore Bench - Artesia (custom upholstered top cushion with Christopher Farr Cloth fabric) Fireplace Tile: Moselle - Winchester Tile Wallpaper: Studio Violet - Studio Nommo Rug: Anzio - Loloi

Jim Westphalen
Bathroom - large rustic master white tile and ceramic tile medium tone wood floor and brown floor bathroom idea in Burlington with open cabinets, gray walls, a drop-in sink and wood countertops

Large farmhouse light wood floor dining room photo in Charlotte with white walls and a standard fireplace

This Houston kitchen remodel turned an outdated bachelor pad into a contemporary dream fit for newlyweds. The client wanted a contemporary, somewhat commercial look, but also something homey with a comfy, family feel. And they couldn't go too contemporary, since the style of the home is so traditional. The clean, contemporary, white-black-and-grey color scheme is just the beginning of this transformation from the previous kitchen, The revamped 20-by-15-foot kitchen and adjoining dining area also features new stainless steel appliances by Maytag, lighting and furnishings by Restoration Hardware and countertops in white Carrara marble and Absolute Black honed granite. The paneled oak cabinets are now painted a crisp, bright white and finished off with polished nickel pulls. The center island is now a cool grey a few shades darker than the warm grey on the walls. On top of the grey on the new sheetrock, previously covered in a camel-colored textured paint, is Sherwin Williams' Faux Impressions sparkly "Striae Quartz Stone." Ho-hum 12-inch ceramic floor tiles with a western motif border have been replaced with grey tile "planks" resembling distressed wood. An oak-paneled flush-mount light fixture has given way to recessed lights and barn pendant lamps in oil rubbed bronze from Restoration Hardware. And the section housing clunky upper and lower banks of cabinets between the kitchen an dining area now has a sleek counter-turned-table with custom-milled legs. At first, the client wanted to open up that section altogether, but then realized they needed more counter space. The table - a continuation of the granite countertop - was the perfect solution. Plus, it offered space for extra seating. The black, high-back and low-back bar stools are also from Restoration Hardware - as is the new round chandelier and the dining table over which it hangs. Outdoor Homescapes of Houston also took out a wall between the kitchen and living room and remodeled the adjoining living room as well. A decorative cedar beam stained Minwax Jacobean now spans the ceiling where the wall once stood. The oak paneling and stairway railings in the living room, meanwhile, also got a coat of white paint and new window treatments and light fixtures from Restoration Hardware. Staining the top handrailing with the same Jacobean dark stain, however, boosted the new contemporary look even more. The outdoor living space also got a revamp, with a new patio ceiling also stained Jacobean and new outdoor furniture and outdoor area rug from Restoration Hardware. The furniture is from the Klismos collection, in weathered zinc, with Sunbrella fabric in the color "Smoke."

Richard Leo Johnson Wall Color: Gray Owl - Regal Wall Satin, Latex Flat (Benjamin Moore) Trim Color: Super White - Oil, Semi Gloss (Benjamin Moore) Chandelier: Old Plank Floor Lamp: Jeff Jones Window Treatment: Adras Ikat - Schumacher Drapery Hardware: Coastal Simplicity Collection - Kravet Sofa: Kent Sofa - Hickory Chair Sofa Fabric - Custom distressed curry leather - Edelman Coffee Table: Custom Teak with Blackened Steel Tray (Rethink Design Studio, AWD Savannah, Pique Studio) Lounge Chairs: 1960s Art Deco - Jason Thomas Lounge Chair Fabric: Osbourne and Little Kinlock Morar - Grizzel and Mann Side Table: Cole Dodecahedron - Made Goods Etageres: Worlds Away Rug: 14x13 Stone Herringbone Cowhide - Yerra

Example of a mid-sized classic light wood floor great room design in Boston with a standard fireplace

Please see this Award Winning project in the October 2014 issue of New York Cottages & Gardens Magazine: NYC&G http://www.cottages-gardens.com/New-York-Cottages-Gardens/October-2014/NYCG-Innovation-in-Design-Winners-Kitchen-Design/ It was also featured in a Houzz Tour: Houzz Tour: Loving the Old and New in an 1880s Brooklyn Row House http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/29691278/list/houzz-tour-loving-the-old-and-new-in-an-1880s-brooklyn-row-house Photo Credit: Hulya Kolabas

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Inspiration for a timeless medium tone wood floor and brown floor sunroom remodel in Other with a standard ceiling and a stone fireplace

Traditional living room with white sofas, navy and cream patterned rug, glass coffee table, and classic fireplace framed by tall windows. Designed by Wendy Nobriga, ASID in Lincolnwood, IL.

Inspiration for a transitional carpeted sunroom remodel in New York with a standard ceiling

High-gloss lilac adds unexpected color above, while a Dutch door and built-in dog beds keep the McKinleys' pets contained and comfortable in the laundry room. Photo by Erica George Dines for Southern Living

© Will Sullivan, Emerald Coat Real Estate Photography, LLC
Example of a classic formal and open concept living room design in Miami with white walls, no tv, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Soft, refreshing colors combine with comfortable furnishing and statement lighting in this elegant home: Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm , which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

For the living room, we chose to keep it open and airy. The large fan adds visual interest while all of the furnishings remained neutral. The wall color is Functional Gray from Sherwin Williams. The fireplace was covered in American Clay in order to give it the look of concrete. We had custom benches made out of reclaimed barn wood that flank either side of the fireplace. The TV is on a mount that can be pulled out from the wall and swivels, when the TV is not being watched, it can easily be pushed back away.

Photo by Amanda Kirkpatrick
Cottage kitchen photo in Austin

Erin Williamson
Example of an eclectic living room design in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv