Andres Rozo E.
Home design - contemporary home design idea in Miami

Andres Rozo E.
Home design - contemporary home design idea in Miami

A fully tiled walk-in shower with large-format charcoal tile, a built-in bench, hex mosaic floor tile, and a recessed niche. The details here are straightforward and well-executed, the kind of shower that holds up over time.

A gracefully simple, yet elegant, Arts and Crafts-inspired stairway in a Massachusetts country home. The gentle curves of the railing and the straightforward repetition of simple components, combined with masterful joinery, lead the eye upward effortlessly and calmly.

Clean, streamlined and straightforward, this soothingly neutral bathroom is a welcome retreat.
Bathroom - kids' white tile and mosaic tile ceramic tile, gray floor and single-sink bathroom idea in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a floating vanity

The mudroom is an addition to the existing house that extends the space at the back door where everyone inevitably comes in. It is open and bright and looks out to the courtyard. Photo: Jane Messinger

Irvin Serrano
Large contemporary brown one-story wood house exterior idea in Portland Maine with a shed roof

The goal of this project was to create an updated, brighter, and larger kitchen for the whole family to enjoy. This new kitchen also needed to seamlessly integrate with the rest of the home both functionally and aesthetically. The laundry room also needed an aesthetic refresh. What sets this kitchen apart is the laminated plywood edging between walnut cabinetry and the door handle detail integrated within those boundaries.

Example of a mid-sized minimalist master white tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile corner shower design in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and wood countertops

Clean, streamlined and straightforward, this soothingly neutral bathroom is a welcome retreat.
Kids' white tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile, gray floor and single-sink alcove bathtub photo in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a floating vanity

With the rich color and warm texture of rattan peel, the Contempo Collection offers the ultimate in outdoor living. Function and style are joined to create this one of a kind collection. The straightforward, clean design of the footed sofa and sectional collection features inviting, loose backs, comfort plush seating and extra wide arms for extraordinary comfort.

The fire pit area is surrounded by long blooming perennials and ornamental grasses, while a backdrop of upright junipers provides privacy from the subdivision walking path. Westhauser Photography

Bedroom - transitional master dark wood floor bedroom idea in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

Michael J Lee
Family room - traditional family room idea in Boston

Belhaven is a new "walkable" village of charming beach houses located on the Oregon Coast. Its architecture is a simple, straightforward vernacular...using traditional elements and proportions to inspire beauty and compliment the natural habitat...photography by Duncan McRoberts.

Simple and straightforward with all the warmth that the word "home" implies. While Cherry cabinetry is sometimes considered formal, the loose rendition of a Hoosier cabinet is a showcase to serveware on the left, leaving the distinct impression that this kitchen is meant to be lived in and enjoyed. A fully functional island that mimics a farm table adds to the casual charm of Shaker style kitchen cabinets. Huxley door from Schrock in Cinnamon finish

Clean, streamlined and straightforward, this soothingly neutral bathroom is a welcome retreat. The textured warm taupe tile lines the oversized shower and blends with the soothing slatted wood look tile without worrying about water damage. Textures are a principal aspect of design, grounding the space with pattern and texture.

Michael Moran/OTTO photography. The objective of this award-winning gut renovation was to create a spatially dynamic, light-filled, and energy-efficient home with a strong connection to Long Island Sound. The design strategy is straightforward: a gabled roof covers a central “spine” corridor that terminates with cathedral ceilinged spaces at both ends. The relocated approach and entry deposit visitors into the front hall with its curvilinear, cantilevered stair. A two-story, windowed family gathering space lies ahead – a straight shot to the water beyond. The design challenge was to utilize the existing house footprint and structure, while raising the top of foundation walls to exceed new flood regulations, reconfiguring the spatial organization, and using innovative materials to produce a tight thermal envelope and contemporary yet contextually appropriate facades.