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Big Canyon Community, Newport Beach, California
Mid-sized beach style bathroom photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and multicolored walls
Mid-sized beach style bathroom photo in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and multicolored walls

Study room - large contemporary freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room idea in Sydney with white walls

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Large elegant l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Large elegant l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
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This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house.
George Mendel

The retirement home for an older couple is 2000sf on one level plus a full basement for storage. The house employs a combination of passive and active solar strategies resulting in a house that is NET POSITIVE!! The house generates more energy than it uses.

A small, but highly efficient form evokes sympathies of contemporary Scandinavian architecture, while the naturally finished timber exterior contextualizes the home in its Western Canadian setting. Designed to be as ecologically focused and forward as possible, the home employs deep recesses for summer shading, but large windows for winter passive heating. A recessed balcony off the master bedroom provides private exterior amenity, and a fully edible landscape strategy provides an ecologically minded approach to landscape.

One of the primary challenges of this renovation was the limited space available. However, Tredi Interiors turned this challenge into an opportunity to showcase their ingenuity and creativity. The design team employed several clever strategies to maximize the functionality of the kitchen without compromising on style.

Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.

This beautiful 7500 sq. ft. home was designed to create a private world that unfolds once you’re behind the front door. A central garden floods the core of the home with natural light and lush plants, forming a grotto for the spa and stairs to the lower recreational level. It enjoys breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and employs a variety of sustainable Green elements and passive solar strategies to make it comfortable year round. City, HOA and Coastal Commission approvals were secured.
Cameo Shores Community
Corona del Mar, California

A small, but highly efficient form evokes sympathies of contemporary Scandinavian architecture, while the naturally finished timber exterior contextualizes the home in its Western Canadian setting. Designed to be as ecologically focused and forward as possible, the home employs deep recesses for summer shading, but large windows for winter passive heating. A recessed balcony off the master bedroom provides private exterior amenity, and a fully edible landscape strategy provides an ecologically minded approach to landscape.

Madrona Passive House, a new Seattle home designed by SHED Architecture & Design and built by Hammer & Hand, combines contemporary design with high performance building to create an environmentally responsive and resource-efficient house.
The home’s airtight, super-insulated building envelope and passive design minimize energy consumption while providing superior thermal comfort to occupants. A heat recovery ventilator supplies constant fresh air to the home’s interior while recovering 90% of thermal energy from exhaust air for reuse inside. A rooftop solar photovoltaic array will provide enough energy to offset most, perhaps all, of the home’s energy consumption on a net annual basis. To manage stormwater the project employs permeable pavers for site hardscape and two cisterns to capture and control rainwater from the home’s roof and the green roof on the garage.
By investing in sustainable site development strategies, efficient building systems and an advanced envelope, the project aims to respect the home’s environmentally critical site and achieve one of the world’s most demanding building energy standards: Passive House.
Photos by Mark Woods Photography.

Madrona Passive House, a new Seattle home designed by SHED Architecture & Design and built by Hammer & Hand, combines contemporary design with high performance building to create an environmentally responsive and resource-efficient house.
The home’s airtight, super-insulated building envelope and passive design minimize energy consumption while providing superior thermal comfort to occupants. A heat recovery ventilator supplies constant fresh air to the home’s interior while recovering 90% of thermal energy from exhaust air for reuse inside. A rooftop solar photovoltaic array will provide enough energy to offset most, perhaps all, of the home’s energy consumption on a net annual basis. To manage stormwater the project employs permeable pavers for site hardscape and two cisterns to capture and control rainwater from the home’s roof and the green roof on the garage.
By investing in sustainable site development strategies, efficient building systems and an advanced envelope, the project aims to respect the home’s environmentally critical site and achieve one of the world’s most demanding building energy standards: Passive House.
Photos by Mark Woods Photography.

This art studio and family home was originally built by lumber baron Charles Axel Smith. Eco sustainability was a key requirement for both owner and architect. In addition to using recycled and salvaged material from the home, such as interior trim and the original attic trusses (left exposed and the space designed around them), energy efficient strategies were employed. These techniques included highly efficient spray/foam installation, radiant/hydronic heating and installation of LED lighting throughout the home. The outdoor tub, built within an interior courtyard garden with natural light and planting was converted from an all-concrete basement. The property has been featured in various design publications. In addition to being selected as "Home of the Month" it was included in the East Bay Living Home Tours of 2018.

Making a house a home for this client who travels frequently on business. The goal was to create an inviting space for the home owner to relax and entertain friends when home in Calgary. Various strategies was employed to bring in warmth, lightness and create visual interest. A pale grey wool area rug was used to break up the large area of dark wood flooring. The dark stone fireplace surround was punctuated with white and reflective decorative accessories. A large round mirror was added to reflect the light and offer visual interest. The homeowner's once lonely grey sofa provided the perfect complement to the warm woods, textural wools and vibrant velvets.

Sometimes, all a space needs is a face-lift to effect a transformation; such was the case for this project. This complete bathroom renovation was all about adding color and panache to the existing space. The layout remained much the same, but the finishing touches made all the difference.
Our team installed sleek, high-quality modern fixtures, including the faucets, toilet and the light fixture. We also employed space-saving strategies at the owner’s request. For example, the wall-mounted, low-profile vanity and glass splashguard (in lieu of a full door) lend a feeling of expansiveness and ease to the bathroom.
Want to revitalize and refresh a space in your home? Contact the Houseplay team today!
Photo Credit: Anne Ruthmann Photography

Sometimes, all a space needs is a face-lift to effect a transformation; such was the case for this project. This complete bathroom renovation was all about adding color and panache to the existing space. The layout remained much the same, but the finishing touches made all the difference.
Our team installed sleek, high-quality modern fixtures, including the faucets, toilet and the light fixture. We also employed space-saving strategies at the owner’s request. For example, the wall-mounted, low-profile vanity and glass splashguard (in lieu of a full door) lend a feeling of expansiveness and ease to the bathroom.
Want to revitalize and refresh a space in your home? Contact the Houseplay team today!
Photo Credit: Anne Ruthmann Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard tile patio kitchen remodel in Toronto with a roof extension
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