When full-time Massachusetts residents contemplate building a second home in Telluride, Colorado the question immediately arises; does it make most sense to hire a regionally based Rocky Mountain architect or a sea level architect conveniently located for all of the rigorous collaboration required for successful bespoke home design. Determined to prove the latter true, Siemasko + Verbridge accompanied the potential client as they scoured the undulating Telluride landscape in search of the perfect house site. The selected site’s harmonious balance of untouched meadow rising up to meet the edge of an aspen grove and the opposing 180 degree view of Wilson’s Range spoke to everyone. A plateau just beyond a fork in the meadow provided a natural flatland, requiring little excavation and yet the right amount of upland slope to capture the views. The intrinsic character of the site was only enriched by an elk trail and snake-rail fence. Establishing the expanse of Wilson’s range would be best served by rejecting the notion of selected views, the central sweeping curve of the roof inverts a small saddle in the range with which it is perfectly aligned. The soaring wave of custom windows and the open floor plan make the relatively modest house feel sizable despite its footprint of just under 2,000 square feet. Officially a two bedroom home, the bunk room and loft allow the home to comfortably sleep ten, encouraging large gatherings of family and friends. The home is completely off the grid in response to the unique and fragile qualities of the landscape. Great care was taken to respect the regions vernacular through the use of mostly native materials and a palette derived from the terrain found at 9,820 feet above sea level. Photographer: Gibeon Photography

Inspiration for a bedroom and large transitional girl medium tone wood floor and brown floor kids' bedroom remodel in Los Angeles with pink walls

Bernard Andre
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary brown three-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in San Francisco with a shed roof and a metal roof

Photo Credits: Aaron Leitz
Patio - small contemporary backyard concrete patio idea in Portland with a gazebo

Every inch of the kitchen is designed for function and convenience for a busy family and those who really love to cook.
Large transitional u-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen photo in Philadelphia with gray cabinets, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash and an island

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Mid-sized minimalist dark wood floor foyer photo in New York with gray walls and a black front door

Entering this home you are greeted by the perfect staircase; set to the side while providing poetic details without cutting the space in two! Photos are by Kyle Santee Media.

Unique custom home located in a privately wooded lot. If you love Bob Timberlake inspired grounds than this property will feed your soul! Photo credit: www.MarilynPeryer.com

A timeless traditional family home. The perfect blend of functionality and elegance. Jodi Fleming Design scope: Architectural Drawings, Interior Design, Custom Furnishings. Photography by Roger Davies

chadbourne + doss architects have designed a washroom in the historic Alderbrook Station Netshed. The exterior gapped boards are inspired by cracks of light in the netshed's historic board and batten siding that shrink and grow depending on the season. Exterior corner photo by Tom Barwick

Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

The key design driver for the project was to create a simple but contemporary extension that responded to the existing dramatic topography in the property’s rear garden. The concept was to provide a single elegant form, cantilevering out into the tree canopies and over the landscape. Conceived as a house within the tree canopies the extension is clad in sweet chestnut which enhances the relationship to the surrounding mature trees. Large sliding glass panels link the inside spaces to its unique environment. Internally the design successfully resolves the Client’s brief to provide an open plan and fluid layout, that subtly defines distinct living and dining areas. The scheme was completed in April 2016

This client required a sloping ramp from driveway to front door for wheelchair access. We built the ramp with Permeable concrete pavers to alleviate run-off rushing down slope. The ramp is hidden from the street view by the wall be built which we later augmented with a boxwood hedge. We installed low voltage lighting in the wall at the driveway entrance. We designed the project with Google Sketch-up. Very successful!

This beautiful kitchen features gray cabinets on the walls and contrasting island cabinets. A large dine-in island makes it the perfect place for family and friends to gather. The durable modular tile flooring is going to look gorgeous for years to come.

When a house enters the market, the goal is to highlight the fixed assets of the house. This open Floorplan called out for furniture placement that would allow the reclaimed pine wood floors to take center stage. Many would have placed the sofa directly across from the fireplace covering up much of the floors in the resulting marketing photos. By moving the sofa to the right, the floors maintain their top billing status!

Trendy single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Moscow with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, an island, white countertops and stainless steel appliances

A large, open space can oftentimes feel cold and uninviting. The selection of the wood beams and kitchen lighting help to warm up the space and provide identity to each area. Kudos to the builder. Editing some furniture and accessories was all it took to reveal the strengths of this space! Bobbie McGrath/Successful Staging

The home seller was quite handy creating custom pieces for throughout the house including the desk at the far end of the room. While having a rug down for living may have been an option, while selling, potential buyers want to see the condition of the floors they will be buying. Bonus: the true size of the room is highlighted! The luxury vinyl planking is perfect for active families and beautiful to boot!

Scott Buley, High Tech Turf & Trees, Rain Garden Nursery, LandscapeMakeover.biz. Sod cutter arriving for turf removal for the new septic drain field.