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Bathroom - modern bathroom idea in Boston

Lanai and outdoor kitchen with blue and white tile backsplash and wicker furniture for outdoor dining and lounge space overlooking the pool. Project featured in House Beautiful & Florida Design. Interiors & Styling by Summer Thornton. Photos by Brantley Photography

Patio kitchen - contemporary backyard tile patio kitchen idea in Miami with a roof extension

Photo credit: Laurey W. Glenn/Southern Living
Inspiration for a coastal porch remodel in Jacksonville with decking and a roof extension

Example of a classic kitchen design in Houston

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Houston

Giovani Lunardi
Design ideas for a tropical landscaping in Portland.

Eat-in kitchen - large contemporary galley beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, an island, white countertops and paneled appliances

Summer blooming perennials and ornamental grasses frame in the back yard. Design and photo by Bob Trainor
Greenhouse - large traditional detached greenhouse idea in Boston

A white elegant paneling is counterpoint to rustic elements. Earthy and elemental materials are selected for the home that reference the barn without directly mimicking it. Wooden members found inside the barn and from other barns bridge ceilings and are used in floors along with rustic slate adding to a sense of simplicity to the farmhouse design.

Anne Matheis Photography
Large minimalist l-shaped medium tone wood floor and gray floor kitchen photo in St Louis with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This Coronado cottage craftsman has the ultimate family appeal. Preserving the city's village character and incorporating the neighborhood's beach vibe, this home has everything needed for the perfect summer house - including a mini cottage to house the family's golf cart!

Cottage light wood floor dining room photo in Seattle with white walls and no fireplace

Cynthia Lynn Photography
Transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Beach style open concept light wood floor living room photo with beige walls

Scott Burrows - Aperture
Trendy galley concrete floor kitchen photo in Gold Coast - Tweed with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an island

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

Patio - traditional patio idea in Houston

Before Creative Construction added this summer kitchen, this South Florida courtyard-style home had nothing but wasted space to greet visitors as they entered the loggia area. By adding the kitchen, mature palm trees, the travertine pool decking and colorful foliage, we created a cute and popular nook in which to entertain.