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![Twins on 12th - Her Room](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/kids-rooms/twins-on-12th-her-room-motiv-interiors-img~bae1d47f0b903fbb_8123-1-dce5124-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
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Interior Designer: MOTIV Interiors LLC
Photographer: Sam Angel Photography
Design Challenge: This 8 year-old boy and girl were outgrowing their existing setup and needed to update their rooms with a plan that would carry them forward into middle school and beyond. In addition to gaining storage and study areas, could these twins show off their big personalities? Absolutely, we said! MOTIV Interiors tackled the rooms of these youngsters living in Nashville's 12th South Neighborhood and created an environment where the dynamic duo can learn, create, and grow together for years to come.
Design Solution:
In her room, we wanted to create a fun-filled space that supports softball, sleepovers, science, and anything else a girl might want to get into. The star of the show is a beautiful hand-printed wallpaper by Brooklyn designer Aimee Wilder, whose FSC-certified papers contain no VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds). That means that in addition to packing a powerful visual punch, they meet our standard for excellent indoor air quality. We also love this wallpaper because it is composed of so many different neutral colors - this room can organically evolve over time without necessarily replacing the paper (which was installed with a no-VOC adhesive).
We refreshed the remaining walls with a scrubbable no-VOC paint from Sherwin Williams (7008 Alabaster) and gave the carpets in both of the twins’ rooms a good cleaning and simple stretch as opposed to replacing them. In order to provide more functional light in her room, we incorporated a corner floor lamp for reading, a telescoping desk lamp for studying, and an eye-catching LED flower pendant on a dimmer switch sourced from Lightology. Custom window treatments in a linen/cotton blend emphasize the height of the room and bring in a little “bling” with antiqued gold hardware.
Before we even thought about aesthetics, however, MOTIV Interiors got to work right away on increasing functionality. We added a spacious storage unit with plenty of baskets for all of our young client’s animal friends, and we made sure to include ample shelf space for books and hobbies as she finds new passions to explore down the road. We always prefer eco-friendly furnishings that are manufactured responsibly, made with sustainably harvested wood (FSC Certified), and use no glue or non-toxic glues and paints.
The bedding in this project is 100% cotton and contains no synthetic fibers. When purchasing bedding, check for the GOTS Certification (Global Organic Textile Standard). The introduction of a desk and drawer unit created a calming space to study and reflect, or write a letter to a friend. Gold accents add a bit of warmth to the workspace, where she can display her memories, goals, and game plans for a bright future.
We hope you enjoyed this project as much as we did! Each design challenge is an opportunity to push the envelope, by creating a new and exciting aesthetic or finding creative ways to incorporate sustainable design principles.
![Thistle Hill Farm](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/staircases/thistle-hill-farm-northworks-architects-planners-img~29814102009d2011_5342-1-680a379-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
![Northworks Architects + Planners](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/412371ce00632d8a_7470-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
Located upon a 200-acre farm of rolling terrain in western Wisconsin, this new, single-family sustainable residence implements today’s advanced technology within a historic farm setting. The arrangement of volumes, detailing of forms and selection of materials provide a weekend retreat that reflects the agrarian styles of the surrounding area. Open floor plans and expansive views allow a free-flowing living experience connected to the natural environment.
![Energy Efficient in Los Altos](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bcc1cf2c0154ab45_5186-w360-h360-b0-p0--.jpg)
![Young & Borlik Architects, inc.](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9303344801533002_3876-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
An all-electric kitchen. Sunlight spills into the high ceilings through skylights and transom windows so artificial lighting use can be minimized. All appliances are electric, materials are natural and durable.
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![Walnut Kitchen Remodel](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/kitchens/walnut-kitchen-remodel-black-fine-woodworking-img~9d2169ec0059d747_5066-1-c9d0829-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
![Black Woodworks](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/4523148c0058c6c4_8104-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
We built this kitchen for a very environmentally-conscious client in Madison, Wisconsin. All of the wood used was from Wisconsin, all of the plywood used was Pure-Bond (formaldehyde-free), and we used 100% Tung Oil as a finish. For a cozy little ranch, this open and airy kitchen is now the true heart of the home. Design and Contracting credits go to Lesley Sager of Sager Designs of Madison. Please see her website at www.sager-designs.com.
![Exterior Entry Porch](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/porches/exterior-entry-porch-whitten-architects-img~fec1852c0efa0769_8335-1-c52ed19-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
![Whitten Architects](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/cd53da9b0ef9dccf_5106-w32-h32-b1-p10--.jpg)
photography by Trent Bell
Inspiration for a timeless porch remodel in Boston with decking and a roof extension
Inspiration for a timeless porch remodel in Boston with decking and a roof extension
![El Dorado Hills Luxury Home](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/bedrooms/el-dorado-hills-luxury-home-esi-builders-and-remodelers-img~6de1b45e0429d168_9226-1-011d448-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
![ESI Builders & Remodelers](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3e932b4502f94d66_1206-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
3,800sf, 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath with oversized 4 car garage and over 270sf Loggia; climate controlled wine room and bar, Tech Room, landscaping and pool. Solar, high efficiency HVAC and insulation was used which resulted in huge rebates from utility companies, enhancing the ROI. The challenge with this property was the downslope lot, sewer system was lower than main line at the street thus requiring a special pump system. Retaining walls to create a flat usable back yard.
ESI Builders is a subsidiary of EnergyWise Solutions, Inc. and was formed by Allan, Bob and Dave to fulfill an important need for quality home builders and remodeling services in the Sacramento region. With a strong and growing referral base, we decided to provide a convenient one-stop option for our clients and focus on combining our key services: quality custom homes and remodels, turnkey client partnering and communication, and energy efficient and environmentally sustainable measures in all we do. Through energy efficient appliances and fixtures, solar power, high efficiency heating and cooling systems, enhanced insulation and sealing, and other construction elements – we go beyond simple code compliance and give you immediate savings and greater sustainability for your new or remodeled home.
All of the design work and construction tasks for our clients are done by or supervised by our highly trained, professional staff. This not only saves you money, it provides a peace of mind that all of the details are taken care of and the job is being done right – to Perfection. Our service does not stop after we clean up and drive off. We continue to provide support for any warranty issues that arise and give you administrative support as needed in order to assure you obtain any energy-related tax incentives or rebates. This ‘One call does it all’ philosophy assures that your experience in remodeling or upgrading your home is an enjoyable one.
ESI Builders was formed by professionals with varying backgrounds and a common interest to provide you, our clients, with options to live more comfortably, save money, and enjoy quality homes for many years to come. As our company continues to grow and evolve, the expertise has been quickly growing to include several job foreman, tradesmen, and support staff. In response to our growth, we will continue to hire well-qualified staff and we will remain committed to maintaining a level of quality, attention to detail, and pursuit of perfection.
![1962 Rambler Remodel](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/decks/1962-rambler-remodel-building-arts-sustainable-architecture-img~fc91227102603be7_6261-1-8b48e82-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
![Building Arts Sustainable Architecture](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/53c32e76025dce49_8191-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
The kitchen spills out onto the deck and the sliding glass door that was added in the master suite opens up into an exposed structure screen porch. Over all the exterior space extends the traffic flow of the interior and makes the home feel larger without adding actual square footage.
Troy Thies Photography
![Sustainable Mountain Home](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/exteriors/sustainable-mountain-home-heller-construction-inc-img~5271886e077be105_6827-1-c5ea9ef-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
![Heller Construction, Inc.](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a413b1800202be17_8974-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
The stalls in the barn have custom doors with a covered overhang. Large wood timbers add support.
Photography: VanceFox.com
Rustic wood exterior home idea in Other
Rustic wood exterior home idea in Other
![Sustainable House](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/landscapes/sustainable-house-jonathan-alderson-landscape-architects-inc-img~9af179f402fb9c62_1308-1-2ddf266-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
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Rob Cardillo, Kwatee Stamm
Architect: Moger Mehrhof Architects
Landscape representative of the vernacular of the region.
Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in Philadelphia.
Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in Philadelphia.
![Modern Farmhouse with views of Prior Lake](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/exteriors/modern-farmhouse-with-views-of-prior-lake-sustainable-nine-design-build-img~027161140bc8c287_9928-1-cf67dc0-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
![Sustainable Nine Design + Build](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ceb331470237b391_7037-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
Example of a farmhouse white two-story exterior home design in Minneapolis with a shingle roof
![TANK ROOFTOP - Exterior Views](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/decks/tank-rooftop-exterior-views-lynn-gaffney-architect-pllc-img~cb3120600fa442ca_6385-1-68f8ea0-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
![Lynn Gaffney Architect, PLLC](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a3a3ddb90f96b8cc_9959-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
View from southern neighboring building. Wood boards of trellises are spaced differently depending on exposure to sun, wind and industrial noises as well as privacy concerns. Early planting as well as the storage/potting "shed" (at lower left) are shown here too.
![Port Ludlow House](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/exteriors/port-ludlow-house-finne-architects-img~f271957f001074d1_1398-1-d00d0f7-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
![FINNE Architects](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f083e2380e9b464f_8927-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
The Port Ludlow Residence is a compact, 2400 SF modern house located on a wooded waterfront property at the north end of the Hood Canal, a long, fjord-like arm of western Puget Sound. The house creates a simple glazed living space that opens up to become a front porch to the beautiful Hood Canal.
The east-facing house is sited along a high bank, with a wonderful view of the water. The main living volume is completely glazed, with 12-ft. high glass walls facing the view and large, 8-ft.x8-ft. sliding glass doors that open to a slightly raised wood deck, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor space. During the warm summer months, the living area feels like a large, open porch. Anchoring the north end of the living space is a two-story building volume containing several bedrooms and separate his/her office spaces.
The interior finishes are simple and elegant, with IPE wood flooring, zebrawood cabinet doors with mahogany end panels, quartz and limestone countertops, and Douglas Fir trim and doors. Exterior materials are completely maintenance-free: metal siding and aluminum windows and doors. The metal siding has an alternating pattern using two different siding profiles.
The house has a number of sustainable or “green” building features, including 2x8 construction (40% greater insulation value); generous glass areas to provide natural lighting and ventilation; large overhangs for sun and rain protection; metal siding (recycled steel) for maximum durability, and a heat pump mechanical system for maximum energy efficiency. Sustainable interior finish materials include wood cabinets, linoleum floors, low-VOC paints, and natural wool carpet.
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![Wagon Circle Custom Home](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/living-rooms/wagon-circle-custom-home-mosaic-architects-boulder-img~c071ad5e0f29a0f1_2702-1-1dbe7d2-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
![Mosaic Architects Boulder](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/db13ee070e8dd42f_4827-w32-h32-b1-p10--.jpg)
Modern contemporary living room, design by Mosaic Architects. Photo By Jim Bartsch
Minimalist living room photo in Denver with a stone fireplace
Minimalist living room photo in Denver with a stone fireplace
![Beach Style Bathroom](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/bathrooms/beach-style-bathroom-tim-barber-architects-img~6e81c6a40e6bbfc2_4994-1-30748d8-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
Beach style master medium tone wood floor, brown floor and single-sink freestanding bathtub photo in Los Angeles with white walls
![LEED Gold Home Renovation](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/kitchens/leed-gold-home-renovation-r-michael-cross-design-group-img~27413a8b06940ec4_9458-1-4fc0099-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
![R Michael Cross Design Group](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/85a3df2a06941048_0981-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
Example of a transitional u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Richmond with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
![Port Ludlow House](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/living-rooms/port-ludlow-house-finne-architects-img~aec1c87e00107ef0_0882-1-00baba4-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
![FINNE Architects](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f083e2380e9b464f_8927-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
The Port Ludlow Residence is a compact, 2400 SF modern house located on a wooded waterfront property at the north end of the Hood Canal, a long, fjord-like arm of western Puget Sound. The house creates a simple glazed living space that opens up to become a front porch to the beautiful Hood Canal.
The east-facing house is sited along a high bank, with a wonderful view of the water. The main living volume is completely glazed, with 12-ft. high glass walls facing the view and large, 8-ft.x8-ft. sliding glass doors that open to a slightly raised wood deck, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor space. During the warm summer months, the living area feels like a large, open porch. Anchoring the north end of the living space is a two-story building volume containing several bedrooms and separate his/her office spaces.
The interior finishes are simple and elegant, with IPE wood flooring, zebrawood cabinet doors with mahogany end panels, quartz and limestone countertops, and Douglas Fir trim and doors. Exterior materials are completely maintenance-free: metal siding and aluminum windows and doors. The metal siding has an alternating pattern using two different siding profiles.
The house has a number of sustainable or “green” building features, including 2x8 construction (40% greater insulation value); generous glass areas to provide natural lighting and ventilation; large overhangs for sun and rain protection; metal siding (recycled steel) for maximum durability, and a heat pump mechanical system for maximum energy efficiency. Sustainable interior finish materials include wood cabinets, linoleum floors, low-VOC paints, and natural wool carpet.
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Nestled into sloping topography, the design of this home allows privacy from the street while providing unique vistas throughout the house and to the surrounding hill country and downtown skyline. Layering rooms with each other as well as circulation galleries, insures seclusion while allowing stunning downtown views. The owners' goals of creating a home with a contemporary flow and finish while providing a warm setting for daily life was accomplished through mixing warm natural finishes such as stained wood with gray tones in concrete and local limestone. The home's program also hinged around using both passive and active green features. Sustainable elements include geothermal heating/cooling, rainwater harvesting, spray foam insulation, high efficiency glazing, recessing lower spaces into the hillside on the west side, and roof/overhang design to provide passive solar coverage of walls and windows. The resulting design is a sustainably balanced, visually pleasing home which reflects the lifestyle and needs of the clients.
Photography by Adam Steiner
![Yin Yang House](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/exteriors/yin-yang-house-brooks-scarpa-architects-img~16713af70be1e128_6968-1-cab34e0-w360-h360-b0-p0.jpg)
![Brooks + Scarpa Architects](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b80331830accffc2_4259-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
The Yin-Yang House is a net-zero energy single-family home in a quiet Venice, CA neighborhood. The design objective was to create a space for a large and growing family with several children, which would create a calm, relaxed and organized environment that emphasizes public family space. The home also serves as a place to entertain, and a welcoming space for teenagers as they seek social space with friends.
The home is organized around a series of courtyards and other outdoor spaces that integrate with the interior of the house. Facing the street the house appears to be solid. However, behind the steel entry door is a courtyard, which reveals the indoor-outdoor nature of the house behind the solid exterior. From the entry courtyard, the entire space to the rear garden wall can be seen; the first clue of the home’s spatial connection between inside and out. These spaces are designed for entertainment, and the 40 foot sliding glass door to the living room enhances the harmonic relationship of the main room, allowing the owners to host many guests without the feeling of being overburdened.
The tensions of the house’s exterior are subtly underscored by a 12-inch steel band that hews close to, but sometimes rises above or falls below the floor line of the second floor – a continuous loop moving inside and out like a pen that is never lifted from the page, but reinforces the intent to spatially weave together the indoors with the outside as a single space.
Scale manipulation also plays a formal role in the design of the structure. From the rear, the house appears to be a single-story volume. The large master bedroom window and the outdoor steps are scaled to support this illusion. It is only when the steps are animated with people that one realizes the true scale of the house is two stories.
The kitchen is the heart of the house, with an open working area that allows the owner, an accomplished chef, to converse with friends while cooking. Bedrooms are intentionally designed to be very small and simple; allowing for larger public spaces, emphasizing the family over individual domains. The breakfast room looks across an outdoor courtyard to the guest room/kids playroom, establishing a visual connection while defining the separation of uses. The children can play outdoors while under adult supervision from the dining area or the office, or do homework in the office while adults occupy the adjacent outdoor or indoor space.
Many of the materials used, including the bamboo interior, composite stone and tile countertops and bathroom finishes are recycled, and reinforce the environmental DNA of the house, which also has a green roof. Blown-in cellulose insulation, radiant heating and a host of other sustainable features aids in the performance of the building’s heating and cooling.
The active systems in the home include a 12 KW solar photovoltaic panel system, the largest such residential system available on the market. The solar panels also provide shade from the sun, preventing the house from becoming overheated. The owners have been in the home for over nine months and have yet to receive a power bill.
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