bookcase unite created a divider between bed area and the "public" area
Home design - modern home design idea in New York

Large master bathroom with lots of built-in storage, His & Her vanities, light-weight concrete counter-tops with built-in sink, porcelain 12 x 24 floor tile, riff oak suspended cabinets, sustainable OSMO oil finish on cabinets.

Allard van der Hoek
Inspiration for a large contemporary home design remodel in Amsterdam

Home is about creating a sense of place. Little moments add up to a sense of well being, such as looking out at framed views of the garden, or feeling the ocean breeze waft through the house. This connection to place guided the overall design, with the practical requirements to add a bedroom and bathroom quickly ( the client was pregnant!), and in a way that allowed the couple to live at home during the construction. The design also focused on connecting the interior to the backyard while maintaining privacy from nearby neighbors. Sustainability was at the forefront of the project, from choosing green building materials to designing a high-efficiency space. The composite bamboo decking, cork and bamboo flooring, tiles made with recycled content, and cladding made of recycled paper are all examples of durable green materials that have a wonderfully rich tactility to them. This addition was a second phase to the Mar Vista Sustainable Remodel, which took a tear-down home and transformed it into this family's forever home.

Minimalist home design photo in Austin

Pool and backyard landscaping are the only previous features that remained from the original home, minus a few walls on the interior and newly installed waterless grass for the ground cover. Exterior patio with Porcelain Wood Grain tiles. Designed with a standing seam metal roof, with internal drainage system for hidden gutters design. Rain chain and rain barrels for rain harvesting. Retrofitted with Hardy Frames prefabricated shear walls for up to date earthquake safety. Opening both walls to the backyard, there are now two 14' folding doors allowing the inside and outside to merge. http://www.hardyframe.com/HF/index.html Amy J Smith Photography

Minimalist home design photo in Austin

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Example of a small mountain style exterior home design in Seattle

The Crape Myrtles -although not native, were existing and left in place. Sustainable, native plantings were installed for year round interest and low maintenance erosion control.

Welcome to Greene County Sustainable Retreat Home, an embodiment of rustic abstraction in a sustainable package. Constructed from natural wood with a pool area, the house blends contemporary design with earthy palettes. Sunrays grace the intensely detailed structure, creating a tranquil play of light and shadow. The outdoor section features reclaimed wood walls, weathered materials, and an iridescent multilayered theme that exudes rustic charm and cottagepunk aesthetics. The large pool deck offers an expansive space with subtle color gradations and graphic symmetrical patterns. Marrying rustic abstraction with poolcore style, this home is a harmonious symphony of sustainable design and rustic charm.

Home design - modern home design idea in Austin

The Crape Myrtles -although not native, were existing and left in place. Sustainable, native plantings were installed for year round interest and low maintenance erosion control.

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Example of a mountain style exterior home design with a mixed material roof

Minimalist home design photo in Austin

Example of a minimalist home design design in Austin

Home design - modern home design idea in Austin

Minimalist home design photo in Austin