Mary Carol Fitzgerald
Example of a mid-sized minimalist single-wall concrete floor and blue floor dedicated laundry room design in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, blue walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Michael J Lee Photography See more at https://platemark.com/commonwealth

Greg Premru Photography, Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with a farmhouse sink, blue cabinets, wood countertops and white appliances

This is the old formal dining room. We shifted the door to garage away from the kitchen and created a mud room made for minnesota. Tile floors, plenty of storage, light and laundry facilities.

Photo by Sean Litchfield
Example of a minimalist blue tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile bathroom design in Boston with gray cabinets, blue walls and quartz countertops

Garage Storage and Shelving. Holiday Storage. Ashley Dombrow, Organization Made Simple, Inc,
Garage - traditional two-car garage idea in Chicago

Showplace Wood Products. Two drawer base cabinet with cookware organizer. Top drawer has internal roll tray for lid and cookware storage. Very practical! Verde Maritaka granite kitchen counters

Utility and linen closet organization featuring categorized storage for table linens, cloth napkins, and household essentials. Clear containers and simple labeling create an intuitive system that improves accessibility, visibility, and long-term maintenance.

Mudroom entrance from garden
Inspiration for a farmhouse single front door remodel in Philadelphia with beige walls and a white front door

Beki Dawn Photography
Inspiration for a transitional porch remodel in San Diego

Mario Peixoto Photography
Mid-sized elegant u-shaped vinyl floor eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

We gave this rather dated farmhouse some dramatic upgrades that brought together the feminine with the masculine, combining rustic wood with softer elements. In terms of style her tastes leaned toward traditional and elegant and his toward the rustic and outdoorsy. The result was the perfect fit for this family of 4 plus 2 dogs and their very special farmhouse in Ipswich, MA. Character details create a visual statement, showcasing the melding of both rustic and traditional elements without too much formality. The new master suite is one of the most potent examples of the blending of styles. The bath, with white carrara honed marble countertops and backsplash, beaded wainscoting, matching pale green vanities with make-up table offset by the black center cabinet expand function of the space exquisitely while the salvaged rustic beams create an eye-catching contrast that picks up on the earthy tones of the wood. The luxurious walk-in shower drenched in white carrara floor and wall tile replaced the obsolete Jacuzzi tub. Wardrobe care and organization is a joy in the massive walk-in closet complete with custom gliding library ladder to access the additional storage above. The space serves double duty as a peaceful laundry room complete with roll-out ironing center. The cozy reading nook now graces the bay-window-with-a-view and storage abounds with a surplus of built-ins including bookcases and in-home entertainment center. You can’t help but feel pampered the moment you step into this ensuite. The pantry, with its painted barn door, slate floor, custom shelving and black walnut countertop provide much needed storage designed to fit the family’s needs precisely, including a pull out bin for dog food. During this phase of the project, the powder room was relocated and treated to a reclaimed wood vanity with reclaimed white oak countertop along with custom vessel soapstone sink and wide board paneling. Design elements effectively married rustic and traditional styles and the home now has the character to match the country setting and the improved layout and storage the family so desperately needed. And did you see the barn? Photo credit: Eric Roth

Lissa Gotwals
Mudroom - transitional slate floor mudroom idea in Raleigh with white walls and a black front door

Lincoln Farmhouse LEED-H Platinum, Net-Positive Energy OVERVIEW. This LEED Platinum certified modern farmhouse ties into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, Massachusetts - a town known for its rich history, farming traditions, conservation efforts, and visionary architecture. The goal was to design and build a new single family home on 1.8 acres that respects the neighborhood’s agrarian roots, produces more energy than it consumes, and provides the family with flexible spaces to live-play-work-entertain. The resulting 2,800 SF home is proof that families do not need to compromise on style, space or comfort in a highly energy-efficient and healthy home. CONNECTION TO NATURE. The attached garage is ubiquitous in new construction in New England’s cold climate. This home’s barn-inspired garage is intentionally detached from the main dwelling. A covered walkway connects the two structures, creating an intentional connection with the outdoors between auto and home. FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY. With a modest footprint, each space must serve a specific use, but also be flexible for atypical scenarios. The Mudroom serves everyday use for the couple and their children, but is also easy to tidy up to receive guests, eliminating the need for two entries found in most homes. A workspace is conveniently located off the mudroom; it looks out on to the back yard to supervise the children and can be closed off with a sliding door when not in use. The Away Room opens up to the Living Room for everyday use; it can be closed off with its oversized pocket door for secondary use as a guest bedroom with en suite bath. NET POSITIVE ENERGY. The all-electric home consumes 70% less energy than a code-built house, and with measured energy data produces 48% more energy annually than it consumes, making it a 'net positive' home. Thick walls and roofs lack thermal bridging, windows are high performance, triple-glazed, and a continuous air barrier yields minimal leakage (0.27ACH50) making the home among the tightest in the US. Systems include an air source heat pump, an energy recovery ventilator, and a 13.1kW photovoltaic system to offset consumption and support future electric cars. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE. -6.3 kBtu/sf/yr Energy Use Intensity (Actual monitored project data reported for the firm’s 2016 AIA 2030 Commitment. Average single family home is 52.0 kBtu/sf/yr.) o 10,900 kwh total consumption (8.5 kbtu/ft2 EUI) o 16,200 kwh total production o 5,300 kwh net surplus, equivalent to 15,000-25,000 electric car miles per year. 48% net positive. WATER EFFICIENCY. Plumbing fixtures and water closets consume a mere 60% of the federal standard, while high efficiency appliances such as the dishwasher and clothes washer also reduce consumption rates. FOOD PRODUCTION. After clearing all invasive species, apple, pear, peach and cherry trees were planted. Future plans include blueberry, raspberry and strawberry bushes, along with raised beds for vegetable gardening. The house also offers a below ground root cellar, built outside the home's thermal envelope, to gain the passive benefit of long term energy-free food storage. RESILIENCY. The home's ability to weather unforeseen challenges is predictable - it will fare well. The super-insulated envelope means during a winter storm with power outage, heat loss will be slow - taking days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. During normal conditions, reduced energy consumption plus energy production means shelter from the burden of utility costs. Surplus production can power electric cars & appliances. The home exceeds snow & wind structural requirements, plus far surpasses standard construction for long term durability planning. ARCHITECT: ZeroEnergy Design http://zeroenergy.com/lincoln-farmhouse CONTRACTOR: Thoughtforms http://thoughtforms-corp.com/ PHOTOGRAPHER: Chuck Choi http://www.chuckchoi.com/

Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Example of a trendy backyard stone patio design in DC Metro

Basement Refresh & Moisture-Resistant Upgrade This basement was showing signs of failing paint and moisture wear, so we tackled it the right way — no shortcuts. ✔️ Scraped and removed failing paint ✔️ Thorough TSP wash for proper surface prep ✔️ Repainted masonry walls with Sherwin-Williams Loxon (designed for basement and masonry conditions) ✔️ Removed old utility sink and installed a new, clean utility sink The result is a brighter, cleaner, and more durable basement space built to hold up long term.

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Inspiration for a huge contemporary master bedroom remodel in New York with multicolored walls

Denver Image Photography - Tahvory Bunting
Kitchen - large contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Bathroom - victorian white floor bathroom idea in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink and white countertops