Inspiration for a transitional laundry room remodel in Houston

This hall 1/2 Bathroom was very outdated and needed an update. We started by tearing out a wall that separated the sink area from the toilet and shower area. We found by doing this would give the bathroom more breathing space. We installed patterned cement tile on the main floor and on the shower floor is a black hex mosaic tile, with white subway tiles wrapping the walls.

Raquel Langworthy
Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in New York

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

This modern home on Milwaukee's north side has a very clean ascetic. Notice the drive-under garage -- MDI facilitated maximizing this city-lot's potential by hiding a multi-car garage under the back yard with direct access to the home's basement.

Photos by Jeff Fountain
Rustic one-story wood exterior home idea in Seattle

Jim Westphalen
Mid-sized minimalist entryway photo in Burlington with brown walls and a light wood front door

Alcove shower - small transitional white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove shower idea in Louisville with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

Inspiration for a bedroom remodel in New York

Bedroom - bedroom idea in New York

Example of a living room design in New York

Arts and crafts home design photo in Denver

Example of a kids' room design in New York

Kitchen - kitchen idea in New York

The layout of the second floor bedroom was flipped and a second entry door was added to allow access into the sleeping loft area.
Bedroom - mid-sized rustic master carpeted and gray floor bedroom idea in Sacramento with orange walls

Example of a small minimalist backyard deck design in Boston with no cover

Custom touches included glass shelf storage "cubbie", as well as locating the fill spout and control valve on the back wall, flagstone vanity top with stainless bowl and curved, one-off vanity cabinet. I took the photo with my iphone.

Inspiration for a bathroom remodel in New York