Example of a classic patio design in DC Metro with a fire pit and a gazebo

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

Brian Vanden Brink
Mid-sized beach style open concept light wood floor living room photo in Boston with white walls and no fireplace

Eat-in kitchen - 1950s single-wall eat-in kitchen idea in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kurtis Miller - KM Pics
Mid-sized craftsman gray two-story mixed siding, board and batten and clapboard gable roof idea in Atlanta with a shingle roof

COA transformed this San Francisco home into a more beautiful, spacious, light-filled and comfortable space by redesigning the back of the house to create an open format kitchen/dining area with modern amenities. Photos: Helynn Ospina Photography

Bernard Andre
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and mosaic tile backsplash

Matthew Millman
Design ideas for a transitional garden path in San Francisco.

Danes Custom Homes
Living room - large french country open concept living room idea in Dallas

Mid-sized mountain style l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo with white walls, no fireplace, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, paneled appliances and an island

Inspiration for a rustic brown tile and slate tile doorless shower remodel in Sacramento with a vessel sink and beige walls

Example of a mountain style dark wood floor living room design in Sacramento with beige walls and a stone fireplace

Roger Wade Studio
Eat-in kitchen - rustic eat-in kitchen idea with glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, beige backsplash and stainless steel appliances

A hidden refrigerator and vent hood balance the modern kitchen features. Photos: Rodger Wade Studios, Design M.T.N Design, Timber Framing by PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes

Baulinder Haus is located just a few houses down from a landmark Kansas City area home designed by Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer. Baulinder Haus draws inspiration from the details of the neighboring home. Vertically oriented wood siding, simple forms, and overhanging masses—these were part of Breuer’s modernist palette. The house’s form consists of a series of stacked boxes, with public spaces on the ground level and private spaces in the boxes above. The boxes are oriented in a U-shaped plan to create a generous private courtyard. This was designed as an extension of the interior living space, blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. Floor-to-ceiling south facing windows in the courtyard are shaded by the overhanging second floor above to prohibit solar heat gain, but allow for passive solar heating in the winter. Other sustainable elements of the home include a geothermal heat pump HVAC system, energy efficient windows and sprayed foam insulation. The exterior wood is a vertical shiplap siding milled from FSC certified Machiche. Baulinder Haus was designed to meet and exceed requirements put forward by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their Indoor airPLUS qualified homes, and is working toward Energy Star qualification. Machiche and steel screening elements provide depth and texture to front facade.

Living Images Photography, LLC
Example of a mountain style master bathroom design in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and beige walls

Carolina Timberworks
Huge mountain style brown two-story wood house exterior photo in New York with a mixed material roof

Laundry room - coastal laundry room idea in Los Angeles