Living room looking toward entry. Photo: Jeremy Bittermann
Mid-sized mid-century modern open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Portland with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and a two-sided fireplace

Simple, subtle, sublime and silent were the principles that defined and shaped the design process. Conceived as a blend between traditional and modern design aesthetics this “Shaker Modern” home and garden is deeply rooted in the Connecticut venacular with a nod toward contemporary spareness and simplicity. A restrained palette of building materials and plants are used in a consistent manner throughout the garden rooms to create a seamless composition of exterior spaces.

Simple, subtle, sublime and silent were the principles that defined and shaped the design process. Conceived as a blend between traditional and modern design aesthetics this “Shaker Modern” home and garden is deeply rooted in the Connecticut venacular with a nod toward contemporary spareness and simplicity. A restrained palette of building materials and plants are used in a consistent manner throughout the garden rooms to create a seamless composition of exterior spaces.

Michael Hunter
Design ideas for a small eclectic full sun side yard concrete paver garden path in Dallas for fall.

Trendy patio photo in Toronto

Example of a large mountain style open concept carpeted and gray floor family room design in Denver with a bar, gray walls, no fireplace and no tv

Photo looking toward the new rear addition including playroom, hall, mudroom and bathroom. The exterior matched the existing building's materials including vinyl siding, windows and doors. Photos by The Preservation Collaborative, Inc.

Simple, subtle, sublime and silent were the principles that defined and shaped the design process. Conceived as a blend between traditional and modern design aesthetics this “Shaker Modern” home and garden is deeply rooted in the Connecticut venacular with a nod toward contemporary spareness and simplicity. A restrained palette of building materials and plants are used in a consistent manner throughout the garden rooms to create a seamless composition of exterior spaces.

Kitchen.
Enclosed kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, stainless steel countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink, metallic backsplash and metal backsplash

Simple, subtle, sublime and silent were the principles that defined and shaped the design process. Conceived as a blend between traditional and modern design aesthetics this “Shaker Modern” home and garden is deeply rooted in the Connecticut venacular with a nod toward contemporary spareness and simplicity. A restrained palette of building materials and plants are used in a consistent manner throughout the garden rooms to create a seamless composition of exterior spaces.

View back toward the entrance from main deck space - photo: Ben Benschneider
Inspiration for a contemporary deck remodel in Seattle

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Mid-sized southwest concrete floor hallway photo in Phoenix with yellow walls

A home created by Yankee Barn Homes (www.yankeebarnhomes.com) using Marvin Ultimate Clad Windows and Doors.
Trendy l-shaped kitchen photo in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and an undermount sink

A custom home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Eat-in kitchen - large rustic u-shaped eat-in kitchen idea with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops, white backsplash and stone slab backsplash

Making extensive use of stone, reclaimed timbers, antique beams, and other natural materials, this mountain estate home also successfully blends the old with the new in finishes and amenities. Situated high on a ridge top, with stunning mountain views, the designers of MossCreek created open spaces with walls of windows throughout the home to take advantage of the home site. The extensive use of wood finishes and elements, both on the exterior and interior, all help to connect the home to it's surroundings. MossCreek worked closely with the owners to design an elegant mountain estate that is both welcoming to friends, while providing privacy to its owners, and the home is an example of custom home design at it's best. Photos: R. Wade

Transitional dark wood floor kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Built in 1949, this Edina home had a strong horizontal presence on the site, but through subsequent renovations the overall massing was lacking clarity and refinement and the entry was diminutive and uninviting. The roof and siding materials were aging, and important interior spaces were cramped and closed in. The house needed better light, better connection internally and out, and exterior updates to clarify and enhance the strengths of the home. The primary design evolved out of a celebration of the existing horizontality of the home and a recognition that a bigger home was not needed. By layering materiality and color, a new identity was created. A new cedar entry canopy slips out from under the previous roof line, extending further towards the street. This added warmth at the entry is echoed along the facade, creating a graceful rhythm and texture. The previous additions were re-clad with a darker material palette in order to anchor and unify the ends of the home. As the grade slopes down towards the back yard, horizontal bands are exposed, revealing the layering top to bottom. Combined, these few shifts in color and materiality allowed for a complete transformation of the home. The interior is reflective of the material and color palette used outside. The main living spaces are opened up and connected while strengthening the original symmetry of the more formal linear alignment of rooms. A whole new kitchen relocates the center of the home and makes more fluid the daily life of this young family. The house is fully transformed inside and out, all without adding more square feet. Project Team: Ben Awes, AIA, Principal-in-Charge Nate Dodge

David O. Marlow Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic enclosed medium tone wood floor family room remodel in Denver with a wall-mounted tv and brown walls

Toward the back of the room you can see the large glass window that looks into the poker room from the bar. A gorgeous shot of the custom cabinetry and unique counter top material. There is so much texture and movement to it.