Small elegant powder room photo in Charlotte with a pedestal sink

Island style beige one-story exterior home photo in Miami with a hip roof

Example of a classic u-shaped dark wood floor seated home bar design in New York with wood countertops, mirror backsplash and brown countertops

A young family with a wooded, triangular lot in Ipswich, Massachusetts wanted to take on a highly creative, organic, and unrushed process in designing their new home. The parents of three boys had contemporary ideas for living, including phasing the construction of different structures over time as the kids grew so they could maximize the options for use on their land. They hoped to build a net zero energy home that would be cozy on the very coldest days of winter, using cost-efficient methods of home building. The house needed to be sited to minimize impact on the land and trees, and it was critical to respect a conservation easement on the south border of the lot. Finally, the design would be contemporary in form and feel, but it would also need to fit into a classic New England context, both in terms of materials used and durability. We were asked to honor the notions of “surprise and delight,” and that inspired everything we designed for the family. The highly unique home consists of a three-story form, composed mostly of bedrooms and baths on the top two floors and a cross axis of shared living spaces on the first level. This axis extends out to an oversized covered porch, open to the south and west. The porch connects to a two-story garage with flex space above, used as a guest house, play room, and yoga studio depending on the day. A floor-to-ceiling ribbon of glass wraps the south and west walls of the lower level, bringing in an abundance of natural light and linking the entire open plan to the yard beyond. The master suite takes up the entire top floor, and includes an outdoor deck with a shower. The middle floor has extra height to accommodate a variety of multi-level play scenarios in the kids’ rooms. Many of the materials used in this house are made from recycled or environmentally friendly content, or they come from local sources. The high performance home has triple glazed windows and all materials, adhesives, and sealants are low toxicity and safe for growing kids. Photographer credit: Irvin Serrano

Trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This playful kids’ room is full of color, pattern, and imagination. A hand-drawn cityscape and trolley wallpaper mural sets a whimsical backdrop, complemented by a window with a beige Roman shade. A lime green bean bag adds a cozy seating spot, while a bright triangular-patterned rug in pink, yellow, orange, blue, white, and gray energizes the floor. A white pedestal table with three bright orange chairs encourages creative play, paired with toy storage bins and an artsy ceiling light to complete this lively, functional, and fun-filled space. Photo by Suzanna Scott.

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Alcove shower - mid-sized shabby-chic style master gray tile and porcelain tile marble floor and white floor alcove shower idea in Chicago with open cabinets, gray walls, a console sink, white cabinets, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles.

Trendy one-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Denver with a shed roof

Enclosed kitchen - large transitional l-shaped ceramic tile and multicolored floor enclosed kitchen idea in New York with a double-bowl sink, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, black appliances, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets and an island

Small tuscan wine cellar photo in Tampa

Example of a small transitional l-shaped marble floor and multicolored floor enclosed kitchen design in New York with a double-bowl sink, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, an island and black appliances

Terrace and grill station with Storage Pavilion off the the left in photo
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun side yard concrete paver lawn edging in Philadelphia for summer.

MOSAIC Design + Build recently completed the construction of a custom designed new home. The completed project is a magnificent home that uses the entire site wisely and meets every need of the clients and their family. We believe in a high level of service and pay close attention to even the smallest of details. Consider MOSAIC Design + Build for your new home project.

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Eclectic medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in San Francisco with beige walls

Transitional laundry room photo in Dallas

A comprehensive remodel and second-story addition dramatically transformed a one-story hillside Craftsman home, giving the owners a modern master suite with stunning views. www.marikoreed.com

Inspiration for a mid-century modern white floor home bar remodel in Austin

Custom Kitchen. Design-build by Trueblood. [decor: Delier & Delier] [photo: Tom Grimes]
Open concept kitchen - farmhouse terra-cotta tile open concept kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, paneled appliances and multicolored countertops