Dale Tu
Example of a trendy l-shaped kitchen design in Seattle with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

jacqueline binkley
Inspiration for a mid-sized country l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in DC Metro with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and mosaic tile backsplash

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Gordon King
Trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen photo in Ottawa with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and glass sheet backsplash

Paneled refrigerator blends right into the white cabinetry! Photos by Chris Veith
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Example of an eclectic home design design in San Francisco

Small trendy l-shaped kitchen photo in Miami with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

Kitchen - traditional travertine floor kitchen idea with raised-panel cabinets, granite countertops, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Sleek modern update to a 1998 stately brick colonial home. this kitchen features beautiful white painted stacked flush inset cabinets that accentuate the 10 ft ceilings, sleek flush installed appliances, a two tier island where everyone can gather, and a wine tower for entertaining.

Galley kitchen. Shelves with brass railing
Inspiration for a small transitional galley porcelain tile and white floor enclosed kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

A updated farmhouse look done with gray lower cabinets and white uppers. Capture.Create Photography
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized country galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, gray cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Kitchen - coastal kitchen idea in Minneapolis

Tom Hickman, white with slight blue tint lacquer
Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, stone slab backsplash, black appliances and an island

Since the kitchen is so open to the rest of the house we chose to keep it light and bright to tie in with everything else. We went with white inset cabinetry and quartz counters with a 2'' edge profile. There are two sets of drawer dishwashers, 36" DCS range, DCS oven and microwave and Fisher and Paykel fridge. We chose to put cabinet panels on the dishwashers and fridge in order to keep them concealed. The floating shelves are made out of local reclaimed wood.

Example of a mid-sized classic l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and an undermount sink

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in New York

Cambria Berywn Perimeter countertops, Cambria Torquay Island countertop, manmade quartz, Homecrest two-tone cabinets, full access, Wolf Induction cooktop, GE Monogram double oven, microwave, dishwasher and warming drawer.

Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stone slab backsplash, an island and multicolored countertops

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/