A gorgeous bathroom remodel! Sconce lights and a beveled mirror sit above a squared pedestal sink. The tiled wainscoting with the black and white border give the bathroom structure and visual interest. A marble, basket weave mosaic tile floor adds to the classic look of the bathroom. Love this look? You could achieve it YOURSELF. All DIYers, craftsmen/women, and mechanically inclined individuals! Steve White (owner of SRW Contracting, Inc. and Bathroom Remodeling Teacher) has created easy-to-follow courses that enable YOU to build your own bathroom. He has compiled all of his industry knowledge and tips & tricks into several courses he offers online to pass his knowledge on to you. Check out his courses by visiting the Bathroom Remodeling Teacher website at: https://www.bathroomremodelingteacher.com/learn.

This custom villa is a thoughtfully designed home that blends warmth, functionality, and refined elegance, creating the perfect haven for a client with a large, frequently visiting family. Every detail was crafted to provide a sense of comfort and connection while maintaining the sophistication of a modern villa. The design emphasizes open-plan living, efficient use of space, and a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor areas. The heart of the home is the inviting kitchen, featuring timeless cabinetry, quartz countertops, and a spacious island that encourages gathering and conversation. A large walk-in pantry provides both convenience and organization for daily living and entertaining. The adjacent great room combines natural textures, a stone fireplace, and custom built-ins to create a cozy yet elevated atmosphere. Oversized windows bring in abundant natural light and frame views of the landscaped patio and power-screened porch—an outdoor living space ideal for relaxation and hosting guests. This villa offers three full bathrooms and three bedrooms, each designed with comfort and privacy in mind. The master suite serves as a serene retreat with elegant finishes and a spa-inspired bathroom. The home’s study, designed for an avid reader, features custom built-in shelving with a rolling library ladder, combining beauty and purpose in one personalized space. Downstairs, the Ohio State–themed recreation room adds a distinctive touch of personality and fun. Complete with a bold red wet bar, game table, and entertainment space, this area captures the spirit of the homeowner’s passion and provides the perfect spot for family gatherings and game days. Beyond its craftsmanship and design, this home demonstrates exceptional energy efficiency. The homeowners proudly share that their energy bills are less than half the cost of their previous home—despite this villa being significantly larger. This achievement reflects not only superior construction techniques and insulation practices but also the thoughtful integration of energy-smart materials and systems throughout the build. Every element of this home—from the crown moldings and custom cabinetry to the efficient mechanical systems—was designed to balance comfort, performance, and timeless style. The result is a warm, inviting, and remarkably efficient villa that embodies family-friendly living without compromise.

Primary bath expansion and remodel, showcasing large-format Breche marble-patterned porcelain tiles, beautifully complemented by coordinating mosaic tile on the shower floor. The space is enhanced with heated built-in bench seating and a custom niche for toiletries. Brass shower trim and hardware add a touch of elegance, while a luxurious Toto bidet offers modern comfort. The built-in double vanity, paired with recessed medicine cabinets, provides ample storage and sleek functionality. A convenient, space-saving self-closing pocket door with a quiet close mechanism ensures that those still sleeping in the adjacent bedroom remain undisturbed.

Beach elevation of Gwynn's Island cottage showing newly installed porch, hog boards, masonry piers, mechanical systems and screen.
Mid-sized beach style white two-story wood and clapboard exterior home photo in Other with a metal roof

This Hartland, Wisconsin basement is a welcoming teen hangout area and family space. The design blends both rustic and transitional finishes to make the space feel cozy. This space has it all – a bar, kitchenette, lounge area, full bathroom, game area and hidden mechanical/storage space. There is plenty of space for hosting parties and family movie nights. Highlights of this Hartland basement remodel: - We tied the space together with barnwood: an accent wall, beams and sliding door - The staircase was opened at the bottom and is now a feature of the room - Adjacent to the bar is a cozy lounge seating area for watching movies and relaxing - The bar features dark stained cabinetry and creamy beige quartz counters - Guests can sit at the bar or the counter overlooking the lounge area - The full bathroom features a Kohler Choreograph shower surround

This Mediterranean-style house offers a majestic architectural design and breathtaking views, making it perfect for those who appreciate stunning surroundings. Designed with ease of construction in mind, it's ideal for a single-family dwelling. The arched porch welcomes visitors, while the main floor features a lavishly decorated master bedroom with a screened patio and modern ensuite bathroom. A spacious family lounge with a unique fireplace design adds charm, along with the sleek kitchen equipped with a butler's pantry and island. The formal dining room, powder room, laundry area, and storage space complete this level. Upstairs, beautifully furnished rooms with circular bathrooms and additional suites provide comfort and luxury. A seating area encourages relaxation, while practical features like a mechanical store, driver's rest corner, and two-car parking enhance convenience. With its thoughtful design and comprehensive amenities, this three-bedroom Mediterranean house plan is perfect for flat land and offers everything needed for comfortable living.

A double sink gray vanity making great use out of this smaller bathroom space. Love this look? You could achieve it YOURSELF. All DIYers, craftsmen/women, and mechanically inclined individuals! Steve White (owner of SRW Contracting, Inc. and Bathroom Remodeling Teacher) has created easy-to-follow courses that enable YOU to build your own bathroom. He has compiled all of his industry knowledge and tips & tricks into several courses he offers online to pass his knowledge on to you. Check out his courses by visiting the Bathroom Remodeling Teacher website at: https://www.bathroomremodelingteacher.com/learn.

An award-winning Asheville Home. The original plan for this project was much more complex, but due to the site being used as a dumping ground over the decades, the soil was unsuitable for such a design. Our challenge then became to create space that still felt contemporary and comfortable, all while staying small. As a result, the footprint of the house is modest – 24’ wide by 32’ deep. Rather than using traditional on-site framing, this project used a prefabricated, panelized system, which was a first for the office. This allowed the house to be vertical within a matter of a couple days, but admittedly, required adjustments once installed. It is insulated beyond code requirements and includes high-efficiency mechanical systems, making it net-zero ready. Just add solar panels, and this house can create as much energy as it consumes. Inside, the project has 3 bedrooms and 1-½ bathrooms. At the entry there is a double-height, plywood clad stairwell, lit by tall windows above the front door. Turning away from the stair on the main level takes you past the first bedroom (or home office) and half bath, and into the living/dining/kitchen space. Windows in this space look out onto the side- and backyard, and strategically avoid views onto the covered deck, which is accessed past the dining area. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, the full bathroom, and a laundry closet. Skylights punctuate the upper level, bringing sunlight into all areas of the house. This home is the recipients of two awards from the 2025 WNC Parade of Homes, Including the Silver Craftsmanship award and the Green Innovation Award.

This cabin-style duplex home offers a conventional yet appealing architecture suitable for rental investment. Visitors are welcomed by an expansive outdoor living area, while the open dining area seamlessly connects to the kitchen. The kitchen island features both a butler's pantry and an eating counter for convenience. The main floor plan includes a formal living room for casual gatherings, a guest room with a shower, and a powder room. Unique features such as a mechanical room, privacy screen for the porch, mud space, open spa area, and a library add to its charm. The master suite boasts a spacious bedroom with a dedicated toilet, oversized shower, and a double bathroom sink. The roof's eye-catching Inwood shake mixed theme adds to its visual appeal. Situated in a lovely location, this spacious three-bedroom home offers comfort and functionality.

Reconstruction of a 2,400 square foot home. The original building was converted from a 2-family building to a single family, 3 story showcase. The project included demolition, new framing, new mechanical and electrical systems, exterior decks, gourmet kitchen, new roof deck and elevator.

This Mediterranean-style house offers a majestic architectural design and breathtaking views, making it perfect for those who appreciate stunning surroundings. Designed with ease of construction in mind, it's ideal for a single-family dwelling. The arched porch welcomes visitors, while the main floor features a lavishly decorated master bedroom with a screened patio and modern ensuite bathroom. A spacious family lounge with a unique fireplace design adds charm, along with the sleek kitchen equipped with a butler's pantry and island. The formal dining room, powder room, laundry area, and storage space complete this level. Upstairs, beautifully furnished rooms with circular bathrooms and additional suites provide comfort and luxury. A seating area encourages relaxation, while practical features like a mechanical store, driver's rest corner, and two-car parking enhance convenience. With its thoughtful design and comprehensive amenities, this three-bedroom Mediterranean house plan is perfect for flat land and offers everything needed for comfortable living.

Primary bath expansion and remodel, showcasing large-format Breche marble-patterned porcelain tiles, beautifully complemented by coordinating mosaic tile on the shower floor. The space is enhanced with heated built-in bench seating and a custom niche for toiletries. Brass shower trim and hardware add a touch of elegance, while a luxurious Toto bidet offers modern comfort. The built-in double vanity, paired with recessed medicine cabinets, provides ample storage and sleek functionality. A convenient, space-saving self-closing pocket door with a quiet close mechanism ensures that those still sleeping in the adjacent bedroom remain undisturbed.

The owners of this wooded property on Whidbey Island came to H2D Architecture + Design with a vision to build a high-performance compact new home on the site. The goal of the design was to limit the impact and footprint on the site in order to maintain as many of the trees as possible. A select number of trees were removed to accommodate the new driveway, house and shed location, and a small yard area. The remainder of the site has been left untouched to remain a wooded sanctuary around the home. The home design was developed around a desire for creating only the minimum amount of space necessary for this family of two. The final design is a one-story home with approximately 1350 sf including two bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry, storage, mechanical, and open living area. The open living area has a vaulted ceiling, wall of windows looking out to the yard, and connection directly out to a covered patio area. The structure of the home was designed to be built with SIPS (Structurally Insulated Panel System). Both the walls and roof were built with the SIPS panels creating a highly energy efficient building envelope. The cabinetry in the home was built by the homeowner. + Architecture: H2D Architecture + Design + Interior Design: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com + Green Consultantation and Built by: Zero Energy Homes and Clifton View Homes + Photography: Anastasiya Homes

This older couple wanted to create a forever home where they could age in place and welcome family and friends. They purchased a small house on a large lot – a rare find close to downtown Bethesda. We worked with them to reclaim and donate as much as possible from the existing house prior to demolition. The overall house design and location provide features that address four main requests from the client: • Aging-in-Place Features • Understated Design • Maximizing Garden/Landscape Area • Optimal Orientation for Solar Panels The couple’s goal is to live in the house as long as possible, so they wanted wheelchair access to all major parts of the house. Starting with the exterior, they wanted a level, walk-in front door, and a walk-in garage/basement entry. With a lot that had a 6-foot grade change, it was a construction and aesthetic challenge to make it resemble a natural grade. We added soil at the front to raise the entry but did not want it to look like the house was rising from the ground. We also avoided using mechanical drainage. The yard is flatter at the back, the water drains down and away from the house. We also created a maintenance-free exterior with fiber cement siding and composite decking.

Primary bath expansion and remodel, showcasing large-format Breche marble-patterned porcelain tiles, beautifully complemented by coordinating mosaic tile on the shower floor. The space is enhanced with heated built-in bench seating and a custom niche for toiletries. Brass shower trim and hardware add a touch of elegance, while a luxurious Toto bidet offers modern comfort. The built-in double vanity, paired with recessed medicine cabinets, provides ample storage and sleek functionality. A convenient, space-saving self-closing pocket door with a quiet close mechanism ensures that those still sleeping in the adjacent bedroom remain undisturbed.

Three-quarter overhead view of this Englert .040 gauge Aluminum Standing Seam roof which will protect this Connecticut shoreline cottage from the harsh and corrosive marine environment for decades. The water-tight mechanical seams will stand up to coastal storms while the reflective charcoal gray aluminum will keep the home cool during hot summers and snow-free during New England winters.

This floor-to-ceiling pocket door is called Dorsis Belport. The built-in push-to-open mechanism catches the door at it slides into a wall cavity. A gentle push releases the door – the door leaf slides out about 6-8 inches. Curbless shower with floor-to-ceiling glass. Faucets are by Hansgrohe. Passive house window by Enersign.

Our client purchased what had been a custom home built in 1973 on a high bank waterfront lot. They did their due diligence with respect to the septic system, well and the existing underground fuel tank but little did they know, they had purchased a house that would fit into the Three Little Pigs Story book. The original idea was to do a thorough cosmetic remodel to bring the home up to date using all high durability/low maintenance materials and provide the homeowners with a flexible floor plan that would allow them to live in the home for as long as they chose to, not how long the home would allow them to stay safely. However, there was one structure element that had to change, the staircase. The staircase blocked the beautiful water/mountain few from the kitchen and part of the dining room. It also bisected the second-floor master suite creating a maze of small dysfunctional rooms with a very narrow (and unsafe) top stair landing. In the process of redesigning the stairs and reviewing replacement options for the 1972 custom milled one inch thick cupped and cracked cedar siding, it was discovered that the house had no seismic support and that the dining/family room/hot tub room and been a poorly constructed addition and required significant structural reinforcement. It should be noted that it is not uncommon for this home to be subjected to 60-100 mile an hour winds and that the geographic area is in a known earthquake zone. Once the structural engineering was complete, the redesign of the home became an open pallet. The homeowners top requests included: no additional square footage, accessibility, high durability/low maintenance materials, high performance mechanicals and appliances, water and energy efficient fixtures and equipment and improved lighting incorporated into: two master suites (one upstairs and one downstairs), a healthy kitchen (appliances that preserve fresh food nutrients and materials that minimize bacterial growth), accessible bathing and toileting, functionally designed closets and storage, a multi-purpose laundry room, an exercise room, a functionally designed home office, a catio (second floor balcony on the front of the home), with an exterior that was not just code compliant but beautiful and easy to maintain. All of this was achieved and more. The finished project speaks for itself.

In the main bathroom, the cramped fixtures were swapped for a spacious double vanity with quartz countertops, undermount sinks, and sleek Kohler faucets. A frameless glass shower with classic subway tile creates a spa-like feel, while recessed niches keep shower essentials out of the way. Contemporary mirrors, updated lighting, and heated floors add both comfort and brightness, and moving the mechanical room frees up space for a stylish built-in storage wall.