Uncomplicated design does not mean simple. In the case of this project it means a palette of varying wood tones, neutral colors, and a flood of natural light to highlight them both. Sometimes less is really more.

Custom Window Treatment design in a black background embroidered fabric, by Linda H. Bassert, Masterworks Window Fashions & Design, LLC. The valance is cut to highlight the botanical embroidery. The entire window treatment is contrast lined in red, and interlined. Cafe shutters from Lafayette are the contemporary Louver mover style, with no tilt rod needed, to keep the shutters clean and uncomplicated as a backdrop for vintage candlesticks and other accessories. For the traditional client, every design needs sufficient detail to delight over time. Photography by Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC

Simple, contemporary chairs are refreshed with bold stripes and soothing gray to anchor this striking entryway. The focal point - a stunning, 3 dimensional credenza in bright metallic gold. This and more available in our Westport, CT store and now online at www.whitebirchstudio.com

Bright and simple, CARMYNN's white micro pleats and matte black finish create an artistic expression with an elegant minimalist design that is perfect for clean, uncomplicated interiors. Minimalist and energy efficient, CARMYNN's appeal is a must-have design with integrated LED for functional illumination and an aesthetic ambiance.

This modern green home offers both a vacation destination on Cape Cod near local family members and an opportunity for rental income. FAMILY ROOTS. A West Coast couple living in the San Francisco Bay Area sought a permanent East Coast vacation home near family members living on Cape Cod. As academic professionals focused on sustainability, they sought a green, energy efficient home that was well-aligned with their values. With no green homes available for sale on Cape Cod, they decided to purchase land near their family and build their own. SLOPED SITE. Comprised of a 3/4 acre lot nestled in the pines, the steeply sloping terrain called for a plan that embraced and took advantage of the slope. Of equal priority was optimizing solar exposure, preserving privacy from abutters, and creating outdoor living space. The design accomplished these goals with a simple, rectilinear form, offering living space on the both entry and lower/basement levels. The stepped foundation allows for a walk-out basement level with light-filled living space on the down-hill side of the home. The traditional basement on the eastern, up-hill side houses mechanical equipment and a home gym. The house welcomes natural light throughout, captures views of the forest, and delivers entertainment space that connects indoor living space to outdoor deck and dining patio. MODERN VISION. The clean building form and uncomplicated finishes pay homage to the modern architectural legacy on the outer Cape. Durable and economical fiber cement panels, fixed with aluminum channels, clad the primary form. Cedar clapboards provide a visual accent at the south-facing living room, which extends a single roof plane to cover the entry porch. SMART USE OF SPACE. On the entry level, the “L”-shaped living, dining, and kitchen space connects to the exterior living, dining, and grilling spaces to effectively double the home’s summertime entertainment area. Placed at the western end of the entry level (where it can retain privacy but still claim expansive downhill views) is the master suite with a built-in study. The lower level has two guest bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and laundry. The flexibility of the space—crucial in a house with a modest footprint—emerges in one of the guest bedrooms, which doubles as home office by opening the barn-style double doors to connect it to the bright, airy open stair leading up to the entry level. Thoughtful design, generous ceiling heights and large windows transform the modest 1,100 sf* footprint into a well-lit, spacious home. *(total finished space is 1800 sf) RENTAL INCOME. The property works for its owners by netting rental income when the owners are home in San Francisco. The house especially caters to vacationers bound for nearby Mayo Beach and includes an outdoor shower adjacent to the lower level entry door. In contrast to the bare bones cottages that are typically available on the Cape, this home offers prospective tenants a modern aesthetic, paired with luxurious and green features. Durable finishes inside and out will ensure longevity with the heavier use that comes with a rental property. COMFORT YEAR-ROUND. The home is super-insulated and air-tight, with mechanical ventilation to provide continuous fresh air from the outside. High performance triple-paned windows complement the building enclosure and maximize passive solar gain while ensuring a warm, draft-free winter, even when sitting close to the glass. A properly sized air source heat pump offers efficient heating & cooling, and includes a carefully designed the duct distribution system to provide even comfort throughout the house. The super-insulated envelope allows us to significantly reduce the equipment capacity, duct size, and airflow quantities, while maintaining unparalleled thermal comfort. ENERGY EFFICIENT. The building’s shell and mechanical systems play instrumental roles in the home’s exceptional performance. The building enclosure reduces the most significant energy glutton: heating. Continuous super-insulation, thorough air sealing, triple-pane windows, and passive solar gain work together to yield a miniscule heating load. All active energy consumers are extremely efficient: an air source heat pump for heating and cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation (ERV), and high efficiency appliances. The result is a home that uses 70% less energy than a similar new home built to code requirements. OVERALL. The home embodies the owners’ goals and values while comprehensively enabling thermal comfort, energy efficiency, a vacation respite, and supplementary income. PROJECT TEAM ZeroEnergy Design - Architect & Mechanical Designer A.F. Hultin & Co. - Contractor Pamet Valley Landscape Design - Landscape & Masonry Lisa Finch - Original Artwork European Architectural Supply - Windows Eric Roth Photography - Photography

Graceful in stature, this faucets give you the jewel to elevate the look of your premium kitchen. Impressive and uncomplicated style features give the Whitmore collection an ageless yet fashion-forward presence. Tailored yet relaxed, the Whitmore collection is an exercise in design balance. This lustrous collection works seamlessly with today's lifestyles. By MOEN and available at Broedell Plumbing Supply.

Mountain style two-story wood exterior home photo with a shed roof

This modern green home offers both a vacation destination on Cape Cod near local family members and an opportunity for rental income. FAMILY ROOTS. A West Coast couple living in the San Francisco Bay Area sought a permanent East Coast vacation home near family members living on Cape Cod. As academic professionals focused on sustainability, they sought a green, energy efficient home that was well-aligned with their values. With no green homes available for sale on Cape Cod, they decided to purchase land near their family and build their own. SLOPED SITE. Comprised of a 3/4 acre lot nestled in the pines, the steeply sloping terrain called for a plan that embraced and took advantage of the slope. Of equal priority was optimizing solar exposure, preserving privacy from abutters, and creating outdoor living space. The design accomplished these goals with a simple, rectilinear form, offering living space on the both entry and lower/basement levels. The stepped foundation allows for a walk-out basement level with light-filled living space on the down-hill side of the home. The traditional basement on the eastern, up-hill side houses mechanical equipment and a home gym. The house welcomes natural light throughout, captures views of the forest, and delivers entertainment space that connects indoor living space to outdoor deck and dining patio. MODERN VISION. The clean building form and uncomplicated finishes pay homage to the modern architectural legacy on the outer Cape. Durable and economical fiber cement panels, fixed with aluminum channels, clad the primary form. Cedar clapboards provide a visual accent at the south-facing living room, which extends a single roof plane to cover the entry porch. SMART USE OF SPACE. On the entry level, the “L”-shaped living, dining, and kitchen space connects to the exterior living, dining, and grilling spaces to effectively double the home’s summertime entertainment area. Placed at the western end of the entry level (where it can retain privacy but still claim expansive downhill views) is the master suite with a built-in study. The lower level has two guest bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and laundry. The flexibility of the space—crucial in a house with a modest footprint—emerges in one of the guest bedrooms, which doubles as home office by opening the barn-style double doors to connect it to the bright, airy open stair leading up to the entry level. Thoughtful design, generous ceiling heights and large windows transform the modest 1,100 sf* footprint into a well-lit, spacious home. *(total finished space is 1800 sf) RENTAL INCOME. The property works for its owners by netting rental income when the owners are home in San Francisco. The house especially caters to vacationers bound for nearby Mayo Beach and includes an outdoor shower adjacent to the lower level entry door. In contrast to the bare bones cottages that are typically available on the Cape, this home offers prospective tenants a modern aesthetic, paired with luxurious and green features. Durable finishes inside and out will ensure longevity with the heavier use that comes with a rental property. COMFORT YEAR-ROUND. The home is super-insulated and air-tight, with mechanical ventilation to provide continuous fresh air from the outside. High performance triple-paned windows complement the building enclosure and maximize passive solar gain while ensuring a warm, draft-free winter, even when sitting close to the glass. A properly sized air source heat pump offers efficient heating & cooling, and includes a carefully designed the duct distribution system to provide even comfort throughout the house. The super-insulated envelope allows us to significantly reduce the equipment capacity, duct size, and airflow quantities, while maintaining unparalleled thermal comfort. ENERGY EFFICIENT. The building’s shell and mechanical systems play instrumental roles in the home’s exceptional performance. The building enclosure reduces the most significant energy glutton: heating. Continuous super-insulation, thorough air sealing, triple-pane windows, and passive solar gain work together to yield a miniscule heating load. All active energy consumers are extremely efficient: an air source heat pump for heating and cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation (ERV), and high efficiency appliances. The result is a home that uses 70% less energy than a similar new home built to code requirements. OVERALL. The home embodies the owners’ goals and values while comprehensively enabling thermal comfort, energy efficiency, a vacation respite, and supplementary income. PROJECT TEAM ZeroEnergy Design - Architect & Mechanical Designer A.F. Hultin & Co. - Contractor Pamet Valley Landscape Design - Landscape & Masonry Lisa Finch - Original Artwork European Architectural Supply - Windows Eric Roth Photography - Photography

This MOEN collection offers homeowners classic styling with soft curves and rich details. Gracious and uncomplicated style features give the Commercial collection an ageless yet fashion-forward presence. Tailored yet relaxed, the Commercial collection is an exercise in design balance. This lustrous collection works seamlessly with today's lifestyles. By MOEN - Available at Broedell Plumbing Supply.

An uncomplicated addition to enhance this sofa is a slipcover in a multi-colored print. The use of Tuscan colors genuinely enhance this piece, and the printed pattern naturally accentuates the entire sofa as an important feature to this space.

A truly exceptional ocean view home is South Laguna. Client has a real feel for uncomplicated, contemporary design. The exterior of this house is uses as often as the interior...the environment surrounding the home is natural and calming.

The Kingsley-Bate Venice club chair blends teak and wicker into a striking design with uncomplicated styling. May be used with or without a cushion and stacks for easy storage.

Mid-sized transitional enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Boston with white walls, no fireplace and a media wall

There’s something in kitchen design with no upper cabinets that’s both perplexing and exciting. They are just sleek and easy on the eyes. It reminds us of uncomplicated, effortless design.

Example of a small trendy metal railing balcony design in Seattle with a roof extension

The Rule Collection serves up well considered planes and angles that are ready to slay clutter in any room. Deep set drawer fronts, detailed by a wood pull, reinforce the linear design and create a seductive shadow line. Dusk-colored drawer and door interiors provide a surprise dose of color while a square steel base ties it all together to form an elegantly, uncomplicated form.

Black and white kitchen : Simple and uncomplicated.
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Amsterdam with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula