Stef Martin of Northpeak Design
Mountain style bedroom photo in Boston

Mediterranean beige two-story gable roof idea in Phoenix with a tile roof

New from the Elite® Series, the Ravenna™ CD insert puts the “aah” in ambiance with a beautiful flame presentation that’s amplified by reflective porcelain panels. The Ravenna™ CD fireplace insert radiates style and warmth with dancing flames that fill the porcelain-lined firebox. Along with a stunning flame presentation that’s sure to get your attention, the Ravenna CD delivers on performance with a full-featured Total Comfort Control™ remote and variable-speed blower. Aesthetics State-of-the-art burn technology produces a vibrant flame that infuses your living space with warmth and ambiance. Variety of face and media options are available to suit your style preferences. Stylishly reflective porcelain firebox liners add visual impact to the flame presentation. Approved for zero-clearance (metal) and masonry fireplaces. Comfort Wireless Total Comfort Control™ remote system provides precise heat control. Electronic ignition system with battery backup—ignites and heats during a power outage. Variable-speed, 155-CFM blower provides powerful and efficient warmth. 83-86% steady-state efficiency for even, continual heating. Ease of Operation From the convenience of your sofa, use your Total Comfort Control remote to adjust the room temperature around the exact area where you are relaxing. Six heat and blower settings give you precise control to efficiently heat the space around you. One-touch On/Off switch allows quick fire ignition and shutoff. *Square-feet heating capacities are approximations only. Local conditions, such as elevation, wind, vent configuration and choice of fuel will affect overall appearance of the fire and heating performance. Performance can also vary with home design and insulation, climate, condition and type of fuel used, appliance location, burn rate, accessories chosen, chimney installation and how the appliance is operated.

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Inspiration for a rustic three-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in Denver

Photo: Whitney Lyons © 2013 Houzz
Eclectic kitchen photo in Portland

Northpeak Design
Large mountain style brown two-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Burlington

Tim Stone
Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in Denver

Custom Eastern White Pine floors in variable width wide planks provide colonial charm in the material used by our forefathers. Eastern White Pine offers the widest planks of any species, and gains character, personality and interest with age. Photo by John Hession

The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Inspiration for a large contemporary guest medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in DC Metro with white walls and no fireplace

Example of a small 1950s galley medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, brown backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo: Alan Gastelum (www.alangastelum.com)
Inspiration for a large contemporary light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

Mert Carpenter Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy master beige tile and stone slab porcelain tile freestanding bathtub design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multicolored walls, a drop-in sink and solid surface countertops

Patio - patio idea in Charlotte

This enclosed portion of the wrap around porches features both dining and sitting areas to enjoy the beautiful views.
Inspiration for a large timeless stone screened-in back porch remodel in New York with a roof extension

Photo of a large contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard landscaping in Orange County with decking.

Offset Buff stone slab staircase- accent black granite boulders - LED Vista Professional lighting. ELCPhoto.com
Photo of a traditional stone garden path in Denver.

Example of a small trendy backyard stone and custom-shaped pool design in Columbus

Inspiration for a country basement remodel in Indianapolis