Playroom - traditional carpeted playroom idea in New York with gray walls

Architecture by Horst Architects www.horst-architects.com John Ellis Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy open concept family room design in Orange County with beige walls

Photo: Ten Ten Creative
Wet bar - transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor wet bar idea in Dallas with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops

Breakfast nook/Homework station with built-in shelves. Scott Hargis Photography. building Lab is a design build firm specialized in modern architecture.

Ansel Olson
Example of a mid-sized mountain style built-in desk medium tone wood floor home office design in Richmond with gray walls and no fireplace

Study room - huge mediterranean freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor study room idea in Houston with brown walls

Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors open this tiny house up to a larger-than-life ocean view.
Small cottage wooden straight open and wood railing staircase photo in Portland Maine

A new Seattle modern house designed by chadbourne + doss architects houses a couple and their 18 bicycles. 3 floors connect indoors and out and provide panoramic views of Lake Washington. The Great Room has large windows opening to views of the lake and mountains. photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Maryland Photography, Inc. This hidden door matches the rest of the hallway and hides itself perfectly (except when open, of course!)
Mid-sized trendy medium tone wood floor and brown floor hallway photo in DC Metro with white walls

Inspiration for a modern basement remodel in Minneapolis

Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2015 Houzz In designing their new space, Carpenter and Weiss made careful considerations regarding materials and construction. Knowing that this would be the home for them to grow old in, the couple were sure to fulfill their plan with the best quality possible. Flooring throughout the living area was custom made by a craftsman in North Carolina. It is pre-oiled oak with a vintage stain, which the duo chose to underscore the historical significance of the building. The chevron pattern makes for a polished take on loft style.

Kitchen - coastal kitchen idea in Boston

Concrete can be made to look like any substance. Tile, stone, wood, brick, etc. With unlimited color options, Ky-Kan Coatings can transform any room in your home or business using lightweight, beautiful concrete.

Kitchen - mid-sized 1950s open concept and l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Edmonton with white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, white countertops, white walls, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface countertops, a peninsula and porcelain backsplash

We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

DHM Remodeling
Basement - contemporary basement idea in Indianapolis

Photo by David Hiser
Example of a classic exterior home design in Portland

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