Photograph © Sharon Risedorph
Living room - large contemporary formal and open concept light wood floor living room idea in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

This is an example of a small rustic porch design in Other with decking and a roof extension.

Gridley + Graves
Inspiration for a small timeless powder room remodel in Philadelphia with a console sink and multicolored walls

Inspiration for a timeless white two-story brick exterior home remodel in New Orleans with a hip roof

Large 1950s brown one-story mixed siding house exterior idea in San Francisco

This lively timber frame dining room was crafted of sturdy white oak. Stained beams give this space a subdued vibrance and a truly timeless feel.
Example of an arts and crafts light wood floor and beige floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Nashville with beige walls

Example of a large transitional formal and enclosed porcelain tile and beige floor living room design in Orlando with beige walls, no fireplace and no tv

Mid-sized traditional yellow two-story stucco gable roof idea in Phoenix

Pirouette Window Shadings with PowerView® Motorization in Living Room in Upper in half-opened position.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Dallas with gray walls and no fireplace

Edward Hendricks
Trendy galley kitchen photo in Singapore with an undermount sink, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Bathroom - contemporary master gray tile, multicolored tile and mosaic tile bathroom idea in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls and an undermount sink

Aimee Mason Photography
Beach style medium tone wood floor and brown floor entryway photo in Baltimore with gray walls and a dark wood front door

Enclosed kitchen - large transitional l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen idea in Denver with blue cabinets, a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, window backsplash, an island, quartz countertops, paneled appliances and white countertops

DW Photos
Traditional two-story brick exterior home idea in Detroit with a hip roof

Mike Rixon
Bedroom - mid-sized traditional guest carpeted and beige floor bedroom idea in Richmond with beige walls and no fireplace

Stacy Bass
Inspiration for a timeless two-story brick exterior home remodel in New York with a hip roof

Jeri Koegel
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Orange County

Large elegant gray three-story wood gable roof photo in Atlanta

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