Natural evergreens with metallic elements for wintertime containers at entryway.
Photo of a landscaping in New York for winter.

Natural evergreens with metallic elements for wintertime container at entryway.
This is an example of a landscaping in New York for winter.

Natural evergreens with metallic elements for wintertime container at entryway.
Design ideas for a landscaping in New York for winter.

Tim Murphy
Trendy exterior home photo in Denver

Example of a mid-sized minimalist gender-neutral carpeted playroom design in New York with white walls

Land-to-ceiling windows line the south side of the dining room, keeping the sunken space from feeling buried under ground. The windows glide open on tracks, virtually eliminating the boundary between inside and out. Tucked beneath the overhang of the master bedroom above, the dining room greatly benefits from the shade during the summer months, although wintertime can also be cool. With regard to the original single-pain windows, the Fishers continue to research their options for greater efficiency. "Replacing them would be astronomically expensive and tamper with the aesthetics of the house," explains Bobbie. "Matthew has researched interior storm windows, so that may be an option for the future." Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2013 Houzz

The main entry in the wintertime
Huge ornate brown two-story wood exterior home photo in Boston

The South and East elevations of this home have the most windows for passive heating in the wintertime. The large roof overhangs provide shading for passive cooling in the living space in the summertime.

Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in Los Angeles

Natural evergreens with metallic elements for wintertime container at entryway.
This is an example of a landscaping in New York for winter.

Hand-stained concrete floors absorb the direct sunlight streaming in these windows, wintertime. Perfect match for the solar-powered radiant floor heating system. Home designed and built by Timber Ridge Craftsmen, Inc. Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia.

Take note of the electrical outlets on either side of the range: keep this kind of detail in mind when designing your kitchen. While you won't necessarily keep appliances immediately beside the stove on a regular basis, it's uber-convenient to have a plug-in right beside the oven to use electric beaters for baking, electric knives on Thanksgiving, or even countertop full-spectrum lamps in the wintertime.

The opposite side of the family room houses the seating area for movie watching or playing board games. With direct access to the lake, it still provides amazing views on a not-so-nice day. The very large leather sectional can seat many for fun conversation while others are using the pool table. Wintertime is also cozy with the fireplace going. Photography: Peter G. Morneau

Spring and summer flowers are on display. Foliage colors will light up the garden in the fall. And conifers become the garden stars in wintertime.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary brick landscaping in Portland.

The South elevation boasts many oversized windows to help with passive heating by the sun in the wintertime and the added shed roof overhang help to shade the high hot summer sun to help with passive cooling in the summertime.

Greenhouse - large modern detached greenhouse idea in Vancouver

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Alan D. Olin Location: Mableton, GA, USA My first residential design was for my own family and it was a 1,600 square foot single story home built on a 1-acre wooded lot located in Mableton, GA. It had 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a carport and a two-story office. The living room had a vaulted ceiling with clerestory lighting and a wood fireplace. Side view - wintertime.

Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.