Mid-sized trendy l-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The kitchen is at the center of the home. It features a large island, high-end appliances, a built-in desk,
Inspiration for a large transitional brown floor and medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Detroit with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Amanda Kirkpatrick Photography
Trendy exterior home photo in New York

Large beach style gray two-story wood gable roof photo in DC Metro

2" modern z frame, 4 1/2" louver, rear tilt rod, split tilt rod centered, urban grey color, Oil Rubbed Bronze Hinges By New View Blinds and Shutters

Photographer: Paul Stoppi
Huge minimalist l-shaped marble floor eat-in kitchen photo in Miami with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

2" modern z frame, 4 1/2" louver, rear tilt rod, split tilt rod centered, urban grey color, Oil Rubbed Bronze Hinges By New View Blinds and Shutter
Example of a mid-sized transitional look-out carpeted and beige floor basement design in Denver with beige walls and no fireplace

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

William David Homes
Inspiration for a large country white two-story concrete fiberboard house exterior remodel in Houston with a hip roof and a metal roof

Drop-in bathtub - large transitional master multicolored tile and stone slab slate floor drop-in bathtub idea in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, an undermount sink and laminate countertops

Vintage Tub & Bath supplied the farmhouse sink and brass bridge faucet. The window was recreated from vintage sashes found at Pasadena Architectural Salvage, which also supplied the brass cabinet hardware. Cabinets by Fernando's Building Materials in Cypress Park area of Los Angeles. Custom stain finish in Charcoal Blue.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen photo in Orange County with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops, subway tile backsplash and gray countertops

MG Photography
Deck - traditional deck idea in Detroit with a fireplace

Farmhouse bathroom photo in Boston

Cabinetry: Waypoint Living Spaces 540F Painted Linen Countertops: MSI Calcatta Laza Z+R Edge Flooring: EarthWerks LVP Parkhill Drywash PKH344 Backsplash: Avenzo Polished 815439 Cabinet Hardware: Richelieu BP790128-195

Photo: Karl Neumann
Inspiration for a rustic dark wood floor living room remodel with beige walls, a stone fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a standard fireplace

Large trendy gender-neutral porcelain tile closet photo in Austin

Walk-in shower - transitional white tile white floor walk-in shower idea in Seattle with an undermount tub, a hinged shower door and a niche

Options include Large z frame, 3 1/2" louvers, standard tilt rod, split tilt rod centered, off-white New View Blinds and Shutters
Example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room design with brown walls and no fireplace