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.

サンクトペテルブルクにあるお手頃価格の中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (緑の壁、ラミネートの床、茶色い床) の写真

Vintage gilt framed mirror hanging from heavy chain, gives a grand feel in a pub refurb in Dorset. Accompanied by some grand antique chairs this makes a cosy romantic table for two in the dining area. The oak topped bar is seen through the arched doorway and a vintage flag and foliage reflected in the mirror. Farrow and Ball colours used throughout the interior; here we see shaded white and Green Smoke

デトロイトにある低価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (緑の壁、クッションフロア、暖炉なし、白い床) の写真

サンフランシスコにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (緑の壁、ラミネートの床、暖炉なし、白い床) の写真

他の地域にある低価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (緑の壁、クッションフロア、ベージュの床) の写真

Nested in the beautiful Cotswolds, this converted barn was in need of a redesign and modernisation to maintain its country style yet bring a contemporary twist. With spectacular views of the garden, the large round table is the real hub of the house seating up to 10 people.

ポートランドにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (ラミネートの床、暖炉なし、茶色い床、緑の壁) の写真

マドリードにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (緑の壁、ラミネートの床、ベージュの床) の写真

Dining area in open plan living space, with green and white half painted walls and plug in light pendant.
マンチェスターにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (緑の壁、ラミネートの床) の写真

Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Biderbost Photo
他の地域にある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (緑の壁、ラミネートの床、暖炉なし、ベージュの床、折り上げ天井、壁紙) の写真

This kitchen has LOTS of great storage including a small built-in wine rack and microwave cabinet. Photo credits to John Goldstein at Gold Media.
トロントにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (緑の壁、ラミネートの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床) の写真

ダラスにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (緑の壁、クッションフロア、暖炉なし、茶色い床、折り上げ天井、羽目板の壁) の写真

Sutton Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection: Refined yet natural. A white wire-brush gives the natural wood tone a distinct depth, lending it to a variety of spaces.

We replaced the flooring for our client's entire home with a natural wood-look luxury vinyl plank that perfectly fits their rustic and woodsy aesthetic. Our client chose this option for its durability, style, and affordability.

Pub dining room, total refurb of the interior of the pub, large framed botanical prints, a vintage flag and a stag's antlers adorn the walls with contemporary tones on the walls and finished with a selection of large plants.

This charming dining area was created with built-ins providing a storage bench for seating and cabinets flanking either side for display and storage purposes. The large plate rack brings a unique design to this charming area. The table can be turned and expanded for additional seating. Opposite the area shown is a coffee station, complete with wine storage, additional glass cabinets and storage below.

Open plan dinning room with compact round table by feature window. This old William Yeoward dining table has been given an update by pairing with a contemporary dark green wall and stylish new pendant light

Multispace ground floor decorating work - cornice installation, preparation & decorating, colour change/aplication, and professional wallpaper installation in Espom Kt19 by www.midecor.co.uk