Poolhouse hallway, new construction, tile floors with wood inlay, Chicago north
This is an example of a contemporary hallway in Chicago with white walls.

Inspiration for a contemporary living room in Vancouver with a music area.

The driving impetus for this Tarrytown residence was centered around creating a green and sustainable home. The owner-Architect collaboration was unique for this project in that the client was also the builder with a keen desire to incorporate LEED-centric principles to the design process. The original home on the lot was deconstructed piece by piece, with 95% of the materials either reused or reclaimed. The home is designed around the existing trees with the challenge of expanding the views, yet creating privacy from the street. The plan pivots around a central open living core that opens to the more private south corner of the lot. The glazing is maximized but restrained to control heat gain. The residence incorporates numerous features like a 5,000-gallon rainwater collection system, shading features, energy-efficient systems, spray-foam insulation and a material palette that helped the project achieve a five-star rating with the Austin Energy Green Building program.

21st Century Bungalow-Style Home - Living room with 30 foot ceilings featuring a custom designed tiled fireplace with engineered stone hearth and custom mantle flanked by custom shelving and entertainment unit that enhances the board-and-baton style wall treatment

Home office/study. Cathy Schwabe, AIA. Photograph by David Wakely.
Design ideas for a contemporary home office in San Francisco with a built-in desk.

Photo of a contemporary dining room in New York with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Space was at a premium in this bedroom so we had to make every space matter whilst keeping the floor as clear as possible - the floating bed made this possible!

Inspiration for a contemporary kids' room for boys in New York.

Photo of a contemporary hallway in Austin with white walls and grey floor.

Photo of a contemporary open plan kitchen in Chicago with stainless steel appliances.

Photo of a contemporary home design in San Francisco.

WHOLE HOUSE RENOVATION AND ADDITION Built in the 1940s, this cottage had an incredible amount of character and personality but was not conducive to the way we live today. The rooms were small and did not flow well into one another. The renovation of this house required opening up several rooms and adding square footage to the back of the home, all the while, keeping the curb appeal of a small cottage. Photographs by jeanallsopp.com

Design ideas for a contemporary home office in Austin with blue walls.

Contemporary living room in San Francisco with white walls.

White Carrera Marble on Cream cabinets create a soft modern vibe to this kitchen. Dark ebony wood floors and Navy walls create a sense of infinate space.

This is an example of a contemporary living room in Boston with a stone fireplace surround.

© Jacob Termansen Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed family room in Austin with medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, a library, beige walls, no fireplace and brown floor.

This is an example of a contemporary home office in Vancouver with white walls, carpet and a freestanding desk.

Contemporary eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with stainless steel appliances, granite benchtops, shaker cabinets and dark wood cabinets.