Daves House
the floor is white oak. The latter offers more than meets the eye — it keeps the home toasty through hydronic radiant heating. Solar panels on the super-insulated, standing-seam metal roof heat water that’s then pumped through little tubes in the floor. The system uses little energy, is noise- and dust-free and evenly distributes heat where people do their actual living. That makes it a green choice, especially for a home with high ceilings.
1. Multiple Window Banks Many homeowners on Houzz dream of light and bright kitchens. One way to get that is with plenty of windows that let the natural light stream in. Long banks of multiple windows, sometimes on two or even three walls, create a space full of light, fresh air — if the windows are operable — and views.
Once you have narrowed down your photos to create a more cohesive general style, it’s time to identify what you specifically like about each photo. Perhaps it’s the architectural quality of a row of plants silhouetted against a wall, a color palette of a meadow garden or the graceful curve of a deck.
Lights are gorgeous
Steeves opted for a large glass upper cabinet at the edge of the kitchen to make up for the loss of display space after a china cabinet was removed from the adjacent family room. Two small upper cabinets on the far wall feature small glass doors that display stunning blue bowls.
Concrete bench tops
A bit masculine/industrial
Warm wood, with its inviting air and natural richness, is a great choice for infusing a cool, breezy kitchen with some approachable character. Crisp white kitchens feel a little more “homey” and a little less austere with a wood countertop. It makes a popular choice for transitional kitchens that balance traditional and contemporary elements, especially since classic wood fits into both categories.
Open deck for sunning. identify the activities you’d like to do in your new outdoor space. Do you want to use it for dining? If so, for how many people? Maybe you would like to create a lounge or a space for growing edible plants.
This is especially important in a tall or big room with a large amount of open airspace overhead. That high ceiling may look beautiful, but heating all that air can waste a lot of energy that could be used more efficiently. By heating the lower half of the room more, and the top half less, the heat is put where you want it —and with less of it showing up on your monthly bills.
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