A uniquely designed bathroom has the luxury of a freestanding bathtub along with the comfort of a rainfall shower. Seen in Naples Reserve, a Naples community.

dynamic black and white bathroom combining many textures to create an interesting mix

Photography by Rob Karosis

This custom kitchen uses Castello Travertine for the countertops, The Flooring is Castello Travertine accented with a Resin Wood planking exclusive to Facings of America. Facings of America, Inc

A small addition made all the difference in creating space for cooking and eating. Environmentally friendly design features include recycled denim insulation in the walls, a bamboo floor, energy saving LED undercabinet lighting, Energy Star appliances, and an antique table. Photo: Wing Wong

Stephani Buchman

Peter Wintersteller

Photos by Dawn M. Smith http://www.dawnmsmithphotography.com/

2012 KuDa Photography

The goal of this project was to build a house that would be energy efficient using materials that were both economical and environmentally conscious. Due to the extremely cold winter weather conditions in the Catskills, insulating the house was a primary concern. The main structure of the house is a timber frame from an nineteenth century barn that has been restored and raised on this new site. The entirety of this frame has then been wrapped in SIPs (structural insulated panels), both walls and the roof. The house is slab on grade, insulated from below. The concrete slab was poured with a radiant heating system inside and the top of the slab was polished and left exposed as the flooring surface. Fiberglass windows with an extremely high R-value were chosen for their green properties. Care was also taken during construction to make all of the joints between the SIPs panels and around window and door openings as airtight as possible. The fact that the house is so airtight along with the high overall insulatory value achieved from the insulated slab, SIPs panels, and windows make the house very energy efficient. The house utilizes an air exchanger, a device that brings fresh air in from outside without loosing heat and circulates the air within the house to move warmer air down from the second floor. Other green materials in the home include reclaimed barn wood used for the floor and ceiling of the second floor, reclaimed wood stairs and bathroom vanity, and an on-demand hot water/boiler system. The exterior of the house is clad in black corrugated aluminum with an aluminum standing seam roof. Because of the extremely cold winter temperatures windows are used discerningly, the three largest windows are on the first floor providing the main living areas with a majestic view of the Catskill mountains.

Santa Barbara tile used in existing niche. Red paint thru out the space. Recycled barn wood vanity commissioned from an artist. Unique iron candle sconces and iron mirror suspended by chain from the ceiling. Hand forged towel hook. Dean Fueroghne Photography

Kitchen remodel featuring a custom hood, Virginia Mist perimeter tops, Danby Marble island top, custom white cabinetry, and subway tile Photo Credit: David Bader Interior Design Partner: Becky Howley

This side entrance is full of special character and elements with Old Chicago Brick floors and arch which also leads to the garage and back brick patio! This is the perfect setting for the beach to endure the sand coming in on those bare feet! Fletcher Isaacs Photographer

Master Remodelers Inc., David Aschkenas-Photographer

Modern master bathroom for equestrian family in Wellington, FL. Freestanding bathtub and plumbing hardware by Waterworks. Limestone flooring and wall tile. Sconces by ILEX. Design By Krista Watterworth Design Studio of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Cabinet color: Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter Photography by Jessica Glynn

Traditional subway tile makes this bathroom special.