This carport attached to a classic, New England-style home couldn’t be prettier. A hanging lantern on the ceiling ensures the area will always be nicely lit when coming and going late at night or early in the morning.

This 7,000-square-foot home has a decidedly Old World look, though it’s newly built. Clad in natural stone and stucco, it has a rustic simplicity that belies its more modern aspects – such as expansive windows and an open layout.

The result is a minimal yet richly articulated dwelling, where every room feels slightly different from the next – the perfect solution for a family seeking change.

The Kitchen was configured with wide pathways for barrier-free access. The black borders around the windows repeat the aesthetic of the home’s exterior. Additional black elements – including the countertops and cabinet hardware – create a striking contrast against the simplicity of the white cabinets.

The principles that guide Z+ Architects’ design approach across all projects includes the universal importance of natural light, durable materials, and careful attention to how a building relates to its exterior site. In tandem with sister company, Z+ Interiors, the firm offers a seamless and collaborative design experience that’s highly inspired.

Sometimes it takes a professional to see past what came before and imagine something different. After a string of unfortunate renovations by previous owners had left the Upper Saddle River, New Jersey home […] sorely lacking in style, architect Michael Scro of Z+ Architects in Allendale, New Jersey, was able to do just that.

Hand-bleached white oak cabinets for the paneled fridge on the left and the island base pair with maple cabinets painted an off-white with gray undertones to create a light and airy feel in the renovated kitchen

Given the amazingly private rear yard, the house opens to the yard and welcomes reciprocal views. The warmth of the glow of interior lights spills out to the yard and patios.

A rustic wood wall adds a touch of texture to this mudroom from Z+ Interiors, while the assorted boxes and baskets help to keep clutter under control.