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