--- title: Houses Blog description: Houses Blog --- [![logo_grey_2025_outlines](https://www.eyrc.com/hubfs/logo_grey_2025_outlines.png) ](https://www.eyrc.com) - [Home](https://www.eyrc.com) - [Work](https://www.eyrc.com/work) - [Studio](https://www.eyrc.com/studio) - [In Practice](https://www.eyrc.com/in-practice) - [Resources](https://www.eyrc.com/resources) - [Contact](https://www.eyrc.com/contact) Search - [Home](https://www.eyrc.com) - [Work](https://www.eyrc.com/work) - [Studio](https://www.eyrc.com/studio) - [In Practice](https://www.eyrc.com/in-practice) - [Resources](https://www.eyrc.com/resources) - [Contact](https://www.eyrc.com/contact) - [ Profile ](https://www.eyrc.com/houses-blog#profile) [![Residential Design: How to Invite the Outside, In image](https://www.eyrc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Westridge-phf07-MM-ppt-Jan-15-2025-03-57-47-9555-PM.jpg?width=448&height=240&name=Westridge-phf07-MM-ppt-Jan-15-2025-03-57-47-9555-PM.jpg) Houses Blog Residential Design: How to Invite the Outside, In Learn how to reap the extensive benefits an indoor-outdoor lifestyle provides by incorporating indoor-outdoor living into your residential design. ](https://www.eyrc.com/houses-blog/blog/indoor-outdoor-living) [![A New Take on the Powder Room: 4 Considerations image](https://www.eyrc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/A-New-Take-on-the-Powder-Room_Featured_EYRC-3.jpg?width=448&height=240&name=A-New-Take-on-the-Powder-Room_Featured_EYRC-3.jpg) A New Take on the Powder Room: 4 Considerations A powder room, or half bathroom, can make a big statement for your home. 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When making design choices for your entrance, consider these approaches. ](https://www.eyrc.com/houses-blog/blog/modern-home-entrances) [![Sustainable Interior Materials: Designing an Eco-Friendly Home image](https://www.eyrc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Blue-Sail-sustainable-interior-materials-EYRC-Jan-15-2025-03-58-45-0954-PM.jpg?width=448&height=240&name=Blue-Sail-sustainable-interior-materials-EYRC-Jan-15-2025-03-58-45-0954-PM.jpg) Houses Blog Sustainable Interior Materials: Designing an Eco-Friendly Home When it comes to designing a custom modern home, sustainability matters. Here’s a look at sustainable interior materials you should consider for your project. ](https://www.eyrc.com/houses-blog/blog/sustainable-interior-materials) [![Takashi Yanai Walks Us Through His Design Philosophy image](https://www.eyrc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Takashi-EYRC-Jan-15-2025-04-25-43-4338-PM.jpg?width=448&height=240&name=Takashi-EYRC-Jan-15-2025-04-25-43-4338-PM.jpg) Recognition Takashi Yanai Walks Us Through His Design Philosophy Takashi Yanai sits down with The Second Studio podcast to discuss his career, influences, and design philosophy. ](https://www.eyrc.com/houses-blog/blog/takashi-yanai-interview) [![Remodel vs New Construction: Which is Right for You? image](https://www.eyrc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Remodel-vs-construction-feature-image-Jan-15-2025-03-50-07-6514-PM.jpg?width=448&height=240&name=Remodel-vs-construction-feature-image-Jan-15-2025-03-50-07-6514-PM.jpg) Houses Blog Remodel vs New Construction: Which is Right for You? 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Here are the key factors you should consider to make sure you get it right. ](https://www.eyrc.com/houses-blog/blog/modern-wine-cellar) [![Modern Exterior Materials for Contemporary Mountain Homes image](https://www.eyrc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Modern-exterior-materials-for-mountain-homes-Jan-15-2025-04-26-57-9619-PM.jpg?width=448&height=240&name=Modern-exterior-materials-for-mountain-homes-Jan-15-2025-04-26-57-9619-PM.jpg) Houses Blog Modern Exterior Materials for Contemporary Mountain Homes Exterior material selection is critical when building a modern mountain home. 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