The wainscoting is made from reclaimed white barn board. For this special job, no wood was joined, every edge was eased to look worn with a wavering block plane. Knots, bullet holes, gouges, old paint, saw marks and every other imperfection were embraced and showcased for the story they represented. Nothing looks new. The ceiling is treated with tongue and grooved, beveled cedar planks. There is nothing more incongruous than when a room is rustic but the sheetrock walls are left smooth - especially when the wall are left white. To give the walls an aged look we used a two-tone yellow-gold, coarse Venetian plaster. PHOTO CREDIT: John Ray

Southern Living 2008 Green Idea House. A separate three-story barn-style structure houses a two-car garage on the first floor, with a guest suite above. Doors shown: Clopay Reserve Collection custom wood carriage house doors in cedar.

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This dramatic Family Room is the heart of the house. Opening to the elegant kitchen, informal dining nook, and the formal dining room, this space has 2-story ceilings, an amazing view, and a fabulous fireplace. The catwalk above features custom wrought iron railings.

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This bungalow was completely renovated with a 2nd storey addition and a fully finished basement with 9 ft. ceilings. The main floor also has 9 ft. ceilings with a centrally located kitchen, with dining room and family room on either side. The home has a magnificent steel and glass centrally located stairs, with open treads providing a level of sophistication and openness to the home. Light was very important and was achieved with large windows and light wells for the basement bedrooms, large 12 ft. 4-panel patio doors on the main floor, and large windows and skylights in every room on the 2nd floor. The exterior style of the home was designed to complement the neighborhood and finished with Maibec and HardiePlank. The garage is roughed in and ready for a Tesla-charging station.

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This bungalow was completely renovated with a 2nd storey addition and a fully finished basement with 9 ft. ceilings. The main floor also has 9 ft. ceilings with a centrally located kitchen, with dining room and family room on either side. The home has a magnificent steel and glass centrally located stairs, with open treads providing a level of sophistication and openness to the home. Light was very important and was achieved with large windows and light wells for the basement bedrooms, large 12 ft. 4-panel patio doors on the main floor, and large windows and skylights in every room on the 2nd floor. The exterior style of the home was designed to complement the neighborhood and finished with Maibec and HardiePlank. The garage is roughed in and ready for a Tesla-charging station.

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This bungalow was completely renovated with a 2nd storey addition and a fully finished basement with 9 ft. ceilings. The main floor also has 9 ft. ceilings with a centrally located kitchen, with dining room and family room on either side. The home has a magnificent steel and glass centrally located stairs, with open treads providing a level of sophistication and openness to the home. Light was very important and was achieved with large windows and light wells for the basement bedrooms, large 12 ft. 4-panel patio doors on the main floor, and large windows and skylights in every room on the 2nd floor. The exterior style of the home was designed to complement the neighborhood and finished with Maibec and HardiePlank. The garage is roughed in and ready for a Tesla-charging station.

Custom 2 story wall paneling with had painted faux finish, The custom made Egyptian crystal chandelier is 48" in diameter and 9' tall
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An outdoor environment custom designed for privacy on one side and a view of the lake on the other. With family activities in mind a terrace, pool and spa, and putting green all find their way into this landscape. Gardens throughout are abundant and colorful, in a cottage style, framed in stone. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

This bungalow was completely renovated with a 2nd storey addition and a fully finished basement with 9 ft. ceilings. The main floor also has 9 ft. ceilings with a centrally located kitchen, with dining room and family room on either side. The home has a magnificent steel and glass centrally located stairs, with open treads providing a level of sophistication and openness to the home. Light was very important and was achieved with large windows and light wells for the basement bedrooms, large 12 ft. 4-panel patio doors on the main floor, and large windows and skylights in every room on the 2nd floor. The exterior style of the home was designed to complement the neighborhood and finished with Maibec and HardiePlank. The garage is roughed in and ready for a Tesla-charging station.

The exterior of this home is a modern composition of intersecting masses and planes, all cleanly proportioned. The natural wood overhang and front door stand out from the monochromatic taupe/bronze color scheme. http://www.kipnisarch.com Cable Photo/Wayne Cable http://selfmadephoto.com