View from den by Enfort Homes - 2020
Large trendy freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room photo in Seattle

Photography by Chibi Moku - chibimoku.com
Example of a minimalist kids' room design in San Francisco

The Gama Sonic Victorian Bulb Solar Lamp Post GS-94B-D is a double headed fixture that features an attractive 19th-century design. Installation takes minutes and comes with all necessary hardware needed for mounting this unit and does not required electrical wiring. Stylish and easy to install, this solar light is the perfect energy and money saving replacement for electric or gas-powered outdoor lighting. Standing 90-inches tall, the Victorian Bulb solar lamp post is constructed of weather-resistant, rust resistant cast aluminum with a powder-coated black finish and beveled glass panes. It incorporates our cutting-edge GS solar LED light Bulb technology and provides 360-degree illumination. At dusk, both solar lamps provide a brightness of 300 lumens (150 lumens per lamp head) in a warm white (2700K) color temperature for up to 10 hours on a full charge. Just place this solar light in a spot with ample direct sunshine and let the sun do the rest.

The Watermill House is a beautiful example of a classic Hamptons wood shingle style home. The design and renovation would maintain the character of the exterior while transforming the interiors to create an open and airy getaway for a busy and active family. The house comfortably sits within its one acre lot surrounded by tall hedges, old growth trees, and beautiful hydrangeas. The landscape influenced the design approach of the main floor interiors. Walls were removed and the kitchen was relocated to the front of the house to create an open plan for better flow and views to both the front and rear yards. The kitchen was designed to be both practical and beautiful. The u-shape design features modern appliances, white cabinetry and Corian countertops, and is anchored by a beautiful island with a knife-edge marble countertop. The island and the dining room table create a strong axis to the living room at the rear of the house. To further strengthen the connection to the outdoor decks and pool area of the rear yard, a full height sliding glass window system was installed. The clean lines and modern profiles of the window frames create unobstructed views and virtually remove the barrier between the interior and exterior spaces. The open plan allowed a new sitting area to be created between the dining room and stair. A screen, comprised of vertical fins, allows for a degree of openness, while creating enough separation to make the sitting area feel comfortable and nestled in its own area. The stair at the entry of the house was redesigned to match the new elegant and sophisticated spaces connected to it. New treads were installed to articulate and contrast the soft palette of finishes of the floors, walls, and ceilings. The new metal and glass handrail was intended to reduce visual noise and create subtle reflections of light. Photo by Guillaume Gaudet

The sunroom opens out unto a patio and beautiful gardens complete with a water feature. Eliminating the wall between the kitchen and the sunroom and turning the breakfast table 90 degrees opened the two rooms beyond the clients expectations. They enjoy the light, the views, and the easy movement and conversation between them. Photography by Ehlen Creative.

An inverted L shaped entrance, slim round tower and oversized windows give this 12,000-square-foot modern custom home stunning curb appeal. Situated on a peninsula on Lake Markham in the Seminole County community of Lake Markham Preserve, this Florida contemporary home is designed as two wings set at 45-degree angles embracing the lake views.

This University Club lakefront property is something special! The homeowners wanted to take full advantage of their 180 degree vista of the lake. An existing outdoor kitchen with second floor balcony provide incredible views of the surrounding landscape, while the spa is positioned to allow equally magnificent views of the waterfront. This house was a traditional home with contemporary elements. Lots of whites and neutral tones create a clean and sleek look, while the painted brick, stained wood accents, and traditional southern plants give this waterfront property its "Louisiana Flavor".

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With almost 180-degree views, the main living area of this spectacular waterfront home sits high on a bluff and welcomes views of the lake from the east, south and west. Currently under construction, this home has three distinct annexes: a main living/eating area; a section with the main bedroom suite and 3 spacious guest bedrooms; and, a 2-level garage offering plentiful storage. The entire home is designed to capture the views and fill the interior with light. The garage and mudroom are linked with a screened bridge and a foyer with soaring windows on three levels links the great room/kitchen/dining area with the bedrooms. Off the main living area, an expansive wrap-around deck (covered off the kitchen for outdoor cooking) and screened room with a fireplace provide outdoor living and entertaining space during all types of weather. Walking bridges welcome guests to the front covered entry and allow easy access to the wrap-around deck.

With almost 180-degree views, the main living area of this spectacular waterfront home sits high on a bluff and welcomes views of the lake from the east, south and west. Currently under construction, this home has three distinct annexes: a main living/eating area; a section with the main bedroom suite and 3 spacious guest bedrooms; and, a 2-level garage offering plentiful storage. The entire home is designed to capture the views and fill the interior with light. The garage and mudroom are linked with a screened bridge and a foyer with soaring windows on three levels links the great room/kitchen/dining area with the bedrooms. Off the main living area, an expansive wrap-around deck (covered off the kitchen for outdoor cooking) and screened room with a fireplace provide outdoor living and entertaining space during all types of weather. Walking bridges welcome guests to the front covered entry and allow easy access to the wrap-around deck.

master ensuite with free stranding tub with a view
Mid-sized mountain style master medium tone wood floor, brown floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub photo in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, a drop-in sink, granite countertops, gray countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

Atherton has many large substantial homes - our clients purchased an existing home on a one acre flag-shaped lot and asked us to design a new dream home for them. The result is a new 7,000 square foot four-building complex consisting of the main house, six-car garage with two car lifts, pool house with a full one bedroom residence inside, and a separate home office /work out gym studio building. A fifty-foot swimming pool was also created with fully landscaped yards. Given the rectangular shape of the lot, it was decided to angle the house to incoming visitors slightly so as to more dramatically present itself. The house became a classic u-shaped home but Feng Shui design principals were employed directing the placement of the pool house to better contain the energy flow on the site. The main house entry door is then aligned with a special Japanese red maple at the end of a long visual axis at the rear of the site. These angles and alignments set up everything else about the house design and layout, and views from various rooms allow you to see into virtually every space tracking movements of others in the home. The residence is simply divided into two wings of public use, kitchen and family room, and the other wing of bedrooms, connected by the living and dining great room. Function drove the exterior form of windows and solid walls with a line of clerestory windows which bring light into the middle of the large home. Extensive sun shadow studies with 3D tree modeling led to the unorthodox placement of the pool to the north of the home, but tree shadow tracking showed this to be the sunniest area during the entire year. Sustainable measures included a full 7.1kW solar photovoltaic array technically making the house off the grid, and arranged so that no panels are visible from the property. A large 16,000 gallon rainwater catchment system consisting of tanks buried below grade was installed. The home is California GreenPoint rated and also features sealed roof soffits and a sealed crawlspace without the usual venting. A whole house computer automation system with server room was installed as well. Heating and cooling utilize hot water radiant heated concrete and wood floors supplemented by heat pump generated heating and cooling. A compound of buildings created to form balanced relationships between each other, this home is about circulation, light and a balance of form and function. Photo by John Sutton Photography.

Rustic Appalachian Dovetail Log Home
Large rustic brown two-story wood house exterior idea with a clipped gable roof and a shingle roof

Located in, Summit Park, Park City UT lies one of the most efficient houses in the country. The Summit Haus – designed and built by Chris Price of PCD+B, is an exploration in design and construction of advanced high performance housing. Seeing a rising demand for sustainable housing along with rising Carbon emissions leading to global warming, this house strives to show that sensible, good design can create spaces adequate for today’s housing demands while adhering to strict standards. The house was designed to meet the very rigid Passiv House rating system – 90% more efficient than a typical home in the area. The house itself was intended to nestle neatly into the 45 degree sloped site and to take full advantage of the limited solar access and views. The views range from short, highly wooded views to a long corridor out towards the Uinta Mountain range towards the east. The house was designed and built based off Passiv Haus standards, and the framing and ventilation became critical elements to maintain such minimal energy requirements. Zola triple-pane, tilt-and-turn Thermo uPVC windows contribute substantially to the home’s energy efficiency, and takes advantage of the beautiful surrounding of the location, including forrest views from the deck off of the kitchen. Photographer: Douglas Burke

Studio Terrain recreated this outdoor entertaining after a major home extension. Taking advantage of sweeping 180 degree views of the Puget sound, Orca Pods, Humpback whales and the Olympic mountains, the design allows for maximum view corridors from the inside while still providing space for 40+ guests. Utilizing a louvered roof system and overhead heat for four seasons entertaining, the wood fired pizza oven provides a central gathering point year round. The lawn was engineered to the same specs as world class soccer fields providing fast draining lawn use in the wettest seasons. A clean concrete lawn edge is actually a hidden structural retaining wall with pin piles to stabilize the slope edge.

This home was designed by Bercovitz Design Architects for a large family, especially for summer use. It sits directly adjacent to a golf course with 270 degree views of the surrounding rugged mountains in Colorado. The style of the home is alpine contemporary, also drawing from traditional European forms as well as southwestern massing. The house comprises extensive stonework and log siding. For the interiors, the owner desired a traditional Italian influence so there are massive stone arches that integrate nicely with plaster walls and decorative ironwork.

Overview Whole house refurbishment, double storey wrap around extension and large loft conversion. The Brief Create a WOW factor space, add glamour and fun and give the house a street side and garden side, both different. Our Solution This project was exciting from the start, the client wanted to entertain in a WOW factor space, have a panoramic view of the garden (which was to be landscaped), add bedrooms and a great master suite. We had some key elements to introduce such as an aquarium separating two rooms; double height spaces and a gloss kitchen, all of which manifest themselves in the completed scheme. Architecture is a process taking a schedule of areas, some key desires and needs, mixing the functionality and creating space. New spaces transform a house making it more valuable, giving it kerb appeal and making it feel like a different building. All of which happened at Ailsa Road.

With almost 180-degree views, the main living area of this spectacular waterfront home sits high on a bluff and welcomes views of the lake from the east, south and west. Currently under construction, this home has three distinct annexes: a main living/eating area; a section with the main bedroom suite and 3 spacious guest bedrooms; and, a 2-level garage offering plentiful storage. The entire home is designed to capture the views and fill the interior with light. The garage and mudroom are linked with a screened bridge and a foyer with soaring windows on three levels links the great room/kitchen/dining area with the bedrooms. Off the main living area, an expansive wrap-around deck (covered off the kitchen for outdoor cooking) and screened room with a fireplace provide outdoor living and entertaining space during all types of weather. Walking bridges welcome guests to the front covered entry and allow easy access to the wrap-around deck.

With almost 180-degree views, the main living area of this spectacular waterfront home sits high on a bluff and welcomes views of the lake from the east, south and west. Currently under construction, this home has three distinct annexes: a main living/eating area; a section with the main bedroom suite and 3 spacious guest bedrooms; and, a 2-level garage offering plentiful storage. The entire home is designed to capture the views and fill the interior with light. The garage and mudroom are linked with a screened bridge and a foyer with soaring windows on three levels links the great room/kitchen/dining area with the bedrooms. Off the main living area, an expansive wrap-around deck (covered off the kitchen for outdoor cooking) and screened room with a fireplace provide outdoor living and entertaining space during all types of weather. Walking bridges welcome guests to the front covered entry and allow easy access to the wrap-around deck.