Remarkable Waterfront home on Ono Island showcasing expansive views of Bayou St. John and Bellville Bay! With 240' of bay front property, a private social pier, private pier with 2 boat slips on Ono Harbour, and pool & hot tub this home is perfect for any buyer looking for a life on the water”. As you enter the home you are welcomed by sunlight through 30 ft windows! The open floor plan is highlighted by the double staircase leading to the 4 guest suites with private balconies on the top floor. Start your day by enjoying breakfast on one of the many large porches. This home features a expansive white kitchen, breakfast/sitting area, formal dining room and wet bar. First floor includes a Family Room/Media area, Guest Room that sleeps 8+ ppl, and 2 full size bathrooms. http://www.kaisersir.com/listing/249727-30781-peninsula-dr-lot-1011-orange-beach-al-36561/ Photos Fovea 360, LLC- Shawn Seals

This penthouse apartment has glorious 270-degree views, and when we engaged to complete the extensive renovation, we knew that this apartment would be a visual masterpiece once finished. So we took inspiration from the colours featuring in many of their art pieces, which we bought into the kitchen colour, soft furnishings and wallpaper. We kept the bathrooms a more muted palette using a pale green on the cabinetry. The MC Lozza dining table, custom-designed wall units and make-up area added uniqueness to this space.

Preston natural thin stone veneer adds depth and character to the front of this stunning ranch home. Preston is an earth tone natural fieldstone thin veneer. The stone starts as a fieldstone that is hand-picked along the fence lines of centuries-old farms. The stones are exposed to the elements and weathered from sitting on the fence line for years. The amount of weathering varies depending on if the piece was constantly exposed to direct sunlight or was shaded at the bottom of the pile as well as the amount of moisture present. This gives each individual piece varying degrees of beautiful earth tones. The raw irregular pieces are hand-picked and split with a hydraulic press into strips. Preston is intended to be installed linearly in the ledgestone style.​

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When full-time Massachusetts residents contemplate building a second home in Telluride, Colorado the question immediately arises; does it make most sense to hire a regionally based Rocky Mountain architect or a sea level architect conveniently located for all of the rigorous collaboration required for successful bespoke home design. Determined to prove the latter true, Siemasko + Verbridge accompanied the potential client as they scoured the undulating Telluride landscape in search of the perfect house site. The selected site’s harmonious balance of untouched meadow rising up to meet the edge of an aspen grove and the opposing 180 degree view of Wilson’s Range spoke to everyone. A plateau just beyond a fork in the meadow provided a natural flatland, requiring little excavation and yet the right amount of upland slope to capture the views. The intrinsic character of the site was only enriched by an elk trail and snake-rail fence. Establishing the expanse of Wilson’s range would be best served by rejecting the notion of selected views, the central sweeping curve of the roof inverts a small saddle in the range with which it is perfectly aligned. The soaring wave of custom windows and the open floor plan make the relatively modest house feel sizable despite its footprint of just under 2,000 square feet. Officially a two bedroom home, the bunk room and loft allow the home to comfortably sleep ten, encouraging large gatherings of family and friends. The home is completely off the grid in response to the unique and fragile qualities of the landscape. Great care was taken to respect the regions vernacular through the use of mostly native materials and a palette derived from the terrain found at 9,820 feet above sea level. Photographer: Gibeon Photography

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Example of a trendy exterior home design in San Francisco

This 50" x 42" window, "Off On Another Of His Tangents", needed to perform a dual function; The client wanted a bold artwork for the stairwell landing that also had to allow the view of their surrounding property and its rolling hills to be featured. The design represents the ascension from the first floor to the second, with a wide swath of negative space to capture the view. The earth-tone colors were inspired by the palette of a very well known artist's canvas which hangs in close proximity to this space.

Old World elegance meets modern ease in the beautiful custom-built home. Distinctive exterior details include European stone, classic columns and traditional turrets. Inside, convenience reigns, from the large circular foyer and welcoming great room to the dramatic lake room that makes the most of the stunning waterfront site. Other first-floor highlights include circular family and dining rooms, a large open kitchen, and a spacious and private master suite. The second floor features three additional bedrooms as well as an upper level guest suite with separate living, dining and kitchen area. The lower level is all about fun, with a games and billiards room, family theater, exercise and crafts area.

When full-time Massachusetts residents contemplate building a second home in Telluride, Colorado the question immediately arises; does it make most sense to hire a regionally based Rocky Mountain architect or a sea level architect conveniently located for all of the rigorous collaboration required for successful bespoke home design. Determined to prove the latter true, Siemasko + Verbridge accompanied the potential client as they scoured the undulating Telluride landscape in search of the perfect house site. The selected site’s harmonious balance of untouched meadow rising up to meet the edge of an aspen grove and the opposing 180 degree view of Wilson’s Range spoke to everyone. A plateau just beyond a fork in the meadow provided a natural flatland, requiring little excavation and yet the right amount of upland slope to capture the views. The intrinsic character of the site was only enriched by an elk trail and snake-rail fence. Establishing the expanse of Wilson’s range would be best served by rejecting the notion of selected views, the central sweeping curve of the roof inverts a small saddle in the range with which it is perfectly aligned. The soaring wave of custom windows and the open floor plan make the relatively modest house feel sizable despite its footprint of just under 2,000 square feet. Officially a two bedroom home, the bunk room and loft allow the home to comfortably sleep ten, encouraging large gatherings of family and friends. The home is completely off the grid in response to the unique and fragile qualities of the landscape. Great care was taken to respect the regions vernacular through the use of mostly native materials and a palette derived from the terrain found at 9,820 feet above sea level. Photographer: Gibeon Photography

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

On a Cull De Sac with 360 views of Austin’s Hill Country. At 5566 sq. Of Spanish Luxury Construction , 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 3 living areas, office, Dinning, wine area, game room, 2 bar areas,2 kitchens to include 2 dishwashers, 48" fridge and a 48"commercial pro range. 2 laundry rooms, an elevated heated pool and spa. Great school district. This home also had extensive design work and craftsmanship. Cantera stone was crafted on site both on the interior and exterior, a handcrafted fireplace was built on site, a 10 foot Iron entry door, and use of encaustic hand painted tile both in entry and outdoor areas of the home. Lastly, there are painted ceilings and beautiful accents around the home.

All 249 residences range in size from 2,320 to 3,723 square feet and feature expansive terraces overlooking Biscayne Bay. Many offer flow-through layouts and 270-degree views of the city, the bay, Miami Beach, and the ocean. Three dramatic duplexes boast private bayfront terraces, while two full-floor duplex penthouses feature zero-edge plunge pools overlooking the bay and sculptural glass-enclosed staircases. All of them feature: 10'-deep balconies facing the bay; 8'-deep balconies facing the city; floor-to-ceiling glazing throughout the units; walk-in closets in dressing areas; 2- 3- and 4-bedroom residences, each with staff area; automated unit climate control; centralized hot water and two parking spaces per residence.

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.

This penthouse apartment has glorious 270-degree views, and when we engaged to complete the extensive renovation, we knew that this apartment would be a visual masterpiece once finished. So we took inspiration from the colours featuring in many of their art pieces, which we bought into the kitchen colour, soft furnishings and wallpaper. We kept the bathrooms a more muted palette using a pale green on the cabinetry. The MC Lozza dining table, custom-designed wall units and make-up area added uniqueness to this space.

Stone: Birch - LedgeCut33 The number 33 represents the 3″ height and 3 different lengths of 12″, 18″, and 24″ of stone with LedgeCut33. Individual pieces guarantee a natural and authentic appearance which is easy to handle, cut, and install. LedgeCut33 is designed for a dry-stack installation and includes flat pieces and 90 degree corner pieces. Get a Sample of LedgeCut33: http://shop.eldoradostone.com/products/ledgecut33-sample

A small space was reimagined for clients on Lake Washington by Landscape Architect Mark S. Garff. In this photo a gabion basket wall holds back the steep slope, creating a flat garden area for viewing. A new horizontal board fence adds privacy and creates an intimate seating area at the water's edge. Photos by Mark S. Garff.

Lantern Bay II Kitchen & Living Areas This spectacular oceanside condo offered 180-degree vistas of the ocean, along with the beautiful sunrises and sunsets that accompany them. A modernization of the space created a lighter, brighter interior, reflecting a simple elegance that allowed the views to shine through rather than compete with the older, darker configuration. The first step was to open up the kitchen and remove the soffits. A bright white and natural wood color scheme helped to bring in the light that the smaller opening over the peninsula and darker cabinets had been hiding. In addition, the view to the beach and the TV became more accessible from the kitchen, which also created a greater connection to the dining room, bar and family room. The three spaces in essence have become a multi-tiered great room, allowing free access and communication between the rooms. An understated bar at the end of the dining area displays a pair of floating shelves for showcasing crystal glassware. A hall niche was converted into a display cabinet for pottery and other decorative keepsakes. Below in the family room, a fireplace is tastefully finished in a coordinating stone, while a simple wood mantle ties in with the bar and the kitchen cabinets. To further customize the living areas, a small bedroom was converted into an office with a stylish, built-in credenza.

Here we can appreciate the full scope of the incredible views to the large rear yard and the expansive wooded parklands beyond.
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, beige backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island