On the exterior, the desire was to weave the home into the fabric of the community, all while paying special attention to meld the footprint of the house into a workable clean, open, and spacious interior free of clutter and saturated in natural light to meet the owner’s simple but yet tasteful lifestyle. The utilization of natural light all while bringing nature’s canvas into the spaces provides a sense of harmony. Light, shadow and texture bathe each space creating atmosphere, always changing, and blurring the boundaries between the indoor and outdoor space. Color abounds as nature paints the walls. Though they are all white hues of the spectrum, the natural light saturates and glows, all while being reflected off of the beautiful forms and surfaces. Total emersion of the senses engulf the user, greeting them with an ever changing environment. Style gives way to natural beauty and the home is neither of the past or future, rather it lives in the moment. Stable, grounded and unpretentious the home is understated yet powerful. The environment encourages exploration and an awakening of inner being dispelling convention and accepted norms. The home encourages mediation embracing principals associated with silent illumination. If there was one factor above all that guided the design it would be found in a word, truth. Experience the delight of the creator and enjoy these photos.

When our clients said they want to feel like they are in nature even when they're in their living room, we said, "Challenge accepted." Tucked away in Athelstane, Wisconsin sits this home that you have to see to believe. She's a perfect mix of modern and industrial with custom scrub oak (all made by us) and galvanized metal. It doesn't stop there, though -- take a look at those glass garage doors on both the front and side of the home. Yes, you can open all the doors and smell the trees and lake while you make breakfast or have dinner parties. Like we always say, if you dream it, we will build it.

Los Angeles is an architecturally rich region in the Golden State. One prominent style is the carriage house which is defined by its fine lines, historic presence and timeless beauty. Ziegler Garage Door has a selection of styles that replicate these century old doors enclosing carriages in a barn-like structure. We've mastered the craft of reviving these gorgeous doors and have implemented automation to suit today's functionality designs. Our expertise is evident as depicted in this image with master stained wooden carriage doors that exemplify the natural grain of the wood and affinity in wood craftsmanship. We have been manufacturing and Installing Carriage House garage door styles in LA for over 40 years. As a result we have learned to accept the timeless beauty of the carriage house and incorporated design and function. Find out how Ziegler Garage Door can custom tailor your unique wooden garage door by calling us today.

Accepted Offer with only 2 days on the market! 411 Richard Drive, Elko New Market Bedrooms 4 Baths 3 Garage 3 Finished SqFt 2,938 This beautiful walk-out rambler on nearly ½ acre has been meticulously maintained and features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 car garage. The main level has an open layout with vaulted updated kitchen- new stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops & back splash, refinished cherry hardwood floors, Pella front & patio doors, large owners’ suite with private bath and walk-in closet, mud room and laundry are also on the main level. Walk-out lower level has a huge rec room with bar & two supporting bedrooms. Nearly every window features scenic pond views Check out the 3D tour here: http://tour.architech3di.com/4111-richard-dr For more information or to schedule a private showing contact Shannon Russo- Twin Cities Realtor 612.281.6663 or by email ShannonRusso@EdinaRealty.com

This guest bathroom remodel drastically changed this old, bland, compact bathroom into a rustic paradise. The use of slate in the shower as well as the floor tile really sets this bathroom off as unique. Now guests beg to use this handsome bathroom when they visit! Tabitha Stephens

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Accepted Offer with only 2 days on the market! 411 Richard Drive, Elko New Market Bedrooms 4 Baths 3 Garage 3 Finished SqFt 2,938 This beautiful walk-out rambler on nearly ½ acre has been meticulously maintained and features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 car garage. The main level has an open layout with vaulted updated kitchen- new stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops & back splash, refinished cherry hardwood floors, Pella front & patio doors, large owners’ suite with private bath and walk-in closet, mud room and laundry are also on the main level. Walk-out lower level has a huge rec room with bar & two supporting bedrooms. Nearly every window features scenic pond views Check out the 3D tour here: http://tour.architech3di.com/4111-richard-dr For more information or to schedule a private showing contact Shannon Russo- Twin Cities Realtor 612.281.6663 or by email ShannonRusso@EdinaRealty.com

Accepted Offer with only 2 days on the market! 411 Richard Drive, Elko New Market Bedrooms 4 Baths 3 Garage 3 Finished SqFt 2,938 This beautiful walk-out rambler on nearly ½ acre has been meticulously maintained and features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 car garage. The main level has an open layout with vaulted updated kitchen- new stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops & back splash, refinished cherry hardwood floors, Pella front & patio doors, large owners’ suite with private bath and walk-in closet, mud room and laundry are also on the main level. Walk-out lower level has a huge rec room with bar & two supporting bedrooms. Nearly every window features scenic pond views Check out the 3D tour here: http://tour.architech3di.com/4111-richard-dr For more information or to schedule a private showing contact Shannon Russo- Twin Cities Realtor 612.281.6663 or by email ShannonRusso@EdinaRealty.com

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Ahhh. A heavenly house high up in the hills that you happily call home. But, what about the massive grade change that the builder left behind? Terracing your landscape and hardscape is the answer and a challenge that we will always readily accept! Contact us today for fresh ideas and inspiration! Proudly serving Central New Jersey for over 35 years! 908.904.9446 #caliperfarms #calipercare #terracing #masonry #brickandbluestone #landscaping #hardscaping #gardening #montgomerynj #bellemeadnj #princetonnj #hopewellnj #penningtonnj #skillmannj #lawrencevillenj

The clients had an existing deck and decortive corner pergola structure that was built over 20 years ago by Creative Wood Products. Time and the elements had taken their toll on the structure and some of the decking areas. We replaced the entire corner pergola with one that looked similar with the only changes being to make the structure sturdier for their chain swing that they hang off of it . Rather than have them go through the expense of replacing all of the decking ( which after 20+ years will still in very good shape across the majority of the deck ) we cut off the areas of comprimised wood and reframed the substructure to accept a feature strip at the bay area . This allowed us to replace the areas of bad material and make it look like a design feature that was always there. It saved the clients considerable expense, and when stained to match, will look great. The corner pergola is now much more stable and ready for years more of relaxing in their chain swing underneath it. Thank you very much Mr. & Mrs. Nerreter for allowing us to revitalize your backyard retreat !

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Ocala Kitchen and Bath Inc. made all of the custom cabinetry at the Ocala residence. The various colors of white are all custom colors. The cabinetry made from River-Recovered® Midnight Cypress is the kitchen island, the floating shelves in the kitchen, the pantry, and the kitchen hood. Ocala Kitchen and Bath Inc. custom designed and engineered the island and hood. Two-inch thick material is used to make the frame pieces for the sides and back frame. They are dowelled and glued then clamped together. They had been cut for a lap joint or rabbit joint to accept the tongue and groove 3/4″ thick pieces which are put into the frame and pinned and held in place by a batten around the frame as well. The end shapes are routed by hand. The same style end shapes are on the hood bottom structure as well to be able to repeat the design feature. Everything is sanded and hand sanded and made ready for finishing. The door frames are mitered, biscuit jointed and glued together. The center panels are laminated with lamellas. All the face frames are dowelled and glued. The backs of the doors have a mitered batten frame around the panel to hold it in place. The small leg details in the front of the island are made and put at the bottom toe space area. The hood is custom designed. The bottom section is 2″ thick material and the top section is built as a plywood shape to set on top of the base part of the hood. Dan Petersen of Heritage Wood Finish applied the lamellas. Dan and Jan Grosse of Ocala Kitchen and Bath Inc. chose the color combination and he glued them in place and sanded them. He also applied the lamellas to thin plywood panels sized for the cabinet door inserts Floating shelves are constructed with the Midnight Cypress and made to accept the LED lights flush on the bottoms. They have a top and bottom with a void for the wood mounting structure and fit like a sleeve. They have an open area for wiring. The faces of the shelves are mitered. The entire project is hand-finished with Woca Diamond Active Oil- Natural and then gone over again with Woca Diamond Active Oil- Concrete Grey to achieve the desired tone.

JUST SOLD: $600,000 short sale within walking distance of Siesta Key Beach This 5 bedroom, 3 bath home within minutes from the beautiful Siesta Key Beach just closed at the price of $600,000. This was a short sale transaction, which presented some typical challenges along the way, but closed with the satisfaction of all parties involved. A Short Sale transaction means that this is a sale for less than what is owed on the home. The bank must approve the seller to sell this way, as they have to provide evidence that they cannot pay off the note and not all of these transactions are approved. Once a contract is submitted, it typically takes an average of 3-6 months from contract to closing but they vary greatly. The majority of short-sales that Shayla has handled have fallen into the 3-6 month category with many these days closing in 90 days! Both Buyers and Sellers face difficult and unique problems when dealing with a short-sale. As long as each party is educated by their agents and know what pitfalls and hurdles could come their way, the process isn't as painful as it could be. Unfortunately there are no set guidelines that fit every transaction. You should always expect delays with a short sale and having a professional agent to guide you is crucial. There are different reasons why the transaction may be delayed. Some of the most common are: the buyer not wanting to wait for a reply from the lienholder; the seller not wanting to move out or in denial that the have to sell their home this way; paperwork issues; loan delays; etc. If you are considering entering a short sale transaction as a buyer, you should know that just because you offer full price does not ensure acceptance by the bank. They can counter any of the terms presented in the initial contract that is signed by both the buyer and seller. With the changes in the local market, lenders are looking at prices closer to market value whereas during the Recession, they were willing to accept lower offers. These are changes an experienced realtor is aware of and will consider when advising you on a short sale transaction! In close, despite it's name, a "short sale" is NEVER short. They should deem them the "long sale." So working with a seasoned Realtor who is an expert in the distressed property transactions will save you a lot of grey hairs and stress along the way!

The clients had an existing deck and decortive corner pergola structure that was built over 20 years ago by Creative Wood Products. Time and the elements had taken their toll on the structure and some of the decking areas. We replaced the entire corner pergola with one that looked similar with the only changes being to make the structure sturdier for their chain swing that they hang off of it . Rather than have them go through the expense of replacing all of the decking ( which after 20+ years will still in very good shape across the majority of the deck ) we cut off the areas of comprimised wood and reframed the substructure to accept a feature strip at the bay area . This allowed us to replace the areas of bad material and make it look like a design feature that was always there. It saved the clients considerable expense, and when stained to match, will look great. The corner pergola is now much more stable and ready for years more of relaxing in their chain swing underneath it. Thank you very much Mr. & Mrs. Nerreter for allowing us to revitalize your backyard retreat !

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