Photo Credit Landmark Photography. This house was designed to fit the shores of Lake Minnetonka’s Stubbs Bay. The exterior architecture has the feel of an old lake cottage home that’s been there for a century with modern day finishes. The interior has large Marvin windows with expansive views of the lake, walnut floors, extensive wood detailing in the custom cabinets, wainscot, beamed ceilings, and fireplace. Step out of the kitchen to a covered out door porch with phantom screens overlooking the lake. The master bedroom has a large private roof deck overlooking the lake as well. There is a private master bonus room accessed through the master closet. The four levels of the home are accessible by an elevator. The working butler’s pantry, which is accessible by both sides of the kitchen has a secondary sink, dishwasher, refrigerator, lots of storage, and yes windows for natural light, views of the lake, and air flow.

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Designed with an open floor plan and layered outdoor spaces, the Onaway is a perfect cottage for narrow lakefront lots. The exterior features elements from both the Shingle and Craftsman architectural movements, creating a warm cottage feel. An open main level skillfully disguises this narrow home by using furniture arrangements and low built-ins to define each spaces’ perimeter. Every room has a view to each other as well as a view of the lake. The cottage feel of this home’s exterior is carried inside with a neutral, crisp white, and blue nautical themed palette. The kitchen features natural wood cabinetry and a long island capped by a pub height table with chairs. Above the garage, and separate from the main house, is a series of spaces for plenty of guests to spend the night. The symmetrical bunk room features custom staircases to the top bunks with drawers built in. The best views of the lakefront are found on the master bedrooms private deck, to the rear of the main house. The open floor plan continues downstairs with two large gathering spaces opening up to an outdoor covered patio complete with custom grill pit.

This beautiful, custom home in The Homestead in Boone, North Carolina is a perfect representation of true mountain luxury and elegance. The home features gorgeous custom cabinetry throughout, granite countertops, chef's kitchen with gas range and wine cooler, spa style master bathroom, timber frame, custom tray ceiling in master, tongue and groove, coffered ceilings, custom wood finishing, exposed beams, loft, private office with deck access and a private staircase, and an over-sized 2 car garage. A massive window wall in the living room overlooks the Blue Ridge Mountains and steps out onto a large deck area that extends all the way around to the side of the house featuring a fire pit on one side and an outdoor fireplace with a large table for entertaining on the other side.

Master bedroom featuring oversized windows, luxury ceiling fan, hardwood floors and level 5 finished walls. Master bedroom has a private entry to the second story deck with views of Downtown Austin

Perfect for hot days in Desert Southwest Tucson, this outdoor shower provides the perfect way to cool down after a long desert hike, or a simple shower under the stars. Private yet easily accessible and secure to the home's interior space.

An Architectural and Interior Design Masterpiece! This luxurious waterfront estate resides on 4 acres of a private peninsula, surrounded by 3 sides of an expanse of water with unparalleled, panoramic views. 1500 ft of private white sand beach, private pier and 2 boat slips on Ono Harbor. Spacious, exquisite formal living room, dining room, large study/office with mahogany, built in bookshelves. Family Room with additional breakfast area. Guest Rooms share an additional Family Room. Unsurpassed Master Suite with water views of Bellville Bay and Bay St. John featuring a marble tub, custom tile outdoor shower, and dressing area. Expansive outdoor living areas showcasing a saltwater pool with swim up bar and fire pit. The magnificent kitchen offers access to a butler pantry, balcony and an outdoor kitchen with sitting area. This home features Brazilian Wood Floors and French Limestone Tiles throughout. Custom Copper handrails leads you to the crow's nest that offers 360degree views. Photo: Shawn Seals, Fovea 360 LLC

This 1-story home with open floorplan includes 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Stylish hardwood flooring flows from the Foyer through the main living areas. The Kitchen with slate appliances and quartz countertops with tile backsplash. Off of the Kitchen is the Dining Area where sliding glass doors provide access to the screened-in porch and backyard. The Family Room, warmed by a gas fireplace with stone surround and shiplap, includes a cathedral ceiling adorned with wood beams. The Owner’s Suite is a quiet retreat to the rear of the home and features an elegant tray ceiling, spacious closet, and a private bathroom with double bowl vanity and tile shower. To the front of the home is an additional bedroom, a full bathroom, and a private study with a coffered ceiling and barn door access.

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Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Builder: Mosaic Properties Photographer: Mike Buck Photography This three-story live/work building accommodates a business and a private residence. The front showroom and reception area features a stair with a custom handrail and veneer brick wall. Moving through the main hall you will find a coffee bar and conference room that precedes a workroom with dark green cabinetry, masonry fireplace, and oversized pub-height work tables. The residence can be accessed on all levels and maintains privacy through the stairwell and elevator shaft. The second level is home to a design studio, private office and large conference room that opens up to a deep balcony with retractable screens. On the residence side, above the garage is a flex space, which is used as a guest apartment for out of town guests and includes a murphy bed, kitchenette and access to a private bath. The third level is the private residence. At the front you will find a balcony, living room with linear fireplace, dining room with banquette seating and kitchen with a custom island and pullout table. Private spaces include a full bathroom and kids room featuring train car inspired bunks and ample storage. The master suite is tucked away to the rear and features dual bathroom vanities, dressing space, a drop down TV in the bedroom ceiling and a closet wall that opens up to an 8x12, his and hers closet. The lower level is part of the private residence and features a home gym and recreation spaces.

Beautiful brick home on Lake Norman! Exterior features a touch of rustic with gable details, wood shutters and garage doors and lake view with private paved access to dock and boat slip. © Tiffany Ringwald Photography

This luxury master suite offers a bay sitting area, private access to the balcony patio, and a three sided fireplace, visible from the master tub. Design build custom home by Stanton Homes.

From the street, access to both residence and the dedicated home office is cradled in a private courtyard entry. Photo by Neil Alexander
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We are crazy about this master bedroom design -- the recessed lighting perfectly showcases the stunning fireplace and mantel, and we appreciate those custom window treatments and private patio access.

The outdoor lounging and pool area in Camlin Custom Homes Courageous Model Home at Redfish Cove is part of the outdoor courtyard, and pool cabana area. This private backyard bungalow area provides a great entertainment area for family and friends.

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Villa A Rocca - Corsica Image courtesy on the realtor, Leo Trippi. An open valley view to dicover the whole coastal beauties of the Southern angle of Corsica This magnificent property is situated in a 2,000 ha estate by the sea in the Southern part of Corsica, 45 min from Porto Vecchio. It is very private, perched high upon the hill in the "maquis", yet still close to the sea. Panoramic and breathtaking views over the bay with fantastic colours all day long and they have access to the large beach of the domain with private space. Custom Built by Leo Trippi.

14 Easy Street - Nantucket. Commercial spaces and luxury residences. Panoramic views of Easy Street Basin and historic downtown Nantucket. 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL - BACK SPACE 460 sq ft - FRONT SPACE 910 sq ft - 10 x 40 sq ft porch - public access from South Water Street and Easy Street Basin RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S) - one 4,000 sq ft penthouse - OR two 2,000 sq ft luxury residences - private entryways - shared private parking - 3 en-suite bedrooms - powder room + laundry - open kitchen, dining, living - waterfront balcony - outdoor grilling deck