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We worked with a family of six to create a light-filled “tree house” on two levels entering across bridges from an existing drive, gardens, and walks privately nestled below the accessing street. The owner envisioned a residence that felt open, full of light, and captured connections between family and private spaces vertically and horizontally. The owners wanted egalitarian spaces to encourage peaceful cohabitation between three generations living in the home.
Project Details
-Location: Medina, Washington
-Size: 4,988.43 SF + 369.37 SF Decks
-Cost: $ 331.00 /SF
-Photographer:Benjamin Benschneider
/ The Seattle Times
Tim James Rhodes + Josh Meharry
/ Rhodes Architecture + Light

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.
Photos: Shawn Seals, Fovea 360 LLC

Incredible opportunity to purchase a completely renovated turnkey rental property with incredible ocean views and great beach access. Step into the tiled foyer and be delighted with the reverse floor plan that takes advantage of the ocean views. The main living level is bright and sunny with brand new wood floors and an open floor plan. The living room features a vaulted ceiling, dramatic views, ceiling fan, a fireplace, and access to the deck and screen porch. The dining room is open with a bay window and great views. The kitchen is any chef's dream with new white cabinets, quartz counters, tile backsplash, eat at bar, microwave, smooth top electric range & additional wall oven, dishwasher, & more. The large screen porch offers a ceiling fan and there is quite a bit of deck space.
The spacious master suite features a vaulted ceiling, great views, deck access, ceiling fan, an owners closet, large closet, tile floor in the bathroom, dual vanity with marble counter, and a walk in shower. Bedroom two is on the main level with carpet, a ceiling fan, a private covered porch, closet, and a private bath with tile floor, two vanities, and a tub and shower combo. Also on the main level is the powder bath, a coat closet, and an additional owner's closet. On the lower level you will find two more spacious bedrooms. Bedroom three features two closet, a ceiling fan, and deck access. Bedroom four has ample closet space, deck access, and a private bath with dual shower. The hall bath offers tile floor, a vanity with a marble top and a tub and shower combo. The third floor features a loft/home office space. The fifth bedroom is also on this level. It does not have a closet, but one could easily be added. The views are amazing. Don't let this home get away! Home is being sold fully furnished with some exclusions. Seabrook Island is a 2200-acre resort with 3 miles of beaches, Equestrian Center, Island House, 2 golf courses, Racquet Club, Beach Club, and Lake House. Nearby is Bohicket Marina, and Freshfields Village. Historic downtown Charleston, Kiawah, other islands, medical facilities and airports are within easy biking or driving distance.
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The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”.
This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them.
“The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala.
The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below.
The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.”
The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala.
Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD
Photography by: Carlos Vergara
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This was our 2016 Parade Home and our model home for our Cantera Cliffs Community. This unique home gets better and better as you pass through the private front patio courtyard and into a gorgeous entry. The study conveniently located off the entry can also be used as a fourth bedroom. A large walk-in closet is located inside the master bathroom with convenient access to the laundry room. The great room, dining and kitchen area is perfect for family gathering. This home is beautiful inside and out.
Jeremiah Barber

Once again, Tyler Homes has put its distinctive touch on a familiar architectural design, this time a prairie home interpreted for the 21st century. The main level offers a central great room with 12-foot beamed ceiling and a study with sliding barn doors. In the kitchen, commercial grade appliances and a hidden walk-in pantry offer modern convenience. A master suite with luxurious amenities, including a walk-in shower and separate tub, offers a private retreat with separate access to the covered patio as well as the laundry room. On the second floor, you’ll find two bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bath; a third bedroom with private bath and loft access; and a raised loft with views of the back yard. The home’s walkout lower level continues the prairie styling but with the best features of contemporary living. A sunken family room with bar, a game room, and a fifth bedroom/exercise room provide plenty of space for relaxing and entertaining. Tyler Homes has even included a dog room with its own little entrance. Wood ceiling beams and unique architectural accents throughout the home enhance the prairie design

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Our client’s goal was to create a small, high-performance, healthy home for herself and her teenage son while providing a place for her father to age in place. An attached private accessory dwelling provides a space for him as well as flexibility in the future. The new home was designed to minimize its footprint on site, made smaller than the original 1930’s house.
Embracing adaptability and efficiency, the residence includes two dwellings: a one-bedroom 795 square-foot accessory dwelling at the lower grade and a two-story 1330 square-foot primary dwelling located above. Involved in all aspects of project execution, our client oversaw the process by living in a used trailer parked in the backyard throughout the project’s construction. Family-Share focused on maximizing the footprint’s performance, access to natural light and the health of the occupants. Sustainable features include high-performance glazing, solar preheat for domestic and hot water in-floor heating and reclaimed fir car decking rainscreen siding.

This was our 2016 Parade Home and our model home for our Cantera Cliffs Community. This unique home gets better and better as you pass through the private front patio courtyard and into a gorgeous entry. The study conveniently located off the entry can also be used as a fourth bedroom. A large walk-in closet is located inside the master bathroom with convenient access to the laundry room. The great room, dining and kitchen area is perfect for family gathering. This home is beautiful inside and out.
Jeremiah Barber

Incredible opportunity to purchase a completely renovated turnkey rental property with incredible ocean views and great beach access. Step into the tiled foyer and be delighted with the reverse floor plan that takes advantage of the ocean views. The main living level is bright and sunny with brand new wood floors and an open floor plan. The living room features a vaulted ceiling, dramatic views, ceiling fan, a fireplace, and access to the deck and screen porch. The dining room is open with a bay window and great views. The kitchen is any chef's dream with new white cabinets, quartz counters, tile backsplash, eat at bar, microwave, smooth top electric range & additional wall oven, dishwasher, & more. The large screen porch offers a ceiling fan and there is quite a bit of deck space.
The spacious master suite features a vaulted ceiling, great views, deck access, ceiling fan, an owners closet, large closet, tile floor in the bathroom, dual vanity with marble counter, and a walk in shower. Bedroom two is on the main level with carpet, a ceiling fan, a private covered porch, closet, and a private bath with tile floor, two vanities, and a tub and shower combo. Also on the main level is the powder bath, a coat closet, and an additional owner's closet. On the lower level you will find two more spacious bedrooms. Bedroom three features two closet, a ceiling fan, and deck access. Bedroom four has ample closet space, deck access, and a private bath with dual shower. The hall bath offers tile floor, a vanity with a marble top and a tub and shower combo. The third floor features a loft/home office space. The fifth bedroom is also on this level. It does not have a closet, but one could easily be added. The views are amazing. Don't let this home get away! Home is being sold fully furnished with some exclusions. Seabrook Island is a 2200-acre resort with 3 miles of beaches, Equestrian Center, Island House, 2 golf courses, Racquet Club, Beach Club, and Lake House. Nearby is Bohicket Marina, and Freshfields Village. Historic downtown Charleston, Kiawah, other islands, medical facilities and airports are within easy biking or driving distance.

Design by Blue Heron in Partnership with Cantoni. Photos By: Stephen Morgan
For many, Las Vegas is a destination that transports you away from reality. The same can be said of the thirty-nine modern homes built in The Bluffs Community by luxury design/build firm, Blue Heron. Perched on a hillside in Southern Highlands, The Bluffs is a private gated community overlooking the Las Vegas Valley with unparalleled views of the mountains and the Las Vegas Strip. Indoor-outdoor living concepts, sustainable designs and distinctive floorplans create a modern lifestyle that makes coming home feel like a getaway.
To give potential residents a sense for what their custom home could look like at The Bluffs, Blue Heron partnered with Cantoni to furnish a model home and create interiors that would complement the Vegas Modern™ architectural style. “We were really trying to introduce something that hadn’t been seen before in our area. Our homes are so innovative, so personal and unique that it takes truly spectacular furnishings to complete their stories as well as speak to the emotions of everyone who visits our homes,” shares Kathy May, director of interior design at Blue Heron. “Cantoni has been the perfect partner in this endeavor in that, like Blue Heron, Cantoni is innovative and pushes boundaries.”
Utilizing Cantoni’s extensive portfolio, the Blue Heron Interior Design team was able to customize nearly every piece in the home to create a thoughtful and curated look for each space. “Having access to so many high-quality and diverse furnishing lines enables us to think outside the box and create unique turnkey designs for our clients with confidence,” says Kathy May, adding that the quality and one-of-a-kind feel of the pieces are unmatched.
rom the perfectly situated sectional in the downstairs family room to the unique blue velvet dining chairs, the home breathes modern elegance. “I particularly love the master bed,” says Kathy. “We had created a concept design of what we wanted it to be and worked with one of Cantoni’s longtime partners, to bring it to life. It turned out amazing and really speaks to the character of the room.”
The combination of Cantoni’s soft contemporary touch and Blue Heron’s distinctive designs are what made this project a unified experience. “The partnership really showcases Cantoni’s capabilities to manage projects like this from presentation to execution,” shares Luca Mazzolani, vice president of sales at Cantoni. “We work directly with the client to produce custom pieces like you see in this home and ensure a seamless and successful result.”
And what a stunning result it is. There was no Las Vegas luck involved in this project, just a sureness of style and service that brought together Blue Heron and Cantoni to create one well-designed home.
To learn more about Blue Heron Design Build, visit www.blueheron.com.

THIS WAS A PLAN DESIGN ONLY PROJECT. A narrow lot house, this home is perfect for properties that are in urban locations where parking is in the rear of the home. An open concept, the Kitchen, Living Room and Outdoor Living spaces are centered on entertaining and the outdoors. Views to the exterior rear are very real in this house, as the windows and double doors open to either the patio area, or to an optional Sunroom (as shown), all with transoms for extra glass allowing light in. Having more than one living space on the first floor is granted in this plan, with a spacious front spit adjacent Dining Room with Butler's Pantry between the Dining Room and Kitchen.
The second floor Master Bedroom Suite is luxurious, with a princess tray ceiling, dual walk-in closets, and luxury Bath with cathedral ceiling. The two secondary bedrooms are roomy, with views to the front of the home, and either walk-in or standard closets, and hall bath access. The Bonus Room option on this home is incredible, with private access to the rear of the home for direct access from the living areas, and the garage door.

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Perched above a scenic lake, this stunning Modern Farmhouse sits on 24 private acres and blends timeless style with modern comfort. The exterior features white board and batten siding, stone accents, and black windows under classic gables.
Inside, enjoy a light-filled open layout with oak flooring, vaulted ceilings, and a designer kitchen with custom cabinetry and a spacious island. The primary suite offers serene views, a spa-like bath, and high-end finishes throughout.
Ideal for entertaining or relaxing, this home offers peaceful seclusion with easy access to nearby amenities—your own private retreat above the lake.

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.

The home's original layout had this small patio functioning as the only outdoor area accessible from inside the house. It was reimagined as an intimate courtyard, just off the newly sited master and guest bedrooms, with reclaimed brick paving and a custom fountain designed for the vintage sculpture. | Photography by Atlantic Archives

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 multigenerational home addition transformed an unsafe garage conversion into a fully rebuilt, code-compliant addition with a second-story in-law suite, open-concept kitchen, living area, private balcony, accessible bathroom, laundry room, downstairs flex space, pool bath, and rebuilt garage. Designed with aging-in-place features, warm transitional finishes, custom storage, and family connection in mind, Legacy Loft creates a beautiful and functional home for multiple generations.

Incredible opportunity to purchase a completely renovated turnkey rental property with incredible ocean views and great beach access. Step into the tiled foyer and be delighted with the reverse floor plan that takes advantage of the ocean views. The main living level is bright and sunny with brand new wood floors and an open floor plan. The living room features a vaulted ceiling, dramatic views, ceiling fan, a fireplace, and access to the deck and screen porch. The dining room is open with a bay window and great views. The kitchen is any chef's dream with new white cabinets, quartz counters, tile backsplash, eat at bar, microwave, smooth top electric range & additional wall oven, dishwasher, & more. The large screen porch offers a ceiling fan and there is quite a bit of deck space.
The spacious master suite features a vaulted ceiling, great views, deck access, ceiling fan, an owners closet, large closet, tile floor in the bathroom, dual vanity with marble counter, and a walk in shower. Bedroom two is on the main level with carpet, a ceiling fan, a private covered porch, closet, and a private bath with tile floor, two vanities, and a tub and shower combo. Also on the main level is the powder bath, a coat closet, and an additional owner's closet. On the lower level you will find two more spacious bedrooms. Bedroom three features two closet, a ceiling fan, and deck access. Bedroom four has ample closet space, deck access, and a private bath with dual shower. The hall bath offers tile floor, a vanity with a marble top and a tub and shower combo. The third floor features a loft/home office space. The fifth bedroom is also on this level. It does not have a closet, but one could easily be added. The views are amazing. Don't let this home get away! Home is being sold fully furnished with some exclusions. Seabrook Island is a 2200-acre resort with 3 miles of beaches, Equestrian Center, Island House, 2 golf courses, Racquet Club, Beach Club, and Lake House. Nearby is Bohicket Marina, and Freshfields Village. Historic downtown Charleston, Kiawah, other islands, medical facilities and airports are within easy biking or driving distance.
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