This new outdoor living area activated and refreshed the pool area of this residence designed by the office of William Bernoudy. The design offers multiple levels of outdoor living space while providing an outdoor kitchen, shaded seating areas, and views to the pool and wooded areas beyond. Natural materials and cantilevered beams rhyme with the palette and structure of the existing house.

Looking for a hardwood floor that offers unmatched durability alongside bold, distinct character? This floor has less variation in color, but has beautiful character. This residential renovation showcases the incredible strength and organic beauty of natural hickory floors. Known for its prominent grain structure and outstanding wear resistance, hickory is the ideal flooring solution for high-traffic main levels, active families, and pet owners

This project brings together more than a dozen distinct seating and activity areas, including an built-in BBQ, hot tub, pool, tanning ledge, putting green, workshop, pool house, playground, several lounging areas, a fire pit, a balcony, a shade structure and a four-season room. The sweeping curves of the retaining wall split the yard into two levels, which helps to break up all of these spaces. We sourced the retaining wall material and the pool house facade to match the stone on the main house.

A rowing machine and other exercise stations are arranged across the finished basement in front of large colourful artwork. The vinyl plank floor and recessed lighting unify the workout area, showing how the formerly underused lower level now supports an active home routine. Cedarstone Renovations transformed this East York basement into a versatile finished space for exercise and relaxing. Vinyl plank flooring, bright recessed lighting and clean white finishes create a usable lower level, with a pocket door providing access to the boiler room. Explore basement finishing, home-gym spaces and interior renovations at www.cedarstonereno.com.

This Second Empire Victorian, was built with a unique, modern, open floor plan for an active young family. The challenge was to design a Transitional Victorian home, honoring the past and creating its own future story. A variety of windows, such as lancet arched, basket arched, round, and the twin half round infused whimsy and authenticity as a nod to the period. Dark blue shingles on the Mansard roof, characteristic of Second Empire Victorians, contrast the white exterior, while the quarter wrap around porch pays homage to the former home. Architect: T.J. Costello - Hierarchy Architecture + Design Photographer: Amanda Kirkpatrick

This project brings together more than a dozen distinct seating and activity areas, including an built-in BBQ, hot tub, pool, tanning ledge, putting green, workshop, pool house, playground, several lounging areas, a fire pit, a balcony, a shade structure and a four-season room. The sweeping curves of the retaining wall split the yard into two levels, which helps to break up all of these spaces. We sourced the retaining wall material and the pool house facade to match the stone on the main house.

When we first worked with this family a few years ago on their primary bathroom, we created a space they absolutely loved. So when they came back to us for their basement renovation, we knew this project had the potential to be something really special. The homeowners are a young, active family who love to entertain, and they’re also huge golfers. Their vision was ambitious but exciting: create a lower-level space where they could practice golf year-round, host family and friends, and enjoy a basement that felt every bit as intentional and designed as the rest of their home.

This two story deck was remodeled and re-designed with pressure treated pine decking. The black Deckorator pickets give the deck a more modern feel and allow for a less obstructed view to the rest of the yard. The two different levels allow for separate areas for separate activities. This wood deck was custom designed and built by Barrington, IL wood deck designer, Archadeck of Chicagoland.

This project brings together more than a dozen distinct seating and activity areas, including an built-in BBQ, hot tub, pool, tanning ledge, putting green, workshop, pool house, playground, several lounging areas, a fire pit, a balcony, a shade structure and a four-season room. The sweeping curves of the retaining wall split the yard into two levels, which helps to break up all of these spaces. We sourced the retaining wall material and the pool house facade to match the stone on the main house.

The slate tile allows for sandy feet and crumbs to be easily cleaned so the party can move easily between outdoors and indoors. Facing the south, the lakeside windows provide for expanses of daylight. The built-in media room (beyond) provides a great place for game-day or movie night activities.

This two story deck was remodeled and re-designed with pressure treated pine decking. The black Deckorator pickets give the deck a more modern feel and allow for a less obstructed view to the rest of the yard. The two different levels allow for separate areas for separate activities. This wood deck was custom designed and built by Barrington, IL wood deck designer, Archadeck of Chicagoland.

This new outdoor living area activated and refreshed the pool area of this residence designed by the office of William Bernoudy. The design offers multiple levels of outdoor living space while providing an outdoor kitchen, shaded seating areas, and views to the pool and wooded areas beyond. Natural materials and cantilevered beams rhyme with the palette and structure of the existing house.

Designed and built in conjunction with Freemont #2, this home pays homage to surrounding architecture, including that of St. James Lutheran Church. The home is comprised of stately, well-proportioned rooms; significant architectural detailing; appropriate spaces for today's active family; and sophisticated wiring to service any HD video, audio, lighting, HVAC and / or security needs. The focal point of the first floor is the sweeping curved staircase, ascending through all three floors of the home and topped with skylights. Surrounding this staircase on the main floor are the formal living and dining rooms, as well as the beautifully-detailed Butler's Pantry. A gourmet kitchen and great room, designed to receive considerable eastern light, is at the rear of the house, connected to the lower level family room by a rear staircase. Four bedrooms (two en-suite) make up the second floor, with a fifth bedroom on the third floor and a sixth bedroom in the lower level. A third floor recreation room is at the top of the staircase, adjacent to the 400SF roof deck. A connected, heated garage is accessible from the rear staircase of the home, as well as the rear yard and garage roof deck. This home went under contract after being on the MLS for one day. Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing

The TWINS sofa-bed is essentially a sofa with a refined appearance, ready to make a valid decor contribution to any space. It has a slim upholstered back enhanced by soft cushions, and offers the possibility of two independent twin beds that can also be combined to form a double bed. A patented mechanism permits easy extraction of the second bed from below, which is brought to the same level as the other thanks to a pump system activated with a simple touch of the foot. The four back cushions, when the sofa is closed, contain two duvets and two pillows.

For a family who believes fitness is not only an essential part of life but also a fun opportunity for the whole family to connect, build and achieve greatness together there is nothing better than a custom designed obstacle course right in your back yard. THEME The theme of this half mile trail through the woods is evident in the fun, creative and all-inclusive obstacles hidden in the natural flow of the land around this amazing family home. The course was created with adults and children, advanced and beginner athletes, competitive and entertaining events all accounted for. Each of the 13 obstacles was designed to be challenging no matter the size, skill or ability of the athlete lucky enough to run the course. FOCUS The focus for this family was to create an outdoor adventure that could be an athletic, social and personal outlet for their entire family while maintaining the natural beauty of the landscape and without altering the sweeping views from the home. The large scale of the challenging obstacles is camouflaged within the landscape using the rolling hills and mature trees as a natural curtain in every season. The beauty of the course does not diminish the functional and demanding nature of the obstacles which are designed to focus on multiple strength, agility, and cardio fitness abilities and intensities. STORAGE The start of the trail includes a raised training area offering a dedicated space clear from the ground to place bags, mats and other equipment used during the run. A small all-terrain storage cart was provided for use with 6 yoga mats, 3 medicine balls of various weights, rings, sprinting cones, and a large digital timer to record laps. GROWTH The course was designed to provide an athletic and fun challenge for children, teens and adults no matter their experience or athletic prowess. This course offers competitive athletes a challenge and budding athletes an opportunity to experience and ignite their passion for physical activity. Initially the concept for the course was focused on the youngest of the family however as the design grew so did the obstacles and now it is a true family experience that will meet their adapting needs for years. Each obstacle is paired with an instructional sign directing the runners in proper use of the obstacle, adaptations for skill levels and tips on form. These signs are all customized for this course and are printed on metal to ensure they last for many years. SAFETY Safety is crucial for all physical activity and an obstacle course of this scale presents unique safety concerns. Children should always be supervised when participating in an adventure on the course however additional care was paid to details on the course to ensure everyone has a great time. All of the course obstacles have been created with pressure treated lumber that will withstand the seasonal poundings. All footer pilings that support obstacles have been placed into the ground between 3 to 4 feet (.9 to 1.2 meters) and each piling has 2 to 3 bags of concrete (totaling over 90 bags used throughout the course) ensuring stability of the structure and safety of the participants. Additionally, all obstacle lumber has been given rounded corners and sanded down offering less splintering and more time for everyone to enjoy the course. This athletic and charismatic family strives to incorporate a healthy active lifestyle into their daily life and this obstacle course offers their family an opportunity to strengthen themselves and host some memorable and active events at their amazing home.

Built to be Hurricane proof a canal was built under this house. The home has a Keuka Studios Aluminum Ithaca Style cable railing powder coated. Railings by Keuka Studios

This project brings together more than a dozen distinct seating and activity areas, including an built-in BBQ, hot tub, pool, tanning ledge, putting green, workshop, pool house, playground, several lounging areas, a fire pit, a balcony, a shade structure and a four-season room. The sweeping curves of the retaining wall split the yard into two levels, which helps to break up all of these spaces. We sourced the retaining wall material and the pool house facade to match the stone on the main house.

This two story deck was remodeled and re-designed with pressure treated pine decking. The black Deckorator pickets give the deck a more modern feel and allow for a less obstructed view to the rest of the yard. The two different levels allow for separate areas for separate activities. This wood deck was custom designed and built by Barrington, IL wood deck designer, Archadeck of Chicagoland.