A privacy screen allows for transparency in the front door, allowing more light into the living area. Photo taken during final touch up and landscaping.

What began as a renovation project morphed into a new house, driven by the natural beauty of the site. The new structures are perfectly aligned with the coastline, and take full advantage of the views of ocean, islands, and shoals. The location is within walking distance of town and its amenities, yet miles away in the privacy it affords. The house is nestled on a nicely wooded lot, giving the residence screening from the street, with an open meadow leading to the ocean on the rear of the lot. The design concept was driven by the serenity of the site, enhanced by textures of trees, plantings, sand and shoreline. The newly constructed house sits quietly in a location advantageously positioned to take full advantage of natural light and solar orientations. The visual calm is enhanced by the natural material: stone, wood, and metal throughout the home. The main structures are comprised of traditional New England forms, with modern connectors serving to unify the structures. Each building is equally suited for single floor living, if that future needs is ever necessary. Unique too is an underground connection between main house and an outbuilding. With their flowing connections, no room is isolated or ignored; instead each reflects a different level of privacy and social interaction. Just as there are layers to the exterior in beach, field, forest and oceans, the inside has a layered approach. Textures in wood, stone, and neutral colors combine with the warmth of linens, wools, and metals. Personality and character of the interiors and its furnishings are tailored to the client’s lifestyle. Rooms are arranged and organized in an intersection of public and private spaces. The quiet palette within reflects the nature outside, enhanced with artwork and accessories.

Marcus & Willers Architects
Bedroom - small country guest medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in San Francisco with white walls

Custom craftsman style home by Advantage Contracting in West Hartford, CT
Example of an arts and crafts attached three-car garage design in Bridgeport

Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.

Living room - living room idea in San Francisco

Saving the original stained glass picture window from 1916, we created a focal point with a custom designed arch alcove with dentil molding. Leaded glass upper cabinets add ambiance and sparkle to the compact kitchen.

Overlooking the Back Bay of Biloxi, the post and beam architecture of this Topsider home allows expansive windows across both the front and back of the house. Over 20 concrete pilings and wood stilts elevate the home, protecting it from flooding while high-impact glass windows provide safety from hurricane-strength winds. Visit http://www.topsiderhomes.com/beachfront-homes.php for more information.

Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.

Kitchen remodeling project where the homeowners decided to update their kitchen to a more transitional look by installing new custom cabinets. They went with a mission door by Bridgewood Advantage Series done in Maple. For the base cabinets they went with a stone color while the upper cabinets and pantry were done in boulder. For the countertops they went with a Quartz 3 cm and the backsplash was done in a glass subway tile. Some additional touches we included were a bookcase on the end of the island for cookbooks and a custom hutch/coffee station. To complete the new look we also installed oversized Harlow Glass knobs on the upper cabinets and Bordeaux Cabinet pulls on lower cabinets.

Photo by Ryann Ford
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Austin.

Balcony - small transitional glass railing balcony idea in New York

The master bathroom at the modern texas prefab.
Urban master bathroom photo in Austin with an integrated sink and concrete countertops

design by Jessica Gething Design built by R2Q Construction photos by Genevieve Garruppo
Example of a beach style kids' room design in New York

Landscape Design By: Kate Anne Designs Photography By: Christian Durocher
Transitional patio photo in Los Angeles with a bbq area

A Big Chill Retro refrigerator and dishwasher in mint green add cool color to the space.
Kitchen - small country l-shaped terra-cotta tile and orange floor kitchen idea in Miami with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, colored appliances and an island

Bathroom - small transitional bathroom idea in Seattle with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet and an undermount sink

Trendy enclosed family room photo in Austin

Jon Wallen
Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, black appliances, an island, a single-bowl sink, marble countertops and subway tile backsplash