This remodeled bath was designed to combined the beauty and rustic nature of a farmhouse style in combination of the refinement of a spa. The shower door and hand hewn beam are custom made in house from 100 year old reclaimed barn wood from the Midwest. A glass panel floats on the back of the door to keep the water in the shower when closed. Behind the door is extra hidden storage. A trough drain provides a curbless transition into shower. Ample storage throughout from custom White Oak cabinets. Bathroom lighting and mirrors by Restoration Hardware. The York tub is volcanic limestone by Victoria & Albert. Along with the beam work in the ceiling, exterior grade shiplap was installed on one wall.

This small modern rooftop was a challenge to design as we wanted to give the client the feel of an open design but also give them rooms with comfort. This project contains a kitchen with fridge, grill, stove top, and storage. kitchen table Water-jet cut panels, small grassy area, lounge area with one of our custom fire tables and a 360 deg rotating sail shade and custom planter counterweight. Photos by: Don Maldonado

Southernwood Homes constructed this handsome brick and shake exterior residence on our client's lot in Flowery Branch, GA. The family room, with is lofty two-story high ceiling along with a stone fireplace, built-in bookshelves, coffered ceiling and ample natural lighting, creates and inviting living space for both relaxation as well as entertaining. The family room flows into the fully-equipped kitchen, which is designed with polished stainless-steel appliances and a large island for food preparation and seating. The kitchen is flanked by the expansive eating area with its stacked-stone fireplace and vaulted, wood inlay ceiling. The master bedroom, along with all the living areas, features rich deep-grain hardwood flooring. The ceiling in the master bedroom features a craftsman’s trey ceiling with recessed lighting. The master bathroom, with its long vanity that incorporates his-and-her sinks, has an elegant soaking tub, walk-in shower and a separate water-closet. The ascent to the upper floor, which includes an open staircase with wrought iron spindles, gives a feeling of grandeur. The home's luxurious outdoor living space includes a large patio with a covered inlayed wood ceiling. This space flows further outdoor to the in-ground swimming pool and built-in hot tub.

The Home Nestled in Jackson Ranch, Thurston House welcomes you to experience the solace and comfort of this warm and peaceful home. As you step past the barnwood accented exterior, you enter a refined rustic interior with a barnwood wall and century-old beams gracing the great room. Durable, luxury, vinyl, tile flooring leads you further in, past a front office with ample sunlight. Relax as you gaze upon the Front Range, through the pines, from the great room - while a wood-burning fire crackles nearby. Continue into the spacious kitchen, complete with custom cabinets and more amazing views. An expansive walk-in pantry gives way to an oversized garage, a builder and hobbyist’s dream space. Steps away from the kitchen, the master bedroom envelops you, providing those awe-inspiring views, while balancing privacy in the pines. Whether you seek to entertain or to escape, the downstairs of Thurston House delivers. The stairs open to a lounge, complete with a wood-burning fireplace and abundant screen space, while a wet bar is tucked away for close conversation. Additional bedrooms offer comfort and privacy for overnight guests. A home gym leads to the privacy of your backyard among the pines, with mountain views to motivate you. The Builder Custom Design Builders (CDB) provides a relational partnership aimed at building the home that exists in your mind. Founder and president, Ben Woody, draws on the practical creativity of his nearly 30 years of construction experience, along with the safety consciousness he acquired as a firefighter. Ben is skillful at building according to your desires, incorporating a thoughtful design that balances safety and functionality in a dynamic process. CDB relies on the expertise acquired from years of building partnerships with the most reliable tradesmen in the area. Our team of partners consistently delivers the highest quality products and services, which has helped drive our exponential growth via word-of-mouth referrals. As a family-owned and operated business, CDB understands relationships. Engaging in a partnership with CDB is to take on an active role in designing and defining your project, while relying on the comfort and security that can only come from decades of experience. The Interior Design Thurston House brings a feeling of warmth, comfort and hospitality. Modern accents elevate your living experience by highlighting the character of century-old, hand-hewn beams and barnwood. A luxurious freestanding bathtub and Euro-style shower in the master bathroom encourage you to relax and recharge in your own spa-like retreat. Energy efficient HVAC and water systems, appliances and windows minimize your footprint. Durable flooring offers stability and longevity, and hand trowel-finished drywall with reclaimed wood accents provide a warm background for your life. The open floor plan lends itself to entertaining, and the views of the Front Range through the pines are enticing. These same spaces also feel private and individual. Whether training in the home gym for your next marathon, building your dream canoe in the garage, or relaxing while you listen to the crackle of a fire in your fireplace accented by those hand-hewn beams, Thurston House is a stunning place to call home.

This project is an example of lake living at its finest! This landscape remodel project at a home situation on an inland lake reimagined a backyard that had been a mashup of various decking projects into a cohesive, sophisticated yet relaxed look. The flagstone patio provides ample room for outdoor furniture and activities. The round fire pit at the water's edge accented with a knee wall that also serves as permanent seating for the family and their guests. We handled all design, demolition, and construction work on this project. Photo Credit: View 366 LLC

This design took a space that wasn't useable due to the severe elevation change and turned it into a yard that is fully functional. A custom cedar deck below the second story balcony provides ample space for lounging and dining. Custom Roman Pisa 2 retaining walls hold the various levels of this yard together and set the stage for the ultimate show stopper... a rushing water feature complete with lighting. Photo Credit: Jamen Rhodes

This new home construction in Dallas, GA, features a charming mix of vertical and horizontal siding alongside a stonework exterior. Accented with board and batten shutters, this two-story single-family home is nestled on a serene wooded lot. A stone-paved front entrance welcomes you inside to find hardwoods throughout the living space. The formal dining room and family room are designed with a vaulted, exposed beam ceiling, a stone fireplace, and a built-in bookcase. The open concept layout seamlessly connects the dining area and family room to the kitchen, which boasts handsome natural wood-stained custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a pot filler, a six-burner gas stove, and a serving island. The posh laundry room also features custom cabinetry. The master bedroom includes a tray ceiling, while the expansive master bath offers his and hers vanities, a separate soaking tub, a walk-in shower, and a separate water closet. Additional amenities include a separate office and an outdoor living space with a covered deck and modern metal railing. A separate outbuilding provides ample parking and storage.

Nestled on a meticulously manicured lot in Flowery Branch, GA, this home boasts an elegant design that seamlessly marries aesthetic appeal with practicality. The exterior showcases a grand three-car garage and a multi-gable roof adorned with charming gabled brackets, featuring a striking combination of brick and shake siding. As you step inside, barn-door style openings lead you into a delightful interior. The kitchen, thoughtfully positioned at varying angles for visual interest, boasts a delightful blend of custom white upper cabinets and gray lower cabinets. Stainless steel appliances and a butler’s pantry enhance the functionality of this culinary space. Hardwood floors grace the living areas, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The kitchen effortlessly flows into the family room, where an exposed beam vaulted ceiling adds character. A brick fireplace, built-in cabinets, and bookshelves contribute to the cozy atmosphere. Connecting seamlessly with the outdoors, the family room opens to an outdoor living space featuring an inviting fireplace, flagstone flooring, and a wood-inlaid vaulted ceiling. The master bedroom is a retreat in itself, adorned with an exposed beam ceiling, hardwood flooring, and a generously sized walk-in closet complete with ample shelving, drawers, and hanging space. The master bath exudes luxury, offering his and her vanities, a walk-in shower, a standalone soaking tub, and a water closet. Special features abound in this home, including a bonus/media room with its own wet bar, an office for added functionality, and a spacious mudroom to keep things organized. The outdoor living space is equally impressive, featuring a flagstone patio and a peanut-shaped in-ground pool complemented by an adjacent hot tub. This residence is a testament to thoughtful design, combining aesthetics with practical features to create a truly inviting and luxurious living space.

This magnificence home was built in Flowery Branch GA on our customer's land. With a three-car garage, this all brick sided home has many extra features. To begin with, the home's elegant front entrance features a covered porch with gray slate flooring. The lofty two-story foyer with its open banister railing creates grand spaces. The family room with its modern fireplace, open overhead walkway and angular set walls adds to this home's uniquely charming design. The modern kitchen with ample counter top and cabinet space is great for family gatherings or entertaining guests. The hardwood flooring throughout the living spaces adds to the home's beauty. The master bedroom features a large tray ceiling and a separate sitting room. The huge master bath is equipped with a walk-in shower, separate tub, his-and-her vanities and a water-closet. The full daylight basement has studded walls for any future room additions. For outdoor living space, the home features a large sundeck with a portion of covered. The deck leads down to an inviting kidney shaped in-ground pool.

Homeowners aimed to bring the lovely outdoors into better view when they removed the two 90's dated columns that divided the kitchen from the family room and eat-in area. They also transformed the range wall when they added two wood encasement windows which frame the custom zinc hood and allow a soft light to penetrate the kitchen. Custom beaded inset cabinetry was designed with a busy family of 5 in mind. A coffee station hides behind the appliance garage, the paper towel holder is partially concealed in a rolling drawer and three custom pullout drawers with soft close hinges hold many items that would otherwise be located on the countertops or under the sink. A 48" Viking gas range took the place of a 30" electric cooktop and a Bosch microwave drawer is now located in the island to make room for a newly added beverage cooler. Due to space and budget constraints, we kept the same basic footprint so every space was carefully planned for function and design. The family stayed true to their casual lifestyle with the black honed countertops but added a little bling with the rustic crystal chandelier, crystal prism arched sconces and calcutta gold herringbone backsplash. But the owner's favorite add was the custom island designed as an antique furniture piece with an essenza blue quartzite countertop cut with a demi-bull stepout. The kids can now sit at the ample counter and enjoy their breakfast or finish homework in the comfortable, cherry red swivel stools which add a pop of color to the otherwise understated tones. This newly remodeled kitchen checked all the homeowner's desires.

The Monolith Features: 1. SPACIOUS SHALLOW END BENCH SEAT Want to take a break from the action and hang out with some friends? This seating area is properly sized to accommodate the whole family. 2. LARGE SHALLOW END FOR SOCIALIZING AND PLAY The problem with most deep end pools is the tiny shallow end, which is where most people gather. 3. OPEN POOL INTERIOR Want plenty of room to float and frolic? The rectangular design of the Monolith provides ample room for all of your pool activities. 4. DEEP END SEATS / EXIT POINTS When using deep end pools, people love to jump in, exit and repeat. The deep end seats of the Monolith provide a place to get in and out, as well as take a rest. 5. MASSIVE 8' 6" DEEP END Looking for lots of water? The Monolith is 6" deeper than most of the fiberglass deep end pools on the market. 6. AUTOMATIC COVER FRIENDLY The rectangular design of the Monolith allows cover tracks to be hidden beneath the pool coping, protecting them.

Constructed on our client’s lot in Acworth GA, Barry Holder & Associates built this expansive modern brick, siding and stonework two-story home. The kitchen and family room are in open concept style floor plan with a shared exposed-beam vaulted ceiling. This modern kitchen is divided into two parts with its black cabinetry and white stone counter tops. The two parts of the kitchen include the main kitchen and eating area and the scullery kitchen in the back for food prep and storage. The home was designed with hardwood flooring throughout the living area. The modern open wrought iron railing staircase leads to the upper floor. The master bath features a long elegant vanity with ample storage space as well as herringbone tiled backsplash. The master bath also has a walk-in shower and separate water closet. The outdoor living space includes a long wood inlayed covered sundeck with an outdoor fireplace for entertaining.

Renovisions was contacted by a client who purchased a home from one of their former customers. Apparently, they loved the kitchen and bathroom projects completed by Renovisions and thought to seek no further when faced with a bathroom plumbing leak at the tub area in the bath that had not been remodeled. After water damaged the existing floor and leaked into the kitchen below, they found the need to undergo a complete full bath ‘Renovision’. The challenge was to complete the project before our client had her baby.                Assisting the client with the insurance claim was the first order of business, then onto the enjoyable process of selecting products based on an agreed upon design. A deeper soaking tub, ample vanity storage and brighter, low maintenance materials were top of mind. We tailored a design plan to fit our clients budget and what they found most appealing. A beautiful oak vanity with a dark stain looks stunning with the light Carrera-look countertop and wood-look plank-styled slip resistant flooring. The decorative chrome mirror and blue-green hue on the walls soften the overall look of the space and provides a spa-like feel. The deeper tub not only allows our client to bath her newborn with ease but also to relax and pamper herself after a long day of work. “Thank you for everything! My husband and I are very excited about this project, it came out beautiful! Choosing all the products right from your showroom was an amazing experience.” - Chris & Julie M. (Rockland)

This luxurious bathroom comes complete with a custom vanity, ample drawer storage including cabinets on top of the countertop enhanced with frosted glass doors. The bathroom floor is a field of porcelain damask and diamond-shaped tiles with a border that follows the perimeter of the room including the shape of the cabinetry. Faucets for the vanity are chrome and they are offset from center for a nice symmetrical look. Delicate chrome sconces flank a 48" round mirror that makes the room feel spacious. A gray glass subway tile backsplash is continued around the entire perimeter of the shower. The shower floor is a zero-entry shower which means that it is at the same level as the bathroom floor. Damask shapes continue in the shower. They grace the back wall as a waterfall feature that highlights the rain shower head. The handle to turn on the shower is installed on the adjacent wall so the homeowners can turn on the water without getting that first cold burst. An elegant chrome chandelier is hung at the center of the vanity and extends down from the wood molding feature on the ceiling. Inside a damask-shaped pattern is stenciled for a very dramatic effect. Glass knobs were used for the vanity hardware and a glass knob follows suit on the frosted glass entry door.

The Home The Branson’s covered porch, with its sturdy tapered columns, decorative pediment gables and large picturesque window-scape, invites you to enjoy a refreshing approach to a two-story bungalow-style home. Upon entering, The Branson features a bright and open study with a double-door closure. Moving through the foyer into the adjoined, naturally-lit great room, the well-equipped café-style kitchen and flexible dining area instantly inspires the “Live, Laugh, Love” trifecta of family togetherness. In the kitchen, the oversized eat-in island commands attention while leading your eye up to the nine-foot ceilings, around to the cozy contemporary gas fireplace and along the durable plank flooring. Up the centrally located stairwell, guests will find the “family hub” with three large secondary bedrooms, an ample sized bonus room tucked into the corner of the second level for some recreation or relaxation, and a restful primary suite complete with walk-in spa shower, walk-in closet and separate water closet all adjoined to a spacious master bedroom. In the basement, there is prime space for added bedrooms, full bathroom and an “anything” room. The Builder As a local, privately held homebuilder and community developer, Oakwood Homes pioneers new standards for livable luxury. We innovate through purposeful and efficient design, always using local materials, manufacturers and resources. We also provide an engaging yet straightforward homebuying experience that is unmatched in the industry. Our mission is simple: to create luxury homes that are accessible and personable at every budget – for homebuyers in every stage of life. The Interior Design With bright white walls as a jumping off point, accent colors of gray blue, blush and plum add in something for everyone. Dark woods ground the design and pops of metallic gold add interest and flair. Cozy soft goods and bedding soften the space making it approachable and welcoming for the whole family to grow into and enjoy together for many years.

The challenge was to create a modern, minimalist structure that did not interfere with the natural setting but rather seemed nestled in and part of the landscape while blurring the lines between interior and exterior spaces. Special Features and Details: • wood floor, ceiling and exterior deck all run in the same direction drawing the eye toward the water view below • valence encompassing the living space aligns with the face of the loft floor and conceals window shades and uplighting. • pocket doors are flush with the ceiling adding to the feeling of one room flowing into the other when the doors are open • ample storage tucks into the walls unobtrusively • baseboards are set in, flush with the walls separated by a channel detail. • deck appears to float, creating a sense of weightlessness. This detail repeats at the bedside tables and bathroom vanity • obscured glass window in shower provides light and privacy

The strongest feature of this design is the passage of natural sunlight through every space in the home. The grand hall with clerestory windows, the glazed connection bridge from the primary garage to the Owner’s foyer aligns with the dramatic lighting to allow this home glow both day and night. This light is influenced and inspired by the evergreen forest on the banks of the Florida River. The goal was to organically showcase warm tones and textures and movement. To do this, the surfaces featured are walnut floors, walnut grain matched cabinets, walnut banding and casework along with other wood accents such as live edge countertops, dining table and benches. To further play with an organic feel, thickened edge Michelangelo Quartzite Countertops are at home in the kitchen and baths. This home was created to entertain a large family while providing ample storage for toys and recreational vehicles. Between the two oversized garages, one with an upper game room, the generous riverbank laws, multiple patios, the outdoor kitchen pavilion, and the “river” bath, this home is both private and welcoming to family and friends…a true entertaining retreat.

Southernwood Homes constructed this handsome brick and shake exterior residence on our client's lot in Flowery Branch, GA. The family room, with is lofty two-story high ceiling along with a stone fireplace, built-in bookshelves, coffered ceiling and ample natural lighting, creates and inviting living space for both relaxation as well as entertaining. The family room flows into the fully-equipped kitchen, which is designed with polished stainless-steel appliances and a large island for food preparation and seating. The kitchen is flanked by the expansive eating area with its stacked-stone fireplace and vaulted, wood inlay ceiling. The master bedroom, along with all the living areas, features rich deep-grain hardwood flooring. The ceiling in the master bedroom features a craftsman’s trey ceiling with recessed lighting. The master bathroom, with its long vanity that incorporates his-and-her sinks, has an elegant soaking tub, walk-in shower and a separate water-closet. The ascent to the upper floor, which includes an open staircase with wrought iron spindles, gives a feeling of grandeur. The home's luxurious outdoor living space includes a large patio with a covered inlayed wood ceiling. This space flows further outdoor to the in-ground swimming pool and built-in hot tub.

Request Free Quote This freeform swimming pool and hot tub in Elmhurst, IL measures roughly 18'0" x 30'0", and the hot tub measures 7'6" in diameter. The spa has a custom stone spillway into the swimming pool. The ample sunshelf is 135 square feet, allowing for several chaise lounge chairs. The pool and spa coping is natural flagstone, and the spa cladding is natural stone as well. The interior pool surface is Cool Blue. Photos by Larry Huene