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This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography

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This space feels like a quiet invitation—modern in structure, but deeply attuned to how people live and connect. It’s a space that supports both clarity and care, perfectly aligned with Interior Settings Ltd’s emotionally intelligent, human-centered approach.

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Photos © Anice HoachlanderOur client was drawn to the property in Wesley Heights as it was in an established neighborhood of stately homes, on a quiet street with views of park. They wanted a traditional home for their young family with great entertaining spaces that took full advantage of the site. The site was the challenge. The natural grade of the site was far from traditional. The natural grade at the rear of the property was about thirty feet above the street level. Large mature trees provided shade and needed to be preserved. The solution was sectional. The first floor level was elevated from the street by 12 feet, with French doors facing the park. We created a courtyard at the first floor level that provide an outdoor entertaining space, with French doors that open the home to the courtyard.. By elevating the first floor level, we were able to allow on-grade parking and a private direct entrance to the lower level pub "Mulligans". An arched passage affords access to the courtyard from a shared driveway with the neighboring homes, while the stone fountain provides a focus. A sweeping stone stair anchors one of the existing mature trees that was preserved and leads to the elevated rear garden. The second floor master suite opens to a sitting porch at the level of the upper garden, providing the third level of outdoor space that can be used for the children to play. The home's traditional language is in context with its neighbors, while the design allows each of the three primary levels of the home to relate directly to the outside. Builder: Peterson & Collins, Inc Photos © Anice Hoachlander

The planning phase of this modern retreat was an intense collaboration that took place over the course of more than two years. While the initial design concept exceeded the clients' expectations, it also exceeded their budget beyond the point of comfort. The next several months were spent modifying the design, in attempts to lower the budget. Ultimately, the decision was made that they would hold off on the project until they could budget for the original design, rather than compromising the vision. About a year later, we repeated that same process, which resulted in the same outcome. After another year-long hiatus, we met once again. We revisited design thoughts, each of us bringing to the table new ideas and options. Each thought simply solidified the fact that the initial vision was absolutely what we all wanted to see come to fruition, and the decision was finally made to move forward. The main challenge of the site was elevation. The Southeast corner of the lot stands 5'6" above the threshold of the rear door, while the Northeast corner dropped a full 2' below the threshold of the door. The backyard was also long and narrow, sloping side-to-side and toward the house. The key to the design concept was to deftly place the project into the slope and utilize the elevation changes, without allowing them to dominate the yard, or overwhelm the senses. The unseen challenge on this project came in the form of hitting every underground issue possible. We had to relocate the sewer main, the gas line, and the electrical service; and since rock was sitting about 6" below the surface, all of these had to be chiseled through many feet of dense rock, adding to our projected timeline and budget. As you enter the space, your first stop is an outdoor living area. Smooth finished concrete, colored to match the 'Leuder' limestone coping, has a subtle saw-cut pattern aligned with the edges of the recessed fire pit. In small spaces, it is important to consider a multi-purpose approach. So, the recessed fire pit has been fitted with an aluminum cover that allows our client to set up tables and chairs for entertaining, right over the top of the fire pit. From here, it;s two steps up to the pool elevation, and the floating 'Leuder' limestone stepper pads that lead across the pool and hide the dam wall of the flush spa. The main retaining wall to the Southeast is a poured concrete wall with an integrated sheer descent waterfall into the spa. To bring in some depth and texture, a 'Brownstone' ledgestone was used to face both the dropped beam on the pool, and the raised beam of the water feature wall. The main water feature is comprised of five custom made stainless steel scuppers, supplied by a dedicated booster pump. Colored concrete stepper pads lead to the 'Ipe' wood deck at the far end of the pool. The placement of this wood deck allowed us to minimize our use of retaining walls on the Northeast end of the yard, since it drops off over three feet below the elevation of the pool beam. One of the most unique features on this project has to be the structure over the dining area. With a unique combination of steel and wood, the clean modern aesthetic of this structure creates a visual stamp in the space that standard structure could not accomplish. 4" steel posts, painted charcoal grey, are set on an angle, 4' into the bedrock, to anchor the structure. Steel I-beams painted in green-yellow color--aptly called "frolic"--act as the base to the hefty cedar rafters of the roof structure, which has a slight pitch toward the rear. A hidden gutter on the back of the roof sends water down a copper rain chain, and into the drainage system. The backdrop for both this dining area , as well as the living area, is the horizontal screen panel, created with alternating sizes of cedar planks, stained to a calm hue of dove grey.

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This perfect antique, seaside home badly needed a bathroom update. We have been talking with the clients for years about how to approach the tiny space. The space limitations were solved by using a linear floor drain, glass panel, rear exit toilet, in-wall tank, and Runtel radiator/towel warmer. Design by Loren French - Thomsen Construction Photo by Stephanie Rosseel stephanierosseelphotography@gmail.com

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The client's helped guiding the layout design, which I later complemented by curating colors and materials to create a harmonious and functional space in the waterfront kitchen renovation. By reusing these essential elements, we aimed to minimize resource consumption and reduce the environmental impact. This eco-conscious approach not only respects the client's budget but also aligns with a commitment to sustainability

The client's helped guiding the layout design, which I later complemented by curating colors and materials to create a harmonious and functional space in the waterfront kitchen renovation. By reusing these essential elements, we aimed to minimize resource consumption and reduce the environmental impact. This eco-conscious approach not only respects the client's budget but also aligns with a commitment to sustainability

A refined millwork detail showcasing flat-panel cabinetry with integrated aluminum reveals and a stone countertop, designed to read as calm and uninterrupted rather than decorative. Tight alignments, consistent reveals, and a restrained material palette allow the architecture to take precedence, while warm wood tones subtly soften the composition. This detail reflects Maverick Design’s precision-driven approach to minimalist modern interiors, where proportion and execution are the primary design language.

An alternative to the wood rod and rings is a more formal wood valance topping off the curtains and roman shade. This approach hides the top of the window and all the window treatment hardware for a polished look. The wood again aligns to the natural materials used throughout the room but is again a more formal look

The client's helped guiding the layout design, which I later complemented by curating colors and materials to create a harmonious and functional space in the waterfront kitchen renovation. By reusing these essential elements, we aimed to minimize resource consumption and reduce the environmental impact. This eco-conscious approach not only respects the client's budget but also aligns with a commitment to sustainability

The client's helped guiding the layout design, which I later complemented by curating colors and materials to create a harmonious and functional space in the waterfront kitchen renovation. By reusing these essential elements, we aimed to minimize resource consumption and reduce the environmental impact. This eco-conscious approach not only respects the client's budget but also aligns with a commitment to sustainability

The client's helped guiding the layout design, which I later complemented by curating colors and materials to create a harmonious and functional space in the waterfront kitchen renovation. By reusing these essential elements, we aimed to minimize resource consumption and reduce the environmental impact. This eco-conscious approach not only respects the client's budget but also aligns with a commitment to sustainability