Karen Swanson of New England Design Works Designed this Pennville Kitchen for her own home, and it won not only the regional Sub-Zero award, but also the National Kitchen & Bath Association's medium kitchen of the year. Karen is located in Manchester, MA and can be reached at nedesignworks@gmail.com or 978.500.1096.

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A couple from the Chicago area created a home they can enjoy and reconnect with their fully grown sons and expanding families, to fish and ski. Reclaimed post and beam barn from Vermont as the primary focus with extensions leading to a master suite; garage and artist’s studio. A four bedroom home with ample space for entertaining with surrounding patio with an exterior fireplace Reclaimed board siding; stone and metal roofing

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Set upon an oversized and highly sought-after creekside lot in Brentwood, this ​two story home and full guest home exude a casual, contemporary farmhouse style and vibe. The main residence boasts 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, each ensuite with thoughtful touches that accentuate the home’s overall classic finishes. The master retreat opens to a large balcony overlooking the yard accented by mature bamboo and palms. Other features of the main house include European white oak floors, recessed lighting, built in speaker system, attached 2-car garage and a laundry room with 2 sets of state-of-the-art Samsung washers and dryers. The bedroom suite on the first floor enjoys its own entrance, making it ideal for guests. The open concept kitchen features Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf appliances, wine storage, dual sinks and dishwashers and a walk-in butler’s pantry. The loggia is accessed via La Cantina bi-fold doors that fully open for year-round alfresco dining on the terrace, complete with an outdoor fireplace. The wonderfully imagined yard contains a sparkling pool and spa and a crisp green lawn and lovely deck and patio areas. Step down further to find the detached guest home, which was recognized with a Decade Honor Award by the Los Angeles Chapter of the AIA in 2006, and, in fact, was a frequent haunt of Frank Gehry who inspired its cubist design. The guest house has a bedroom and bathroom, living area, a newly updated kitchen and is surrounded by lush landscaping that maximizes its creekside setting, creating a truly serene oasis.

Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.

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Nick Dean Architect was awarded second place in the international Re-Thinking the Future Architecture, Construction, and Design Awards 2020. Click on the website link to view the competition submission and more photos of Oso Climbing Gym in Dallas, TX.

Rustic Modern Lower Level B.L. Rieke Custom Homes’s new Ashlynne model home, winner of the KCHBA's "Pick of the Parade" and "Distinctive Plan & Design" awards, is a prime example of innovative design that blends the comfort of a traditional home with the flair of modern finishes. Overall, this stylish yet functional luxury home was made possible by the combined talents and hard work of the B.L. Rieke Design Team and their suppliers and subcontractors. (Photo by Thompson Photography)

2009 Best in American Living Awards • Platinum - Single Family Detached Home (3001-4000 sq ft) 2007 American Residential Design Awards • 1st Place - Model Homes

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This award winning contemporary Brookhaven kitchen Frameless cabinetry in Shadow Gray, with intergraded Stainless Steel appliances. Silestone tops and mosaic back splash Paul Bartholomew - photographer

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John I. Meyer, Jr. AIA LEED AP, principal of Meyer & Meyer, Inc. was recently awarded the 2014 Bulfinch Award for the renovation and restoration of the Admiral’s House, a classic Georgian home, in Newton, MA. Presented by the New England Chapter of the Institute of Classical Art and Architecture, the award recognizes the best work of individuals and firms to preserve and advance the classical tradition in New England. The award is named for Boston Architect Charles Bulfinch (1763-1844), America’s first native-born architect and designer of the Massachusetts State House. Meyer & Meyer, Inc. is an award-winning firm offering comprehensive architectural and interior design services. The firm has earned an impeccable reputation for design, detailing, and use of quality materials. Expertise ranges from authentic historical styles to innovative contemporary design. Sam Gray Photography