Birds eye view of the blue stone patios, pergola with steel posts and open lattice design, floating accent wall, outdoor entertaining area, walkways, and decorative gravel in a woodland planting theme. Dominic Masiello

Sweeping views of Downtown Sarasota across the Bay from Bird Key create a dramatic backdrop for this Neo-Modern renovation. Situated at the corner of a waterfront street, the original home had strong bones and great sight-lines. The owner sought to re-imagine the interiors in a more contemporary style, complementing the owner's eclectic art collection. Echt-Architects worked with the owner closely to realize this collaborative design, with the help of Interior Designer Marie Bowman, and General Contractor Nathan Cross. The spaces are opened inward toward each other, and out toward the dramatic views. Large format concrete-look porcelain tiles blend them together. A tall walnut-stained front door welcomes guests into the Living Room, with a broad custom concrete fireplace surround with tapering edges, and a soaring walnut paneled over-mantle and ceiling detail. A broad threshold overlooks the Dining area with Family Room beyond. A large, open Kitchen sits at center stage, with walnut and lacquer finishes. An elegant stair with a center stringer and wood block treads brings you upstairs to the guest suites. Beside the Family Room, a custom concrete bartop with waterfall and tapering details provides ample space for relaxation and play.

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Sweeping views of Downtown Sarasota across the Bay from Bird Key create a dramatic backdrop for this Neo-Modern renovation. Situated at the corner of a waterfront street, the original home had strong bones and great sight-lines. The owner sought to re-imagine the interiors in a more contemporary style, complementing the owner's eclectic art collection. Echt-Architects worked with the owner closely to realize this collaborative design, with the help of Interior Designer Marie Bowman, and General Contractor Nathan Cross. The spaces are opened inward toward each other, and out toward the dramatic views. Large format concrete-look porcelain tiles blend them together. A tall walnut-stained front door welcomes guests into the Living Room, with a broad custom concrete fireplace surround with tapering edges, and a soaring walnut paneled over-mantle and ceiling detail. A broad threshold overlooks the Dining area with Family Room beyond. A large, open Kitchen sits at center stage, with walnut and lacquer finishes. An elegant stair with a center stringer and wood block treads brings you upstairs to the guest suites. Beside the Family Room, a custom concrete bartop with waterfall and tapering details provides ample space for relaxation and play.

A bird's eye view of the formal living room provides a revealing look at the space plan which allows for seating several guests comfortably. Layered area rugs anchor the arrangement that includes a pair of matching Hickory Chair sofas upholstered in navy mohair. Custom draperies and the stacked marble, open fireplace draw the eye upward. Heidi Zeiger

2019 NEW Ocean and Beach Front Modern Malibu" beach house. Views, views, views. East facing for incredible nightly sunsets and most desired SC sunbelt location. Privacy & seclusion on hilltop at end of road. Best "neighborhood" beach (Santa Maria) for surfing and sand castles. Built from ground-up taking 12 years. This speculator piece of art is for the most luxury buyer. Elevator, high end finishes and floor to ceiling Fleetwood glass doors for a true inside and out feel. First level bonus space as a 5 car garage, an ocean view entertainment party space or accommodate extra visitors. Second level 2 beds/2 baths, gourmet kitchen with an open concept living dining with breathtaking views. Top & third level is your private luxury spa master suite, with birds-eye views and sundeck, steam shower, soaking tub just to name a few amenities. Short stroll to Starbucks & easy access to Hwy 1. Nothing will compare. Must see! aseaborn@cbnorcal.com

Nestled within Lucarno – a village neighborhood inspired by the charm and classic style of Europe’s Mediterranean region – the four-bedroom, single-family villa has won numerous awards for its design. Fully furnished by Romanza Interior Design, the Capriano’s 4,402-square-foot open floor plan features a great room with linear fireplace, adjoining wine bar and library with pocket sliding glass doors that open to an outdoor living and kitchen area. A trio of arches frame views of a custom pool and spa, a lake and Mediterra’s Parterre Gardens. The master suite features a bathroom with glass partitions that offer views of a private garden from the freestanding tub. An open staircase with decorative railing ends at a wet bar positioned to serve a second-floor lounge and guest suite with balcony, while a sun deck offers a bird’s eye view of the lake and gardens.

Nestled within Lucarno – a village neighborhood inspired by the charm and classic style of Europe’s Mediterranean region – the four-bedroom, single-family villa has won numerous awards for its design. Fully furnished by Romanza Interior Design, the Capriano’s 4,402-square-foot open floor plan features a great room with linear fireplace, adjoining wine bar and library with pocket sliding glass doors that open to an outdoor living and kitchen area. A trio of arches frame views of a custom pool and spa, a lake and Mediterra’s Parterre Gardens. The master suite features a bathroom with glass partitions that offer views of a private garden from the freestanding tub. An open staircase with decorative railing ends at a wet bar positioned to serve a second-floor lounge and guest suite with balcony, while a sun deck offers a bird’s eye view of the lake and gardens.

Grander Views is a refreshing change of pace for a New York City couple. Bird’s-eye views of Connecticut’s meadows and valleys connect the home with its grand scenery. Stretching across this linear, single-story house are cedar siding and full-height windows and doors. Wooden posts break up the interior and assemble its grid-like form: with the carport and guest quarters on one side, and the primary residence on the other, the arrangement exposes the charming outdoors and pool on the south side. A central foyer and the sheltering private forest peacefully nestle the home away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Birds eye view of family space. Spool chairs - cozy. white with tonal pallet for soothing and softness.
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The homeowners of this transitional contemporary home near Albany, Vermont, are avid bird watchers. When building their new home near the Green Mountains, they wanted windows and doors that provided natural views while also helping to protect the local bird population. The homeowners used bird-friendly, bird-strike-deterring glass to meet both of these goals. The homeowners used the services of the Marvin at 7 Tide Brand Experience Center in Boston, Massachusetts, to help curate the window and door choices for their project, including confirming their desire to use bird-friendly glass in Marvin Ultimate collection windows and exterior doors. To complete their home, they selected interior doors from TruStile.

Hamptons-Inspired Kitchen One cannot help but feel a distinct sense of serenity and timeless beauty when entering this Hamptons-style kitchen. Bathed in natural light and shimmering with inspired accents and details, this complete kitchen transformation is at once elegant and inviting. Plans and elevations were conceived to create balance and function without sacrificing harmony and visual intrigue. A metal custom hood, with an eye-catching brass band and impeccably balanced cabinets on either side, provides a strong focal point for the kitchen, which can be viewed from the adjacent living room. Brass faucets, hardware and light fixtures complement and draw further attention to this anchoring element. A wall of glass cabinetry enhances the existing windows and pleasantly expands the sense of openness in the space. Taj Mahal quartzite blends gracefully with the cabinet finishes. Cream-tone, herringbone tiles are custom-cut into different patterns to create a sense of visual movement as the eyes move across the room. An elegant, marble-top island paired with sumptuous, leather-covered stools, not only offers extra counterspace, but also an ideal gathering place for loved ones to enjoy. This unforgettable kitchen gem shines even brighter with the addition of glass cabinets, designed to display the client’s collection of Portmeirion china. Careful consideration was given to the selection of stone for the countertops, as well as the color of paint for the cabinets, to highlight this inspiring collection. Breakfast room A thoughtfully blended mix of furniture styles introduces a splash of European charm to this Hamptons-style kitchen, with French, cane-back chairs providing a sense of airy elegance and delight. A performance velvet adorns the banquette, which is piled high with lush cushions for optimal comfort while lounging in the room. Another layer of texture is achieved with a wool area rug that defines and accentuates this gorgeous breakfast nook with sprawling views of the outdoors. Finishing features include drapery fabric and Brunschwig and Fils Bird and Thistle paper, whose natural, botanic pattern combines with the beautiful vistas of the backyard to inspire a sense of being in a botanical, outdoor wonderland.

Nestled within Lucarno – a village neighborhood inspired by the charm and classic style of Europe’s Mediterranean region – the four-bedroom, single-family villa has won numerous awards for its design. Fully furnished by Romanza Interior Design, the Capriano’s 4,402-square-foot open floor plan features a great room with linear fireplace, adjoining wine bar and library with pocket sliding glass doors that open to an outdoor living and kitchen area. A trio of arches frame views of a custom pool and spa, a lake and Mediterra’s Parterre Gardens. The master suite features a bathroom with glass partitions that offer views of a private garden from the freestanding tub. An open staircase with decorative railing ends at a wet bar positioned to serve a second-floor lounge and guest suite with balcony, while a sun deck offers a bird’s eye view of the lake and gardens.

Nestled within Lucarno – a village neighborhood inspired by the charm and classic style of Europe’s Mediterranean region – the four-bedroom, single-family villa has won numerous awards for its design. Fully furnished by Romanza Interior Design, the Capriano’s 4,402-square-foot open floor plan features a great room with linear fireplace, adjoining wine bar and library with pocket sliding glass doors that open to an outdoor living and kitchen area. A trio of arches frame views of a custom pool and spa, a lake and Mediterra’s Parterre Gardens. The master suite features a bathroom with glass partitions that offer views of a private garden from the freestanding tub. An open staircase with decorative railing ends at a wet bar positioned to serve a second-floor lounge and guest suite with balcony, while a sun deck offers a bird’s eye view of the lake and gardens.

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Nestled within Lucarno – a village neighborhood inspired by the charm and classic style of Europe’s Mediterranean region – the four-bedroom, single-family villa has won numerous awards for its design. Fully furnished by Romanza Interior Design, the Capriano’s 4,402-square-foot open floor plan features a great room with linear fireplace, adjoining wine bar and library with pocket sliding glass doors that open to an outdoor living and kitchen area. A trio of arches frame views of a custom pool and spa, a lake and Mediterra’s Parterre Gardens. The master suite features a bathroom with glass partitions that offer views of a private garden from the freestanding tub. An open staircase with decorative railing ends at a wet bar positioned to serve a second-floor lounge and guest suite with balcony, while a sun deck offers a bird’s eye view of the lake and gardens.

Nestled within Lucarno – a village neighborhood inspired by the charm and classic style of Europe’s Mediterranean region – the four-bedroom, single-family villa has won numerous awards for its design. Fully furnished by Romanza Interior Design, the Capriano’s 4,402-square-foot open floor plan features a great room with linear fireplace, adjoining wine bar and library with pocket sliding glass doors that open to an outdoor living and kitchen area. A trio of arches frame views of a custom pool and spa, a lake and Mediterra’s Parterre Gardens. The master suite features a bathroom with glass partitions that offer views of a private garden from the freestanding tub. An open staircase with decorative railing ends at a wet bar positioned to serve a second-floor lounge and guest suite with balcony, while a sun deck offers a bird’s eye view of the lake and gardens.

Nestled within Lucarno – a village neighborhood inspired by the charm and classic style of Europe’s Mediterranean region – the four-bedroom, single-family villa has won numerous awards for its design. Fully furnished by Romanza Interior Design, the Capriano’s 4,402-square-foot open floor plan features a great room with linear fireplace, adjoining wine bar and library with pocket sliding glass doors that open to an outdoor living and kitchen area. A trio of arches frame views of a custom pool and spa, a lake and Mediterra’s Parterre Gardens. The master suite features a bathroom with glass partitions that offer views of a private garden from the freestanding tub. An open staircase with decorative railing ends at a wet bar positioned to serve a second-floor lounge and guest suite with balcony, while a sun deck offers a bird’s eye view of the lake and gardens.

2019 NEW Ocean and Beach Front Modern Malibu" beach house. Views, views, views. East facing for incredible nightly sunsets and most desired SC sunbelt location. Privacy & seclusion on hilltop at end of road. Best "neighborhood" beach (Santa Maria) for surfing and sand castles. Built from ground-up taking 12 years. This speculator piece of art is for the most luxury buyer. Elevator, high end finishes and floor to ceiling Fleetwood glass doors for a true inside and out feel. First level bonus space as a 5 car garage, an ocean view entertainment party space or accommodate extra visitors. Second level 2 beds/2 baths, gourmet kitchen with an open concept living dining with breathtaking views. Top & third level is your private luxury spa master suite, with birds-eye views and sundeck, steam shower, soaking tub just to name a few amenities. Short stroll to Starbucks & easy access to Hwy 1. Nothing will compare. Must see! aseaborn@cbnorcal.com