The major objective of this home was to craft something entirely unique; based on our client’s international travels, and tailored to their ideal lifestyle. Every detail, selection and method was individual to this project. The design included personal touches like a dog shower for their Great Dane, a bar downstairs to entertain, and a TV tucked away in the den instead of on display in the living room. Great design doesn’t just happen. It’s a product of work, thought and exploration. For our clients, they looked to hotels they love in New York and Croatia, Danish design, and buildings that are architecturally artistic and ideal for displaying art. Our part was to take these ideas and actually build them. Every door knob, hinge, material, color, etc. was meticulously researched and crafted. Most of the selections are custom built either by us, or by hired craftsman.

Small Brownstone Garden in Park Slope
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The unique window pattern on this mid-century home was repeated in the concrete patio in the form of inlaid bluestone runnels. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Photographer: Michael Del Rossi
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Charles Hilton Architects & Renee Byers LAPC From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Designed by Pamela Self Landscape Architecture
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Tripp Smith
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View of the bluestone patio from bluestone stepper path to the backyard.
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"Can I get a bread board, that slides out from under my custom toaster oven roll out. Oh, can you make it removable too, but have it look like it's built in?". Yes, yes we can. Joe Kwon Photography

Our client wanted to create a fresh outdoor living space within their outdated backyard and to give a makeover to their entire property. The overall setting was a tremendous asset to the spaces - a large wetland area just behind their home, full of interesting birds and wildlife that the homeowner values. We designed and built a spacious covered outdoor living space as the backyard focal point. The kitchen and bar area feature a Hestan grill, kegerator and refrigerator along with ample counter space. This structure is heated by Infratech heaters for maximum all-season use. An array of six skylights allows light into the space and the adjacent windows. While the covered space is the focal point of the backyard, the entire property was redesigned to include a bluestone patio and pathway, dry creek bed, new planting, extensive low voltage outdoor lighting and a new entry monument. The design fits seamlessly among the existing mature trees and the backdrop of a beautiful wetland area beyond. The structure feels as if it has always been a part of the home. William Wright Photography

Rectangular pool with a wide bluestone deck, lounge chairs and lawn, pool landscaping by Creative Design Landscapes in the Hamptons.
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Pristine Acres (www.pristineacres.com) installed this flagstone walkway at the front of a home in Chantilly, VA.
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Brooklyn Backyard Oasis. Blue stone patio, Ceder privacy fence.
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Photo courtesy of Joe Purvis Photos
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What better way to enjoy the best feature of a lake house – the lake – than spending an evening sitting around a fire? Roast marshmallows or have a heart-to-heart – the fire is the perfect setting for connecting with loved ones.

Plantings, Bluestone Walkway, Porch, & Terrace designed by Peter Jamet. Built by Garden Artisans.
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