Photography by Rebecca Lehde
Pool - mid-sized contemporary concrete and rectangular pool idea in Charleston

Photo Credit: Aaron Leitz
Minimalist l-shaped concrete floor laundry room photo in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a side-by-side washer/dryer, a drop-in sink, laminate countertops and white walls

Bedroom - coastal guest dark wood floor bedroom idea in Boston with white walls and no fireplace

Carsten Arnold Photography
Living room - mid-sized transitional open concept living room idea in Vancouver with no fireplace

The view from the dock. It was important that the gardens responded to and enhanced the strength of the architecture.
Photo of a craftsman landscaping in New York.

Tria Giovan
Kids' bedroom - bedroom transitional boy dark wood floor and blue floor kids' bedroom idea in Jacksonville with blue walls

A contemporary villa was truly enhanced by Briggs Edward Solomon (www.briggsedwardsolomon.com) as part of a renovation where luxury was mixed with organic finishes and natural hues. The whiteness of the tailor made wood provided by Oscar Ono (www.oscarono.fr) gives this home a delightfully chic atmosphere. Sophisticated textures highlight the outstanding volumes of a villa that celebrates the art of coastal living.

Design Concept
Inspiration for a coastal light wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Boston with white walls

Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in Minneapolis

Example of a cottage u-shaped gray floor and carpeted wet bar design in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, wood countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash and brown countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal guest bedroom remodel in Orange County with brown walls

Breathe some new life into a classic old cabinet! The porthole mirror set into a barnwood medicine cabinet is flanked by two mason jar lights. How appropriate for this rescued base of a classic jelly cupboard! photo by: Jason Hulet

This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield

Photography: Nat Rea
Victorian brown wood exterior home idea in Providence with a gambrel roof

Beach style open concept dark wood floor living room photo in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace

Our clients already had the beautiful lot on Burt Lake, all they needed was the home. We were hired to create an inviting home that had a "craftsman" style of the exterior and a "cottage" style for the interior. They desired to capture a casual, warm, and inviting feeling. The home was to have as much natural light and to take advantage of the amazing lake views. The open concept plan was desired to facilitate lots of family and visitors. The finished design and home is exactly what they hoped for. To quote the owner "Thanks to the expertise and creativity of the design team at Edgewater, we were able to get exactly what we wanted." -Jacqueline Southby Photography

Builder: Pillar Homes - Photography: Landmark Photography
Mid-sized elegant brick floor and red floor sunroom photo in Minneapolis with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a standard ceiling

2010 NATIONAL NARI REGIONAL AWARD WINNER Project Scope The owners of this 7,000 square foot colonial in Oakton, Virginia, were seeking a multi-level Mediterranean-style indoor/outdoor living space off the back of their home. They turned to Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes for a design solution that would include a stone patio, a second-story deck, a screened-in porch and linking staircases. While the structure was designed primarily for family dining and entertaining, it also had to accommodate periodic social gatherings of one hundred guests or more. To meet these needs, the project would include a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen, several serving counters with permanent refrigeration, and well-delineated socializing and dining zones. The existing home’s setting offered several impressive assets the new outdoor living area was designed to exploit. The sprawling acreage features old stand trees, wooded paths and a private lake. Beautifully landscaped, it unfolds as an idyllic panorama that naturally draws people to the outdoors. Challenges Since the rear elevation was situated on a slope that drops away from the house, the Michael Nash team had to raise the grade two feet within in a 2,000 square foot area extending out from the back of the house. Infrastructure plans also called for a sophisticated drainage system that had to accommodate a whole series of water “runoff” considerations to be integrated into the decking itself. Excavation included constructing retaining walls to bolster the elevated grade—which also had to support a concrete slab, the primary foundation for the entire complex. Solutions The ground level decking consists of a 2,000 square foot flagstone patio level with the home’s lower level doors. There is a decorative water fountain mid-patio—an ornate collectible acquired in Florida. Food preparation is concentrated within a specially designed semi-circular wall that creates an “outdoor kitchen” equipped with a 60” Viking barbecue grill, a prep sink, a warming drawer, refrigerator and appropriate storage. There is a granite surfaced dining counter with seating for eight. Wrought iron railing and approximately 20 decorative columns (some encasing steel vertical supports) are incorporated into the design scheme. Many of the columns house accent lights. The top level—supported by horizontal steel beams– is a 2,500 square foot deck constructed entirely of Trex decking. The open air decking is, again, directly accessible from rooms on the second level of the house including the kitchen, sunroom and family room. The platform’s most prominent feature is a U-shaped “kitchenette” with cedar shake shingle roofing. Like its counterpart one level below, the facility is equipped with grill, refrigerator and stainless steel cabinetry. One portion of the deck has been allocated for a 16’ x 16’ octagonal screened-in porch crowned by a pair of 2’ x 4’ skylights. The porch can be accessed from the home’s conservatory via a set of French doors. With its mosaic tile flooring, stained cedar panel ceiling and honed granite counters, the interior is elegant and calming. Hand-painted stenciling and a wall-mounted water feature provide distinctive detailing. Finally, the design introduced elements to highlight and reinforce an awareness of the lovely bucolic setting. Fountains and water features combined with textured surfaces and mosaic tiling and backsplashes to present a villa-like ambiance well-suited to the Virginia countryside.

Mid-sized craftsman brown three-story wood gable roof idea in Burlington