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Light-toned maple cabinets, wide maple strip flooring, and soapstone countertops embody the naturalistic essence of the Craftsman style and contribute to its characteristic aura of informality.

Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Mid-sized beach style open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room library photo in Vancouver with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv
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Built in the pre Civil War era (est. 1830's), this historic barn's addition was built to match with its notably beautiful characteristics and to maintain its integrity. It was custom built with rough sawn eastern Hemlock fibers and cladding. The walls were poured concrete walls with a stucco finish to give it a strong, durable, and rustic feel. Each custom door and window was designed to have a specific purpose for the barn's functionality and client's needs. As a full working barn that includes horses, the cutest donkey, chickens, and ducks, a standing seam roof was installed with solar panels to give daily power to these amazing animals. Coinciding with its history, the barn's floor bricks were repurposed from Second Chance in Baltimore, Maryland.

This project was such an incredible design opportunity, and instilled inspiration and excitement at every turn! Our amazing clients came to us with the challenge of converting their beloved family home into a welcoming haven for all members of the family. At the time that we met our clients, they were struggling with the difficult personal decision of the fate of the home. Their father/father-in-law had passed away and their mother/mother-in-law had recently been admitted into a nursing facility and was fighting Alzheimer’s. Resistant to loss of the home now that both parents were out of it, our clients purchased the home to keep in in the family. Despite their permanent home currently being in New Jersey, these clients dedicated themselves to keeping and revitalizing the house. We were moved by the story and became immediately passionate about bringing this dream to life.
The home was built by the parents of our clients and was only ever owned by them, making this a truly special space to the family. Our goal was to revitalize the home and to bring new energy into every room without losing the special characteristics that were original to the home when it was built. In this way, we were able to develop a house that maintains its own unique personality while offering a space of welcoming neutrality for all members of the family to enjoy over time.
The renovation touched every part of the home: the exterior, foyer, kitchen, living room, sun room, garage, six bedrooms, three bathrooms, the laundry room, and everything in between. The focus was to develop a style that carried consistently from space to space, but allowed for unique expression in the small details in every room.
Starting at the entry, we renovated the front door and entry point to offer more presence and to bring more of the mid-century vibe to the home’s exterior. We integrated a new modern front door, cedar shingle accents, new exterior paint, and gorgeous contemporary house numbers that really allow the home to stand out. Just inside the entry, we renovated the foyer to create a playful entry point worthy of attention. Cement look tile adorns the foyer floor, and we’ve added new lighting and upgraded the entry coat storage.
Upon entering the home, one will immediately be captivated by the stunning kitchen just off the entry. We transformed this space in just about every way. While the footprint of the home ultimately remained almost identical, the aesthetics were completely turned on their head. We re-worked the kitchen to maximize storage and to create an informal dining area that is great for casual hosting or morning coffee.
We removed the entry to the garage that was once in the informal dining, and created a peninsula in its place that offers a unique division between the kitchen/informal dining and the formal dining and living areas. The simple light warm light gray cabinetry offers a bit of traditional elegance, along with the marble backsplash and quartz countertops. We extended the original wood flooring into the kitchen and stained all floors to match for a warmth that truly resonates through all spaces. We upgraded appliances, added lighting everywhere, and finished the space with some gorgeous mid century furniture pieces.
In the formal dining and living room, we really focused on maintaining the original marble fireplace as a focal point. We cleaned the marble, repaired the mortar, and refinished the original fireplace screen to give a new sleek look in black. We then integrated a new gas insert for modern heating and painted the upper portion in a rich navy blue; an accent that is carried through the home consistently as a nod to our client’s love of the color.
The former entry into the old covered porch is now an elegant glass door leading to a stunning finished sunroom. This room was completely upgraded as well. We wrapped the entire space in cozy white shiplap to keep a casual feel with brightness. We tiled the floor with large format concrete look tile, and painted the old brick fireplace a bright white. We installed a new gas burning unit, and integrated transitional style lighting to bring warmth and elegance into the space. The new black-frame windows are adorned with decorative shades that feature hand-sketched bird prints, and we’ve created a dedicated garden-ware “nook” for our client who loves to work in the yard. The far end of this space is completed with two oversized chaise loungers and overhead lights…the most perfect little reading nook!
Just off the dining room, we created an entirely new space to the home: a mudroom. The clients lacked this space and desperately needed a landing spot upon entering the home from the garage. We uniquely planned existing space in the garage to utilize for this purpose, and were able to create a small but functional entry point without losing the ability to park cars in the garage. This new space features cement-look tile, gorgeous deep brown cabinetry, and plenty of storage for all the small items one might need to store while moving in and out of the home.
The remainder of the upstairs level includes massive renovations to the guest hall bathroom and guest bedroom, upstairs master bed/bath suite, and a third bedroom that we converted into a home office for the client.
Some of the largest transformations were made in the basement, where unfinished space and lack of light were converted into gloriously lit, cozy, finished spaces. Our first task was to convert the massive basement living room into the new master bedroom for our clients. We removed existing built-ins, created an entirely new walk-in closet, painted the old brick fireplace, installed a new gas unit, added carpet, introduced new lighting, replaced windows, and upgraded every part of the aesthetic appearance. One of the most incredible features of this space is the custom double sliding barn door made by a Denver artisan. This space is truly a retreat for our clients!
We also completely transformed the laundry room, back storage room, basement master bathroom, and two bedrooms.
This home’s massive scope and ever-evolving challenges were thrilling and exciting to work with, and the result is absolutely amazing. At the end of the day, this home offers a look and feel that the clients love. Above all, though, the clients feel the spirit of their family home and have a welcoming environment for all members of the family to enjoy for years to come.

Chaparral Knighthawk installed in a dining room by Grade A Carpeting of Rochester.
Features true North American species from the northern hardwood forest region, prized for its slow-growth hardwood timber, and smooth, tight-graining characteristics. The hardwood plank faces are hand crafted and factory finished in a warm array of natural and rich colors.
How does our floor measure up?
Seven inch-wide planks with longer random lengths up to 6 feet create expansive and timeless visuals. The competition is primarily providing random length of up to only 4 feet.
Simply Better…Discover Why.
http://hallmarkfloors.com/chaparral-hardwood-collection/

Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Irregular Foster Walling Interior Fireplace - Hampton Style Homes
Our Foster Irregular Walling is made up of light coloured Australian Sandstone. There may be traces of yellow or mauve throughout which cannot be avoided and is a natural characteristic of this stone.
Products: Foster Irregular Stone Cladding
https://aussietecture.com.au/natural-stone-walls/irregular-white/
NSW: 02 8378 0730
Unit 26 / 85-115 Alfred Rd Chipping Norton NSW 2170
QLD: 07 3112 7562
1/5-7 Byres street, Newstead QLD 4006
T4 145 North St, Toowoomba QLD 4350
hi@aussietecture.com.au

interplay of stone/rustic wall characteristics.
Inspiration for a large contemporary kids' brown tile and cement tile porcelain tile and beige floor bathroom remodel in Other with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, a console sink, granite countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops
Inspiration for a large contemporary kids' brown tile and cement tile porcelain tile and beige floor bathroom remodel in Other with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, a console sink, granite countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Nestled amongst the sandy dunes of Cape Cod, Seaside Modern is a custom home that proudly showcases a modern beach house style. This new construction home draws inspiration from the classic architectural characteristics of the area, but with a contemporary house design, creating a custom built home that seamlessly blends the beauty of New England house styles with the function and efficiency of modern house design.

An elegant Craftsman-style living room that seamlessly combines traditional craftsmanship with modern mountain luxury. The space features custom millwork, refined architectural details, and a thoughtful open layout that maximizes natural light and mountain views. The room exemplifies the perfect balance between comfort and sophisticated design, highlighting the characteristic warmth of Craftsman interior architecture.

This 1950's mid century modern home in Whitefish Bay has many stunning characteristics and details. The kitchen, however, was remodeled in the mid 90's and was a bit dated both aesthetically and functionally. Design Group Three completed gutted the kitchen and removed a wall to integrate the laundry room and mudroom into a glorified galley space to accommodate all three functions. Greenfield cabinetry, quartz countertops, and high end appliances complement the original architectural style with modern amenities.

The new owners of this house in Harvard, Massachusetts loved its location and authentic Shaker characteristics, but weren’t fans of its curious layout. A dated first-floor full bathroom could only be accessed by going up a few steps to a landing, opening the bathroom door and then going down the same number of steps to enter the room. The dark kitchen faced the driveway to the north, rather than the bucolic backyard fields to the south. The dining space felt more like an enlarged hall and could only comfortably seat four. Upstairs, a den/office had a woefully low ceiling; the master bedroom had limited storage, and a sad full bathroom featured a cramped shower.
KHS proposed a number of changes to create an updated home where the owners could enjoy cooking, entertaining, and being connected to the outdoors from the first-floor living spaces, while also experiencing more inviting and more functional private spaces upstairs.
On the first floor, the primary change was to capture space that had been part of an upper-level screen porch and convert it to interior space. To make the interior expansion seamless, we raised the floor of the area that had been the upper-level porch, so it aligns with the main living level, and made sure there would be no soffits in the planes of the walls we removed. We also raised the floor of the remaining lower-level porch to reduce the number of steps required to circulate from it to the newly expanded interior. New patio door systems now fill the arched openings that used to be infilled with screen. The exterior interventions (which also included some new casement windows in the dining area) were designed to be subtle, while affording significant improvements on the interior. Additionally, the first-floor bathroom was reconfigured, shifting one of its walls to widen the dining space, and moving the entrance to the bathroom from the stair landing to the kitchen instead.
These changes (which involved significant structural interventions) resulted in a much more open space to accommodate a new kitchen with a view of the lush backyard and a new dining space defined by a new built-in banquette that comfortably seats six, and -- with the addition of a table extension -- up to eight people.
Upstairs in the den/office, replacing the low, board ceiling with a raised, plaster, tray ceiling that springs from above the original board-finish walls – newly painted a light color -- created a much more inviting, bright, and expansive space. Re-configuring the master bath to accommodate a larger shower and adding built-in storage cabinets in the master bedroom improved comfort and function. A new whole-house color palette rounds out the improvements.
Photos by Katie Hutchison

Collection: Glass Mosaic Tiles
Material: Glass
Color: Black and Grey
Surface Finish: Glossy, easy for cleaning.
Shape: Strip
Sheet Size: 300mmx300mm
Chip Size: 23mmx48mm
Thickness: 8mm
Application: Glass mosaic tiles are impervious to the elements, thus it is great for both interior and exterior use so moisture is not an issue. Glass mosaic tiles are great on floors and walls and have been most popular in bathrooms, spas, kitchen backsplash, wall facades and pools as well as a variety of other applications.
Characteristics: The glass mosaic tile has a zero water absorption rate, and this tile exceeds ANSI standards for water absorption for mosaic tile. It is strong, durable, contamination free, and only the best quality tiles are selected as our tiles are inspected for blemishes before shipment.

Sundance Homes invites you to tour this 2,600-square-foot walkout ranch. As you enter the home take note of the frosted glass track doors, which offer privacy and seclusion to a home office. The kitchen, dining and great room offer an open concept, while still maintaining their own distinct and defining characteristics. From the hardwood floors carried throughout the house, to the GE Monogram stainless steel appliances and quartz countertop island, this home provides the most usable space for family as well as entertaining. A spacious covered deck extends along the entire back of the house with access to the owner’s retreat. This is the place to relax at the end of the day with a stone fireplace, soaker tub, walk-in shower with digital control rain heads, an abundance of closet space and a bonus of its own washer and dryer. The second and third bedrooms include a Jack & Jill bath with individual vanities. Just steps away are the laundry room and mud room, featuring built-in lockers to give little ones a unique space to store their stuff. This home is equipped with energy-efficient, environmentally friendly geothermal HVAC system and radiant floor heating in the 4-car garages. Additionally, the garage floor drains and outside gutters are tied into an underground gutter system, effectively pulling excess water away from the foundation. This home also has a Control 4 Home Operating System with video and audio, providing the homeowner with a true sense of security – while at home and away.

Innhouse uses a lot of bamboo natural environmental protection material shows a simple form. Building low carbon environmental protection strategy, to help expand the increasingly emerging vision of the local ecological tourism. According to the local climate characteristics, the natural ventilation and lighting can be realized through simulation and passive environment regulation. it has 4350 square meters and was builded in 2010.
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This interior door has all the characteristics of its glassless sister model and the entire range of advantages that an interior door with glass can provide. Depending, again, on the finish you select, it can invoke images of various memorable views and experiences of the city it is named after: the sunset, with the translucent blue and gray shadows playing on the mountains that surround the city; the gentle breeze blowing from the Tyrrhenian Sea (as you enjoy your drink at a rooftop terrace café, looking over the domes below); the famous Renaissance fountain created by a Florentine architect and brought over to Sicily towards the end of the Sixteenth Century, with the stylish marble statues of the twelve Olympians and other intriguing features. Palermo interior doors are simply irresistible!

About This Project: The modern farmhouse is a popular choice for many homeowners. With its clean lines and simple design, it can provide a stylish yet comfortable place to call home. One of the most distinguishing features of the modern farmhouse is its exterior. White clapboard siding and red brick are often used to create a striking contrast. The large eat-in kitchen is another key feature of this style of home. It is typically equipped with ample counter space and storage, making it ideal for entertaining. The cozy great room is often the heart of the home, featuring a fireplace and plenty of seating. The light and bright master bath is another defining characteristic of the modern farmhouse. It often features custom marble, giving it a luxurious feel. Whether you are looking for a new home or simply want to update your existing one, the modern farmhouse is sure to be a style that you will love.
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This style is known to most people as the Tudor Style.
Characteristics include:
• Large Sculptured Chimneys
• Brick, Stucco and Some Stone
• Stucco Between Timbers
• Gable, Hip and Clipped Gable Type Roof
History:
These houses were first built in England about 1550 during Queen Elizabeth's time. Second story sometimes overhung the first floor to get more space in the second floor.

A Modern Kitchen with Warm Minimalism
This kitchen exhibits a modern transitional style. It blends contemporary and classic elements with a warm and inviting feel. Key features of this design include:
Clean lines: The cabinetry is sleek with minimal ornamentation.
Neutral color palette: A mix of soft wood tones, white cabinetry, and a light green backsplash create a calm and elegant atmosphere.
Modern fixtures: The pendant lights, stainless steel appliances, and range hood add a contemporary touch.
Warm natural elements: The wood flooring and cabinetry add warmth to balance the modern elements.
Functional layout: The large island with seating creates a central gathering space, characteristic of open-concept kitchens.
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