The design of this home drew upon historical styles, preserving the essentials of the original movement while updating these elements with clean lines and modern materials. Peers Homestead drew upon the American Farmhouse. The architectural design was based on several factors: orientation with views and connection to seasonal water elements, glass cubes, simplistic form and material palette, and steel accents with structure and cladding. To capture views, the floor to ceiling windows in the great room bring in the natural environment into the home and were oriented to face the Spanish Peaks. The great room’s simple gable roof and square room shape, accompanied by the large glass walls and a high ceiling, create an impressive glass cube effect. Following a contemporary trend for windows, thin-frame, aluminum clad windows were utilized for the high performance qualities as well as the aesthetic appeal. (Photos by Whitney Kamman)

"Dramatically positioned along Pelican Crest's prized front row, this Newport Coast House presents a refreshing modern aesthetic rarely available in the community. A comprehensive $6M renovation completed in December 2017 appointed the home with an assortment of sophisticated design elements, including white oak & travertine flooring, light fixtures & chandeliers by Apparatus & Ladies & Gentlemen, & SubZero appliances throughout. The home's unique orientation offers the region's best view perspective, encompassing the ocean, Catalina Island, Harbor, city lights, Palos Verdes, Pelican Hill Golf Course, & crashing waves. The eminently liveable floorplan spans 3 levels and is host to 5 bedroom suites, open social spaces, home office (possible 6th bedroom) with views & balcony, temperature-controlled wine and cigar room, home spa with heated floors, a steam room, and quick-fill tub, home gym, & chic master suite with frameless, stand-alone shower, his & hers closets, & sprawling ocean views. The rear yard is an entertainer's paradise with infinity-edge pool & spa, fireplace, built-in BBQ, putting green, lawn, and covered outdoor dining area. An 8-car subterranean garage & fully integrated Savant system complete this one of-a-kind residence. Residents of Pelican Crest enjoy 24/7 guard-gated patrolled security, swim, tennis & playground amenities of the Newport Coast Community Center & close proximity to the pristine beaches, world-class shopping & dining, & John Wayne Airport." via Cain Group / Pacific Sotheby's International Realty Photo: Chris Snitko

"Dramatically positioned along Pelican Crest's prized front row, this Newport Coast House presents a refreshing modern aesthetic rarely available in the community. A comprehensive $6M renovation completed in December 2017 appointed the home with an assortment of sophisticated design elements, including white oak & travertine flooring, light fixtures & chandeliers by Apparatus & Ladies & Gentlemen, & SubZero appliances throughout. The home's unique orientation offers the region's best view perspective, encompassing the ocean, Catalina Island, Harbor, city lights, Palos Verdes, Pelican Hill Golf Course, & crashing waves. The eminently liveable floorplan spans 3 levels and is host to 5 bedroom suites, open social spaces, home office (possible 6th bedroom) with views & balcony, temperature-controlled wine and cigar room, home spa with heated floors, a steam room, and quick-fill tub, home gym, & chic master suite with frameless, stand-alone shower, his & hers closets, & sprawling ocean views. The rear yard is an entertainer's paradise with infinity-edge pool & spa, fireplace, built-in BBQ, putting green, lawn, and covered outdoor dining area. An 8-car subterranean garage & fully integrated Savant system complete this one of-a-kind residence. Residents of Pelican Crest enjoy 24/7 guard-gated patrolled security, swim, tennis & playground amenities of the Newport Coast Community Center & close proximity to the pristine beaches, world-class shopping & dining, & John Wayne Airport." via Cain Group / Pacific Sotheby's International Realty Photo: Chris Snitko

"Dramatically positioned along Pelican Crest's prized front row, this Newport Coast House presents a refreshing modern aesthetic rarely available in the community. A comprehensive $6M renovation completed in December 2017 appointed the home with an assortment of sophisticated design elements, including white oak & travertine flooring, light fixtures & chandeliers by Apparatus & Ladies & Gentlemen, & SubZero appliances throughout. The home's unique orientation offers the region's best view perspective, encompassing the ocean, Catalina Island, Harbor, city lights, Palos Verdes, Pelican Hill Golf Course, & crashing waves. The eminently liveable floorplan spans 3 levels and is host to 5 bedroom suites, open social spaces, home office (possible 6th bedroom) with views & balcony, temperature-controlled wine and cigar room, home spa with heated floors, a steam room, and quick-fill tub, home gym, & chic master suite with frameless, stand-alone shower, his & hers closets, & sprawling ocean views. The rear yard is an entertainer's paradise with infinity-edge pool & spa, fireplace, built-in BBQ, putting green, lawn, and covered outdoor dining area. An 8-car subterranean garage & fully integrated Savant system complete this one of-a-kind residence. Residents of Pelican Crest enjoy 24/7 guard-gated patrolled security, swim, tennis & playground amenities of the Newport Coast Community Center & close proximity to the pristine beaches, world-class shopping & dining, & John Wayne Airport." via Cain Group / Pacific Sotheby's International Realty Photo: Chris Snitko

"Dramatically positioned along Pelican Crest's prized front row, this Newport Coast House presents a refreshing modern aesthetic rarely available in the community. A comprehensive $6M renovation completed in December 2017 appointed the home with an assortment of sophisticated design elements, including white oak & travertine flooring, light fixtures & chandeliers by Apparatus & Ladies & Gentlemen, & SubZero appliances throughout. The home's unique orientation offers the region's best view perspective, encompassing the ocean, Catalina Island, Harbor, city lights, Palos Verdes, Pelican Hill Golf Course, & crashing waves. The eminently liveable floorplan spans 3 levels and is host to 5 bedroom suites, open social spaces, home office (possible 6th bedroom) with views & balcony, temperature-controlled wine and cigar room, home spa with heated floors, a steam room, and quick-fill tub, home gym, & chic master suite with frameless, stand-alone shower, his & hers closets, & sprawling ocean views. The rear yard is an entertainer's paradise with infinity-edge pool & spa, fireplace, built-in BBQ, putting green, lawn, and covered outdoor dining area. An 8-car subterranean garage & fully integrated Savant system complete this one of-a-kind residence. Residents of Pelican Crest enjoy 24/7 guard-gated patrolled security, swim, tennis & playground amenities of the Newport Coast Community Center & close proximity to the pristine beaches, world-class shopping & dining, & John Wayne Airport." via Cain Group / Pacific Sotheby's International Realty Photo: Chris Snitko

Orient Express' Bella Antique Collection products are made with natural stone, antiqued metal and reclaimed wood all give this Coastal Transitional room a warm and inviting environment. Blue Stone Coffee Table

"Dramatically positioned along Pelican Crest's prized front row, this Newport Coast House presents a refreshing modern aesthetic rarely available in the community. A comprehensive $6M renovation completed in December 2017 appointed the home with an assortment of sophisticated design elements, including white oak & travertine flooring, light fixtures & chandeliers by Apparatus & Ladies & Gentlemen, & SubZero appliances throughout. The home's unique orientation offers the region's best view perspective, encompassing the ocean, Catalina Island, Harbor, city lights, Palos Verdes, Pelican Hill Golf Course, & crashing waves. The eminently liveable floorplan spans 3 levels and is host to 5 bedroom suites, open social spaces, home office (possible 6th bedroom) with views & balcony, temperature-controlled wine and cigar room, home spa with heated floors, a steam room, and quick-fill tub, home gym, & chic master suite with frameless, stand-alone shower, his & hers closets, & sprawling ocean views. The rear yard is an entertainer's paradise with infinity-edge pool & spa, fireplace, built-in BBQ, putting green, lawn, and covered outdoor dining area. An 8-car subterranean garage & fully integrated Savant system complete this one of-a-kind residence. Residents of Pelican Crest enjoy 24/7 guard-gated patrolled security, swim, tennis & playground amenities of the Newport Coast Community Center & close proximity to the pristine beaches, world-class shopping & dining, & John Wayne Airport." via Cain Group / Pacific Sotheby's International Realty Photo: Chris Snitko

Kevin Reeves, Photographer Updated kitchen with center island with chat-seating. Spigot just for dog bowl. Towel rack that can act as a grab bar. Flush white cabinetry with mosaic tile accents. Top cornice trim is actually horizontal mechanical vent. Semi-retired, art-oriented, community-oriented couple that entertain wanted a space to fit their lifestyle and needs for the next chapter in their lives. Driven by aging-in-place considerations - starting with a residential elevator - the entire home is gutted and re-purposed to create spaces to support their aesthetics and commitments. Kitchen island with a water spigot for the dog. "His" office off "Her" kitchen. Automated shades on the skylights. A hidden room behind a bookcase. Hanging pulley-system in the laundry room. Towel racks that also work as grab bars. A lot of catalyzed-finish built-in cabinetry and some window seats. Televisions on swinging wall brackets. Magnet board in the kitchen next to the stainless steel refrigerator. A lot of opportunities for locating artwork. Comfortable and bright. Cozy and stylistic. They love it.

Oakley Home Builders is a custom home builder and remodeling company in the Chicago suburbs that has integrated distinctive home designs into surrounding communities, neighborhoods and coveted residential landscapes. Positioned as a flourishing Chicago western suburbs home builder, Oakley Home Builders demonstrates a passionate pursuit of detail-rich, value-driven design and efficient construction that provides homebuyers with a masterfully planned and executed living environment. Whether building on your site or one of our many available lots, Oakley Home Builders is recognized among Chicago western suburbs home builders for its excellent build-to-suit program. Guiding homebuyers through a simple, step-by-step process, we enhance the building experience by providing practical advice, flexible accommodations, and educational insight. But while we are mainly a home builder in Chicago suburbs, we also build luxurious beach homes in Naples, FL and along the shores of Lake Michigan in Indiana and Michigan's Harbor Country. In addition we serve as an expert suburban Chicago remodeling company catering to the communities of Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Naperville, Glen Ellyn, LaGrange, Western Springs, Elmhurst, and other west suburban locations.

This spacious modern kitchen boasts an oversized island with Dekton Quartz waterfall counters. A muted color palette and streamlined cabinets and fixtures makes this kitchen a minimalists’ dream. With ReAlta, we are introducing for the first time in Charlotte a fully solar community. Each beautifully detailed home will incorporate low profile solar panels that will collect the sun’s rays to significantly offset the home’s energy usage. Combined with our industry-leading Home Efficiency Ratings (HERS), these solar systems will save a ReAlta homeowner thousands over the life of the home. Credit: Brendan Kahm

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours, Inc. St Ives Country Club Enjoy luxury living steeped with history at St. Ives Country Club in Duluth, Georgia. St. Ives Country Club, a popular place of interest in this community, is a gated, golf and country club community that offers residents the highly desired modern-day amenities and social environment while keeping with the tradition and history of the Club. Residents enjoy an elegant and spacious clubhouse, 5-star dining experience and unique bar area with flat screen TVs and rich mahogany detail, as well as a unique men’s grill – the perfect location to relax after a long game. St. Ives Country Club offers the highest caliber country club experience with catering services, swimming programs, a new 40 foot pool slide for the kids, and poolside cabana for food and drinks. The community also has golf and tennis pros to assist any club member that wants to sharpen up on their skills. And it’s all available in a friendly, personalized environment. St. Ives residents enjoy a play field, brunch with Santa, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Brunch, a Golf Pro Shop and a Card Room. And with its central location, St. Ives Country Club gives residents an easy commute to anywhere in the metro Atlanta area. And with the acclaimed Tom Fazio designed St. Ives golf course on-site, you’re never more than a few minutes away from the action. Plus, with the opening of a new phase in St Ives with 16 homesites available, there is a rare opportunity for new construction on 1/3 to 1/2 acre lots. Homes starting at just $899,000. Browse the current homes for sale at St. Ives Country Club

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours, Inc. St Ives Country Club Enjoy luxury living steeped with history at St. Ives Country Club in Duluth, Georgia. St. Ives Country Club, a popular place of interest in this community, is a gated, golf and country club community that offers residents the highly desired modern-day amenities and social environment while keeping with the tradition and history of the Club. Residents enjoy an elegant and spacious clubhouse, 5-star dining experience and unique bar area with flat screen TVs and rich mahogany detail, as well as a unique men’s grill – the perfect location to relax after a long game. St. Ives Country Club offers the highest caliber country club experience with catering services, swimming programs, a new 40 foot pool slide for the kids, and poolside cabana for food and drinks. The community also has golf and tennis pros to assist any club member that wants to sharpen up on their skills. And it’s all available in a friendly, personalized environment. St. Ives residents enjoy a play field, brunch with Santa, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Brunch, a Golf Pro Shop and a Card Room. And with its central location, St. Ives Country Club gives residents an easy commute to anywhere in the metro Atlanta area. And with the acclaimed Tom Fazio designed St. Ives golf course on-site, you’re never more than a few minutes away from the action. Plus, with the opening of a new phase in St Ives with 16 homesites available, there is a rare opportunity for new construction on 1/3 to 1/2 acre lots. Homes starting at just $899,000. Browse the current homes for sale at St. Ives Country Club

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours, Inc. St Ives Country Club Enjoy luxury living steeped with history at St. Ives Country Club in Duluth, Georgia. St. Ives Country Club, a popular place of interest in this community, is a gated, golf and country club community that offers residents the highly desired modern-day amenities and social environment while keeping with the tradition and history of the Club. Residents enjoy an elegant and spacious clubhouse, 5-star dining experience and unique bar area with flat screen TVs and rich mahogany detail, as well as a unique men’s grill – the perfect location to relax after a long game. St. Ives Country Club offers the highest caliber country club experience with catering services, swimming programs, a new 40 foot pool slide for the kids, and poolside cabana for food and drinks. The community also has golf and tennis pros to assist any club member that wants to sharpen up on their skills. And it’s all available in a friendly, personalized environment. St. Ives residents enjoy a play field, brunch with Santa, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Brunch, a Golf Pro Shop and a Card Room. And with its central location, St. Ives Country Club gives residents an easy commute to anywhere in the metro Atlanta area. And with the acclaimed Tom Fazio designed St. Ives golf course on-site, you’re never more than a few minutes away from the action. Plus, with the opening of a new phase in St Ives with 16 homesites available, there is a rare opportunity for new construction on 1/3 to 1/2 acre lots. Homes starting at just $899,000. Browse the current homes for sale at St. Ives Country Club

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours, Inc. St Ives Country Club Enjoy luxury living steeped with history at St. Ives Country Club in Duluth, Georgia. St. Ives Country Club, a popular place of interest in this community, is a gated, golf and country club community that offers residents the highly desired modern-day amenities and social environment while keeping with the tradition and history of the Club. Residents enjoy an elegant and spacious clubhouse, 5-star dining experience and unique bar area with flat screen TVs and rich mahogany detail, as well as a unique men’s grill – the perfect location to relax after a long game. St. Ives Country Club offers the highest caliber country club experience with catering services, swimming programs, a new 40 foot pool slide for the kids, and poolside cabana for food and drinks. The community also has golf and tennis pros to assist any club member that wants to sharpen up on their skills. And it’s all available in a friendly, personalized environment. St. Ives residents enjoy a play field, brunch with Santa, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Brunch, a Golf Pro Shop and a Card Room. And with its central location, St. Ives Country Club gives residents an easy commute to anywhere in the metro Atlanta area. And with the acclaimed Tom Fazio designed St. Ives golf course on-site, you’re never more than a few minutes away from the action. Plus, with the opening of a new phase in St Ives with 16 homesites available, there is a rare opportunity for new construction on 1/3 to 1/2 acre lots. Homes starting at just $899,000. Browse the current homes for sale at St. Ives Country Club

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours, Inc. St Ives Country Club Enjoy luxury living steeped with history at St. Ives Country Club in Duluth, Georgia. St. Ives Country Club, a popular place of interest in this community, is a gated, golf and country club community that offers residents the highly desired modern-day amenities and social environment while keeping with the tradition and history of the Club. Residents enjoy an elegant and spacious clubhouse, 5-star dining experience and unique bar area with flat screen TVs and rich mahogany detail, as well as a unique men’s grill – the perfect location to relax after a long game. St. Ives Country Club offers the highest caliber country club experience with catering services, swimming programs, a new 40 foot pool slide for the kids, and poolside cabana for food and drinks. The community also has golf and tennis pros to assist any club member that wants to sharpen up on their skills. And it’s all available in a friendly, personalized environment. St. Ives residents enjoy a play field, brunch with Santa, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Brunch, a Golf Pro Shop and a Card Room. And with its central location, St. Ives Country Club gives residents an easy commute to anywhere in the metro Atlanta area. And with the acclaimed Tom Fazio designed St. Ives golf course on-site, you’re never more than a few minutes away from the action. Plus, with the opening of a new phase in St Ives with 16 homesites available, there is a rare opportunity for new construction on 1/3 to 1/2 acre lots. Homes starting at just $899,000. Browse the current homes for sale at St. Ives Country Club

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours, Inc. St Ives Country Club Enjoy luxury living steeped with history at St. Ives Country Club in Duluth, Georgia. St. Ives Country Club, a popular place of interest in this community, is a gated, golf and country club community that offers residents the highly desired modern-day amenities and social environment while keeping with the tradition and history of the Club. Residents enjoy an elegant and spacious clubhouse, 5-star dining experience and unique bar area with flat screen TVs and rich mahogany detail, as well as a unique men’s grill – the perfect location to relax after a long game. St. Ives Country Club offers the highest caliber country club experience with catering services, swimming programs, a new 40 foot pool slide for the kids, and poolside cabana for food and drinks. The community also has golf and tennis pros to assist any club member that wants to sharpen up on their skills. And it’s all available in a friendly, personalized environment. St. Ives residents enjoy a play field, brunch with Santa, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Brunch, a Golf Pro Shop and a Card Room. And with its central location, St. Ives Country Club gives residents an easy commute to anywhere in the metro Atlanta area. And with the acclaimed Tom Fazio designed St. Ives golf course on-site, you’re never more than a few minutes away from the action. Plus, with the opening of a new phase in St Ives with 16 homesites available, there is a rare opportunity for new construction on 1/3 to 1/2 acre lots. Homes starting at just $899,000. Browse the current homes for sale at St. Ives Country Club

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours, Inc. St Ives Country Club Enjoy luxury living steeped with history at St. Ives Country Club in Duluth, Georgia. St. Ives Country Club, a popular place of interest in this community, is a gated, golf and country club community that offers residents the highly desired modern-day amenities and social environment while keeping with the tradition and history of the Club. Residents enjoy an elegant and spacious clubhouse, 5-star dining experience and unique bar area with flat screen TVs and rich mahogany detail, as well as a unique men’s grill – the perfect location to relax after a long game. St. Ives Country Club offers the highest caliber country club experience with catering services, swimming programs, a new 40 foot pool slide for the kids, and poolside cabana for food and drinks. The community also has golf and tennis pros to assist any club member that wants to sharpen up on their skills. And it’s all available in a friendly, personalized environment. St. Ives residents enjoy a play field, brunch with Santa, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Brunch, a Golf Pro Shop and a Card Room. And with its central location, St. Ives Country Club gives residents an easy commute to anywhere in the metro Atlanta area. And with the acclaimed Tom Fazio designed St. Ives golf course on-site, you’re never more than a few minutes away from the action. Plus, with the opening of a new phase in St Ives with 16 homesites available, there is a rare opportunity for new construction on 1/3 to 1/2 acre lots. Homes starting at just $899,000. Browse the current homes for sale at St. Ives Country Club

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours, Inc. St Ives Country Club Enjoy luxury living steeped with history at St. Ives Country Club in Duluth, Georgia. St. Ives Country Club, a popular place of interest in this community, is a gated, golf and country club community that offers residents the highly desired modern-day amenities and social environment while keeping with the tradition and history of the Club. Residents enjoy an elegant and spacious clubhouse, 5-star dining experience and unique bar area with flat screen TVs and rich mahogany detail, as well as a unique men’s grill – the perfect location to relax after a long game. St. Ives Country Club offers the highest caliber country club experience with catering services, swimming programs, a new 40 foot pool slide for the kids, and poolside cabana for food and drinks. The community also has golf and tennis pros to assist any club member that wants to sharpen up on their skills. And it’s all available in a friendly, personalized environment. St. Ives residents enjoy a play field, brunch with Santa, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Brunch, a Golf Pro Shop and a Card Room. And with its central location, St. Ives Country Club gives residents an easy commute to anywhere in the metro Atlanta area. And with the acclaimed Tom Fazio designed St. Ives golf course on-site, you’re never more than a few minutes away from the action. Plus, with the opening of a new phase in St Ives with 16 homesites available, there is a rare opportunity for new construction on 1/3 to 1/2 acre lots. Homes starting at just $899,000. Browse the current homes for sale at St. Ives Country Club

With sweeping views of the Willamette river and Mt. Hood, this Atwater Place condo was designed with a balance of minimalism and livability in mind. A complete kitchen remodel brought a dark interior kitchen to the light and a full furnishings package welcomed Los Angeles transplants home to their new modern and bright residence. Our clients, a retired camera operator for both feature films and television and a producer/production manager on numerous television series including Weeds and The Middle, relocated from their traditionally-styled LA bungalow to Portland in the Summer of 2014. The couple sought a design departure from their long-term California residence and a fresh start for their new life in the South Waterfront. With only two pieces of sentimental furniture and a handful of artwork included in the plan, we set out to create a comfortable and clean-lined furnishings package complimenting the broad southeast views. Organically shaped upholstery pieces juxtaposed with angular steel and wood tables create a soft balance in the open floor plan. Several custom pieces, including a dining table designed by our studio and a custom hand-blown glass chandelier crafted by Scott Schiesel with Lightlite compliment timeless pieces from Knoll, Herman Miller, and B&B Italia. The kitchen is designed to reflect light and create brilliance in a space that is otherwise naturally dark. A material balance of stainless steel, back painted glass, quartz composite, lacquer, and mirror all play their part in creating a vibrant cooking environment. We collectively decided to forgo the traditional island pendant for a linear commercial fixture that provides tremendous light to the prep surface and creates an unexpected architectural element. The mirrored prep island creates the illusion of open space while concealing casework and wine storage on the working side of the kitchen. It is worth noting that this project was designed and installed almost entirely while our clients were still living in LA and wrapping up professional obligations and selling their home. This afforded us the tremendous opportunity to send our clients to showrooms not available in Portland to view key pieces before final specification. Textiles and finish samples were approved via mail and communication took place over e-mail, telephone, and an occasional office visit. This unique process lead to a successful result and a beautifully balanced living environment. Josh Partee Photography