This garden is comprised of drought (native) plants, and energy efficient irrigation system and kurapia groundcover to mimic the look of lawn. This ground cover acts as a perfect lawn alternative.

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The Cassini Collection boasts of a contemporary design fused with historic craftsmanship. A floral sphere, comprised with hand formed Murano glass crystal petals, is eloquently designed in an amazing combination of glass and chrome while delivering an amazing glow of light. The result is a fixture that will definitely make a statement in any design space. Et2 Lighting

Located on a corner lot perched high up in the prestigious East Hill of Cresskill, NJ, this home has spectacular views of the Northern Valley to the west. Comprising of 7,200 sq. ft. of space on the 1st and 2nd floor, plus 2,800 sq. ft. of finished walk-out basement space, this home encompasses 10,000 sq. ft. of livable area. The home consists of 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, a 3-car garage, 4 fireplaces, huge kitchen, generous home office room, and 2 laundry rooms. Unique features of this home include a covered porte cochere, a golf simulator room, media room, octagonal music room, dance studio, wine room, heated & screened loggia, and even a dog shower!

Mountain contemporary family home offers fabulous views of BOTH Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains & lovely Southwest exposure that provides for all day sunshine that can be enjoyed by both the interior & exterior living spaces. Open concept main living space comprised of the living room, dining room and kitchen areas

A modern living room with a large glass wall in Dartmoor. The glass wall is comprised of slim framed sliding glass doors and fixed structural glazing.

We removed the building's existing stone and wood siding exterior, replacing it with a masonry veneer comprised of vintage-style bricks that give the home a welcoming, countryside appearance. The existing front walkway and back porch were replaced with herringbone-pattern brick, adding to the charming and rustic qualities of this property. - Photos by Ross Pushinaitis of Exceptional Frames

This garden is comprised of drought (native) plants, and energy efficient irrigation system and kurapia groundcover to mimic the look of lawn. This ground cover acts as a perfect lawn alternative.

This garden is comprised of drought (native) plants, and energy efficient irrigation system and kurapia groundcover to mimic the look of lawn. This ground cover acts as a perfect lawn alternative.

Elevate your home's style with a touch of luxury from Laura Ashley's Redbrook Blush rug. Its pink wood-inspired design and delicate border exude elegance and class. Comprised of a combination of durable New Zealand wool and soft viscose, its velvety texture lends a grandeur feel to any room. Place it in your living room or bedroom to seamlessly blend with modern or Scandinavian decor and add a pop of color.

The exterior of the Nottingham model at 1002 Connell Street, Mechanicsburg, PA at Orchard Glen is comprised of white horizontal siding as well as both shake and board-and-batten siding styles in the Misty Shadow color. The front door is painted with Sherwin Williams Misty Shadow in satin finish. The cobblestone is Susquehanna with off white mortar. The shingles are weathered wood.

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The Watermill House is a beautiful example of a classic Hamptons wood shingle style home. The design and renovation would maintain the character of the exterior while transforming the interiors to create an open and airy getaway for a busy and active family. The house comfortably sits within its one acre lot surrounded by tall hedges, old growth trees, and beautiful hydrangeas. The landscape influenced the design approach of the main floor interiors. Walls were removed and the kitchen was relocated to the front of the house to create an open plan for better flow and views to both the front and rear yards. The kitchen was designed to be both practical and beautiful. The u-shape design features modern appliances, white cabinetry and Corian countertops, and is anchored by a beautiful island with a knife-edge marble countertop. The island and the dining room table create a strong axis to the living room at the rear of the house. To further strengthen the connection to the outdoor decks and pool area of the rear yard, a full height sliding glass window system was installed. The clean lines and modern profiles of the window frames create unobstructed views and virtually remove the barrier between the interior and exterior spaces. The open plan allowed a new sitting area to be created between the dining room and stair. A screen, comprised of vertical fins, allows for a degree of openness, while creating enough separation to make the sitting area feel comfortable and nestled in its own area. The stair at the entry of the house was redesigned to match the new elegant and sophisticated spaces connected to it. New treads were installed to articulate and contrast the soft palette of finishes of the floors, walls, and ceilings. The new metal and glass handrail was intended to reduce visual noise and create subtle reflections of light. Photo by Guillaume Gaudet

A new detached pavilion comprising an open outdoor kitchen and lounge area with fireplace and TV and a secluded 115 sf. enclosed cabana bath/changing room. Total roofed area is 411 sf.

Centennial Woods LLC was founded in 1999, we reclaim and repurpose weathered wood from the snow fences in the plains and mountains of Wyoming. We are now one of the largest providers of reclaimed wood in the world with an international clientele comprised of home owners, builders, designers, and architects. Our wood is FSC 100% Recycled certified and will contribute to LEED points.

This modern green home offers both a vacation destination on Cape Cod near local family members and an opportunity for rental income. FAMILY ROOTS. A West Coast couple living in the San Francisco Bay Area sought a permanent East Coast vacation home near family members living on Cape Cod. As academic professionals focused on sustainability, they sought a green, energy efficient home that was well-aligned with their values. With no green homes available for sale on Cape Cod, they decided to purchase land near their family and build their own. SLOPED SITE. Comprised of a 3/4 acre lot nestled in the pines, the steeply sloping terrain called for a plan that embraced and took advantage of the slope. Of equal priority was optimizing solar exposure, preserving privacy from abutters, and creating outdoor living space. The design accomplished these goals with a simple, rectilinear form, offering living space on the both entry and lower/basement levels. The stepped foundation allows for a walk-out basement level with light-filled living space on the down-hill side of the home. The traditional basement on the eastern, up-hill side houses mechanical equipment and a home gym. The house welcomes natural light throughout, captures views of the forest, and delivers entertainment space that connects indoor living space to outdoor deck and dining patio. MODERN VISION. The clean building form and uncomplicated finishes pay homage to the modern architectural legacy on the outer Cape. Durable and economical fiber cement panels, fixed with aluminum channels, clad the primary form. Cedar clapboards provide a visual accent at the south-facing living room, which extends a single roof plane to cover the entry porch. SMART USE OF SPACE. On the entry level, the “L”-shaped living, dining, and kitchen space connects to the exterior living, dining, and grilling spaces to effectively double the home’s summertime entertainment area. Placed at the western end of the entry level (where it can retain privacy but still claim expansive downhill views) is the master suite with a built-in study. The lower level has two guest bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and laundry. The flexibility of the space—crucial in a house with a modest footprint—emerges in one of the guest bedrooms, which doubles as home office by opening the barn-style double doors to connect it to the bright, airy open stair leading up to the entry level. Thoughtful design, generous ceiling heights and large windows transform the modest 1,100 sf* footprint into a well-lit, spacious home. *(total finished space is 1800 sf) RENTAL INCOME. The property works for its owners by netting rental income when the owners are home in San Francisco. The house especially caters to vacationers bound for nearby Mayo Beach and includes an outdoor shower adjacent to the lower level entry door. In contrast to the bare bones cottages that are typically available on the Cape, this home offers prospective tenants a modern aesthetic, paired with luxurious and green features. Durable finishes inside and out will ensure longevity with the heavier use that comes with a rental property. COMFORT YEAR-ROUND. The home is super-insulated and air-tight, with mechanical ventilation to provide continuous fresh air from the outside. High performance triple-paned windows complement the building enclosure and maximize passive solar gain while ensuring a warm, draft-free winter, even when sitting close to the glass. A properly sized air source heat pump offers efficient heating & cooling, and includes a carefully designed the duct distribution system to provide even comfort throughout the house. The super-insulated envelope allows us to significantly reduce the equipment capacity, duct size, and airflow quantities, while maintaining unparalleled thermal comfort. ENERGY EFFICIENT. The building’s shell and mechanical systems play instrumental roles in the home’s exceptional performance. The building enclosure reduces the most significant energy glutton: heating. Continuous super-insulation, thorough air sealing, triple-pane windows, and passive solar gain work together to yield a miniscule heating load. All active energy consumers are extremely efficient: an air source heat pump for heating and cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation (ERV), and high efficiency appliances. The result is a home that uses 70% less energy than a similar new home built to code requirements. OVERALL. The home embodies the owners’ goals and values while comprehensively enabling thermal comfort, energy efficiency, a vacation respite, and supplementary income. PROJECT TEAM ZeroEnergy Design - Architect & Mechanical Designer A.F. Hultin & Co. - Contractor Pamet Valley Landscape Design - Landscape & Masonry Lisa Finch - Original Artwork European Architectural Supply - Windows Eric Roth Photography - Photography

Look at life from a different angle ~ the exterior of the Davenport model at 2701 Box Elder Court, Harrisburg at Autumn Oaks is comprised of Desert Sand horizontal siding as well as cobblestone in Susquehanna color with off white mortar. The roof shingles are weathered wood.

This front yard was in desperate need of a little curb appeal and we were up to the challenge! Wanting a unique look, we put a twist on the classic front stoop and walkway design by adding more patio space, an inset circle for a portable fire pit, and a seat wall to separate the patio space from the attached driveway. The patio features Belgard's Laffit Rustic Slab pavers in London Grey with a soldiers course of Holland Stone in Ashbury Haze. The inset circle is comprised of Holland Stone in Bristol Beige. The contrasting colors create a stunning design element. The seat wall and raised flowerbed were built with Weston Wall bricks, also in Ashbury Haze. A simple, elegant, and unique design that would compliment any home. ~Palatine, IL

Reclaimed wood soffit and siding by Wheelhaus. Centennial Woods LLC was founded in 1999, we reclaim and repurpose weathered wood from the snow fences in the plains and mountains of Wyoming. We are now one of the largest providers of reclaimed wood in the world with an international clientele comprised of home owners, builders, designers, and architects. Our wood is FSC 100% Recycled certified and will contribute to LEED points.