The main stair of this beachfront island home is comprised of a steel center stringer with 4” thick white oak treads and landings with custom stain and a glaze finish. Stair and balcony balustrades are welded aluminum posts and rails with clear, tempered glass infill and white oak cap rail with custom stained and glazed finish.

This recently completed pool is comprised of a large 10' x 50' long lap pool, with the shape of Germany laid over the top of the rectilinear form, and a large 27.5' x 4' x 2.5" acrylic panel separating the pool and spa areas. The objective is to not see a barrier wall between the pool and spa. The water level in the pool will be set to just three millimeters below the level in the spa. The shallow end is a large Baja shelf with the stairs pushed out toward the lap pool portion. This shallow shelf has an acrylic-encased piece of the Berlin Wall set in the exact location of the aforementioned City. The pool has seven color changing lights, three Swim Jets driven by two 4 h.p. German-designed Speck pumps, two large underwater speakers and 30 small color changing lights around the entire rim of the pool and spa ledges, and the entire equipment set in an underground vault. The pool has been specifically designed for alternative sanitation and will likely have three different types of sanitation not centered on a salt or chlorine environment. The spa has been designed around the exact size of the owner. As the pool has two complete sets of equipment, heating both the pool and spa requires less than half the time of a normal pool and spa of this magnitude. Additionally, the pool and spa walls, and part of the floor, are all clad in Kirkstone (an amazingly dense stone that will stand any chemical or etching environment), and the rest of the pool and spa surface will be done in matching Hydrazzo (a form of underwater Terrazzo).

Stunning outdoor living space feature an open porch with an outdoor television, and a patio with a fire pit and outdoor kitchen. The open porch features wood decking with cedar posts. The patio design features a gas fire pit with fire glass. The inset circle is comprised of Mega Arbel pavers.

Comprising three versatile structures that can stand alone or interconnect, each dwelling features warm wood cladding and a solar roof, seamlessly integrating eco-friendly elements. The design prioritizes panoramic views, seamlessly merging the interior with the natural surroundings. Thoughtful placement of windows floods the space with natural light, creating an airy atmosphere. Whether enjoyed as standalone retreats or combined to form a communal haven, The Village invites residents to embrace a minimalist, nature-centric lifestyle within a stylish and sustainable architectural framework.

A U-shaped Staircase Supported by Timber Posts Running Down to the Lower-Level Floor goes up to the Second-Floor landing just off of the Catwalk. The Stairway Also continues down to the Lower-Level. The stone accent wall behind the staircase starts at the Lower level and continues up to the 2nd floor ceiling. Stone wall finishes continue down the hallway with timber door trims and jambs. The staircase railings like the Balcony and Catwalk railings above are comprised of Custom Steel Railing Sections and Brackets with Fir Top Rails. Carpeted Treads and Risers, Fir Timber Skirt Boards and Hickory Flooring at the underside of the stair flights and landings round out the Staircase finishes.

Cesar UNIT is an exciting new kitchen system that is free of the limitations that wall-anchored cabinets face. UNIT blends a sleek appeal with an inviting character, embracing technology while honoring tradition. A unique and styled look is easily within reach by creating combinations of finishes, which marry beautifully with 2.2 cm thick doors. Aluminum comprises three sides of each single piece, which come together to create Cesar UNIT.

The Stressless Reno comprise one of our most sought after collections. Designed with comfort in mind, this collection surpasses all expectations. With soft contours and plush cushioning, the Stressless Reno collection is truly opulent. Using the Stressless patented Glide and Plus systems, the Stressless Reno respond to your body's slightest movement. Coupled with a full 360° swivel feature and adjustable headrest, this collection delivers superior support and unprecedented comfort. Complete your room with a coordinating Manhattan or Oslo chair, loveseat, sofa, or sectional.

Awarded by the Classical institute of art and architecture , the linnean house has a restrained and simple elevation of doors and windows. Nestled in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Washington, D.C., the Linnean House is classical in both plan and elevation throughout its award-winning house plans. The main mass, comprising of the most formal and public spaces, is a spatial triptych along a symmetrical main axis. Inside the luxury home, the limestone façade, simple but well-proportioned with classical elements, extends itself into both the entry portico and main foyer with consistent proportions and materiality. This introduction allows the flanking living and dining rooms to be perceived as separate pavilions, each equipped with eight equal-proportioned French doors symmetrical of the main axis. Beyond the classical spaces are two wings which lead to the master suite and a kitchen/family space, respectively. Both of which are situated to queue from the French door axis, a focal feature in the repeatedly published home design. At the entry foyer, the stark stone luxury architecture is warmed by two symmetrical wood armoire-like freestanding sculptural objects, a persistent theme throughout the luxury house. In the kitchen, for instance, stand four similar wood armoire objects at opposite corners that act as columns and help give this space a sense of boundary and enclosure. The master bath vanity, in similar fashion, is introduced as a central free-standing form anchoring itself as a notable presence in the space. Lastly, the wine room is designed as a series of free-standing heavy wood cavity walls spanned only by a hint of glass.

This couple is comprised of a famous vegan chef and a leader in the Plant based community. Part of the joy of the spacious yard, was to plant an Entirely edible landscape. This glorious garden is a space where the couple also Entertains and relaxes.

The laminate counters (Formica's Sequoia Soapstone) blend seamlessly with the copper, cherry and steel panels that comprise the rest of the materials palette.

The Dallas Builders Association’s Parade of Homes — presented by Atmos Energy — will hold open six luxury Dallas residences from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 7. This scattered-site, self-guided tour benefits Operation FINALLY HOME, an organization that provides custom mortgage-free homes to combat-wounded U.S. military veterans and their families. The Association’s eighth project is currently underway in Irving. Featured homes are situated in several neighborhoods in Dallas, including Briarwood, Midway Hollow, and East Dallas near White Rock Lake, as well as in West Dallas just south of the Trinity River. Hoffmann Homes builds award-winning innovative green homes using quality materials, sustainable building practices, smart technologies, and reliable and efficient energy sources for maximum comfort. Pioneering home builder and residential developer Alan Hoffmann was first inspired to pursue alternative construction methods after visiting his ancestral home on the Spanish island of Ibiza. The 400 year old home had three-foot thick perimeter walls comprised of stone excavated from the building site. The mass of these walls allowed the ground’s ambient temperature to conduct up through the walls to keep the house cool in the summer and warmer in the winter. Hoffmann replicates this elegantly simple system today in his distinctive mode of construction with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs). Our Parade of Homes build in the Abode @ White Rock community is 2111 Autumn Sage Place. Old-world features such as thick thermal mass walls, breezeways and whitewashed cement finishes are reimagined in a modern context in Hoffmann Homes’ newest build. Situated in the Abode @ White Rock green community, the home features high-performance windows, proper housing orientation and a storm shelter/pantry. Each home in the community is certified with the Department of Energy’s Net Zero Ready program, Energy Star Program and Green Built Texas. While every Hoffmann Home starts with a high-performance building envelope (ICF), they also include conditioned attics, seal combustion furnaces, whole house dehumidification, whole house water filtration for indoor air and water quality. The homes are also solar-ready and are pre-wired for rapid electric vehicle charging. Other features include a natural gas tankless water heater, high-efficiency gas furnace, sealed combustion gas fireplace. These natural gas appliances help reduce energy use, lower utility costs and reduce emissions while increasing homeowner comfort. For more info visit www.hoffmannhomes.com. Tickets for the Parade of Homes are $25 for ages 12 and older. They are available at ParadeofHomesDallas.com. Tour maps will be emailed to ticket holders a week prior to the event.

This bold and beautiful kitchen features Rochon custom flat panel cabinets, stainless steel Frigidaire appliances, a center island and a stainless steel hood. Storage was maximized in the island to allow for a full wall to be comprised of windows.

Reclaimed wood paired with fresh wood. 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.

Livius and Andrea's existing property was a part of a large subdivision with several identical cookie-cutter homes built in the 1960s, and they were looking to do either a massive overhaul or a new build. Given that the existing home was situated quite well on the property it was decided to approach the new design as a significant structural remodel and addition. A huge vaulted ceiling in the new great room leads the eye up towards a large storage loft with an array of clerestory windows. Two walls of the great room are comprised of sliding pocket doors that will hide away creating an incredible sense of opening and connection to the outdoor deck that connects to the new art studio. The newly expanded master suite is quite special in that it has the rare condition of being naturally lit by windows on all 4 sides of the room. Livius and Andrea both wanted to work from home without interrupting each other and this was achieved thru a home office at the front of the main home, and a new detached art studio at the back, opposite the expanded master suite.

In the back of this estate just outside of Omaha, Nebraska, Elite Landscaping designed a custom concrete swimming pool with a covered pool house and 360-degree, negative-edge spa. The pool house features an outdoor kitchen and bar area, which rests on posts that adjoin the raised pool wall. The pool house was built as an exact architectural match to the house, from the stucco, to the cedar decking beams, down to the paint color. This covered outdoor entertaining area provides a shady spot in the afternoons, where guests can lounge on four in-pool, swim up bar stools. The rest of the pool remains in full sun. The sunken swim-up bar is adorned with glass tile accents, and the pool wall features natural stone. Oversized, UniLock bluestone pavers comprise the pool deck and patio. The unique negative-edge spa sits above the pool, and was designed so one half of the spa flows into the pool while the other half flows back into the landscaping. The entire poolscape is automated by a Pentair IntelliTouch system that runs off of a smartphone or other device. With the touch of a button, the homeowners can adjust pool and spa temperatures, change water flow speed, program the FX color-changing LED lights, and even test the pool chemistry.

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The existing excavated limestone boulders were strategically repositioned to not only serve as functional components but also as visually striking features to the modified design of the dry creek pathways and planted areas. The trees are viewed as an opportunity to utilize dark Whittlesey mulch to provide contrast, water retention, and tie in to other defined beds and oak clusters on the property. The front walk is comprised of sawn limestone pavers surrounded by crushed limestone rock mulch and accented by river rock dry creek bed that follows through to the backyard. The pavers lead down to a poured-in-place concrete path that grants access to outdoor utilities and matches the driveway seamlessly.

Take the bam out of noise pollution. Install cork wall coverings and relax. Turn down the bangs and the bams with cork wall coverings in your home today. The structure of cork is such that it is comprised of tightly packed cells, and these air filled chambers give cork flooring some pretty unique properties. One of the properties is insulation against noise and temperature changes. Sound won’t penetrate it when applied as a wall tile, keeping a room like a home office quiet, tranquil. Install cork and hear…the silence. https://www.icorkfloor.com/store/product-category/cork-wall-tiles/cork-wall-tiles-6mm/

This paved driveway is part of a project completed by Gary Duff Designs which secured and strengthened this home’s existing old-world charm. By building on the original color palette comprised of beautiful reds and browns, the team incorporated natural stones to enhance the look. The renovated walkway can now be summed up in one word: classic. The new and beautiful courtyard was completed by a flowing fountain as the focal point. Fun finishing touch: a basketball half-court with the same beige coloring, because even the most elegant backdrops deserve some whimsy.