The eyebrow beds of Pachysandra and Polygonatum define the spaces and blend quietly with the bluestone.
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Designer: Gerber Berend Design Build Photographer: David Patterson Photography
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Our designer has achieved a stylish look by combining dark cabinets and light-colored marbles.

Janet Corral, Photographer
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Lance Parker
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Jeff Graham
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Architecture & Interior Design By Arch Studio, Inc. Photography by Eric Rorer
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Natural raw materials, pops of brilliant colors and super-graphics, and an emphasis on creating a continuous flow from interior to exterior drove the redesign of the house for a growing creative family in Venice, California. The kitchen was relocated from the side to the newly opened back of the house. Expansive glazing of varying translucencies modulates and highlights key moments within the Venice House. Photos: Chris Hahn

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Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz Design: Sarah Warto, Boxleaf Design
Photo of a craftsman landscaping in San Francisco.

Duy Tran Photography
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When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

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Jessie Preza
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Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler

Brian Thomas Jones
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