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Designed by Hunter and Miranda Mantell-Hecathorn and built by the skilled MHB team, this stunning family home is a must see on the tour! Indicative of their high quality, this home has many features you won’t see in other homes on the tour. A few include: oversized Kolbe Triple-Pane windows; 12” thick, double-stud walls; a 6.5kW solar PV system; and is heated and cooled by only two small, highly efficient central units. The open floor plan was designed with entertaining and large family gatherings in mind. Whether seated in the living room with 12’ ceilings and massive windows with views of the Ponderosas or seated at the island in the kitchen you won’t be far from the action. The large covered back porch and beautiful back yard allows the kids to play while the adults relax by the fire pit. This home also utilizes a Control4 automation system, which allows the owners total control of lighting, audio, and comfort systems from anywhere. With a HERS score of 11, this home is 89% more efficient than the typical new home. Mantell-Hecathorn Builders has been building high quality homes since 1975 and is proud to be 100% committed to building their homes to the rigorous standards of Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready and Energy Star Programs, and have won national DOE awards for their innovative homes. Mantell-Hecathorn Builders also prides itself in being a true hands-on family-run company. They are personally on site daily to assure the MHB high standards are being met. Honesty, efficiency, transparency are a few qualities they strive for in every aspect of the business.

Duette Honeycomb Shades

Premier Window Coverings

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Estate by Pacific Energy

Fairview Hearthside Distributors

Pacific Energy's Estate is the solution where wall space is available but depth is limited, its a zero clearance fireplace that’s just over 16 inches deep, The Estate was designed for easy installation in new construction and renovations, it's contemporary lines provide a clear view of the flame with a high-efficiency heat exchanger and user-controlled fans to distribute radiant and convection heat. Its Design-A-Fire options include a selection of burners, surrounds and interiors, to suit virtually any decor.

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High-Performance Foursquare

Tom Bassett-Dilley Architect, Ltd.

This reinterpretation of the classic American Foursquare features a floor plan for modern family living and 21st-c. energy efficiency and technology. The home is right-sized for a family of 6, and designed to be healthy, efficient, affordable, and a complement to its neighborhood. As a Passive House, it uses only about a tenth of the heating and cooling energy of a built-to-code home, and about 70% less energy overall; it is also designed to be Zero Energy Ready, meaning that with the addition of a solar electric array, the house can produce as much energy as it uses. Indoor air quality and occupant health are a primary objective as well, so no-added-formaldehyde panel materials, no-VOC, non-toxic paints, and Greenguard certified sealants, caulks, and adhesives were used along with a continuous demand-controlled ventilation system to provide superior air quality.

Solar Shades

World Class Window Coverings

Solar Shades are a great way to block the heat and harmful UV rays, but keep your view at the same time. Their also energy efficient shades. Perfect for exterior windows, a porch, any commercial office or any room that has high humidity like a bathroom or laundry room because they are highly durable. Also perfect for any room in your home if you just want a light filtering shade but want to maintain your view. Available with cord control or available motorized.

Lutron Shades

Texas Sun & Shade

Lutron motorized shades and blinds provide the most convenient and efficient sun control and shading solutions! These remote controlled shades are easily controlled by the touch of a button, taking the comfort of your home to the next level. Utilizing the latest ultra-quiet motor technology, Lutron window shades offer simplified wiring and common communication language to easily integrate into your home automation systems. We offer a variety of automated Lutron shades including roller shades, power shades, and blackout shades. These shades are available in beautiful fabrics to accentuate any home or office interior design. Easily match any space with the variety of shades and styles that we carry. Lutron technology is the answer to combining beautifully decorated space with smart home characteristics.

Small Wine Cellars for Simple, Modern Homes

Wine Cellar Designers Group

Who would've thought a simple modern wine cellar could fit into a small hallway? Despite its size, this here is a fully functional wine display area, complete with sufficient, wine-cellar grade insulation, air-tight glass panels, and an efficient climate control system! Know the full details of this project here: https://www.winecellardesignersgroup.com/creating-small-modern-wine-cellars-california-homes/ Wine Cellar Designers Group 113 N. San Vicente Blvd. Ste. 274 Beverly Hills CA 90211 (310) 734-8837 https://www.winecellardesignersgroup.com/

Versa Villa

Versa Homes

This "Palatial Villa" is an architectural statement, amidst a sprawling country setting. An elegant, modern revival of the Spanish Tudor style, the high-contrast white stucco and black details pop against the natural backdrop. Round and segmental arches lend an air of European antiquity, and fenestrations are placed providently, to capture picturesque views for the occupants. Massive glass sliding doors and modern high-performance, low-e windows, bathe the interior with natural light and at the same time increase efficiency, with the highest-rated air-leakage and water-penetration resistance. Inside, the lofty ceilings, rustic beam detailing, and wide-open floor-plan inspire a vast feel. Patterned repetition of dark wood and iron elements unify the interior design, creating a dynamic contrast with the white, plaster faux-finish walls. A high-efficiency furnace, heat pump, heated floors, and Control 4 automated environmental controls ensure occupant comfort and safety. The kitchen, wine cellar, and adjoining great room flow naturally into an outdoor entertainment area. A private gym and his-and-hers offices round out a long list of luxury amenities. With thoughtful design and the highest quality craftsmanship in every detail, Palatial Villa stands out as a gleaming jewel, set amongst charming countryside environs.

Bay and Bow Windows - Solar Shades

Select Blinds Canada

Our 5% SheerWeave Super Value Solar Roller Shades are custom made out of sun control fabric that shields your room from 95% of harmful UV rays - protecting your furnishings from sun damage. These shades are modern, stylish and energy efficient. The 5% openness is designed to diffuse light, reduce glare and help control solar heat gain, while still providing a view to the outside.

Luxury for Every Room

Exceptions Blinds and Shutters - Design and Repair

Privacy, light control, and energy-efficiency are a few reasons for choosing custom interior plantation shutters. Pictured here are arched top shutters with wide panels and our next generation InvisibleTilt internal gear-driven louver tilting mechanism. Call 352-217-7556 to schedule your FREE in-home estimate.

Versa Villa

Versa Homes

High-Performance Foursquare

Tom Bassett-Dilley Architect, Ltd.

Window Treatments

Automated Living Solutions

UltraGlide 2 Opaque Duette Honeycomb soft shades by Hunter Douglas give this nursery superb light control and are highly energy efficient. They reduce heat loss through windows by up to 40% in winter and reduce unwanted heat through windows by up to 80% in the summer months.

Whitehaven Fan

EGLO USA

The Whitehaven Ceiling Fan is a fashionable contemporary design with clean housing finishes, available in Brushed Nickel, Bronze or White.The Whitehaven uses an energy efficient Integrated 18W LED Light with five variable pitch blades. Remote Control Included. Item #203232A - White Finish, Item #203229A - Brushed Nickel Finish, Item #203231A - Bronze Finish

TheBlackVault

Charbel Tawil Design

TheBlackVault is a mechanized, efficient, and robustly built wall unit housing multiple functions. A 12 rifle display, a 75" television, a wine cabinet with a cooler, And a top-notch sound system are built in discreetly. These different items are elegantly concealed and/or revealed by gentle dark glass, Either opaque or transparent, and are all controlled through mobile devices. The bespoke design maximizes utility, protecting the rifles with a 36mm thick bullet proof glass, Allowing the TV to swivel for multiple viewing angles, And even ensuring practical and minimal storage compartments.

Alexandria Condo Transformed: A Modern Luxurious Retreat

Harry Braswell Inc.

New energy-efficient doors, which replaced 14 original 1970s sliding glass, provide significantly improved noise and temperature control. Motorized shades at each door, hidden in ceiling recesses, offer privacy and sun cover. Custom bookshelves, another Jacobsen Architecture signature detail, create an illusion of greater height by gradually reducing height between shelves as they near the ceiling.

24" Electric Cooktop

K&N Appliance Gallery

Small on size, big on efficiency. This 24” Electric Cooktop is perfect for your ancillary kitchen.
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Office Decor Update

User

Design Goal: Create an office space that fills this forensic accountant’s clients with the confidence that she has everything under control. As clients most likely are in a stressful situation when they visit, this small office must put them at ease and instill a sense of calm. The decor must convey friendly professionalism, efficiency, strong leadership, an atmosphere of trust and a willingness to help.