With its stone-and-shake facade and angled courtyard entry, the Chatsworth house plan makes a dramatic opening statement. And the interior of this house plan does nothing to disappoint. The foyer presents a sprawling view through the open floor plan, with formal dining room, massive great room with vaulted ceiling and towering hearth, chef's kitchen with island cooktop, and dramatic screen porch all visible. Not visible is the huge master suite with tray ceiling and bay window, dual walk-in closets and lavish bath. Downstairs, two secondary bedrooms with private baths flank a rec room with fireplace. All three rooms have French doors leading to the huge covered lower porch with spa.

Images provided by 'Ancient Surfaces' Product name: Antique Biblical Stone Fountain Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com Do you want to add the crown jewel to your backyard? Or maybe you want to finish of your swimming pool with a hand carved stone art piece instead of that stacked, bricked or stuccoed wall that you currently have? What about that kitchen window that leads to your neighbor’s wall or catwalk? Well you guessed it if you were thinking about adding a unique water feature that will transform that dull space into a lush oasis of limestone, water and greenery... An antique water fountain will not only transform your backyard it will change your mood every time you look at it of walk pass by it...

Kitchen | Visit our website to see where we’re building the Raven plan in Arizona! You’ll find photos, interactive floor plans and more. The Raven model welcomes you with a covered entry that leads past a flex room and an enchanting courtyard. You’ll also appreciate a study, a great room with an adjacent covered patio and a dining room with access to a well-appointed kitchen. The kitchen features a walk-in pantry, eat-in island and breakfast nook. Three bedrooms include a luxurious master suite with two walk-in closets and a separate tub and shower.

ONE OF A KIND immaculately restored 1800 Antebellum Farmhouse on a main lake pennisula lot with over 900 feet of shoreline! This private estate offers old world charm with a completely renovated home that has the original heart pine flooring, trim, doors and 6 working fireplaces plus modern gourmet kitchen and bathrooms with lake veiws from every window. The entrance is spectacular with circular driveway, white picket fence courtyard and covered front porch. There's a lovely Charleston deck and flagstone patio leading out to the lake and a composite dock with lifts. You can't help but fall in love with this unique lake front property.

Photo Credit: Sign On San Diego. Sliding doors lead into the beautiful back courtyard. Resurfaced with Pebble-Tec finish and accentuated by gorgeous Mengaris wood, a contemporary outdoor fireplace, and a pass-through area from the kitchen, this is a prime location for relaxing and entertaining.

ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington. Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio. Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater. Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass. Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck. Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space. Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy. Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio Photos: Eric Roth Photography

Images provided by 'Ancient Surfaces' Product name: Antique Biblical Stone Fountain Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com Do you want to add the crown jewel to your backyard? Or maybe you want to finish of your swimming pool with a hand carved stone art piece instead of that stacked, bricked or stuccoed wall that you currently have? What about that kitchen window that leads to your neighbor’s wall or catwalk? Well you guessed it if you were thinking about adding a unique water feature that will transform that dull space into a lush oasis of limestone, water and greenery... An antique water fountain will not only transform your backyard it will change your mood every time you look at it of walk pass by it...

Curated Contemporary in San Felipe Park! This distinctive townhome is a rarity. Floating three-story staircase greets you along with private elevator. Spacious living room boasts 30 foot ceilings, climbing marble hearth, and natural lighting fit for a gallery. Awe-inspiring powder sits adjacent with bright beveled mirror walls, and contrast floors. Showcase wet bar leads to the updated chefs kitchen with quartz counters, and Thermador appliances. Formal dining room and breakfast nook follow, along with east and west balconies. All bedrooms are large with oversized ensuite bathrooms, and walk-in closets. The Owners Suite is plentiful with private courtyard access, dry bar, and sumptuous bathroom with "Yours and Mine" closets and separate vanities. Set in a gated community in the Tanglewood Area

Curated Contemporary in San Felipe Park! This distinctive townhome is a rarity. Floating three-story staircase greets you along with private elevator. Spacious living room boasts 30 foot ceilings, climbing marble hearth, and natural lighting fit for a gallery. Awe-inspiring powder sits adjacent with bright beveled mirror walls, and contrast floors. Showcase wet bar leads to the updated chefs kitchen with quartz counters, and Thermador appliances. Formal dining room and breakfast nook follow, along with east and west balconies. All bedrooms are large with oversized ensuite bathrooms, and walk-in closets. The Owners Suite is plentiful with private courtyard access, dry bar, and sumptuous bathroom with "Yours and Mine" closets and separate vanities. Set in a gated community in the Tanglewood Area

For this front and backyard remodel project, Elite Landscaping utilized natural saw-cut stone for pillars, seating walls and wing walls with polished stone caps. In the front, a beautifully crafted stoop overlay leads to large paver walkways that wind through the landscape. Lining the front paths are gorgeous annual plantings, decorative pots, and outdoor lighting accents. The stone walkways and steps connect the welcoming front courtyard with a beautiful patio and pool area in back. For the pool remodel, large precast concrete pavers were used for the deck. A raised fire pit area stands out with its stone pillars and seating wall. Custom natural stone planter boxes adorn the built-in outdoor kitchen, while the seating area under the pergola is surrounded by a dry creek bed, decorative plantings, and outdoor lighting.

For this front and backyard remodel project, Elite Landscaping utilized natural saw-cut stone for pillars, seating walls and wing walls with polished stone caps. In the front, a beautifully crafted stoop overlay leads to large paver walkways that wind through the landscape. Lining the front paths are gorgeous annual plantings, decorative pots, and outdoor lighting accents. The stone walkways and steps connect the welcoming front courtyard with a beautiful patio and pool area in back. For the pool remodel, large precast concrete pavers were used for the deck. A raised fire pit area stands out with its stone pillars and seating wall. Custom natural stone planter boxes adorn the built-in outdoor kitchen, while the seating area under the pergola is surrounded by a dry creek bed, decorative plantings, and outdoor lighting.

Images provided by 'Ancient Surfaces' Product name: Antique Biblical Stone Fountain Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com Do you want to add the crown jewel to your backyard? Or maybe you want to finish of your swimming pool with a hand carved stone art piece instead of that stacked, bricked or stuccoed wall that you currently have? What about that kitchen window that leads to your neighbor’s wall or catwalk? Well you guessed it if you were thinking about adding a unique water feature that will transform that dull space into a lush oasis of limestone, water and greenery... An antique water fountain will not only transform your backyard it will change your mood every time you look at it of walk pass by it...

Location: Cohasset, MA, USA When my clients purchased this historic house, they saw that this garden held great potential, even though the property had been somewhat neglected. They wanted the new landscape to evoke the feeling of an Olde Maine house that time had forgotten. Sitting on the front veranda in the shade of the treasured Horse Chestnut and Maple trees that flank each side of the house, we explored the possibilities together. The front yard sloped a bit too much for comfort, so we determined that building a stone wall in the middle would create a terrace, making both parts of the lawn more usable. Visions of parties and children's weddings came to mind. We put a set of elegant arching steps in the middle, leading down to the sunken garden. Large, mature Rhododendrons were planted at the base of the Horse Chestnut and Maple trees just off the front veranda. Boxwoods undulate beneath the trees with Vinca as a ground cover. Ticonderoga stone was used for the walls and steps, which was the closest match to the existing stone foundation. The exquisite masonry by Doug Brooks Masonry makes this staircase as elegant as a tiered wedding cake.

For this front and backyard remodel project, Elite Landscaping utilized natural saw-cut stone for pillars, seating walls and wing walls with polished stone caps. In the front, a beautifully crafted stoop overlay leads to large paver walkways that wind through the landscape. Lining the front paths are gorgeous annual plantings, decorative pots, and outdoor lighting accents. The stone walkways and steps connect the welcoming front courtyard with a beautiful patio and pool area in back. For the pool remodel, large precast concrete pavers were used for the deck. A raised fire pit area stands out with its stone pillars and seating wall. Custom natural stone planter boxes adorn the built-in outdoor kitchen, while the seating area under the pergola is surrounded by a dry creek bed, decorative plantings, and outdoor lighting.

With its stone-and-shake facade and angled courtyard entry, the Chatsworth house plan makes a dramatic opening statement. And the interior of this house plan does nothing to disappoint. The foyer presents a sprawling view through the open floor plan, with formal dining room, massive great room with vaulted ceiling and towering hearth, chef's kitchen with island cooktop, and dramatic screen porch all visible. Not visible is the huge master suite with tray ceiling and bay window, dual walk-in closets and lavish bath. Downstairs, two secondary bedrooms with private baths flank a rec room with fireplace. All three rooms have French doors leading to the huge covered lower porch with spa.

This was a complete transformation that incorporated a brick Cape Cod into a stunning modern home. It offers two-family living with a separate dwelling. The retractable glass walls that lead to a central courtyard provide family and entertaining space. Our designer solved many design challenges to meet the program, including working the design around a difficult lot and zoning rules.

Ryan Rosene
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal front door remodel in San Francisco with white walls and a medium wood front door

For this front and backyard remodel project, Elite Landscaping utilized natural saw-cut stone for pillars, seating walls and wing walls with polished stone caps. In the front, a beautifully crafted stoop overlay leads to large paver walkways that wind through the landscape. Lining the front paths are gorgeous annual plantings, decorative pots, and outdoor lighting accents. The stone walkways and steps connect the welcoming front courtyard with a beautiful patio and pool area in back. For the pool remodel, large precast concrete pavers were used for the deck. A raised fire pit area stands out with its stone pillars and seating wall. Custom natural stone planter boxes adorn the built-in outdoor kitchen, while the seating area under the pergola is surrounded by a dry creek bed, decorative plantings, and outdoor lighting.

This was a complete transformation that incorporated a brick Cape Cod into a stunning modern home. It offers two-family living with a separate dwelling. The retractable glass walls that lead to a central courtyard provide family and entertaining space. Our designer solved many design challenges to meet the program, including working the design around a difficult lot and zoning rules.