This Texas Treasure began as a simple kitchen remodel, then expanded to include the entire home! What was a tired, dark, cramped space has now become an open, light, bright space fit for a serious cook! She yearned for natural and organic elements that harken to the outdoors. Stone, antique, rough, hand-hewn beams fit the bill perfectly!

Lower-level walkout basement is enhanced by the corner stone fireplace, fine oriental rug, Hancock and Moore leather sofa, and Bradington Young reclining chairs. The full kitchen with raised island/bar is open to the room and the large double sliders offer the opportunity for the outside to become a part of the covered loggia and expansive space. Natural slate covers the entire lower level, except for the guest suite, which is carpeted. Photos taken by Sean Busher [www.seanbusher.com]. Photos owned by Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC.

We created this great NW dining kitchen for our clients. NW outdoor dining has become possible! We added the entire overhang to enclose the outdoor kitchen. A new roof, added columns, a brick facade on the house, stainless steel BBQ station, sink, sound system, lights, gas heat , tongue and groove cedar ceiling.

European elegance with a touch of rustic French country is what you will find in this beautiful old world estate. The amazing 14,146 sq. ft. home full of rough sawn timber and stone and is a perfect fit for the property on which it sits. Western Red Cedar entry door system was purchased from Rockwood Products Ltd. Photos were taken before the home was furnished but one still can see the incredible beauty of the rooms and enjoy the spectacular views of the Michigan countryside. Architectural drawings by Leedy/Cripe Architects; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; home design by Design Group; exterior photos by Dave Hubler Photography.

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This beautiful horse barn is located in Carolina. The frame was constructed using rough sawn hemlock timber and traditional joinery. The exterior of the bar has timber beams and double dutch doors with wrought iron hinges.

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  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   I am still sometimes shocked myself at how much of a difference a kitchen remodel can make in a space, you think I would know by now! This was one of those jobs. The small U-shaped room was a bit cramped, a bit dark and a bit dated. A neighboring sunroom/breakfast room addition was awkwardly used, and most of the time the couple hung out together at the small peninsula. The client wish list included a larger, lighter kitchen with an island that would seat 7 people. They have a large family and wanted to be able to gather and entertain in the space. Right outside is a lovely backyard and patio with a fireplace, so having easy access and flow to that area was also important. Our first move was to eliminate the wall between kitchen and breakfast room, which we anticipated would need a large beam and some structural maneuvering since it was the old exterior wall. However, what we didn’t anticipate was that the stucco exterior of the original home was layered over hollow clay tiles which was impossible to shore up in the typical manner. After much back and forth with our structural team, we were able to develop a plan to shore the wall and install a large steal & wood structural beam with minimal disruption to the original floor plan. That was important because we had already ordered everything customized to fit the plan. We all breathed a collective sigh of relief once that part was completed. Now we could move on to building the kitchen we had all been waiting for. Oh, and let’s not forget that this was all being done amidst COVID 2020. We covered the rough beam with cedar and stained it to coordinate with the floors. It’s actually one of my favorite elements in the space. The homeowners now have a big beautiful island that seats up to 7 people and has a wonderful flow to the outdoor space just like they wanted. The large island provides not only seating but also substantial prep area perfectly situated between the sink and cooktop. In addition to a built-in oven below the large gas cooktop, there is also a steam oven to the left of the sink. The steam oven is great for baking as well for heating daily meals without having to heat up the large oven. The other side of the room houses a substantial pantry, the refrigerator, a small bar area as well as a TV. The homeowner fell in love the with the Aqua quartzite that is on the island, so we married that with a custom mosaic in a similar tone behind the cooktop. Soft white cabinetry, Cambria quartz and Thassos marble subway tile complete the soft traditional look. Gold accents, wood wrapped beams and oak barstools add warmth the room. The little powder room was also included in the project. Some fun wallpaper, a vanity with a pop of color and pretty fixtures and accessories finish off this cute little space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

This exclusive guest home features excellent and easy to use technology throughout. The idea and purpose of this guesthouse is to host multiple charity events, sporting event parties, and family gatherings. The roughly 90-acre site has impressive views and is a one of a kind property in Colorado. The project features incredible sounding audio and 4k video distributed throughout (inside and outside). There is centralized lighting control both indoors and outdoors, an enterprise Wi-Fi network, HD surveillance, and a state of the art Crestron control system utilizing iPads and in-wall touch panels. Some of the special features of the facility is a powerful and sophisticated QSC Line Array audio system in the Great Hall, Sony and Crestron 4k Video throughout, a large outdoor audio system featuring in ground hidden subwoofers by Sonance surrounding the pool, and smart LED lighting inside the gorgeous infinity pool. J Gramling Photos

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This outdoor great room is the go to feature for any family members when gathering with friends or assembling for larger catered parties. As you can see this outdoor great room has it all. Outdoors and adjacent to all four seasons both day and night. The outdoor great room designer Michael Gotowala Founder of THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE by PREFERRED PROPERTIES has wrapped all family members interests into this great space. Stone, stucco and marble throughout with large windows to sit through to the hot tub, heated marble floors, over head tungsten heat and BIG ASS fans, WOODSTONE Bistro Pizza oven, Alfresco warming drawer, dual TRUE beverage and wine chillers, sprawling granite and custom built-ins with a big screen tv for swim up movies and sunday afternoon football. Now this is the difference between outdoor living and living outdoors fabulously. For more GREAT OUTDOOR KITCHEN IDEAS go to www.OUTDOORKITCHENDESIGNER. com THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE by PREFERRED PROPERTIES

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This project began as a design-build proposal to build an addition for an indoor swim spa and exercise room to a ranch style house. The Clients were seeking a functional and inviting space reminiscent of the luxury resorts and space they have visited during their international travels. David Wakely