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What Makes an Ocean Wave, Wave?
The quintessential New England ocean-front cottage poised for perfection, how could you possibly improve? What was already an amazing property on the shore in Ipswich, MA, gave way to a ‘face lift’. The ocean facing roofline with steep pitch created a blank canvas, our favorite! Constructing an eyebrow shaped dormer transformed the second floor by ‘opening the home’s eyes’, adding a master bedroom suite and reading nook…to die for. Ocean views and natural light were maximized by the strong use of glass and transparent finishes. The dramatic roofline resembles an ocean wave, befitting of the home’s coastal cottage location and style.
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Native New England fieldstone and salvaged granite were used by Magma to build this one of a kind moongate. Goshen stone flagging which is native to Massachusetts was installed as the patio. Magma's skilled masons carefully fit each stone in our walls and patios creating a strong rhythm and composition.

Arches of Rain - designed by Mike Farley. To create a focal point to blend with the Spanish style home but still leaving the view open to the pasture behind was a challenge.
Centered on the backyard entrance from the home the golden stucco arches with rainfalls created the solution. The yard slope created multiple opportunities.
Steps transition the sight line down to a flush vanishing edge spa. A Bridge of Travertine allows access over the pool to the spa. The spa tile blends with the water color. Symmetrical curves flank the spa to allow transition around the cabana and the slide.
Low ground cover softens the upper terrace and adds color. A finger ledge of Travertine or benches provide many resting places around the pool. The precast trim on the arches matches the detail on the home as well as the stucco Finnish and color. The Scabos Travertine field is accented with a square of glass used fromthe spa and provides great backdrop for the Lions Heads. Each of the rain falls are individually controlled to create sound from gentle rain to a strong shower. This space creates a space of tranquility and peace that is enjoyed everyday.
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Pianca Furniture draws upon traditional local craft, channelling over 500 years of carpentry along the banks of the Pianca stream. Building on its strong history, Pianca combines experience and innovation to bring the culture of modern design to the world.
Plan your space with these modular panels made of wood veneer, lacquered or Upholstered and covered by fabric or leather. They perfectly combine to platorm, bedside Tables, furniture and shelves, by creating geometric designs or much more irregular Fantasies, thanks to the chance to manage their width every ten centimeters. To personalize With pleasure, where and when you need it.

This beautiful Wide Plank European White Oak is one of our best sellers from the Floor Art Collection.
This floor was installed by All American Floors.
DESCRIPTION
Smoked-Brushed Rustic European White Oak 9/16 x 9 ½ x 96”
Smoked Brushed Rustic Oak This beautiful wide plank floor creates a balance between modern and traditional look. Its 9 ½” x 96” with the smoked, light brushed finish makes it special.
Specie: Rustic European White Oak
Appearance:
Color: Light Chocolate
Variation: Moderate
Properties:
Durability: Dense, strong, excellent resistance.
Construction: T&G, 3 Ply Engineered floor. The use of Heveas or Rubber core makes this floor environmentally friendly.
Finish: 8% UV acrylic urethane with scratch resistant.
Sizes: 9/16 x 9 ½ x 96”, (85% of its board), with a 3.2mm wear layer.

This house features a glassy connection to the outdoors, with the pitched roof lifting toward the expansive views. Anchoring the living space is a freestanding alcove, surrounded by glass, creating an inglenook for the 6ft direct vent SPARK fireplace.
This alcove is mirrored on the opposite side with folding doors to the outside. The horizontal proportions of the Spark fireplace extend the fireplace across the alcove.
A hearth of bluestone is also the full width of the alcove, providing additional warm seating space. Burnished steel frames the fireplace opening, while cabinetry completes the alcove and hides the TV.
The result is a focus of warmth for family and friends which is visible from the entire space. Practicable on a tight budget; with an accessible internal flow (we're not getting any younger); and Designed to strongly invite and reflect the agricultural land and building types around us. Understanding the need for a quick – and beautiful - way to warm us upon arrival on cold winter days lead us naturally to Spark Modern Fires.

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Delaware, OH
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This beautiful Wide Plank European White Oak is one of our best sellers from the Floor Art Collection.
This floor was installed by All American Floors.
DESCRIPTION
Smoked-Brushed Rustic European White Oak 9/16 x 9 ½ x 96”
Smoked Brushed Rustic Oak This beautiful wide plank floor creates a balance between modern and traditional look. Its 9 ½” x 96” with the smoked, light brushed finish makes it special.
Specie: Rustic European White Oak
Appearance:
Color: Light Chocolate
Variation: Moderate
Properties:
Durability: Dense, strong, excellent resistance.
Construction: T&G, 3 Ply Engineered floor. The use of Heveas or Rubber core makes this floor environmentally friendly.
Finish: 8% UV acrylic urethane with scratch resistant.
Sizes: 9/16 x 9 ½ x 96”, (85% of its board), with a 3.2mm wear layer.

Our collection of modern doors are made in Europe and deliver superior performance due to the latest European technology and highest level of designs and quality for interior doors. The Modern Collection interior doors are ideal for homes with Contemporary architecture and Modern architecture. For those who envision the perfect, contemporary home, Glenview Haus offers a vast collection of Modern Interior Doors. Our modern interior wood doors feature strong, horizontal lines and geometrical designs that work together to create an unmistakable and artistic effect. This collection flaunts trendsetting looks and styles that are sure to create the perfect modern or contemporary atmosphere in your home. Our interior doors are designed so that the doors inside of your home are as beautiful as the front entry door.

In the course of our design work, we completely re-worked the kitchen layout, designed new cabinetry for the kitchen, bathrooms, and living areas. The new great room layout provides a focal point in the fireplace and creates additional seating without moving walls. On the upper floor, we significantly remodeled all the bathrooms. The color palette was simplified and calmed by using a cool palette of grays, blues, and natural textures.
Our aesthetic goal for the project was to assemble a warm, casual, family-friendly palette of materials; linen, leather, natural wood and stone, cozy rugs, and vintage textiles. The reclaimed beam as a mantle and subtle grey walls create a strong graphic element which is balanced and echoed by more delicate textile patterns.

Nestled in the treetops overlooking Lake Sarah, this second-story addition was designed as both a retreat and an extension of home. Elevated above the shoreline, the new spaces immerse the homeowners in the beauty of their surroundings while supporting the rhythm of daily life.
The addition introduces a private guest en-suite for visiting family and friends, a quiet office for focused work, a cozy lounge for gathering, a dedicated ceramic studio for making, and an outdoor patio that connects seamlessly to views of the lake and woods.
Every space reflects the homeowners’ lifestyle—places where creativity can flourish, where moments of reflection are possible, and where memories with friends and family can be made. Natural light, framed views, and a strong connection to the outdoors guided the design, ensuring that each room feels both purposeful and restorative.
Outside, durable cement board siding, anodized aluminum Marvin windows, and composite decking ensure lasting performance. Inside, walnut flooring and custom millwork bring warmth and texture, balancing comfort with modern practicality
This project goes beyond adding square footage. It creates a sanctuary—an elevated experience of home where living, creating, and connecting come together in the treetops.

A refined interpretation of modern European architecture, this custom home by James McNeal Architecture & Design (JMAD) balances symmetry, material contrast, and a strong sense of arrival. The central limestone gable entry acts as a focal anchor, drawing you through a layered approach sequence of stone walls, native plantings, and tiered concrete steps. Flanking wings in smooth stucco and a dark standing seam metal roof create a clean architectural rhythm, while expansive windows connect the interior to the surrounding landscape. Save this for exterior facade inspiration and entry design ideas.

Limoges is a comfortable, hearty accent chair that makes a bold and updated reference to mid-century modern design. Strong, square lines are softened by curved shelter arms upholstered in plush chenille fabric, all a top espresso finished wood legs. While understated, Limoges creates a design presence that cannot be missed. Works great as a set of two or pairs beautifully with the Limoges sofa.

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Delaware, OH
Buckeye Basements, Inc.
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MONTECITO, CA / SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
The Casa de Casey takes its place among the graceful and genteel tradition of Santa Barbara architecture. Located in a secreted area of Montecito, the house is tucked amidst a wooded glen along a riparian creek bed. Carefully sited at the top of a rolling green, the building provides a strong form in the natural landscape.
With its reference to historical precedent, the house is both undeniably familiar and tangibly rich. Site sensitivity and pure spatial relationships combine in new ways, showing that what’s old can be new again.
An entry courtyard concealed behind a pair of wooden doors of Moorish design begins the entry sequence. The courtyard, wrapped around an existing mature oak tree, creates an outdoor room, which establishes an interplay between interior and exterior spaces, a theme that recurs throughout the house.
An exercise in scale and proportion, the 5,000-square-foot residence is imbued with classic detail and richness found in the Spanish Colonial architecture characteristic of George Washington Smith and others. Interior spaces are created through pure and varied geometric volumes, and are elaborated by opened beamed ceilings, groin vaults and Moorish arches.

The driveway experience was redesigned to create a strong sense of arrival while maintaining privacy from the street. A new approach sequence guides visitors toward the home through refined hardscape and soft landscape elements subtly revealing the residence on arrival. Clean lines thoughtful materials and controlled sightlines transform the driveway into a welcoming entry that sets the tone for the modern renovation beyond.

The home has to create an uncomplicated, cosy and natural mood that allows the users to connect with nature. The interiors comprise all the features and modern amenities you’d find in any stylish home. Located amidst a lush landscape and overlooking the Emerald Lake, this vacation villa in Ooty strongly presents a country cottage vibe.

The historic Casa Blanca development in Paradise Valley is home to this bustling Moroccan-inspired home adjacent to an inspiring community cacti garden. The garden spaces utilize mountain views while, simultaneously, the expanded sculptural walls provide privacy and security from the development’s amenities. Strong, clean, earthy elements are key to the overall design parameters, creating a contemporary and balanced garden. A simple palette of unusual succulents and jasmine vines grow up from the raw rusted earth. The layered steel fireplace (also Moroccan-inspired) anchors the space from many vantage points, acting as a welcoming beacon from the interior.

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Columbus, OH
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This modern home is artfully tucked into a wooded hillside, and much of the home's beauty rests in its direct connection to the outdoors. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels slide open to connect the interior with the expansive deck outside, nearly doubling the living space during the warmer months of the year. A palette of exposed concrete, glass, black steel, and wood create a simple but strong mix of materials that are repeated throughout the residence. That balance of texture and color is echoed in the choice of interior materials, from the flooring and millwork to the furnishings, artwork and textiles.

This modern home is artfully tucked into a wooded hillside, and much of the home's beauty rests in its direct connection to the outdoors. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels slide open to connect the interior with the expansive deck outside, nearly doubling the living space during the warmer months of the year. A palette of exposed concrete, glass, black steel, and wood create a simple but strong mix of materials that are repeated throughout the residence. That balance of texture and color is echoed in the choice of interior materials, from the flooring and millwork to the furnishings, artwork and textiles.

This Manhattan kitchen renovation blends timeless craftsmanship with modern functionality through custom sage-green cabinetry, integrated appliances, and carefully curated materials. Full-height millwork maximizes storage while creating a strong architectural presence, complemented by warm brass hardware, quartz countertops, and handcrafted tile. An arched opening softens the transition between spaces, while natural light and rich herringbone flooring bring warmth and character throughout. The result is a kitchen that feels refined, welcoming, and designed for everyday living.
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