In this rustic hickory kitchen, all the doors are shaker style with finger pull edges. The drawers are slabs, also with finger pull edges. We built one cabinet so that it could be opened from outside the kitchen. It can be used to store all kinds of things, like games or even fancy dishes. Above the stove, sink, and the fridge we built smaller cupboards that can keep things like vases, paper plates, or other small miscellaneous items. Next to the fridge we also built a cutting board pull out to cut vegetables on.

In this rustic hickory kitchen, all the doors are shaker style with finger pull edges. The drawers are slabs, also with finger pull edges. We built one cabinet so that it could be opened from outside the kitchen. It can be used to store all kinds of things, like games or even fancy dishes. Above the stove, sink, and the fridge we built smaller cupboards that can keep things like vases, paper plates, or other small miscellaneous items. Next to the fridge we also built a cutting board pull out to cut vegetables on.

In this rustic hickory kitchen, all the doors are shaker style with finger pull edges. The drawers are slabs, also with finger pull edges. We built one cabinet so that it could be opened from outside the kitchen. It can be used to store all kinds of things, like games or even fancy dishes. Above the stove, sink, and the fridge we built smaller cupboards that can keep things like vases, paper plates, or other small miscellaneous items. Next to the fridge we also built a cutting board pull out to cut vegetables on.

Brookhaven I Vista in horizontal rift cut veneer in champagne finish. Cabinet door pulls by Richelieu (7-7/8") in nickel. Island features 1-3/8" black walnut butcher block with waterfall edge.

Brookhaven I Vista in horizontal rift cut veneer in champagne finish. Cabinet door pulls by Richelieu (7-7/8") in nickel. Island features 1-3/8" black walnut butcher block with waterfall edge.

Perimeter cabinets are Brookhaven I Vista in horizontal rift cut veneer in matte twilight finish. Island cabinetry is identical door style but champagne finish. Cabinet door pulls by Richelieu (7-7/8") in nickel. Island features 1-3/8" black walnut butcher block with waterfall edge.

Perimeter cabinets are Brookhaven I Vista in horizontal rift cut veneer in matte twilight finish. Island cabinetry is identical door style but champagne finish. Cabinet door pulls by Richelieu (7-7/8") in nickel. Island features 1-3/8" black walnut butcher block with waterfall edge.

James Kruger, LandMark Photography Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors Architect: Sharratt Design & Company
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Reminiscent of softly weathered wood, Dura Supreme’s Weathered collection of finishes looks as if it has been exposed to years of sun, wind and rain. Like an old drift fence, tumbled driftwood, or seasoned barn planks; each of Dura Supreme’s Weathered finishes portrays wood that has been exposed to the elements. Dura Supreme’s special finishing process raises the grain to expose swirls and patterns with a uniquely textured surface. The wood is then lightly distressed by hand to replicate age and wear. After staining, glaze is applied to highlight the grain and then lightly buffed on edges and around knots to reveal the stain color shown. Because each cut of wood is unique, every Weathered finish is a one-of-a-kind rendition that appears to have been aged and worn by time itself. Dura Supreme’s Weathered finish collection includes an array of colors that evoke images of driftwood, dock planks or charred campfire wood. Choose from Dura Supreme’s four different wood species, each with their own charm and character marks. Select from any of Dura Supreme’s wood door styles to create a look that’s uniquely your own. Find a Dura Supreme Showroom near you today: http://www.durasupreme.com/dealer-locator Request a FREE Dura Supreme Brochure Packet: http://www.durasupreme.com/request-brochure

Handmade, Rookwood tile with glazed edges provide a clean transition the shower wall. A new transom window over the vanity provides extra light and openness to the space.

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Shaker style two-tone cabinetry with a lightly distressed, crackle & glazed finish from Executive Cabinetry, This highly versatile office also serves as a sewing room and features large filing drawers, a built in ironing board, a pullout organizer, and a large telescoping table behind the long drawer front at right. Cork floors also make this the client's workout room ! Scot Trueblood, Paradise Aerial Imagery

This young Toronto family wanted a showpiece backyard, so elected to build this very unique "perimeter overflow" zero edge pool. The surface of the pool is at the same level as the deck. Water on all four sides flows over the tiled one-foot-wide pool wall and is collected for re-circulation in a massive reservoir located below the deck. The pool's black Armourcoat interior and 2" spill wall tiles contrast beautifully with the Pennsylvania slate coping and deck. A stunning tribute to minimal design. (11 x 32, custom rectangular)

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

The original breakfast room was removed and the corner corner squared off a the site of the new sink. The removal of the wall dividing the kitchen and dining areas allowed the kitchen to expand and accommodate the open concept floor plan. The result is an amazingly comfortable & beautiful space in which to cook & entertain.

Photo: Patrick O'Malley
Large beach style wooden l-shaped staircase photo in Boston with wooden risers

Luxury and cutting edge technology in one remarkable penthouse. Room to room environmental control, smart security system, switchable glass, TV lifts and curtains are all controlled by your iPhone. The ultimate in grand modern living. With a nod to Bentley and Rolls Royce, sumptuous alcantara is complemented by walnut root and polished steel, and all deliver a unique living experience at every turn. In my serious dedication to superior luxury, all the doors are made of onyx, and finished to exacting standards. There is no settling for great when perfection is possible.

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