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Our clients were an energetic and outgoing couple that loved life, laughter and their family including two well-loved Dachshund dogs.
Their home on a lushly treed cul de sac in Manor Park boasts plenty of character, with pockets of rooms devoted to their artistic and musical passions.
As a trained chef, the husband proudly and naturally commanded the lions share of the kitchen, leaving little room for his wife’s love of baking and crafting. Fine food, good wine and a myriad of guitars are at the root of their impromptu and casual
gatherings.
The original design request was to update the kitchen in functionality and
appearance. With one look at the adjacent space which was not visible to the kitchen but commanded a stunning view with south facing windows - and this project morphed into combining two separate spaces into one.
We opened up the kitchen to incorporate the sunroom and create one large open
concept sun-filled happy space with direct access to the rear yard and seating areas. The kitchen was designed to act as one space with clearly delineated zones, where each person could cook autonomously while being together. Additionally, we maintained a soft seating lounge area and a desk for crafting in natural light.
At the heart of the kitchen is a 6’ x 8’ solid black cherry island which serves as the
social hub for gatherings. We used different materials and textures in each zone to clearly represent the two uniquely individual and dynamic personalities of this
couple. A black and white glass mosaic tile backsplash speaks to the glass fused
hobby that is created in the same space while creating a dramatic statement of a
playful artistic expression.
The custom designed wine niches introduce abstract rectilinear forms. The use of
rich materials, two-toned cabinets, custom floating black cherry shelving and a
classic colour palette of black and white act as a backdrop or canvas, which intentionally allows room for each personal expression to shine.
We doubled the storage capacity within the kitchen which is still discreet and still allows for an abundance of glass front interior lit cabinets to showcase their treasured collections.

3147 Brunstane Circle is an Immaculate Home That Offers Custom Upgrades Along With an Luxurious Appeal! This Beautiful Home Boasts 2,982 Sq Ft or Living Space, 5 Spacious Bedrooms that Include a Downstairs Bedroom, 3 Car Garage with Direct Access, A Gated Outdoor Living Space, Newly Installed Solar Panels for Energy Efficiency, Beautifully Laid Hardwood Floors, Stylish Tile, Crown Molding, Baseboards, A Grand Wrap Around Staircase, In Home Laundry Room, Plantation Shutters and Even an Off Master Balcony! Look No Further, This is the One You've Been Looking For!

Property Marketed by Hudson Place Realty - Fabulous Hudson Street home with private garage! Perfect for the modern family, this 4 story recently renovated home offers contemporary accents and classic style, 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths and ground floor media & play rooms.
Conveniently located on the parlor level, the spacious, high-end kitchen provides direct access to the backyard and private garage parking. Custom cherry cabinetry, sleek black granite, 6-burner Wolf range, French door refrigerator, large center island and working gas fireplace compliment the warm & welcoming environment.
Four large, well-scaled bedrooms showcase inordinately high ceilings, with top floor master bedroom soaring to 15’. The master bath includes a double vanity, mosaic tile, and separate shower & tub.
Unique design features include: floor-to-ceiling Juliette windows in the front parlor, exposed brick, hardwood floors throughout, intricate picture & crown moldings, ornate ceiling medallions, 3 decorative mantles, original curved banisters and exquisite skylights that beam through abundant natural light.
Custom masonry outdoor kitchen with built-in gas grill and bluestone pavers complete this urban oasis. Located in a highly desirable downtown location,
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The primary suite enjoys direct access to the side porch via the door seen on the right. Note the contemporary ceiling fan.
Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in Houston
Bedroom - transitional bedroom idea in Houston

Built by Schumacher Homes, America's Largest Custom Home Builder, this stunning Windsor Modern Farmhouse in Bowling Green, Ohio, masterfully blends timeless regional charm with elevated modern living.
Spanning a thoughtfully detailed 3,383 square feet, the 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom floor plan emphasizes seamless spatial flow and effortless functionality. The heart of the home is an expansive, open-concept main level designed for both high-end entertaining and daily culinary pursuits. The chef-ready kitchen boasts generous counter space, an optional expansive "messy kitchen" that acts as a secondary prep zone to keep the main kitchen pristine.
Flexibility is built into the architecture. A main-level flex room easily adapts to a sophisticated home office, while a private first-floor guest suite ensures comfort and seclusion for visitors.
Upstairs, the owner’s retreat serves as a private sanctuary, featuring dual vanities, expansive separate walk-in closets, and discrete, direct access to the second-floor laundry suite.

Upper level, interior, covered area for the double sided fireplace with direct access from the house.
Mid-sized classic stone back porch idea in Richmond with a fire pit and a roof extension
Mid-sized classic stone back porch idea in Richmond with a fire pit and a roof extension

This angled, hillside-walkout design is eye-catching with a mix of siding, stone, and board-and-batten accents. The portico entry leads to a foyer with a coat closet and powder room for guests. With an island and pantry nearby, the kitchen is positioned for front views. The great room and dining room are open for easy entertaining and a side screened porch and sprawling rear porch with skylights take living outdoors. The master suite is truly luxurious and offers direct access to the utility room through the master closet. A mud room off the garage entry is perfect for stashing bags, shoes, and coats. Downstairs, two bedrooms each have a walk-in closet and a shared full bathroom. A recreation room is available for entertaining or relaxing and double doors lead to a lower level porch.

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This thoughtfully designed outdoor addition expands the home’s living space with a spacious elevated deck and a covered patio below, creating two distinct areas for relaxing and entertaining. The upper-level deck offers ample room for outdoor dining and seating, while durable railings and clean architectural lines complement the home’s exterior.
Below, the covered patio provides a sheltered retreat ideal for gatherings, storage, or all-season use, with direct access to the backyard. Wide stairs connect the two levels seamlessly, enhancing both functionality and visual appeal. The addition blends naturally with the home’s existing structure while significantly increasing usable outdoor living space.
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Classic, timeless, and ideally positioned on a picturesque street in the 4100 block, discover this dream home by Jessica Koltun Home. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece. Countless custom features and finishes include museum-quality walls, white oak beams, reeded cabinetry, stately millwork, and white oak wood floors with custom herringbone patterns. First-floor amenities include a barrel vault, a dedicated study, a formal and casual dining room, and a private primary suite adorned in Carrara marble that has direct access to the laundry room. The second features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an oversized game room that could also be used as a sixth bedroom. This is your opportunity to own a designer dream home.

Immaculately situated behind an exclusive private gate lies this absolutely epic estate of your dreams. A beautiful long driveway leads you to 1.6 acres of entertainer’s paradise featuring the grand main house, detached guest house, 3 car garage, full North/South Tennis & Basketball court, tennis pavilion, wine cellar, pool & spa with water slide, firepit, outdoor kitchen, hiking trail, and more. The striking exterior of this home exceeds all modern farmhouse architectural expectations with curated contrasting colors and warm stone elements meticulously combined to create timeless luxury. Upon entry, soaring ceilings, flooding natural light, and designer finishes welcome you to an exceptionally appointed open floor plan. The glamorous custom chef’s kitchen features top of the line Miele appliances, built in coffee maker, professional walk in pantry & butler’s pantry, massive center island with bar seating, and additional dining space for informal meals. Expansive family room with fireplace keeps a versatile vibe with just an open or close of glass sliding pocket doors revealing the backyard oasis. Covered lounging space leads out to the resort-like backyard surrounded by towering lush greenery. Astounding pool features a water slide, waterfalls, baja shelf, and grotto. Crafted for the aspiring athlete, is a gym located on the right wing of the house with direct access to the full sized sports court equipped for tennis & basketball. Adjacent, is a covered tennis pavilion with a bathroom and wet bar, perfectly designed to entertain and watch games. The second level welcomes you to an additional family room, oversized ensuite bedrooms, and laundry room. The romantic master retreat boasts refined luxury with beamed ceilings, a stunning fireplace, extensive balcony, dual walk in closets, and a sophisticated bathroom with separate sinks, vanity area, soaking tub, and walk in shower. Additional world class amenities include a home theater, main floor ensuite bedroom, smart home system, security system, extra long driveway with room to park multiple cars, boats, etc., and more. This unmatched trophy estate was built with unparalleled levels of execution for the most discerning clientele.

This fabulous vestibule-mudroom was created from the ground up! It used to be subdivided by an oversized powder room, which we moved to the laundry room. We created a second door opening with direct access to the garage. We also took the separating wall down, raised the ceiling and doubled the size of this main entryway vestibule. We designed the gorgeous and functional custom lacquer mudroom bench with tons of storage, brightened up the colour palette, recommended the beautiful floor tile and the industrial ceiling fixture. Now, this main entryway is fully organized and inviting!

Elegantly Remodeled Home with Luxe Primary Suite and Fully Fenced-In Backyard! This 4BR/2BA property entices with new vibrant landscaping, a freshly painted exterior, a stunning wood garage door, and a covered entrance. Brilliantly refashioned with chic styling, the interior features beautiful engineered white oak flooring, recessed lighting, trendy accent walls, uber-posh light fixtures, and a spacious living room. Unparalleled entertaining may be enjoyed with an open concept gourmet kitchen, which includes stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, white shaker cabinetry, center island, a gas range/oven, a French door refrigerator, premium finishes/hardware, and an adjoining dining area. Providing exceptional comfort, the oversized primary bedroom radiates tranquility with recessed lighting, direct access to the outdoor space, an extra deep closet, and a European spa-inspired en suite. Designed for holistic enjoyment, the primary en suite features a standalone soaking tub, a glass-enclosed shower, a raised dual sink vanity, a rustic barndoor, and custom tilework. Three additional bedrooms are perfectly sized for guests, home offices, or lifestyle-specific flex spaces. Other features: attached 1-car garage, laundry area, built-in wine rack, and renovated guest bathroom

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Location: McLean, VA, USA
Our newest custom modern home, located in the heart of McLean, Virginia measures just over 8,700 square feet.
Situated on a beautiful lot on Old Chesterbrook Road, the modern home design takes advantage of the lot’s natural contours and sight-lines. Spread throughout three levels, the home contains five bedrooms, six full bathrooms, one half-bath, and a three-car garage.
The main level of our modern home design features an open-floor plan designed to entertain family and friends. The entry flows into both the grand dining room and the central area, dedicated to the kitchen, breakfast and a double height great room that opens to a large outdoor deck with picturesque views of the expansive backyard. Located just off the garage is a functional mudroom that features plenty of storage space. In addition to a large home office and powder room, the entire left wing is dedicated to a private master suite with an expansive custom his/her walk-in closet, a master bath with a rainfall shower and a free-standing soaking tub with his/her vanities.
The upper level of our modern home design features three generously sized en-suite bedrooms with full baths and closets with a full-size laundry room with plenty of storage space.
The lower level of our modern home design also features an en-suite guest bedroom with full bath and walk-in closets amenities. It also includes an expansive recreational room with a glass enclosed wine cellar to house your prized wine collection. To finish out the lower level, we added a full exercise room paired with a full bath with direct access to the outdoor terrace and complimented the house with plenty of storage space.
The materials we used for our modern home design are of the highest quality brands. We wanted to hand-select materials that would last for years to come, require little to no maintenance, and compliment the modern aesthetic of the home. The home features aluminum-clad oversized windows, Nichiha rectangular siding, and brick with a pastel finish; all brought together under a vacation style hip roof.
Overall, we wanted to create a modern home design that feels like a retreat but still offers all the required amenities a family needs to keep up with the fast pace of Northern Virginia.

This single family home sits on a tight, sloped site. Within a modest budget, the goal was to provide direct access to grade at both the front and back of the house.
The solution is a multi-split-level home with unconventional relationships between floor levels. Between the entrance level and the lower level of the family room, the kitchen and dining room are located on an interstitial level. Within the stair space “floats” a small bathroom.
The generous stair is celebrated with a back-painted red glass wall which treats users to changing refractive ambient light throughout the house.
Black brick, grey-tinted glass and mirrors contribute to the reasonably compact massing of the home. A cantilevered upper volume shades south facing windows and the home’s limited material palette meant a more efficient construction process. Cautious landscaping retains water run-off on the sloping site and home offices reduce the client’s use of their vehicle.
The house achieves its vision within a modest footprint and with a design restraint that will ensure it becomes a long-lasting asset in the community.
Photo by Tom Arban

This 1960s rambler in Normandy Park came with a distinctive mid-century modern charm, thanks to its exposed beams and tongue-and-groove wood ceilings. The homeowners wanted to preserve that character while introducing modern conveniences and updated finishes.
Custom wood cabinetry was chosen to harmonize with the natural wood elements, keeping the space warm and inviting. Clean, neutral countertops and ceramic tile flooring provide a fresh, durable foundation, while under-cabinet lighting brightens the workspace and highlights the details.
The kitchen also includes direct access from the garage for everyday convenience. A unique feature—the backside of the living room’s original wood-burning oven—was cleaned and reimagined as a display nook, honoring the home’s history while giving it a functional twist. The result is a kitchen that blends beautiful natural character with modern updates, perfectly balancing the old and new.

Part of a multi-phase remodeling project, Pomona is a new addition that creates a spa-like master bathroom for its fully work-from-home owners, and incorporates a new laundry room, separate toilet room, and direct access to the outdoors. In reconfiguring the original master bedroom, the old bathroom was transformed into a second closet.
The clients had a very clear vision and were very involved in the choice of materials, which informed the design of the spaces. The floor and wall tile was chosen in advance of the project. A clean, crisp, light aesthetic guided the design.
Solid oak drawer fronts on the custom floating vanity were carved in lieu of applied pulls. Wherever possible, lines where materials meet are flush and seamless. The floating bench in the shower is made of the same stone as the countertop. The shower is separated by a single pane of glass from the vanity area and the floor slopes barrier-free from the freestanding tub to the drain. Clerestory windows wash the sloped ceiling in light and open the view to the sky. The ceiling lines, the tile and the glass all align to contribute to the serene feeling of the space.
Special electric features include outlets inside the center drawer, electric floor heat and towel warmers.
Landscape designer Cat Chang, of Madron Design designed the outdoor spaces and collaborated on a hot tub deck (not shown).

Dining Room with direct access to cooking and and eating patio.
Photographer: Emily Minton Redfield
Inspiration for a large contemporary gray two-story wood gable roof remodel in Denver
Inspiration for a large contemporary gray two-story wood gable roof remodel in Denver

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Property Marketed by Hudson Place Realty - Fabulous Hudson Street home with private garage! Perfect for the modern family, this 4 story recently renovated home offers contemporary accents and classic style, 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths and ground floor media & play rooms.
Conveniently located on the parlor level, the spacious, high-end kitchen provides direct access to the backyard and private garage parking. Custom cherry cabinetry, sleek black granite, 6-burner Wolf range, French door refrigerator, large center island and working gas fireplace compliment the warm & welcoming environment.
Four large, well-scaled bedrooms showcase inordinately high ceilings, with top floor master bedroom soaring to 15’. The master bath includes a double vanity, mosaic tile, and separate shower & tub.
Unique design features include: floor-to-ceiling Juliette windows in the front parlor, exposed brick, hardwood floors throughout, intricate picture & crown moldings, ornate ceiling medallions, 3 decorative mantles, original curved banisters and exquisite skylights that beam through abundant natural light.
Custom masonry outdoor kitchen with built-in gas grill and bluestone pavers complete this urban oasis. Located in a highly desirable downtown location,

A dilapidated addition at the rear of this Glebe home was removed and replaced. The floor area was increased which made it possible to substantially increase the size of the kitchen while improving the visual connection to the quiet park and pond adjacent to the property.
The room exudes a calm elegance; subtle paint colours and white oak flooring create a tranquil atmosphere, while trim and plaster mouldings are used to highlight and define openings. Two doorways link the kitchen to the formal dining room – making entertaining and hosting dinner parties a dream.
Traditional and antique fixtures and furnishings such as the armoire, the table and chairs in the breakfast nook, glass-fronted cabinetry, and European style windows all enhance the old world charm of the house.
The kitchen features a bay window and sitting area which has picturesque views of the park. A French door gives direct access to the back terrace. A sleek black and stainless faucet and dramatic chandelier create contrast in the all-white kitchen. Caesarstone countertops, glass-front cabinets, and crown mouldings tie into the home’s Parisian-inspired interior.
Photography: Adrien Williams

This two-story design is made for a narrow lot with its modest width and front entry garage. The siding facade is accented with board-and-batten and a metal roof. Inside, the floor plan is welcoming with a fireplace in the great room and a spacious kitchen with an island. The master suite is downstairs with direct access to the utility room and two additional bedrooms and a bonus room are upstairs.
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