Reclaimed Wood Paneling from Manomin Resawn Timbers covers the walls of this rustic farmhouse bedroom, showing off warm, varied tones and natural grain that bring texture and depth to the space. Matching reclaimed wood sliding doors carry the look through the doorway, connecting this room to an adjoining bedroom beyond, tying the whole space together with a cohesive, handcrafted feel. Every piece of our reclaimed wood paneling and doors is salvaged from 19th century barns, factories, and warehouses, carrying the marks and character of its original life into a new space. Through our detailed process of denailing, kiln drying, and precision milling, we preserve the natural grain, knots, and texture that give reclaimed wood its distinctive look while preparing it for a prominent place in a modern home. Whether you are a homebuilder, a home remodeling contractor, or a homeowner shopping for paneling or custom reclaimed wood doors with real depth and character, Manomin Resawn Timbers has stunning reclaimed wood to suit your needs. Visit our showroom in Hugo, MN or reach out to us with a call or a message to discover the antique charm of reclaimed wood. | Troy Theis

Introducing DevArt8's crowning achievement – an awe-inspiring full home remodel that exemplifies the perfect blend of ingenuity, innovation, and masterful craftsmanship. This project surpassed the boundaries of a mere renovation, as it entailed a complete reimagining of the living space. From the project's inception, our team recognized the immense potential to create something truly extraordinary. By skillfully harmonizing contemporary aesthetics with functional design, every facet of the home was thoughtfully tailored to embody the client's distinct style and accommodate their lifestyle seamlessly. With precision, we executed intricate structural modifications, incorporated ingenious space utilization techniques, and meticulously sourced premium materials from trusted suppliers. Throughout the transformative journey, clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering dedication to excellence were paramount. The result? A breathtaking home that not only exceeded the client's expectations but also redefined the standards of modern luxury living. At DevArt8, our passion lies in turning houses into dream homes, and this full home remodel is the epitome of our commitment to transforming spaces into true works of art.

Reclaimed Wood Paneling from Manomin Resawn Timbers lines the ceiling of this open modern farmhouse great room, with warm, natural grain and texture running across every plank. Reclaimed Wood Timbers crisscross overhead as exposed structural beams, while a Reclaimed Wood Mantel tops the stone fireplace beyond, bringing rustic depth and character throughout the kitchen, dining, and living space. Every piece of our reclaimed wood paneling, timbers, and mantels is salvaged from 19th century barns, factories, and warehouses, carrying the marks and character of its original life into a new space. Through our detailed process of denailing, kiln drying, and precision milling, we preserve the natural grain, knots, and texture that give reclaimed wood its distinctive look while preparing it for a prominent place in a modern home. Whether you are a homebuilder, a home remodeling contractor, or a homeowner shopping for ceiling paneling, timbers, or a mantel with real depth and character, Manomin Resawn Timbers has stunning reclaimed wood to suit your needs. Visit our showroom in Hugo, MN or reach out to us with a call or a message to discover the antique charm of reclaimed wood. | Troy Theis

Introducing DevArt8's crowning achievement – an awe-inspiring full home remodel that exemplifies the perfect blend of ingenuity, innovation, and masterful craftsmanship. This project surpassed the boundaries of a mere renovation, as it entailed a complete reimagining of the living space. From the project's inception, our team recognized the immense potential to create something truly extraordinary. By skillfully harmonizing contemporary aesthetics with functional design, every facet of the home was thoughtfully tailored to embody the client's distinct style and accommodate their lifestyle seamlessly. With precision, we executed intricate structural modifications, incorporated ingenious space utilization techniques, and meticulously sourced premium materials from trusted suppliers. Throughout the transformative journey, clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering dedication to excellence were paramount. The result? A breathtaking home that not only exceeded the client's expectations but also redefined the standards of modern luxury living. At DevArt8, our passion lies in turning houses into dream homes, and this full home remodel is the epitome of our commitment to transforming spaces into true works of art.

These Hand Hewn Timbers bring the antique charm of reclaimed wood to a vaulted bedroom ceiling without overpowering the space. They are half the width of average beams, helping to fit the room perfectly. They carry the distinctive marks and dents left by the hand tools that shaped them, a quality no modern timber can replicate. Salvaged from historic structures in neighboring Wisconsin, these old growth hardwoods go through a detailed process of denailing, kiln drying, and precision milling before they are ready for your home. The deep warm tones and hand worked texture make them a natural fit for modern, transitional, and rustic interiors alike. Whether you are a homebuilder, a home remodeling contractor, or a homeowner looking to add character to a bedroom or great room, Manomin Resawn Timbers has the right piece for your project. Visit our showroom in Hugo, MN or reach out to us with a call or a message to get started. Manomin Resawn Timbers has been helping people discover the antique charm of reclaimed wood since 2002.

Introducing DevArt8's crowning achievement – an awe-inspiring full home remodel that exemplifies the perfect blend of ingenuity, innovation, and masterful craftsmanship. This project surpassed the boundaries of a mere renovation, as it entailed a complete reimagining of the living space. From the project's inception, our team recognized the immense potential to create something truly extraordinary. By skillfully harmonizing contemporary aesthetics with functional design, every facet of the home was thoughtfully tailored to embody the client's distinct style and accommodate their lifestyle seamlessly. With precision, we executed intricate structural modifications, incorporated ingenious space utilization techniques, and meticulously sourced premium materials from trusted suppliers. Throughout the transformative journey, clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering dedication to excellence were paramount. The result? A breathtaking home that not only exceeded the client's expectations but also redefined the standards of modern luxury living. At DevArt8, our passion lies in turning houses into dream homes, and this full home remodel is the epitome of our commitment to transforming spaces into true works of art.

Introducing DevArt8's crowning achievement – an awe-inspiring full home remodel that exemplifies the perfect blend of ingenuity, innovation, and masterful craftsmanship. This project surpassed the boundaries of a mere renovation, as it entailed a complete reimagining of the living space. From the project's inception, our team recognized the immense potential to create something truly extraordinary. By skillfully harmonizing contemporary aesthetics with functional design, every facet of the home was thoughtfully tailored to embody the client's distinct style and accommodate their lifestyle seamlessly. With precision, we executed intricate structural modifications, incorporated ingenious space utilization techniques, and meticulously sourced premium materials from trusted suppliers. Throughout the transformative journey, clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering dedication to excellence were paramount. The result? A breathtaking home that not only exceeded the client's expectations but also redefined the standards of modern luxury living. At DevArt8, our passion lies in turning houses into dream homes, and this full home remodel is the epitome of our commitment to transforming spaces into true works of art.

Introducing DevArt8's crowning achievement – an awe-inspiring full home remodel that exemplifies the perfect blend of ingenuity, innovation, and masterful craftsmanship. This project surpassed the boundaries of a mere renovation, as it entailed a complete reimagining of the living space. From the project's inception, our team recognized the immense potential to create something truly extraordinary. By skillfully harmonizing contemporary aesthetics with functional design, every facet of the home was thoughtfully tailored to embody the client's distinct style and accommodate their lifestyle seamlessly. With precision, we executed intricate structural modifications, incorporated ingenious space utilization techniques, and meticulously sourced premium materials from trusted suppliers. Throughout the transformative journey, clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering dedication to excellence were paramount. The result? A breathtaking home that not only exceeded the client's expectations but also redefined the standards of modern luxury living. At DevArt8, our passion lies in turning houses into dream homes, and this full home remodel is the epitome of our commitment to transforming spaces into true works of art.

Introducing DevArt8's crowning achievement – an awe-inspiring full home remodel that exemplifies the perfect blend of ingenuity, innovation, and masterful craftsmanship. This project surpassed the boundaries of a mere renovation, as it entailed a complete reimagining of the living space. From the project's inception, our team recognized the immense potential to create something truly extraordinary. By skillfully harmonizing contemporary aesthetics with functional design, every facet of the home was thoughtfully tailored to embody the client's distinct style and accommodate their lifestyle seamlessly. With precision, we executed intricate structural modifications, incorporated ingenious space utilization techniques, and meticulously sourced premium materials from trusted suppliers. Throughout the transformative journey, clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering dedication to excellence were paramount. The result? A breathtaking home that not only exceeded the client's expectations but also redefined the standards of modern luxury living. At DevArt8, our passion lies in turning houses into dream homes, and this full home remodel is the epitome of our commitment to transforming spaces into true works of art.

Introducing DevArt8's crowning achievement – an awe-inspiring full home remodel that exemplifies the perfect blend of ingenuity, innovation, and masterful craftsmanship. This project surpassed the boundaries of a mere renovation, as it entailed a complete reimagining of the living space. From the project's inception, our team recognized the immense potential to create something truly extraordinary. By skillfully harmonizing contemporary aesthetics with functional design, every facet of the home was thoughtfully tailored to embody the client's distinct style and accommodate their lifestyle seamlessly. With precision, we executed intricate structural modifications, incorporated ingenious space utilization techniques, and meticulously sourced premium materials from trusted suppliers. Throughout the transformative journey, clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering dedication to excellence were paramount. The result? A breathtaking home that not only exceeded the client's expectations but also redefined the standards of modern luxury living. At DevArt8, our passion lies in turning houses into dream homes, and this full home remodel is the epitome of our commitment to transforming spaces into true works of art.

Introducing DevArt8's crowning achievement – an awe-inspiring full home remodel that exemplifies the perfect blend of ingenuity, innovation, and masterful craftsmanship. This project surpassed the boundaries of a mere renovation, as it entailed a complete reimagining of the living space. From the project's inception, our team recognized the immense potential to create something truly extraordinary. By skillfully harmonizing contemporary aesthetics with functional design, every facet of the home was thoughtfully tailored to embody the client's distinct style and accommodate their lifestyle seamlessly. With precision, we executed intricate structural modifications, incorporated ingenious space utilization techniques, and meticulously sourced premium materials from trusted suppliers. Throughout the transformative journey, clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering dedication to excellence were paramount. The result? A breathtaking home that not only exceeded the client's expectations but also redefined the standards of modern luxury living. At DevArt8, our passion lies in turning houses into dream homes, and this full home remodel is the epitome of our commitment to transforming spaces into true works of art.

Introducing DevArt8's crowning achievement – an awe-inspiring full home remodel that exemplifies the perfect blend of ingenuity, innovation, and masterful craftsmanship. This project surpassed the boundaries of a mere renovation, as it entailed a complete reimagining of the living space. From the project's inception, our team recognized the immense potential to create something truly extraordinary. By skillfully harmonizing contemporary aesthetics with functional design, every facet of the home was thoughtfully tailored to embody the client's distinct style and accommodate their lifestyle seamlessly. With precision, we executed intricate structural modifications, incorporated ingenious space utilization techniques, and meticulously sourced premium materials from trusted suppliers. Throughout the transformative journey, clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering dedication to excellence were paramount. The result? A breathtaking home that not only exceeded the client's expectations but also redefined the standards of modern luxury living. At DevArt8, our passion lies in turning houses into dream homes, and this full home remodel is the epitome of our commitment to transforming spaces into true works of art.

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Tucker Design Awards celebrate the innovation and vision that designers bring to their projects through the specification and use of natural stone materials. For members of the Natural Stone Institute, acknowledgement as a contributor to a Tucker Design Awards winning project is a genuine tribute to their traditional values, physicality of work and dedication to precise specifications required in the realization of such accomplished architectural design. Landscape Architect Design Workshop, Aspen, CO Architect Poss Architecture, Aspen, CO Landscape Contractor Landscape Workshop, Carbondale, CO Stone Supplier/Installer Gallegos Corporation, Wolcott, CO Stone Quarry Arkins Park Stone, Loveland, CO Within walled boundaries, Woody Creek Garden embraces its high alpine environment through explorations of stone and water that serve as unifying elements of form in the design of the various outdoor spaces. Through striking and distinctively detailed stonework, water is portrayed in its various states and forms – atmospheric mist, single rivulets, cascades, and still pools. Two courtyards interlink the residence allowing each room to enjoy the visual landscape. In the entrance courtyard, the sound from a carved 24”x 24” cut-granite fountain reverberates throughout the walled space. Placed for gathering and quiet contemplation, a pin-wheel arrangement of sculptural, granite slabs provide a honed surface for sitting while providing year-round interest. Each stone was individually specified with intentionally spaced core fractures, utilizing the extraction method to serve as sculpted details. Large sandstone pavers, set in sand and cut in an irregular, but geometric fashion bring a sense of modernity to the space. Throughout the property, stone detailing seek to heighten one’s experience of the landscape and views. Upon the home’s entry, an 18” rectilinear cut in the freestanding stone wall frames a distant peak, creating a singular reference to the outside world in this encased space. Emerging from the center of an organically-shaped carved sandstone slab, water is carried along a narrow 2” runnel sandstone cap, disappearing into the framed horizon. This glimpse to the west is the only opening in the tightly enclosed courtyard. From its opposite aspect, the feature creates a welcoming gesture at the home’s front entrance. The slender rivulet of water trickles from the sandstone slab above onto a honed granite plane, set within a sandstone terrace In contrast, a second promontory courtyard commands a strong presence over its alpine setting, leaving the steeply sloping site undisturbed. A 12’x 40’ reflecting pool – a thin sheet of water over honed black granite – captures the form and silence of the everchanging natural environment on its taut surface. Along its edge, water flows over a ½” radius edge, disappearing into a recirculating slot. Commissioned by Italian artist Bruno Romeda, a bronze sculpture rests upon an elevated granite plinth. Along its western edge, designers crafted a two-tiered, infinity edge detail. In the first vertical drop, water flows between the pool and perimeter stone walls, landing onto an intermediate bench, while the second drop introduces a chamfered edge, allowing water to embrace the vertical relief without splashing. Sandstone terraces provide continuous access to the various landscape features of the garden. At the base of the battered perimeter walls, a sandstone path leads to a fire pit, encircled by lichen-covered boulders. Along the courtyard’s eastern perimeter, water appears to emerge from the hillside, fracturing and falling against the irregular vertical stone wall, melting in a curtain-like formation behind the spa. The colors, distinctive detailing and striking stonework were selected based on their appropriateness to the context. From above, a rectilinear pool lies behind the wall, silently mirroring the sky above and offering no ostensible connection to the structure or to its source.

Tucker Design Awards celebrate the innovation and vision that designers bring to their projects through the specification and use of natural stone materials. For members of the Natural Stone Institute, acknowledgement as a contributor to a Tucker Design Awards winning project is a genuine tribute to their traditional values, physicality of work and dedication to precise specifications required in the realization of such accomplished architectural design. Landscape Architect Design Workshop, Aspen, CO Architect Poss Architecture, Aspen, CO Landscape Contractor Landscape Workshop, Carbondale, CO Stone Supplier/Installer Gallegos Corporation, Wolcott, CO Stone Quarry Arkins Park Stone, Loveland, CO Within walled boundaries, Woody Creek Garden embraces its high alpine environment through explorations of stone and water that serve as unifying elements of form in the design of the various outdoor spaces. Through striking and distinctively detailed stonework, water is portrayed in its various states and forms – atmospheric mist, single rivulets, cascades, and still pools. Two courtyards interlink the residence allowing each room to enjoy the visual landscape. In the entrance courtyard, the sound from a carved 24”x 24” cut-granite fountain reverberates throughout the walled space. Placed for gathering and quiet contemplation, a pin-wheel arrangement of sculptural, granite slabs provide a honed surface for sitting while providing year-round interest. Each stone was individually specified with intentionally spaced core fractures, utilizing the extraction method to serve as sculpted details. Large sandstone pavers, set in sand and cut in an irregular, but geometric fashion bring a sense of modernity to the space. Throughout the property, stone detailing seek to heighten one’s experience of the landscape and views. Upon the home’s entry, an 18” rectilinear cut in the freestanding stone wall frames a distant peak, creating a singular reference to the outside world in this encased space. Emerging from the center of an organically-shaped carved sandstone slab, water is carried along a narrow 2” runnel sandstone cap, disappearing into the framed horizon. This glimpse to the west is the only opening in the tightly enclosed courtyard. From its opposite aspect, the feature creates a welcoming gesture at the home’s front entrance. The slender rivulet of water trickles from the sandstone slab above onto a honed granite plane, set within a sandstone terrace In contrast, a second promontory courtyard commands a strong presence over its alpine setting, leaving the steeply sloping site undisturbed. A 12’x 40’ reflecting pool – a thin sheet of water over honed black granite – captures the form and silence of the everchanging natural environment on its taut surface. Along its edge, water flows over a ½” radius edge, disappearing into a recirculating slot. Commissioned by Italian artist Bruno Romeda, a bronze sculpture rests upon an elevated granite plinth. Along its western edge, designers crafted a two-tiered, infinity edge detail. In the first vertical drop, water flows between the pool and perimeter stone walls, landing onto an intermediate bench, while the second drop introduces a chamfered edge, allowing water to embrace the vertical relief without splashing. Sandstone terraces provide continuous access to the various landscape features of the garden. At the base of the battered perimeter walls, a sandstone path leads to a fire pit, encircled by lichen-covered boulders. Along the courtyard’s eastern perimeter, water appears to emerge from the hillside, fracturing and falling against the irregular vertical stone wall, melting in a curtain-like formation behind the spa. The colors, distinctive detailing and striking stonework were selected based on their appropriateness to the context. From above, a rectilinear pool lies behind the wall, silently mirroring the sky above and offering no ostensible connection to the structure or to its source.