Our clients were relocating from the upper peninsula to the lower peninsula and wanted to design a retirement home on their Lake Michigan property. The topography of their lot allowed for a walk out basement which is practically unheard of with how close they are to the water. Their view is fantastic, and the goal was of course to take advantage of the view from all three levels. The positioning of the windows on the main and upper levels is such that you feel as if you are on a boat, water as far as the eye can see. They were striving for a Hamptons / Coastal, casual, architectural style. The finished product is just over 6,200 square feet and includes 2 master suites, 2 guest bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sunroom, home bar, home gym, dedicated seasonal gear / equipment storage, table tennis game room, sauna, and bonus room above the attached garage. All the exterior finishes are low maintenance, vinyl, and composite materials to withstand the blowing sands from the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Living room - scandinavian living room idea

Craig Westerman
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Entryway - mid-sized coastal light wood floor and beige floor entryway idea in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface countertops and beige walls

_Client is a film and television exec who wants an engaging sitting area on the recreation and entertainment level of his residence _We create a lush VIP lounge adjacent to his home theater _Reface existing fireplace with four dark 47” x 98” porcelain panels _Bookend fireplace and surround with custom, high-back, channeled, velvet banquettes _Brass inset bands on face of fireplace create the presence of a mantel and mimic the horizontal channels on the banquettes _Modern brass and quartz sconces and a central gold starburst chandelier are all programmed to produce a variety of lighting options and atmospheres _Add gold textured wall covering between the coffers for diffused reflective illumination, which augments our layers of lighting and brings depth to the ceiling _Walls and columns are covered in a metallic faux bois paper product that reacts with dimension when illuminated _Yin/yang cocktail table purposely unites the dark, rich bronze tones with the room's warm, antique brass accents _Two pairs of gold nesting tables provide mobility and options for guests’ drinks and food _Drink tables with a polished brass base & black mirrored top accommodate guests at the banquettes _Lush fabrics and metallic pillows add glamour _Charcoal wool area rug anchors and warms the space _All doors, trim, and coffers are painted in the same dark, iron ore hue to help unify the space. _New VIP lounge offers both function and style for intimate conversations as well as high-profile parties

Example of a large transitional walk-out light wood floor and brown floor basement design in Atlanta with white walls, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace

Photo by Pete Veilleux.

We replaced the existing deck and added a larger dining area, with a covered seating group centered on a new outdoor gas fireplace. To expand the seating area, the stairs were relocated to the back side of the fireplace. The stone work on the back of the firebox extends to the ground, and is highlighted by the new stair and accent lighting. Other details include picture framed deck and stairs, indirect post lighting, stained bead board ceiling, and a continuous drink rail.

Transitional style kitchen has island with refrigerated drawers, gray cabinets and multi-level countertop. Norman Sizemore- Photographer
Example of a transitional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, stainless steel appliances, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, an island and gray countertops

Caroline Merrill
Utility room - small traditional galley dark wood floor utility room idea in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Quartzite waterfall design on island with counter seating, panel ready appliances, plaster hood, stone backsplash wrapping into large window frame. Pocket doors closed for coffee station

Photographed by David De Gendt
Home design - contemporary home design idea in Austin

Every house needs a beverage center just off the deck...!
Example of a large transitional medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, porcelain backsplash and an island

Notion, LLC Designer: Natalia Dragunova Photographer: Craig Thompson
Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea

Texas gun room includes Texas Walnut custom bar with drink rail and peninsula. Category: bar top and peninsula, Wood species: Texas Walnut, Construction method: face grain Features: drink rail for bar top, special shape on peninsula top Size & thickness: bar top 28.25" wide by 11.5" long joined via a mitre joint to 28.5" wide by 54.5" long by 1.75" thick Edge profile: wave with fillet Finish: Food safe Tung Oil/Citrus solvent finish bar top & peninsula top by: DeVos Custom Woodworking Project location: New Braunfels, TX Photos by:DeVos Custom Woodworking

Living room - small contemporary living room idea with a bar, gray walls and a wall-mounted tv