Copper and Cut Glass Dragon deck railing
Inspiration for a large asian shade front yard stone driveway in San Luis Obispo for summer.

Nearly two decades ago now, Susan and her husband put a letter in the mailbox of this eastside home: "If you have any interest in selling, please reach out." But really, who would give up a Flansburgh House? Fast forward to 2020, when the house went on the market! By then it was clear that three children and a busy home design studio couldn't be crammed into this efficient footprint. But what's second best to moving into your dream home? Being asked to redesign the functional core for the family that was. In this classic Flansburgh layout, all the rooms align tidily in a square around a central hall and open air atrium. As such, all the spaces are both connected to one another and also private; and all allow for visual access to the outdoors in two directions—toward the atrium and toward the exterior. All except, in this case, the utilitarian galley kitchen. That space, oft-relegated to second class in midcentury architecture, got the shaft, with narrow doorways on two ends and no good visual access to the atrium or the outside. Who spends time in the kitchen anyway? As is often the case with even the very best midcentury architecture, the kitchen at the Flansburgh House needed to be modernized; appliances and cabinetry have come a long way since 1970, but our culture has evolved too, becoming more casual and open in ways we at SYH believe are here to stay. People (gasp!) do spend time—lots of time!—in their kitchens! Nonetheless, our goal was to make this kitchen look as if it had been designed this way by Earl Flansburgh himself. The house came to us full of bold, bright color. We edited out some of it (along with the walls it was on) but kept and built upon the stunning red, orange and yellow closet doors in the family room adjacent to the kitchen. That pop was balanced by a few colorful midcentury pieces that our clients already owned, and the stunning light and verdant green coming in from both the atrium and the perimeter of the house, not to mention the many skylights. Thus, the rest of the space just needed to quiet down and be a beautiful, if neutral, foil. White terrazzo tile grounds custom plywood and black cabinetry, offset by a half wall that offers both camouflage for the cooking mess and also storage below, hidden behind seamless oak tambour. Contractor: Rusty Peterson Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking Photographer: Sarah Shields

Completed in 2005, this 5,000 sq. ft. single family residence showcases a beautiful Florida lake view in the front and a luscious garden retreat and pool in the back. Ray Scott was the architect, owner and contractor on this residence.

Located in Northeast Columbia just outside of Sandhills in beautiful Woodcreek Farms. This Arbor Lake floor plan is built with you in mind, inside the gated entrance of Beaver Park, and is situated on one of the few remaining lots in this prestigious community. Don't miss out on your opportunity for privacy and luxury living with a view, as this home is located on a beautiful man-made pond. This exceptional home invites you in from the outside with mossy colored brick and warm classic shutters. The rich hickory floors mix with the gray tones of the home to create a relaxing and soothing environment. This feeling only grows when you see the brick fireplace and rustic wood mantel that welcomes you into the family room. With a main level owner's suite and laundry, the home also encompasses ease with comfort. The master bathroom holds a surprise with a skylight over the inviting bathtub. The second level offers 2 additional bedrooms and a Jack and Jill bath. The open loft on this level of the home is perfect for entertaining and the large media area is made for all of those game nights you can't wait to have! We build our homes with you in mind and our construction standards are cutting edge to promote healthy living and energy efficiency. We use tankless, gas water heaters and Samsung appliances. Built with attention to detail and care by a local South Carolina Certified Master Builder. COMPLETION APPROX May 2020. Marketed by Nicole Davis, Coldwell Banker Residential. For your appointment to tour, please call Nicole Davis at 803-760-5016.

The pool is 12' wide and 46' long and includes a paver coping which helps to accent the stone on the house. The pool includes an In-Floor Cleaning System to minimize the time spent cleaning the pool and a Variable Speed Pump to cut electric costs by 75%. The pool is heated via a heat exchanger using the home heating system boiler which is 95% Efficient.

CertainTeed Cedar Impressions in the color, Sterling Gray has added value and curb appeal to this Fairhaven, MA home. Created to mimic the look of freshly cut cedar shingles CertainTeed Cedar Impressions is the perfect choice for those who love the look of wood without dealing with all of the pricey maintenance. Built to handle harsh weather conditions and winds up to 200 mph homeowners can feel good knowing that their siding will stay in place. As well as being fade, crack, dent, and insect resistant CertainTeed siding is a product that will stand the test of time. Cedar Impressions come in a wide variety of beautiful shades and textures to suit any homeowner’s style. Lastly, we can offer our customers CertainTeed’s limited lifetime warranty along with our very own 10 year guarantee! Vinyl siding has come a long way since it was first introduced! Its durability, wood-like appearance, and energy efficiency are what makes it a favorite for many homeowners. If you would love to have a low maintenance exterior that vinyl siding offers, give Care Free Homes a buzz! We are a CertainTeed 5 star contractor and a Certified Installer of the Vinyl Siding Institute. Call or contact us online for your FREE siding quote (508) 997-1111. Make your home Care Free today!

Hive Modular
Inspiration for a modern kitchen remodel in Minneapolis

What once felt dark, segmented, and inefficient is now a bright, connected, and highly functional first floor designed for real family living. Our clients, Terry and Lou, came to us with a home that simply wasn’t keeping up with their growing family. The kitchen was cramped, with tight working lanes and limited light. The laundry room doubled as a powder room—yet functioned poorly as both. Sightlines between spaces were cut off, making it difficult to stay connected to their young children throughout the day. Across the board, the home felt dated and disconnected. Through thoughtful planning and strategic structural changes, we reimagined the entire first floor to better support how this family truly lives. We began by redefining the entry experience—creating a true foyer complete with a dedicated drop zone and custom cubby storage. This space now acts as a natural landing point, bringing order and intention to everyday comings and goings. Adjacent to the new entry, we relocated and redesigned the laundry room. Now positioned exactly where it needs to be, it functions as a hardworking utility space with countertops for folding, a utility sink for immediate stain treatment, and the ability to be closed off—keeping daily life contained when needed. Separating the previous shared function allowed us to carve out a distinct, personality-filled powder room. Wrapped in a bold wave-patterned wallpaper and grounded by a custom reeded oak vanity with warm brass accents, this space delivers a moment of delight and individuality within the home. The kitchen transformation is where the impact is felt most deeply. What was once a dark, restrictive layout has been opened into a spacious, highly efficient U-shaped kitchen with generous clearances and an oversized island for gathering. A thoughtful mix of painted cabinetry and rift white oak introduces warmth and balance, while the custom reeded hood becomes a sculptural focal point. Open shelving, integrated pantry storage, and layered lighting ensure the space is as functional as it is beautiful. Beyond aesthetics, the redesign prioritizes flow—both in movement and in connection. Sightlines between the kitchen, dining, and living areas were intentionally opened, allowing for ease of interaction and visibility throughout the main living spaces. To unify the home, existing hardwood floors were refinished and extended, creating continuity and a seamless visual experience from one space to the next. The result is a home that feels lighter, more open, and deeply aligned with how this family lives day to day—designed not just to look beautiful, but to support everything from busy mornings to slow, shared evenings.

This house was built as a testing ground for refining assembly, trying new details, and simplifying mechanical tweaks. It was designed as a stock plan, taking into account the wedge-shaped lot common to new suburbs. A large, south-facing great room brings bright south light into the home, uncommon in a neighborhood where the same design is reused over and over regardless of orientation. The exterior styling references the classic suburban architecture of the 20th century, while keeping the finishes maintenance-free. As a spec house and also a fully certified Passive House, this home demonstrates the perfect balance between cost-effectiveness and cutting edge energy performance. Photo Credit: Jarrell Whisken

Built-in 1962 and converted to a co-op in 1984, the 17 story building near Gramercy Plaza, is comprised of 287 mostly studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. A Misuraemme linear closet composed of different modules with doors plays on the variability of finishes and the see-through contrast. The first module enriched with London leather doors is flanked by reflective glass doors, which create a play of perspectives. This imbortant proejct, has been created from the combination of 2 units, where the unit added to the main an previous apartment, became the new master bdr area. In this complex project, we designed all the interior frameless doors, that will look invisibile in the long hallways. We completed redesigned the kitchen, using all the high end details provided by The Cut, using the Minima doors, to create and endless stone solutions for the kithchen and the island, and using all walnut ribs doors, for the pantry and fridge wall. The new master bdr area, has been designed for a fashionable glass wardrobe, and very efficient laquared doors wardrobes has been provided for the kids bedrooms and the hallway storage

Large arts and crafts l-shaped concrete floor eat-in kitchen photo in Ottawa with a double-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, gray backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Living in Santa Monica and the surrounding LA beach cities often means maximizing space in stylish yet functional ways, especially in the kitchen. Custom built-ins are an excellent solution for adding creative storage while maintaining a sleek and modern aesthetic. Whether it's a pull-out pantry hidden behind cabinet doors, built-in spice racks neatly tucked into unused corners, or a pull-out cutting board integrated into the countertop, these storage innovations help streamline daily tasks. I recently collaborated with a family in Santa Monica to design a kitchen that met their need for extra storage while keeping the design minimal. We incorporated hidden shelving behind the island and a custom-built nook for small appliances, ensuring countertops stayed clutter-free while still easily accessible. These clever built-in features offer more than just practicality—they elevate the entire kitchen experience, making it both efficient and beautiful.

Transform your outdoor spaces with Modern Aluminum Awning Designs — the perfect fusion of contemporary aesthetics and cutting-edge functionality. Engineered from lightweight yet durable aluminum, these awnings deliver sleek lines, minimalist silhouettes, and a rust-resistant finish ideal for urban balconies, coastal resorts, or high-end residential projects. Featuring adjustable slats for precise light control (60%-90% UV blockage) and motorized operation (30dB quiet motor), they adapt seamlessly to weather changes while enhancing energy efficiency by up to 25%. Customizable in matte black, brushed nickel, or champagne gold finishes, these awnings integrate with smart home systems (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) and meet ADA compliance standards. Trusted by top architects and featured in Houzz Pro portfolios, our Modern Aluminum Awning Designs combine hurricane-grade wind resistance (up to 50mph), easy-clean surfaces, and modular sizing for flawless installation on rooftops, terraces, or commercial spaces

This magnificent custom 4,200 sq ft timber frame Adirondack style home, with guest house and pool, enjoys complete privacy at the end of a rustic mountain road on 16 acres. Outfitted with robust, modern, eco-friendly solar systems and technology, the 4-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom main house features a wraparound porch and balcony, an open floor plan with oak and black walnut floors, rough Tuscan plaster walls, wood beams and French doors throughout. The spacious Timberpeg great room addition with loft balcony, cathedral ceilings and floor to ceiling rough-hewn stone fireplace, opens onto a patio sitting area enclosed by rustic walls cut from the property''s stone. Adjacent to the great room, an exceptional screened porch with fireplace looks over spectacular views of expansive lawns and the Catskill Mountains beyond. The Tuscan-inspired kitchen has an Italian tile and limestone farm sink, 6-burner Wolf range and custom extractor hood. The Master suite features a timbered balcony, steam shower and Jacuzzi tub. Opening onto the porch, a private main floor guest suite shares the outstanding views that define this exclusive property. Full basement with radiant floors, and roughed out for 5 th bedroom suite/bathroom and game room, provides additional storage. The property also features high-efficiency Buderus boiler, EV car charging port, rooftop solarvoltaic panels, back-up generator, driveway basketball court, 2-car garage, and space for a tennis court. A chalet-style post and beam 2-bedroom, 1-bath guesthouse completes this distinctive estate, with dining and sitting room, kitchenette, a natural form solar-heated pool with propane heat backup, free-form stone patio, spa whirlpool, waterfall, weeping rock wall, and cedar log pergola.

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Inspiration for a modern white two-story concrete fiberboard exterior home remodel in Minneapolis

This house was built as a testing ground for refining assembly, trying new details, and simplifying mechanical tweaks. It was designed as a stock plan, taking into account the wedge-shaped lot common to new suburbs. A large, south-facing great room brings bright south light into the home, uncommon in a neighborhood where the same design is reused over and over regardless of orientation. The exterior styling references the classic suburban architecture of the 20th century, while keeping the finishes maintenance-free. As a spec house and also a fully certified Passive House, this home demonstrates the perfect balance between cost-effectiveness and cutting edge energy performance. Photo Credit: Jarrell Whisken

The modernist interior design features large skylights that give the space ample daylighting. One of the skylights provides direct ambient lighting, the other skylight provides reflected light from the wall.

This project created a singular modern home for clients with two distinct professions; she is an artist; he is a musician. Their directive to Battle Associates was to “design the home of their dreams,” and “make it cool.” As the design evolved, three volumes emerged each with its own individual character. Shapes, materials, and colors reinforced the concept. The “Red Barn” houses a music studio, garage, guest, and children’s bedrooms. The “Industrial” volume is the Art Studio. The “Middle” volume is where the clients live. Each structure has its own set of exterior details, materials, and colors. The three buildings are oriented to maximize views around a man-made pond and a conserved hefty locus tree. Clean, contemporary lines set the tone for the details throughout the project, creating an appropriate environment for displaying artwork. Maple, bamboo, and painted finishes were the predominant palette, complemented with steel and glass for the stairs. Kitchen details favored cut-away pulls instead of hardware. The shell of the entire home was detailed and constructed with a high degree of energy efficiency in mind. Ultra-insulation was the standard with foam panels, triple glazing, and near passive house standards for construction.