Screened Porch with accordion style doors opening to Kitchen/Dining Room, with seating for 4 and a chat height coffee table with views of Lake Lure, NC.

In the front yard, one of Southview's landscape architects designed a welcoming courtyard/front entry. Just large enough for a table, a couple of chairs, a small fountain, and flowers, the courtyard is separated from the street by a low mortared limestone wall. The space hints at privacy but invites the neighbors in for conversation and evening refreshments.

CA fam ?—ever heard of the “10 Biggest Renovation Regrets”? #7 is a total trap that’s wrecked 90% of folks I know. My bestie just texted crying: her new kitchen walls are moldy, floors are buckling, and she’s out $30K fixing it. Let’s be real: stop believing “CA is too dry for moisture control”. Especially if you’re in SF (fog city) or LA (rainy Nov-Mar)—painting walls with regular paint is basically rolling out a red carpet for mold. My neighbor’s walls last year? Peeling like a bad sunburn, and her oven grew mold (gross, I know). Here’s the fix: ❶ Walls: Moisture-blocking primer + anti-mold paint (Sherwin-Williams’ “MoldBlock” is CA mom-approved). ❷ Floors: Water-resistant composite wood (skip cheap solid wood—it swells when humidity hits). ❸ Wet areas (kitchen/bath): Mini dehumidifier (Amazon “CA dehumidifier” under $100 saves your walls!). No one wants renovation regrets, but dodging this? Saves you 30% in repair cash. Let’s enjoy CA sun and fog—without mold crashing the party. ?️

The Portofino Comfort Collection 5-piece Fire Chat Set in Heather Beige is the perfect addition to your outdoor space to create a place for warmth and enjoyment on the cooler nights and days. Motion club chairs feature the same iconic contemporary design of the Portofino Collection, and include an integrated 360-degree swivel and rocking motion for deep relaxation. Durable aluminum frames feature hand-woven SolarFast® resin wicker that will withstand the elements, providing you with years of comfort. The fire table is amply sized with a height perfect for sharing a conversation. Features: Motion chairs comfortably rock back and forth, and rotates 360 degrees. Designed to sit deep with ample back support. Durable, all-weather SolarFast® resin wicker is engineered for outdoor use, and hand-woven over a strong and lightweight powder-coated aluminum frame. Fire table is CSA Certified, and warms up to 40,000 BTU. Stone top allows plenty of room for refreshments, drinks and more. Propane tank drawer allows for easy access (recommended use with 20 lb liquid propane tank, not included). Side valve access allows you to easily control the flame during use, and includes an easy push button starter. Minor fire table assembly required.

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Positioned on the outdoor patio to enjoy the Ryan Hughes Design Build custom fireplace focal point, the fireplace chat set by Patio Renaissance provides exceptional durability and comfort with spacious seating for up to five. Oversized cushions stand up to Florida’s warmth, sunshine, and tropical showers.

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This residence had been recently remodeled, with the exception of two of the bathrooms. Michael Merrill Design Studio enlarged the downstairs bathroom, which now has a spa-like atmosphere. It serves pool guests as well as house guests. Over-scaled tile floors and architectural glass tiled walls impart a dramatic modernity to the space. Note the polished stainless steel ledge in the shower niche. A German lacquered vanity and a Jack Lenor Larsen roman shade complete the space. Upstairs, the bathroom has a much more organic feel, using a shaved pebble floor, linen textured vinyl wall covering, and a watery green wall tile. Here the vanity is veneered in a rich walnut. The residence, nestled on 20 acres of heavily wooded land, has been meticulously detailed throughout, with new millwork, hardware, and finishes. (2012-2013); Photos © Paul Dyer Photography

The living room layout allows a couch lounger to chat with someone in the kitchen. We covered the sofa in a casual Pierre Frey fabric and added a few soft faux fur pillows for touchable texture. A graphic David Adler moroccan rug contrasts with red and turquoise Roman shades (one of our favorite color combinations ever). Crisp white side tables, breezy lamps and a modern-meets-rustic wood and acrylic coffee table were picked for ultra-cool “chic cabin” flair. Design Detail: To break up the long, skinny space and maximize the conversation area, we placed the furniture on opposite walls. Punchy window treatments provide texture and movement for the eye. The gorgeous watercolor titled “Pop” by Peter Haslam-Fox offers a bit of quiet simplicity to an otherwise colorful room. Photographer: Carrie Patterson

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