This Lancaster County farmhouse is on its second addition and enjoying a copper penny standing seam roof on the wrap around porch from A.B. Martin Roofing Supply in Ephrata, PA. Learn more and see our color charts at http://abmartin.net.

Take a tour of the lake house landscape lighting design at this gorgeous property in Valley, Nebraska. It increases nighttime security, enhances the architectural features, and creates the perfect ambiance for long, leisurely evenings spent enjoying the lake. Learn more about the lighting design: www.mckaylighting.com/blog/lake-house-landscape-lighting-design Go to the photo gallery: www.mckaylighting.com/modern-farmhouse

When you open the back doors of the home of Nancy and Jeremy Campbell in Granville, you don’t just step out onto a patio. You enter an extension of a modern living space that just happens to be outdoors. Their patio’s unique design and setting provides the comfort and style of indoors while enjoying the natural beauty and fresh air of outdoors. It all started with a rather desolate back yard. “It was completely blank, there was nothing back there,” Nancy remembers of the patio space of this 1972 split-level house they bought five years ago. With a blank slate to work with, the Campbells knew the key elements of what they wanted for their new outdoor space when they sat down with Travis Ketron of Ketron Custom Builders to design it. “We knew we wanted something covered so we could use it in the rain, and in the winter, and we knew we wanted a stone fireplace,” Nancy recalls. Travis translated the Campbells’ vision into a design to satisfy outdoor entertaining and relaxing desires in all seasons. The new outdoor space is reminiscent of a vast, rustic great room complete with a stone fireplace, a vaulted ceiling, skylights, and ceiling fans, yet no walls. The space is completely open to the elements without any glass or doors on any of the sides, except from the house. Furnished like a great room, with a built-in music system as well, it’s truly an extension of indoor living and entertaining space, and one that is unaffected by rain. Jeremy comments, “We haven’t had to cover the furniture yet. It would have to be a pretty strong wind to get wet.” Just outside the covered patio is a quartet of outdoor chairs adorned with plush cushions and colorful pillows, positioned perfectly for users to bask in the sun. In the design process, the fireplace emerged as the anchor of the space and set the stage for the outdoor space both aesthetically and functionally. “We didn’t want it to block the view. Then designing the space with Travis, the fireplace became the center,” remembers Jeremy. Placed directly across from the two sets of French doors leading out from the house, a Rumford fireplace and extended hearth of stone in neutral earth tones is the focal point of this outdoor living room. Seating for entertaining and lounging falls easily into place around it providing optimal viewing of the private, wooded back yard. When temperatures cool off, the fireplace provides ample warmth and a cozy setting to experience the change of seasons. “It’s a great fireplace for the space,” Jeremy says of the unique design of a Rumford style fireplace. “The way you stack the wood in the fireplace is different so as to get more heat. It has a shallower box, burns hotter and puts off more heat. Wood is placed in it vertically, not stacked.” Just in case the fireplace doesn’t provide enough light for late-night soirees, there is additional outdoor lighting mounted from the ceiling to make sure the party always goes on. Travis brought the idea of the Rumford outdoor fireplace to the Campbells. “I learned about it a few years back from some masons, and I was intrigued by the idea then,” he says. “We like to do stuff that’s out of the norm, and this fireplace fits the space and function very well.” Travis adds, “People want unique things that are designed for them. That’s our style to do that for them.” The patio also extends out to an uncovered area set up with patio tables for grilling and dining. Gray pavers flow throughout from the covered space to the open-air area. Their continuous flow mimics the feel of flooring that extends from a living room into a dining room inside a home. Also, the earth tone colors throughout the space on the pavers, fireplace and furnishings help the entire space mesh nicely with its natural surroundings. A little ways off from both the covered and uncovered patio area is a stone fire pit ring. Removed by just the right distance, it provides a separate place for young adults to gather and enjoy the night. Adirondack chairs and matching tables surround the outdoor fire pit, offering seating for anyone who doesn’t wish to stand and a place to set down ingredients for yummy fireside treats like s’mores. Padded chairs outside the reach of the pavilion and the nearby umbrella the perfect place to kick back and relax in the sun. The colorful throw pillows and outdoor furniture cushions add some needed color and a touch of personality. Enjoying the comforts of indoors while being outdoors is exactly what the Campbells are doing now, particularly when lounging on the comfortable wicker furniture that dominate most of the area. “My favorite part of the whole thing is the fireplace,” Nancy says. Jeremy concludes, “There is no television, it would destroy the ambiance out there. We just enjoy listening to music and watching the fire.”

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz
Example of a 1960s living room design in New York

A new home can be beautiful, yet lack soul. For a family with exquisite taste, and a love of the artisan and bespoke, LiLu created a layered palette of furnishings that express each family member’s personality and values. One child, who loves Jackson Pollock, received a window seat from which to enjoy the ceiling’s lively splatter wallpaper. The other child, a young gentleman, has a navy tweed upholstered headboard and plaid club chair with leather ottoman. Elsewhere, sustainably sourced items have provenance and meaning, including a LiLu-designed powder-room vanity with marble top, a Dunes and Duchess table, Italian drapery with beautiful trimmings, Galbraith & Panel wallcoverings, and a bubble table. After working with LiLu, the family’s house has become their home. ---- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations that their upscale clientele own second homes in. ----- For more about LiLu Interiors, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ ----- To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/blog/portfolio-items/art-of-family/

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

After occupying the site for several seasons, they had learned that they enjoyed spending as much time as possible outdoors. In order to maximize that experience, they requested dedicated outdoor areas for living, dining and kitchen functions. Shortly after their purchase of the land the area was threatened by brush fires. In response to that threat, the clients requested that the exterior skin be as fireproof as was practical. Phillip Spears Photographer

Eggplants thrive in terra-cotta pots. Photo by Steve Masley.
Photo of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

The unique design of this lake home and the surrounding natural landscape complement each other perfectly, resulting in beautiful lake views and a spacious, comfortable living area that welcomes guests. The interior features a mix of stained alder and white enamel cabinetry and woodwork, a vaulted great room with masonry fireplace, and an owners’ suite with a high ceiling, built-ins, and expansive lake views. One of the favorite spaces of the home is the beautiful lakeside porch & patio for entertaining, grilling and includes automated screens and vinyl shades for year-round enjoyment.

A farmhouse coastal styled home located in the charming neighborhood of Pflugerville. We merged our client's love of the beach with rustic elements which represent their Texas lifestyle. The result is a laid-back interior adorned with distressed woods, light sea blues, and beach-themed decor. We kept the furnishings tailored and contemporary with some heavier case goods- showcasing a touch of traditional. Our design even includes a separate hangout space for the teenagers and a cozy media for everyone to enjoy! The overall design is chic yet welcoming, perfect for this energetic young family. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://bandddesign.com/moving-water/

This kitchen exudes no fuss. It is easy to clean and easy to prep and cook. With a TV at an excellent vantage point, it is very easy to follow your favorite cooking show while learning how to cook a new dish or enjoy your breakfast with the morning news. The warm neutral cabinets make you feel at home while the simple design makes the whole overall look clean.

Luis Valdizon
Danish home design photo in Vancouver

Doesn't this home modern wine wall make you want to enjoy your meals more? We bet your guests would love it too and it will be a focus of conversation every time! Learn more about this project here: https://www.customwinecellarssanfrancisco.com/glass-residential-wine-wall-twin-peaks/ Custom Wine Cellars San Francisco 610 Leavenworth St San Francisco, CA 94109 +1 (415) 508-8419 https://www.customwinecellarssanfrancisco.com/

This calm transitional kitchen helped bring the homeowner's ideas to life in an elegant way! This kitchen concept made it possible for homeowners to have a more organized and functional space to enjoy. The door-style cabinets are a lovely warm Ice Palisade from Candlelight, which stands out against the Cray shades quartz counters and backsplash. To learn more about prestigious Home Design Inc., Please check our website: https://prestigioushomedesign.com/

This calm transitional kitchen helped bring the homeowner's ideas to life in an elegant way! This kitchen concept made it possible for homeowners to have a more organized and functional space to enjoy. The door-style cabinets are a lovely warm Ice Palisade from Candlelight, which stands out against the Cray shades quartz counters and backsplash. To learn more about prestigious Home Design Inc., Please check our website: https://prestigioushomedesign.com/

This calm transitional kitchen helped bring the homeowner's ideas to life in an elegant way! This kitchen concept made it possible for homeowners to have a more organized and functional space to enjoy. The door-style cabinets are a lovely warm Ice Palisade from Candlelight, which stands out against the Cray shades quartz counters and backsplash. To learn more about prestigious Home Design Inc., Please check our website: https://prestigioushomedesign.com/

Photography - Eric Moore
This is an example of a traditional full sun gravel vegetable garden landscape in Los Angeles.

Looking for a Christmas or birthday gift for your child that won’t end up forgotten a month or two later? Consider giving the gift of a built-in desk. Having a desk space of their own will help your child stay better organized, provide a designated study spot or just be a space of their own to enjoy for years to come. Paired with some cool desk accessories, this is a great gift, especially for a slightly older pre-teen or teen-aged child who might be hard to buy for. Visit www.closetsforlife.com to learn more.

Enjoy a first floor powder room located on the first floor of our Franklin floor plan. To learn more about this floor plan, check out the following link https://bit.ly/441om08