An amazing aspect of every garden and landscape is the process by which it grows into maturity, ever-evolving over time. Careful planning, intelligent design and proper maintenance are essential factors in the success and lifespan of any landscape and the plant material that defines it.

This newly constructed custom family home was designed from the ground up to meet the evolving needs of a young family. The layout balances open-concept living with quiet, more private moments, creating a home that is both stylish and functional. Every detail has been considered for both day-to-day living and long-term enjoyment. A curated palette of natural materials ensures a sense of calm and continuity throughout the home. The thoughtful layout supports daily life, while layered materials and refined details create a calming atmosphere. Most importantly, it’s a home that the family can grow into—designed with both the present and future in mind.

This newly constructed custom family home was designed from the ground up to meet the evolving needs of a young family. The layout balances open-concept living with quiet, more private moments, creating a home that is both stylish and functional. Every detail has been considered for both day-to-day living and long-term enjoyment. A curated palette of natural materials ensures a sense of calm and continuity throughout the home. The thoughtful layout supports daily life, while layered materials and refined details create a calming atmosphere. Most importantly, it’s a home that the family can grow into—designed with both the present and future in mind.

This newly constructed custom family home was designed from the ground up to meet the evolving needs of a young family. The layout balances open-concept living with quiet, more private moments, creating a home that is both stylish and functional. Every detail has been considered for both day-to-day living and long-term enjoyment. A curated palette of natural materials ensures a sense of calm and continuity throughout the home. The thoughtful layout supports daily life, while layered materials and refined details create a calming atmosphere. Most importantly, it’s a home that the family can grow into—designed with both the present and future in mind.

Photography: Deanna Cash This new construction home is situated on 200 acres of reclaimed farmland. Wanting to renew the well used earth, the clients restored the land to it's original prairie state. Additionally, a large pond was added that will evolve into a natural habitat for fish and wildlife. A grove of 200 young trees was planted to be distributed throughout the property as they mature. Cleared Cherry and Hickory trees from another property were reclaimed and used as accents around the house in their raw state.

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What began as a kitchen remodel for this family in Clarksville evolved into a sophisticated full-home transformation featuring a luxury transitional kitchen with inset cabinetry, a striking cobalt blue hood, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, waterfall countertops, and a cozy custom banquette designed for everyday gathering. The project also included a dramatic color-drenched library with illuminated bookshelves and a rolling ladder, a reimagined lounge space, and layered designer details throughout including bold wallpaper, rich textures, and thoughtfully curated finishes.

Photography: Deanna Cash This new construction home is situated on 200 acres of reclaimed farmland. Wanting to renew the well used earth, the clients restored the land to it's original prairie state. Additionally, a large pond was added that will evolve into a natural habitat for fish and wildlife. A grove of 200 young trees was planted to be distributed throughout the property as they mature. Cleared Cherry and Hickory trees from another property were reclaimed and used as accents around the house in their raw state.

A 20-year partnership creates a green space that is ever-evolving. Many of our clients continue a partnership with D. A. Dunlevy long after the initial design and build is finished. This elegant Potomac residence started the journey with stone walls and ornamental plantings being installed in 1999. Since then, we have provided ongoing landscape maintenance, as well as adding new elements that fit in organically with the original design. Most recently, D. A. Dunlevy designed and built a flagstone patio and fire pit, and put in additional plantings to expand the gardens. This project is a perfect example of how an outdoor space can change and mature over the years, and how implementing new design ideas can keep things fresh for the homeowners.

This visualization project draws inspiration from the traditional farmhouse building type, rooted in the modest rural houses constructed by American pioneers during the 1700s and 1800s. Typically single-floor and rectangular, these structures were crafted from local materials such as wood, stone, and mudbricks, often built by the inhabitants themselves. The farmhouse style evolved, becoming standardized with features like clapboard exterior siding and semi-enclosed front porches, later appearing in the Sears Roebuck modern home catalogs in the 1900s. Garden Farm House embraces this heritage as a two-level clapboard-clad structure with three bedrooms, a two-car garage, and front and rear porches.

This project beautifully captures the essence of Southern charm with a modern twist. The design features a thoughtful blend of lush shrubs, ornamental grasses, and vibrant perennials, creating a dynamic and elegant garden that evolves throughout the seasons. Central to this project is the harmonious mix of evergreens, providing year-round structure and color, complemented by a burst of summer blooms that add a touch of vibrancy, carefully curated planters that serve as focal points, drawing the eye and adding depth to the overall design. A few aspects of this project include: Diverse textures Refined and welcoming design Advanced irrigation for plant health. Strategic lighting to enhance evening aesthetics. Classic Southern sophistication throughout.

What began as a kitchen remodel for this family in Clarksville evolved into a sophisticated full-home transformation featuring a luxury transitional kitchen with inset cabinetry, a striking cobalt blue hood, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, waterfall countertops, and a cozy custom banquette designed for everyday gathering. The project also included a dramatic color-drenched library with illuminated bookshelves and a rolling ladder, a reimagined lounge space, and layered designer details throughout including bold wallpaper, rich textures, and thoughtfully curated finishes.

For a family putting down lasting roots in Park City, this 10,000-square-foot estate within the gated enclave of Quarry Mountain Ranch is conceived as both sanctuary and legacy. Designed to evolve alongside its owners, the home balances permanence with a deep sensitivity to the land it inhabits. Thoughtfully positioned within an alpine meadow shaped by the gentle flow of McLeod Creek, the residence embraces its setting. The waterway threads through the property, sustaining native grasses and drawing elk, deer, and migratory birdlife, grounding daily life in the rhythms of season and landscape. Broad planes of glass and sheltering rooflines frame uninterrupted views of ski slopes and distant ridgelines, while long sightlines pull natural light deep into the interior. Terraces and covered outdoor rooms mediate between house and meadow, creating spaces for gathering, reflection, and year-round connection to the outdoors. A restrained palette of wood and stone echoes the textures of the terrain, lending warmth and durability to the home’s contemporary expression. A separate guest house extends the architectural language, forming a discreet compound that supports family life, hospitality, and the enduring cadence of alpine living. Architecture: Advanced Design Interior Design: Erin Brewer Design

Custom Mural done by O&O Interior. Alice in Wonderland themed room for a little girl.
Inspiration for an eclectic bedroom remodel in Austin

Our clients wanted to utilize this particular area of their home and really give it a function. It has been many things over the years: bonus room, dining area, etc. The kitchen is the natural gathering spot. They wanted to create a space that was an extension of the kitchen for entertaining and serving family and friends. Architect, Cynthia Karegeannes was hired to draw up plans for a mudroom to corral the couple’s two dogs and stash the pet’s leashes, treats, etc. A large butler pantry was imagined with a full size refrigerator, prep sink, dishwasher and custom cabinetry to have items handy for entertaining. Innovative Construction, helped finalize the details and implemented the plans for the new addition. Interior Designer, Beth Weltlich with The House Dressing worked with homeowners, to select materials and finishes to unify the areas of the existing kitchen and the new spaces. A custom banquette was created with room under the staircase so that all of the space could be utilized. Furniture and accessories are still in the works as the homeowners let the area evolve to see exactly what their needs are. A collaborative effort-for sure! The challenges included creating three separate areas (mudroom, banquette and butler pantry) with storage and versatility in one existing space. Having this additional space that was not always utilized, the homeowners feel the new addition will become an integral part of the families' living area.

Photo Credit: N. Leonard
Large elegant enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room photo in New York with a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and blue walls

A.R.T. Furniture Epicenters Williamsburg Round Mirror A collection inspired by the ever-evolving communities of fashion, art, music and cinema, Epicenters embodies the next generation of relevant furniture design. Eclectic at heart, these unique furnishings capture the spirit of urban living and modern cultural influences while delivering timeless styling and must-have features.

Tucked away in a small subdivision, these homeowners have taken their builder-grade backyard and transformed it into a Japanese-inspired oasis. After the initial landscape design and construction by Pacific Garden Design, the homeowners have continued to craft an elegantly evolving landscape. A multi-level deck provides entertaining space as it steps down to the yard. A dry water feature anchors the corner of the yard, while a series of stone benches provide spots for quiet contemplation. The thriving garden area takes advantage of the southern exposure along one side of the yard and offers an opportunity for garden whimsy. Gravel pathways connect the space to the front yard and the natural area behind the property.

This master bathroom is an oasis of clean, bright design with an abundance of natural light. Our Montecito clients wanted a contemporary space, and we gave them hyper modernism with custom materials imported from Italy. A glass walk-in shower with sleek fixtures is a subtle touch to balance the dramatic artwork. Our favorite feature in this master bath is the hand-made mosaic micro tile wall. --- Project designed by Montecito interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Montecito as well as surrounding areas such as Hope Ranch, Summerland, Santa Barbara, Isla Vista, Mission Canyon, Carpinteria, Goleta, Ojai, Los Olivos, and Solvang. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/englewood-master-bath-renovation/