The marble in the kitchen was coated with protectant to increase its lifespan. Oversized branch light fixtures by Shirley Robinson are used to balance the large volume of the space. Photo credit: David Duncan Livingston

The Devonshire Series direct vent gas fireplace delivers a clean-face design featuring one of the tallest viewing areas for a true masonry-built look. Combined with top tier features, such as heat-radiating ceramic glass, a realistic log set, heavy-duty cast iron grate, and a variety of options, the Devonshire Series will create a warm and inviting home. EXCLUSIVE FEATURES Available in 36” and 42” models Conveniently located gas controls for easy installation and operation Energy saving electronic controls with seamless battery backup provide continued operation in the event of a power outage Clean-face design allows more flexibility for a custom look Tall opening provides an exceptional view of the flame Multi-level burner produces tall, dancing flames with beautiful ember bed Smooth-faced design features ceramic glass for optimum heat transfer Ceramic poured fiber log set with heavy duty cast-iron grate Dual blowers for increased comfort High definition refractory panels available in multiple styles and colors Includes full-featured remote control (variable flame control and IPI/CPI) Limited Lifetime Warranty This fireplace meets all 2015 ANSI barrier requirements.

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This living space is part of a Great Room that connects to the kitchen. Beautiful white brick cladding around the fireplace and chimney. White oak features including: fireplace mantel, floating shelves, and solid wood floor. The custom cabinetry on either side of the fireplace has glass display doors and Cambria Quartz countertops. The firebox is clad with stone in herringbone pattern. Photo by Molly Rose Photography

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects and Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Designed and built a new warm, modern, Eichler-inspired, open, indoor-outdoor home on a deeper-than-usual San Mateo Highlands property where an original Eichler house had burned to the ground. The owners wanted multi-generational living and larger spaces than the original home offered, but all parties agreed that the house should respect the neighborhood and blend in stylistically with the other Eichlers. At first the Klopf team considered re-using what little was left of the original home and expanding on it. But after discussions with the owner and builder, all parties agreed that the last few remaining elements of the house were not practical to re-use, so Klopf Architecture designed a new home that pushes the Eichler approach in new directions. One disadvantage of Eichler production homes is that the house designs were not optimized for each specific lot. A new custom home offered the team a chance to start over. In this case, a longer house that opens up sideways to the south fit the lot better than the original square-ish house that used to open to the rear (west). Accordingly, the Klopf team designed an L-shaped “bar” house with a large glass wall with large sliding glass doors that faces sideways instead of to the rear like a typical Eichler. This glass wall opens to a pool and landscaped yard designed by Arterra Landscape Architects. Driving by the house, one might assume at first glance it is an Eichler because of the horizontality, the overhanging flat roof eaves, the dark gray vertical siding, and orange solid panel front door, but the house is designed for the 21st Century and is not meant to be a “Likeler.” You won't see any posts and beams in this home. Instead, the ceiling decking is a western red cedar that covers over all the beams. Like Eichlers, this cedar runs continuously from inside to out, enhancing the indoor / outdoor feeling of the house, but unlike Eichlers it conceals a cavity for lighting, wiring, and insulation. Ceilings are higher, rooms are larger and more open, the master bathroom is light-filled and more generous, with a separate tub and shower and a separate toilet compartment, and there is plenty of storage. The garage even easily fits two of today's vehicles with room to spare. A massive 49-foot by 12-foot wall of glass and the continuity of materials from inside to outside enhance the inside-outside living concept, so the owners and their guests can flow freely from house to pool deck to BBQ to pool and back. During construction in the rough framing stage, Klopf thought the front of the house appeared too tall even though the house had looked right in the design renderings (probably because the house is uphill from the street). So Klopf Architecture paid the framer to change the roofline from how we had designed it to be lower along the front, allowing the home to blend in better with the neighborhood. One project goal was for people driving up the street to pass the home without immediately noticing there is an "imposter" on this lot, and making that change was essential to achieve that goal. This 2,606 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Eichler-inspired new house is located in San Mateo in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Klara Kevane Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Contractor: Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Photography ©2016 Mariko Reed Location: San Mateo, CA Year completed: 2016

Large tuscan medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Marc Julien Homes latest custom estate is located in the heart of West Palm Beach’s Historic, El Cid District. This 5 bedroom 4.5 bath, Mediterranean custom estate features architectural details of a half-century old home with all of the luxuries of modern living. A custom Mahogany front door waits to welcome you to the home through the palm lined walkway. Stepping through the entrance you are greeted with a spacious, open floor plan overlooking the luscious backyard and outdoor living area. Transitioning seamlessly through the home are entertainment focused living, kitchen and dining rooms. The Mediterranean loggia features a one-of-a-kind fireplace, expansive covered seating, and exceptional view of the luxury pool.

Victoria McHugh Photography Lakeside Custom Cabinetry,LLC Chris Hummel Construction Vogler Metalwork & Design A huge amount of functional storage space was designed into an otherwise small kitchen through the use of purpose built, custom cabinetry. The homeowner knew exactly how she wanted to organize her kitchen tools. A knife drawer was specially made to fit her collection of knives. The open shelving on the range side serves as easy access to her cookware as well as a garbage pullout. We were able to relocate and center the range and copper range hood made by Vogler Metalworks by removing a center island and replacing it with a honed black granite countertop peninsula. The subway tile backsplash on the sink wall is taken up to the soffit with the exception of dark bull nose used to frame the wall sconce made by Vaughn. The kitchen also serves as an informal entryway from the lake and exterior brick patio so the homeowners were desperate to have a way to keep shoes from being scattered on the floor. We took an awkward corner and fitted it with custom built cabinetry that housed not only the family's shoes but kitty litter, dog leashes, car keys, sun hats, and lotions.

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Ronnie Bruce Photography Bellweather Construction, LLC is a trained and certified remodeling and home improvement general contractor that specializes in period-appropriate renovations and energy efficiency improvements. Bellweather's managing partner, William Giesey, has over 20 years of experience providing construction management and design services for high-quality home renovations in Philadelphia and its Main Line suburbs. Will is a BPI-certified building analyst, NARI-certified kitchen and bath remodeler, and active member of his local NARI chapter. He is the acting chairman of a local historical commission and has participated in award-winning restoration and historic preservation projects. His work has been showcased on home tours and featured in magazines.

French Chateau Kitchen with antique island, Skylights, Wood Millwork Hidden Refrigerator, La Cornue Stove and Coffered Ceiling. Miller + Miller Architectural Photography

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