The exterior of the home is an amazing compilation of triangles, composing an intricate network of overlapping shapes, yielding numerous outdoor, elevated spaces with expansive views of the surrounding vineyard.

onoma hillside sanctuary top-of-the-line architecture and sightlines, sunset views all year round of most of the Valley of Sonoma, where ranch meets farmhouse charm and lots of terraced vegetable gardens. Mustard field during the winter, wild flowers everywhere, rare species of eucalyptus, vast network of paths to access all parts of the 3 acres with carefully thougth-through hydrology and intricate culvert system, several sheds for expanded features, all architecturally cohesive with the main house, all ensuite baths, 2 full guest quarters, private den, and 3600 sq ft of decks on multiple levels. Lot Lot is fully fenced for safety and growing, and the house perimeter is also gated, included the decks, to contain young ones and dogs (in our out). The ultimate sustainable property with the latest technologies for green building, optimal air quality, remote monitoring, with the throughout integrated technologies for sound, security, alarm, camera monitoring and more. Expansive access roads and flat terrains perfect for grand celebrations Experience the best of wine country living.

onoma hillside sanctuary top-of-the-line architecture and sightlines, sunset views all year round of most of the Valley of Sonoma, where ranch meets farmhouse charm and lots of terraced vegetable gardens. Mustard field during the winter, wild flowers everywhere, rare species of eucalyptus, vast network of paths to access all parts of the 3 acres with carefully thougth-through hydrology and intricate culvert system, several sheds for expanded features, all architecturally cohesive with the main house, all ensuite baths, 2 full guest quarters, private den, and 3600 sq ft of decks on multiple levels. Lot Lot is fully fenced for safety and growing, and the house perimeter is also gated, included the decks, to contain young ones and dogs (in our out). The ultimate sustainable property with the latest technologies for green building, optimal air quality, remote monitoring, with the throughout integrated technologies for sound, security, alarm, camera monitoring and more. Expansive access roads and flat terrains perfect for grand celebrations Experience the best of wine country living.

onoma hillside sanctuary top-of-the-line architecture and sightlines, sunset views all year round of most of the Valley of Sonoma, where ranch meets farmhouse charm and lots of terraced vegetable gardens. Mustard field during the winter, wild flowers everywhere, rare species of eucalyptus, vast network of paths to access all parts of the 3 acres with carefully thougth-through hydrology and intricate culvert system, several sheds for expanded features, all architecturally cohesive with the main house, all ensuite baths, 2 full guest quarters, private den, and 3600 sq ft of decks on multiple levels. Lot Lot is fully fenced for safety and growing, and the house perimeter is also gated, included the decks, to contain young ones and dogs (in our out). The ultimate sustainable property with the latest technologies for green building, optimal air quality, remote monitoring, with the throughout integrated technologies for sound, security, alarm, camera monitoring and more. Expansive access roads and flat terrains perfect for grand celebrations Experience the best of wine country living.

Designed for a pilot TV show on the DIY Network, this three story outdoor tower reflects a hybrid modern style combining beach and agricultural vernacular influences. Top floor affords expansive views of farm land and ocean, second floor provides private outdoor dining, and ground floor creates perfect meditation area with a suspended sofa platform

onoma hillside sanctuary top-of-the-line architecture and sightlines, sunset views all year round of most of the Valley of Sonoma, where ranch meets farmhouse charm and lots of terraced vegetable gardens. Mustard field during the winter, wild flowers everywhere, rare species of eucalyptus, vast network of paths to access all parts of the 3 acres with carefully thougth-through hydrology and intricate culvert system, several sheds for expanded features, all architecturally cohesive with the main house, all ensuite baths, 2 full guest quarters, private den, and 3600 sq ft of decks on multiple levels. Lot Lot is fully fenced for safety and growing, and the house perimeter is also gated, included the decks, to contain young ones and dogs (in our out). The ultimate sustainable property with the latest technologies for green building, optimal air quality, remote monitoring, with the throughout integrated technologies for sound, security, alarm, camera monitoring and more. Expansive access roads and flat terrains perfect for grand celebrations Experience the best of wine country living.

onoma hillside sanctuary top-of-the-line architecture and sightlines, sunset views all year round of most of the Valley of Sonoma, where ranch meets farmhouse charm and lots of terraced vegetable gardens. Mustard field during the winter, wild flowers everywhere, rare species of eucalyptus, vast network of paths to access all parts of the 3 acres with carefully thougth-through hydrology and intricate culvert system, several sheds for expanded features, all architecturally cohesive with the main house, all ensuite baths, 2 full guest quarters, private den, and 3600 sq ft of decks on multiple levels. Lot Lot is fully fenced for safety and growing, and the house perimeter is also gated, included the decks, to contain young ones and dogs (in our out). The ultimate sustainable property with the latest technologies for green building, optimal air quality, remote monitoring, with the throughout integrated technologies for sound, security, alarm, camera monitoring and more. Expansive access roads and flat terrains perfect for grand celebrations Experience the best of wine country living.

The exterior of the home is an amazing compilation of triangles, composing an intricate network of overlapping shapes, yielding numerous outdoor, elevated spaces with expansive views of the surrounding vineyard., the pool and the 15 thousand gallons of well water and the abundant solar panels.

onoma hillside sanctuary top-of-the-line architecture and sightlines, sunset views all year round of most of the Valley of Sonoma, where ranch meets farmhouse charm and lots of terraced vegetable gardens. Mustard field during the winter, wild flowers everywhere, rare species of eucalyptus, vast network of paths to access all parts of the 3 acres with carefully thougth-through hydrology and intricate culvert system, several sheds for expanded features, all architecturally cohesive with the main house, all ensuite baths, 2 full guest quarters, private den, and 3600 sq ft of decks on multiple levels. Lot Lot is fully fenced for safety and growing, and the house perimeter is also gated, included the decks, to contain young ones and dogs (in our out). The ultimate sustainable property with the latest technologies for green building, optimal air quality, remote monitoring, with the throughout integrated technologies for sound, security, alarm, camera monitoring and more. Expansive access roads and flat terrains perfect for grand celebrations Experience the best of wine country living.

Mother Nature’s finest work! Set in Marin County, California, this Craftsman style house over 3 levels offers resort style living for empty-nesters with an extended family network. A large solar heated pool graces the back garden, Spectacular views of the wine country and San Pablo Bay can be enjoyed here. The unparalleled setting features majestic oak trees that provide the perfect amount of shade and comfort on warm summer days.

Discover how premium light-filtering materials and smart-home automation can secure street-level entryway glass without losing natural daylight. Choosing the right window treatments for a home's front entrance is one of the most challenging design decisions a homeowner can face. The front door is the focal point of a home's curb appeal, often featuring expansive glass panels or side-by-side double doors designed to make a grand architectural statement. During the day, these large glass features are an asset, flooding entryways and foyers with beautiful natural daylight. However, for homes situated on busy local roads or highly trafficked street-level lots, the dynamic completely changes once the sun goes down. The moment interior lights are switched on in the evening, a stark contrast is created with the dark outdoors. This creates a severe privacy issue, leaving the entire foyer completely exposed to passing traffic and pedestrians. Finding a solution that delivers absolute evening privacy without permanently plunging the front entrance into darkness during the day requires understanding how modern window treatment materials and operating systems interact. Light-Filtering vs. Blackout Fabrics The first step in solving street-level privacy is selecting the correct fabric type. Many homeowners mistakenly assume they need heavy, opaque blackout shades to secure their home from outside eyes at night. While blackout fabrics certainly block 100% of the view, they also block 100% of the natural daylight during the day, forcing you to constantly raise and lower the shades just to see inside your own foyer. A more effective approach for entryways utilizes premium light-filtering materials. These specialized fabrics are engineered with a precise, tight weave that operates on the principles of directional light and optical density. Daytime Functionality: When the sun is shining outside, the exterior light levels are significantly higher than the interior light levels. The light-filtering fabric diffuses the intense, direct sunlight into a soft, ambient glow throughout the entryway. This keeps the home bright, eliminates harsh glares, and protects interior hardwood flooring, paint, and trim from damaging UV rays. Night-Time Functionality: At night, the lighting dynamic reverses. The interior foyer lights make the inside bright, while the outside is dark. Because of the specialized tight weave, the fabric blocks the transmission of clear shapes and details. To a person standing out on the street or driving by on a busy road, the view inside is completely obstructed, delivering total privacy when the family is home for the evening. Challenges of Front Door Installations Securing privacy for a double wide front entrance introduces unique structural hurdles that standard windows do not face. Traditional blinds with hanging cords or manual pull chains are poorly suited for front doors. They disrupt the clean architectural lines of a grand foyer, create a safety hazard, and can easily get tangled or damaged when the doors are opened and closed. The window treatments must be mounted high and wide enough above the door trim to ensure that the front doors can swing open and close freely without ever catching on the fabric or the lower hem bar. How We Applied These Principles in Sherrills Ford, NC Applying these exact educational principles to real-world homes is what Cole and I do every day at Bloomin' Blinds of North Charlotte. We recently worked with a homeowner in Sherrills Ford whose beautiful new construction property sat on a highly trafficked road. They loved their double wide front door entrance but felt entirely too exposed to the street at night. We brought our mobile showroom directly to their driveway. This allowed us to hold up premium light-filtering fabric samples directly against their entryway glass, matching the materials perfectly to their home's natural lighting, interior paint, and trim before making a single cut. To solve their street-level privacy issue, we custom-built and installed two matching light-filtering roller shades, mounting them flawlessly side-by-side above the front door frame. To keep the home’s interior design completely cohesive, we carried the exact same style to the back of the house, installing a matching single roller shade on the rear door. Smart Home Window Automation at Your Fingertips Because entryway windows can be tall and awkward to reach manually, our family team integrated advanced smart-home motorization into this Sherrills Ford project. Beyond the convenience of a handheld remote control, these automated roller shades feature seamless Wi-Fi integration. The homeowners can control their privacy through a dedicated smartphone app or link the system directly to their existing voice-activated smart home networks, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. This allows for complete hands-free window automation. The clients can program custom daily routines—such as setting the front entry shades to automatically lower exactly at sunset—or simply use a voice command to secure the foyer instantly from the comfort of the couch.

onoma hillside sanctuary top-of-the-line architecture and sightlines, sunset views all year round of most of the Valley of Sonoma, where ranch meets farmhouse charm and lots of terraced vegetable gardens. Mustard field during the winter, wild flowers everywhere, rare species of eucalyptus, vast network of paths to access all parts of the 3 acres with carefully thougth-through hydrology and intricate culvert system, several sheds for expanded features, all architecturally cohesive with the main house, all ensuite baths, 2 full guest quarters, private den, and 3600 sq ft of decks on multiple levels. Lot Lot is fully fenced for safety and growing, and the house perimeter is also gated, included the decks, to contain young ones and dogs (in our out). The ultimate sustainable property with the latest technologies for green building, optimal air quality, remote monitoring, with the throughout integrated technologies for sound, security, alarm, camera monitoring and more. Expansive access roads and flat terrains perfect for grand celebrations Experience the best of wine country living.

onoma hillside sanctuary top-of-the-line architecture and sightlines, sunset views all year round of most of the Valley of Sonoma, where ranch meets farmhouse charm and lots of terraced vegetable gardens. Mustard field during the winter, wild flowers everywhere, rare species of eucalyptus, vast network of paths to access all parts of the 3 acres with carefully thougth-through hydrology and intricate culvert system, several sheds for expanded features, all architecturally cohesive with the main house, all ensuite baths, 2 full guest quarters, private den, and 3600 sq ft of decks on multiple levels. Lot Lot is fully fenced for safety and growing, and the house perimeter is also gated, included the decks, to contain young ones and dogs (in our out). The ultimate sustainable property with the latest technologies for green building, optimal air quality, remote monitoring, with the throughout integrated technologies for sound, security, alarm, camera monitoring and more. Expansive access roads and flat terrains perfect for grand celebrations Experience the best of wine country living.

Designed for a pilot TV show on the DIY Network, this three story outdoor tower reflects a hybrid modern style combining beach and agricultural vernacular influences. Top floor affords expansive views of farm land and ocean, second floor provides private outdoor dining, and ground floor creates perfect meditation area with a suspended sofa platform

onoma hillside sanctuary top-of-the-line architecture and sightlines, sunset views all year round of most of the Valley of Sonoma, where ranch meets farmhouse charm and lots of terraced vegetable gardens. Mustard field during the winter, wild flowers everywhere, rare species of eucalyptus, vast network of paths to access all parts of the 3 acres with carefully thougth-through hydrology and intricate culvert system, several sheds for expanded features, all architecturally cohesive with the main house, all ensuite baths, 2 full guest quarters, private den, and 3600 sq ft of decks on multiple levels. Lot Lot is fully fenced for safety and growing, and the house perimeter is also gated, included the decks, to contain young ones and dogs (in our out). The ultimate sustainable property with the latest technologies for green building, optimal air quality, remote monitoring, with the throughout integrated technologies for sound, security, alarm, camera monitoring and more. Expansive access roads and flat terrains perfect for grand celebrations Experience the best of wine country living.

onoma hillside sanctuary top-of-the-line architecture and sightlines, sunset views all year round of most of the Valley of Sonoma, where ranch meets farmhouse charm and lots of terraced vegetable gardens. Mustard field during the winter, wild flowers everywhere, rare species of eucalyptus, vast network of paths to access all parts of the 3 acres with carefully thougth-through hydrology and intricate culvert system, several sheds for expanded features, all architecturally cohesive with the main house, all ensuite baths, 2 full guest quarters, private den, and 3600 sq ft of decks on multiple levels. Lot Lot is fully fenced for safety and growing, and the house perimeter is also gated, included the decks, to contain young ones and dogs (in our out). The ultimate sustainable property with the latest technologies for green building, optimal air quality, remote monitoring, with the throughout integrated technologies for sound, security, alarm, camera monitoring and more. Expansive access roads and flat terrains perfect for grand celebrations Experience the best of wine country living.

onoma hillside sanctuary top-of-the-line architecture and sightlines, sunset views all year round of most of the Valley of Sonoma, where ranch meets farmhouse charm and lots of terraced vegetable gardens. Mustard field during the winter, wild flowers everywhere, rare species of eucalyptus, vast network of paths to access all parts of the 3 acres with carefully thougth-through hydrology and intricate culvert system, several sheds for expanded features, all architecturally cohesive with the main house, all ensuite baths, 2 full guest quarters, private den, and 3600 sq ft of decks on multiple levels. Lot Lot is fully fenced for safety and growing, and the house perimeter is also gated, included the decks, to contain young ones and dogs (in our out). The ultimate sustainable property with the latest technologies for green building, optimal air quality, remote monitoring, with the throughout integrated technologies for sound, security, alarm, camera monitoring and more. Expansive access roads and flat terrains perfect for grand celebrations Experience the best of wine country living.

onoma hillside sanctuary top-of-the-line architecture and sightlines, sunset views all year round of most of the Valley of Sonoma, where ranch meets farmhouse charm and lots of terraced vegetable gardens. Mustard field during the winter, wild flowers everywhere, rare species of eucalyptus, vast network of paths to access all parts of the 3 acres with carefully thougth-through hydrology and intricate culvert system, several sheds for expanded features, all architecturally cohesive with the main house, all ensuite baths, 2 full guest quarters, private den, and 3600 sq ft of decks on multiple levels. Lot Lot is fully fenced for safety and growing, and the house perimeter is also gated, included the decks, to contain young ones and dogs (in our out). The ultimate sustainable property with the latest technologies for green building, optimal air quality, remote monitoring, with the throughout integrated technologies for sound, security, alarm, camera monitoring and more. Expansive access roads and flat terrains perfect for grand celebrations Experience the best of wine country living.

Discover how premium light-filtering materials and smart-home automation can secure street-level entryway glass without losing natural daylight. Choosing the right window treatments for a home's front entrance is one of the most challenging design decisions a homeowner can face. The front door is the focal point of a home's curb appeal, often featuring expansive glass panels or side-by-side double doors designed to make a grand architectural statement. During the day, these large glass features are an asset, flooding entryways and foyers with beautiful natural daylight. However, for homes situated on busy local roads or highly trafficked street-level lots, the dynamic completely changes once the sun goes down. The moment interior lights are switched on in the evening, a stark contrast is created with the dark outdoors. This creates a severe privacy issue, leaving the entire foyer completely exposed to passing traffic and pedestrians. Finding a solution that delivers absolute evening privacy without permanently plunging the front entrance into darkness during the day requires understanding how modern window treatment materials and operating systems interact. Light-Filtering vs. Blackout Fabrics The first step in solving street-level privacy is selecting the correct fabric type. Many homeowners mistakenly assume they need heavy, opaque blackout shades to secure their home from outside eyes at night. While blackout fabrics certainly block 100% of the view, they also block 100% of the natural daylight during the day, forcing you to constantly raise and lower the shades just to see inside your own foyer. A more effective approach for entryways utilizes premium light-filtering materials. These specialized fabrics are engineered with a precise, tight weave that operates on the principles of directional light and optical density. Daytime Functionality: When the sun is shining outside, the exterior light levels are significantly higher than the interior light levels. The light-filtering fabric diffuses the intense, direct sunlight into a soft, ambient glow throughout the entryway. This keeps the home bright, eliminates harsh glares, and protects interior hardwood flooring, paint, and trim from damaging UV rays. Night-Time Functionality: At night, the lighting dynamic reverses. The interior foyer lights make the inside bright, while the outside is dark. Because of the specialized tight weave, the fabric blocks the transmission of clear shapes and details. To a person standing out on the street or driving by on a busy road, the view inside is completely obstructed, delivering total privacy when the family is home for the evening. Challenges of Front Door Installations Securing privacy for a double wide front entrance introduces unique structural hurdles that standard windows do not face. Traditional blinds with hanging cords or manual pull chains are poorly suited for front doors. They disrupt the clean architectural lines of a grand foyer, create a safety hazard, and can easily get tangled or damaged when the doors are opened and closed. The window treatments must be mounted high and wide enough above the door trim to ensure that the front doors can swing open and close freely without ever catching on the fabric or the lower hem bar. How We Applied These Principles in Sherrills Ford, NC Applying these exact educational principles to real-world homes is what Cole and I do every day at Bloomin' Blinds of North Charlotte. We recently worked with a homeowner in Sherrills Ford whose beautiful new construction property sat on a highly trafficked road. They loved their double wide front door entrance but felt entirely too exposed to the street at night. We brought our mobile showroom directly to their driveway. This allowed us to hold up premium light-filtering fabric samples directly against their entryway glass, matching the materials perfectly to their home's natural lighting, interior paint, and trim before making a single cut. To solve their street-level privacy issue, we custom-built and installed two matching light-filtering roller shades, mounting them flawlessly side-by-side above the front door frame. To keep the home’s interior design completely cohesive, we carried the exact same style to the back of the house, installing a matching single roller shade on the rear door. Smart Home Window Automation at Your Fingertips Because entryway windows can be tall and awkward to reach manually, our family team integrated advanced smart-home motorization into this Sherrills Ford project. Beyond the convenience of a handheld remote control, these automated roller shades feature seamless Wi-Fi integration. The homeowners can control their privacy through a dedicated smartphone app or link the system directly to their existing voice-activated smart home networks, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit. This allows for complete hands-free window automation. The clients can program custom daily routines—such as setting the front entry shades to automatically lower exactly at sunset—or simply use a voice command to secure the foyer instantly from the comfort of the couch.