Raised breakfast bar island, housing five-burner cooktop, finished with rough-cut Eldorado limestone. Note the double-oven at the entrance to the butler's pantry. Upper cabinets measure 42" for added storage. Ample lighting was added with scones, task lighting, under and above cabinet lighting too. Photo by Roger Wade Studio

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White Experience by Italgraniti breathes new life into the face of timeless marble with a variety of unique and sophisticated surface finishes! Colors Apuano and Pulpis are stocked in size 8x24 in four different surfaces - Natural, Semi-Polished, Scratched, and Textured - and 2x2 mosaics in a mix of these textures. Additionally, we now stock Apuano in a polished 4x12! Shown here in Statuario and Pulpis.

Landscape lighting is used to enhance the evening experience. http://www.jerryfinleyphotography.com/

Charles Hilton Architects, Robert Benson Photography From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Step inside this modern farmhouse gem, where classic charm meets contemporary design. With its open floor plan, every corner of this house promises a harmonious blend of space and style. The indoor living area seamlessly extends outdoors, making every moment under this roof an intimate communion with nature. As evening falls, the heartwarming glow of the indoor fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere perfect for memorable gatherings. Every chef's dream, the kitchen boasts USA Made cabinets that exemplify quality and elegance, ensuring every culinary adventure is a joyous one. Adjacently, the bar beckons for evenings of relaxation or spirited conversations, while the media room is ready to host your next movie night or binge-watch session. Venture further to discover four spacious bedrooms and three state-of-the-art bathrooms. Revel in the luxury of wood floors underfoot and the sleek appeal of floating vanities, creating a bathroom experience that's both chic and functional. Palette-wise, the home dances gracefully between the warmth of oak wood, the sophistication of grey, and the pristine beauty of white. Every space is a testament to meticulous design and a keen eye for detail.

A perfect spot to enjoy the waterside views. Plantings of Vardar Valley Boxwood, Autumn Bride Coral Bell, Dwarf Summer sweet, Inkberry and Ornamental Grasses are used around the patio. These selections bring evergreen foliage, fragrance and movement to the setting.

Step inside this modern farmhouse gem, where classic charm meets contemporary design. With its open floor plan, every corner of this house promises a harmonious blend of space and style. The indoor living area seamlessly extends outdoors, making every moment under this roof an intimate communion with nature. As evening falls, the heartwarming glow of the indoor fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere perfect for memorable gatherings. Every chef's dream, the kitchen boasts USA Made cabinets that exemplify quality and elegance, ensuring every culinary adventure is a joyous one. Adjacently, the bar beckons for evenings of relaxation or spirited conversations, while the media room is ready to host your next movie night or binge-watch session. Venture further to discover four spacious bedrooms and three state-of-the-art bathrooms. Revel in the luxury of wood floors underfoot and the sleek appeal of floating vanities, creating a bathroom experience that's both chic and functional. Palette-wise, the home dances gracefully between the warmth of oak wood, the sophistication of grey, and the pristine beauty of white. Every space is a testament to meticulous design and a keen eye for detail.

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
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  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   One of my favorite things to work on is older homes with a bit of history because I find it an interesting challenge to marry the historical architectural features of a home with modern design elements that work well for my client’s current lifestyle. This home was particularly fun because it was the second kitchen we had done for this family and was quite a departure from the style of the first kitchen. The before shot of the kitchen shows a view from the family room. See the dropped ceiling? We were curious, was this just part of the design or was the dropped ceiling there to hide mechanicals? Well we soon found out that it was mostly decorative (yay!), and with the exception of a little bit of work to some plumbing from an upstairs bathroom and rerouting of the ventilation system within the original floor joists, we were in the clear, phew! The shot of the completed kitchen from roughly the same vantage point shows how much taller the ceilings are. It makes a huge difference in the feel of the space. Dark and gloomy turned fresh and light! Another serious consideration was what do we do with the skinny transom window above the refrigerator. After much back and forth, we decided to eliminate it and do some open shelving instead. This ended up being one of the nicest areas in the room. I am calling it the “fun zone” because it houses all the barware, wine cubbies and a bar fridge — the perfect little buffet spot for entertaining. It is flanked on either side by pull out pantries that I’m sure will get a ton of use. Since the neighboring room has literally three walls of almost full height windows, the kitchen gets plenty of light. The gold shelving brackets, large pendant fixtures over the island and the tile mural behind the range all pay subtle homage to the home’s prairie style architecture and bring a bit of sparkle to the room. Even though the room is quite large, the work triangle is very tight with the large Subzero fridge, sink and range all nearby for easy maneuvering during meal prep. There is seating for four at the island, and work aisles are generous. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: LOMA Studios For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Coronado, CA The Alameda Residence is situated on a relatively large, yet unusually shaped lot for the beachside community of Coronado, California. The orientation of the “L” shaped main home and linear shaped guest house and covered patio create a large, open courtyard central to the plan. The majority of the spaces in the home are designed to engage the courtyard, lending a sense of openness and light to the home. The aesthetics take inspiration from the simple, clean lines of a traditional “A-frame” barn, intermixed with sleek, minimal detailing that gives the home a contemporary flair. The interior and exterior materials and colors reflect the bright, vibrant hues and textures of the seaside locale.

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White Experience by Italgraniti breathes new life into the face of timeless marble with a variety of unique and sophisticated surface finishes! Colors Apuano and Pulpis are stocked in size 8x24 in four different surfaces - Natural, Semi-Polished, Scratched, and Textured - and 2x2 mosaics in a mix of these textures. Additionally, we now stock Apuano in a polished 4x12! Shown here in Apuano and Pulpis.

Photo by Joe Fletcher
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