Open concept living and family room, looking out onto 60 linear feet of glass cantileverd over walkout basement. Full functional wood burning fireplace, unfinished oak hardwood in cheveron pattern with borders. large recessed panel archways. Oak builtins. Fireplace is herringbone. Marble surround and mantel for fireplace.

We met the design challenge of creating one large family-friendly space from the original front and back parlors of this 18th century Federal farmhouse, while still achieving a multi-purpose library/music room. The Farrow and Ball color Stiff key blue helped to unite the 2 spaces. Painting walls and woodwork alike in the space gave it optimum unity. The Old World Weaver's blue cotton damask, fabricated on both sofa and love seat, was positioned in a way that gave additional harmony to the room. Somewhat unexpected in this traditional home was the use of the caramel colored wilton area rug as well as the custom wrapped linen coffee table. The playful Brunschwig & Fils chinoserie animal print also gave the club chair next to the book cases a less formal look. Photography by Eric Roth. In collaboration with Home Glow Design.

"""Incendio"" is a sleek new tabletop/desktop ethanol burning personal fireplace. Chic enough for any executive desk or formal tablescape, Incendio is also the perfect alternative to candles, it's soft and romantic. The colorful flames are accentuated against classic black and behind the tempered glass windscreen... beautiful and functional. Easily adjust the flame height or extinguish it completely with the provided dampener tool. This open ultra modern design allows the beauty and colors of the flames to be enjoyed by everyone. Relax and unwind as you watch the fascinating flames. Perfect for any setting. For indoor use only.

Have your own tropical paradise with a Oriflamme granite fire pit table. Stay warm while enjoying the elegant beauty of granite against delicate, dancing flames. This Oriflamme table is tasteful, and sure to be a conversation piece at your next party! Oriflamme fire tables are the most superior fire table on the market because they will last for years to come, and will be sure to please. Transform your home and entertain in style with this tropical sunscape Oriflamme fire pit! Key Features: - Dual self contained exchangeable propane tank system (20# grill like tanks not included) - Coffee table height - 21 3/4" (Maximizes warmth and functionality from the table) - Dual propane tank burn times between 30-40 hours - Up to 75,000 BTUs (Propane) Up to 90,000 BTUs (Natural Gas) - Tropical fire pit features a stainless steel tray burner (No rust or corrosion) for all over burn pattern. - Natural Gas Conversion Kit available - Easy set-up, No tools required - Portable (Easy to Move) - Frame mounted bottle opener - Adjustable frame levelers for uneven surfaces - The tropical elegance Oriflamme fire pit features a full manufacturers warranty

Our demo kitchen shows just how your new outdoor kitchen could look. Plus it's fully functional, so you never know what we'll be cooking up! Entrées on the ProSear grill with rotisserie, sides on the Lynx double side burner, hand-tossed pies in the Lynx pizza oven or pancakes the Lynx griddle. Food and drinks stay cool in the Lynx outdoor refrigerator, which converts to a single or double tap kegerator. Our kitchen also displays some of the materials used in our custom projects such as the Tuscany rustic split face veneer and granite countertops.

Offering the peace of mind of a UL listing coupled with a dramatic design, the Antalia UL Listed Built-In Ethanol Fireplace mixes aesthetic appeal, function and safety into one handsome, clean burning fireplace. Antalia's face is composed of black tempered glass. Trimming the interior of the frame, a stainless steel border in opposing silver introduces the lively, orange flames. Produced by its stainless ethanol burner, the flames use the backdrop of its black steel firebox to entertain the onlooker.

Open concept living and family room, looking out onto 60 linear feet of glass cantileverd over walkout basement. Full functional wood burning fireplace, unfinished oak hardwood in cheveron pattern with borders. large recessed panel archways. Oak builtins. Fireplace is herringbone. Marble surround and mantel for fireplace.

Eat-in kitchen - large country u-shaped light wood floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen idea with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, red backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

HotBox is a modern bio fireplace insert. It can be easily install into an exisiting fireplace bringing its functionality back to life. Its modern electronics and sensors ensures the safety of the user. This bio fireplace brings the beauty of real dancing flames and is a perfect fit for both modern and traditional designs. Thanks to the HotBox accessories, you can easily create the classic look of a wood-burning fireplace and still enjoy advanced technology.

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.”

Built in 1938, this home has some beautiful architectural features. The former kitchen was charming, but it was not functional. Cabinet drawers were not opening properly, there was no hot water at the sink and there was no electric on the island. With the new kitchen design, we added several modern amenities, several of which are concealed behind cabinet doors and drawers. Credits: Designer: Erin Hurst, CKD-French's Cabinet Gallery, LLC Contractor: Benjamin Breeding- Breeding Homes, LLC Countertops: Smokey Mountain Tops Cabinetry: Crestwood Inc. Crown Molding: Stephens Millwork & Lumber Company Tile: Dal Tile-Beth Taylor Appliances: A1 Appliance-Tom Burns Plumbing Fixtures: Kenny & Company-Jessica Smith Paint: Jo Ella McClellan Photographer: Dylan Reyes-Dylan Reyes Photos

Our client purchased this 1960s home in it’s near original state, and from the moment we saw it we knew it would quickly become one of our favourite projects! We worked together to ensure that the new design would stick to it’s true roots and create better functioning spaces for her to enjoy. Clean lines and contrasting finishes work together to achieve a modern home that is welcoming, fun, and perfect for entertaining - exactly what midcentury modern design is all about! Designer: Susan DeRidder of Live Well Interiors Inc.

The Ross Peak Steel Stringer Stair and Railing is full of functionality and flair. Steel stringers paired with waterfall style white oak treads, with a continuous grain pattern for a seamless design. A shadow reveal lined with LED lighting follows the stairs up, illuminating the Blue Burned Fir wall. The railing is made of stainless steel posts and continuous stainless steel rod balusters. The hand railing is covered in a high quality leather and hand stitched, tying the contrasting industrial steel with the softness of the wood for a finished look. Below the stairs is the Illuminated Stair Wine Closet, that’s extenuated by stair design and carries the lighting into the space.

Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Cooking Something to cook with, such as a barbecue grill or wood-fired pizza oven, and countertops for food preparation and serving are key elements in a well-designed outdoor kitchen. Concrete countertops offer the advantages of weather resistance and versatility, since they can be formed into any shape you desire to suit the space. A coat of sealer will simplify cleanup by protecting your countertop from stains. Other amenities, such as concrete bar-tops and outdoor sinks with plumbing, can expand your entertainment options. Hearth Wood-burning or gas fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas and portable patio heaters extend the enjoyment of outdoor living well into the evening while creating a cozy conversation area for people to gather around. Sunset Construction and Design specializes in creating residential patio retreats, outdoor kitchens with fireplaces and luxurious outdoor living rooms. Our design-build service can turn an ordinary back yard into a natural extension of your home giving you a whole new dimension for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. If you’re interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, look us up! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours. Greg, Sunset Construction & Design in Fresno, CA.

Photo: Ryan Hicks © 2017 Houzz
Inspiration for a transitional bedroom remodel in DC Metro

Built in 1938, this home has some beautiful architectural features. The former kitchen was charming, but it was not functional. Cabinet drawers were not opening properly, there was no hot water at the sink and there was no electric on the island. With the new kitchen design, we added several modern amenities, several of which are concealed behind cabinet doors and drawers. Credits: Designer: Erin Hurst, CKD-French's Cabinet Gallery, LLC Contractor: Benjamin Breeding- Breeding Homes, LLC Countertops: Smokey Mountain Tops Cabinetry: Crestwood Inc. Crown Molding: Stephens Millwork & Lumber Company Tile: Dal Tile-Beth Taylor Appliances: A1 Appliance-Tom Burns Plumbing Fixtures: Kenny & Company-Jessica Smith Paint: Jo Ella McClellan Photographer: Dylan Reyes-Dylan Reyes Photos

"Cannello", Italian for candle, is much more than it's name implies. Cannello is a sleek new ethanol burning wall torch. Perfect by itself, but even better as a pair flanking a doorway or lining a hall, the Cannello is a beautiful way to add luxury and warmth. The colorful flames are accentuated against the classic black frame and the tempered glass windscreen is supported by stainless steel standoffs... beautiful and functional. Easily adjust the flame height or extinguish it completely with the provided dampener tool. This open ultra modern design allows the beauty and colors of the flames to be enjoyed by everyone. Relax and unwind as you watch the fascinating flames. Perfect for any setting. For indoor use only.

The clients built this new home on Lake Minnetonka and hoped for a relaxing space for their family & friends. Loving the Minimalist & Zen style, they wanted to use timeless and quality materials in the space and have the design speak to group entertaining. It was important that the whole space felt open and connected yet very thoughtful with the design elements. Major hardcover restraints had to be followed on this lakeshore property, which lead to creative carpentry and wall placements to make spaces.

Architect: Michael Cobb (707) 431-7303 http://www.studioecesis.com/ Photos by Joe Fletcher