This 7,900-square-foot Italian-inspired Mediterranean estate in Grand Islands at Seven Oaks, Bakersfield, features graceful arches, natural materials, custom wrought-iron details, sculptural stairwork, and integrated water features. Designed for elegant California living, the custom home combines grand entertaining spaces, private retreats, a home theater, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections with enduring Mediterranean craftsmanship and architectural character.

Photo of a large traditional partial sun front yard brick formal garden in Dallas for summer.

Sandy Agrafiotis
Elegant l-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Portland Maine with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount sink, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Foyer - large craftsman light wood floor and brown floor foyer idea with gray walls and a brown front door

Foyer - large contemporary light wood floor and beige floor foyer idea in Seattle with beige walls and a light wood front door

David Livingston
Mountain style light wood floor foyer photo in Sacramento with white walls and a glass front door

Example of a tuscan single front door design in San Francisco with a metal front door

Design ideas for a large traditional full sun front yard brick driveway in New York for summer.

This new walk has given the house an elegant approach to the front door and improved its street appeal too! Photographer-Nancy Dransfield
Small traditional exterior home idea in Richmond

The existing porch and steps of stamped concrete were replaced with patterned bluestone and bluestone treads. A “foyer” of bluestone outlined in Valders stone mimics the arch-shaped windows on the home.

Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink
Front door - mid-sized coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor front door idea in Boston with beige walls and a blue front door

Front entry landing with Bluestone inlay makes a beautiful statement.
Photo of a large traditional partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Minneapolis for summer.

Close up detail of porch roof
Mid-sized elegant slate floor front door photo in DC Metro with a brown front door

Rich Baum Photography 916-296-5778 http://richbaum.com
This is an example of a traditional partial sun front yard driveway in Sacramento.

Ryan Theade
Inspiration for a scandinavian u-shaped cable railing staircase remodel

Welcome! Mortared brick herringbone entrance patio with brick posts and curved edges. Crisp edges and beautiful patterning.
Front door - mid-sized traditional brick floor front door idea in DC Metro with a medium wood front door

Single door with aluminum inserts and sidelight
Large minimalist front door photo in Miami

Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern light wood floor and brown floor foyer remodel in Sydney with yellow walls and a gray front door

The view from the front door is carefully composed, drawing visitors inwards and welcoming you home.
Inspiration for a scandinavian l-shaped staircase remodel in Toronto