This couple purchased a second home as a respite from city living. Living primarily in downtown Chicago the couple desired a place to connect with nature. The home is located on 80 acres and is situated far back on a wooded lot with a pond, pool and a detached rec room. The home includes four bedrooms and one bunkroom along with five full baths. The home was stripped down to the studs, a total gut. Linc modified the exterior and created a modern look by removing the balconies on the exterior, removing the roof overhang, adding vertical siding and painting the structure black. The garage was converted into a detached rec room and a new pool was added complete with outdoor shower, concrete pavers, ipe wood wall and a limestone surround. Porch Details: Features Eze Breezy Fold down windows and door, radiant flooring, wood paneling and shiplap ceiling. -Sconces, Wayfair -New deck off the porch for dining

Example of a transitional living room design in Austin

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Beach style three-story wood beige dutch front door photo in Los Angeles with a blue front door

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Country bedroom photo in Dallas with green walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

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Indoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court - huge contemporary light wood floor indoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court idea in Boston with beige walls

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Example of a huge trendy formal and open concept living room design in Miami with beige walls, no tv, a ribbon fireplace and a metal fireplace

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Family room - traditional enclosed light wood floor family room idea in Dallas with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a corner tv

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Small trendy master light wood floor and beige floor bedroom photo in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

In south Seattle, a tiny backyard garden needed a makeover to add usability and create a sitting area for entertaining. Raised garden beds for edible plants provide the transition between the existing deck and new patio below, eliminating the need for a railing. A firepit provides the focal point for the new patio. Angles create drama and direct flow to the steel stairs and gate. Installed June, 2014. Photography: Mark S. Garff ASLA, LLA

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Example of a trendy side yard concrete patio design in Salt Lake City with a fireplace and no cover

The gym area designed in the basement of this home has all the amenities including rubberized flooring, space for stretching and yoga, full wall mirrors, television, new gym equipment and space for storage. A perfect place to dedicate your fitness time!!! Tim Lee Photography

A beautiful home theatre featuring a 110" video projection screen and a UHD (4K) video projector, which delivers a outstanding picture. The front speakers, subwoofer and all electronic equipment are hidden behind cabinet doors. Four in-ceiling speakers fill the space with full surround sound. The entire system including a Lutron lighting system are controlled via a handheld remote control.

Gone are the days when the utility is room reminds of a dungeon. Bright, white and neat, this utility room organizer compliments any room and gives you plenty of shelving storage for all your supplies. Get even more use out of it with a slat wall that holds accessories like baskets and hooks to keep your mop dry and your floor clean.

Contemporary three-story wood flat roof idea in Providence

Example of a transitional rectangular pool design in New York

Petr Krejci
Example of a transitional medium tone wood floor mudroom design in London

Home Builder: Jarrod Smart Construction Interior Designer: Designing Dreams by Ajay Photo Credit: Cipher Imaging

Inspiration for a large transitional master brown tile ceramic tile corner shower remodel in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an undermount tub, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, gray walls and a hinged shower door

The front porch of the existing house remained. It made a good proportional guide for expanding the 2nd floor. The master bathroom bumps out to the side. And, hand sawn wood brackets hold up the traditional flying-rafter eaves. Max Sall Photography