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Envisioned as a country retreat for New York based clients, this collection of buildings was designed by MossCreek to meet the clients' wishes of using historical and antique structures. Serving as a country getaway, as well as a unique home for their art treasures, this was both an enjoyable and satisfying project for MossCreek and our clients. Photo by Bjorn Wallander.

Francis Dzikowski
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This KENDRA deep soaking tub is super comfortable. Good news is that the water will remain warm for longer, due to the unique DADOquartz natural stone material.

Kitchen - coastal light wood floor kitchen idea in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Murphy bed. Wood veneer desk top.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master carpeted and beige floor bedroom remodel in Denver with beige walls and no fireplace

Photographer - Ralph Barnie Contractor - Capital Pacific Homes
Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern beige two-story stucco flat roof remodel in Santa Barbara

Inspiration for a contemporary gray floor powder room remodel in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white walls and white countertops

Photos © Anice HoachlanderOur client was drawn to the property in Wesley Heights as it was in an established neighborhood of stately homes, on a quiet street with views of park. They wanted a traditional home for their young family with great entertaining spaces that took full advantage of the site. The site was the challenge. The natural grade of the site was far from traditional. The natural grade at the rear of the property was about thirty feet above the street level. Large mature trees provided shade and needed to be preserved. The solution was sectional. The first floor level was elevated from the street by 12 feet, with French doors facing the park. We created a courtyard at the first floor level that provide an outdoor entertaining space, with French doors that open the home to the courtyard.. By elevating the first floor level, we were able to allow on-grade parking and a private direct entrance to the lower level pub "Mulligans". An arched passage affords access to the courtyard from a shared driveway with the neighboring homes, while the stone fountain provides a focus. A sweeping stone stair anchors one of the existing mature trees that was preserved and leads to the elevated rear garden. The second floor master suite opens to a sitting porch at the level of the upper garden, providing the third level of outdoor space that can be used for the children to play. The home's traditional language is in context with its neighbors, while the design allows each of the three primary levels of the home to relate directly to the outside. Builder: Peterson & Collins, Inc Photos © Anice Hoachlander

September is an interesting month in the garden, as mild weather permits annuals to continue their colorful display. Meanwhile, fall-blooming perennials like Sedum, Fountain Grass and Joe Pye Weed remind us of the change in season ahead.

Cottage dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in New York with black walls

Example of a large classic wooden l-shaped metal railing staircase design in Birmingham with wooden risers

Transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Eat-in kitchen - traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, granite countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

This was a dream project! The clients purchased this 1880s home and wanted to renovate it for their family to live in. It was a true labor of love, and their commitment to getting the details right was admirable. We rehabilitated doors and windows and flooring wherever we could, we milled trim work to match existing and carved our own door rosettes to ensure the historic details were beautifully carried through. Every finish was made with consideration of wanting a home that would feel historic with integrity, yet would also function for the family and extend into the future as long possible. We were not interested in what is popular or trendy but rather wanted to honor what was right for the home.

Mike Dean
Photo of a contemporary backyard vegetable garden landscape.

Large trendy backyard brick patio kitchen photo in Phoenix with a gazebo