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Susan and Doug loved their two-story home set on a lovely large and secluded wooded lot in a quiet and centrally located neighborhood in Apex, NC.
They decided that they would retire in the home, but were aware of their need to transition to a first-floor fully accessible living environment as they aged so that they could remain in their home as long as possible. Our solution was to design and build a first-floor Master Bedroom suite that flows seamlessly into the other living areas on their first floor, and also serves to bring more of the “outdoors in”, allowing them to enjoy more of their lovely large wooded back yard and gardens.
The Aging in Place and Special Needs Accessible Master Bedroom Suite Addition transformed their two-story home into a fully accessible and functional 1st Floor retirement home, with guest suites on the 2nd Floor!
The Master Suite Addition features a large master bedroom with generous windows that looks out on the lovely wooded back yard and creates a light and bright interior. The large master bathroom features an amazing tiled barrier-free shower, large closet, free-standing tub, and fully wheelchair accessible water closet.
Beautiful natural finish hardwood floors flow into the fully wheelchair accessible and barrio-free kitchen, dining room, and family room. The large wrap-around deck extends the living space into the large private back yard, and ties the master bedroom in with the screened porch.
Special Features:
Fully Aging in Place and Special Needs Accessible 1st Floor Home.
Generous windows to bring in natural light and the lovely private and wooded back yard.
Energy efficient advanced building science techniques.
Amazing tiled barrier-free shower and master bath.
Integration of sentimental heirloom vanity and several hand-made pottery vessel sinks.
Beautiful natural finish hardwood floors.
Wrap-around deck that extends the barrier-free living spaces into the private back yard.

Very large open kitchen, wet bar, and separate dining area featuring custom cherry and birch wood cabinetry. The massive "furniture grade" Island with generous seating for six is fitted with eight glass doors and curved mullions, a raised dishwasher, cooktop, prep sink, and generous storage capacity. The separate wet bar can seat six and includes a sink, beverage center, wine reserve, and ice maker. Custom carved wood details abound throughout, and all appliances feature matching wood panels where possible. Mike Tuell, PhotoTech

Experience the newest masterpiece by XPC Investment with California Contemporary design by Jessica Koltun Home in Forest Hollow. This gorgeous home on nearly a half acre lot with a pool has been superbly rebuilt with unparalleled style & custom craftsmanship offering a functional layout for entertaining & everyday living. The open floor plan is flooded with natural light and filled with design details including white oak engineered flooring, cement fireplace, custom wall and ceiling millwork, floating shelves, soft close cabinetry, marble countertops and much more. Amenities include a dedicated study, formal dining room, a kitchen with double islands, gas range, built in refrigerator, and butler wet bar. Retire to your Owner's suite featuring private access to your lush backyard, a generous shower & walk-in closet. Soak up the sun, or be the life of the party in your private, oversized backyard with pool perfect for entertaining. This home combines the very best of location and style!
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Deep, plush and built for comfort, our Echo Sofa combines style and coziness like no other. Upholstered in a gorgeous sand-coloured boucle, this sofa is 85″ wide making it perfect for big and smaller spaces. You’ll love the generous seating and deep chaise making it the perfect spot for lounging, snuggling up with your beloved, pup or latest book obsession.

Built on our client's property, we constructed an enchanting two-story home featuring a three-car garage. The exterior design harmoniously integrates stacked stone and siding, complemented by board and batten shutters, sturdy solid wood front doors, a spacious front porch with a wood inlay ceiling and flagstone flooring, as well as embellished corbels.
The exquisite kitchen, enhanced with bespoke white cabinetry, a generous central island, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood flooring, effortlessly links to the family room. This open family space showcases a stone fireplace, a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, and abundant natural lighting.
This residence boasts a well-planned layout featuring an office, generous closet and storage spaces, and hardwood flooring throughout the living areas. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious bonus room, while the basement offers an expansive storage area and workshop.
The master bathroom is equipped with a double sink, a walk-in shower, a separate soaking tub, and a water closet. Additionally, there is a secondary kitchenette on the lower floor. The outdoor living area features a covered screen porch, an outdoor fireplace, and an in-ground swimming pool.

Experience the newest masterpiece by XPC Investment with California Contemporary design by Jessica Koltun Home in Forest Hollow. This gorgeous home on nearly a half acre lot with a pool has been superbly rebuilt with unparalleled style & custom craftsmanship offering a functional layout for entertaining & everyday living. The open floor plan is flooded with natural light and filled with design details including white oak engineered flooring, cement fireplace, custom wall and ceiling millwork, floating shelves, soft close cabinetry, marble countertops and much more. Amenities include a dedicated study, formal dining room, a kitchen with double islands, gas range, built in refrigerator, and butler wet bar. Retire to your Owner's suite featuring private access to your lush backyard, a generous shower & walk-in closet. Soak up the sun, or be the life of the party in your private, oversized backyard with pool perfect for entertaining. This home combines the very best of location and style!

Experience the newest masterpiece by XPC Investments with California Contemporary design by Jessica Koltun Home. This gorgeous home has been rebuilt with unparalleled style & custom craftsmanship, offering a functional layout for entertaining & everyday living. The open floor plan is flooded with natural light and filled with design details, including white oak flooring, a designer color palette, and high-end finishes and fixtures. Entertain in your chef's kitchen with a gas range, custom shiplap cabinetry, & gorgeous marble countertops. The primary suite features an oversized vanity, a generous shower dripping in marble, and a walk-in closet. The secondary bedrooms are all generously sized, and the dedicated study provides enough room for all. This is the home you're waiting for.

LOCATION: MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS
The renovation of this midcentury home centers on a complete transformation of the kitchen, which reshaped how the house functions and connects to its surroundings. The original layout relied on low cabinetry that failed to take advantage of the room’s generous volume. Mandarina Studio reworked the plan to improve circulation and take full advantage of the home’s soaring height and natural light.
The redesigned kitchen replaces a dated peninsula with a generously scaled island that supports both everyday use and entertaining. Cabinetry was reimagined vertically as well as horizontally, allowing storage and display to extend upward and reinforce the room’s proportions. A custom china cabinet with tall glass doors framed in blackened iron and finished in white oak adds presence and refinement.
At one end of the kitchen, a dedicated bar introduces a more intimate moment. Art, layered lighting, and wall-mounted sconces give this area its own identity, offering contrast to the openness of the main kitchen while supporting entertaining. Clerestory windows introduce shifting daylight throughout the day, bringing depth and movement to the quartzite focal wall at the range. Pendant lights reference midcentury forms in a refined, contemporary way. The completed kitchen was featured on the cover of Modern Luxury Interiors.
The renovation extended beyond the kitchen to include a new primary bath, a refreshed guest bath, and updated furnishings throughout the living and dining rooms. In the primary bath, marble with expressive veining is paired with a custom floating white oak vanity, balancing warmth and restraint. In the living room, a new picture window frames wooded views, while the furniture plan grounds the space. A turquoise Murano glass chandelier introduces color and artistry, adding a distinctive, personal note to the interior.

This breathtaking whole-home renovation is a masterclass in balancing raw, natural materials with refined coastal elegance. Reclaimed wood, fieldstone, linen, cane, and soft blue hues weave a cohesive story from the soaring great room all the way up to the nursery — creating a home that feels both grounded in the land and kissed by the sea.
Great Room
The emotional heart of the home is a spectacular great room anchored by a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace with a hand-hewn reclaimed wood beam mantel and a herringbone brick firebox. Flanking the fireplace are generous built-in white shelving units with linen-backed interiors, beautifully styled with blue-and-white chinoiserie, ceramic vessels, and coastal curiosities.
Overhead, a dramatic cathedral ceiling with exposed reclaimed wood trusses in a king-post configuration draws the eye upward and gives the space an almost barn-like grandeur — softened immediately by the warmth of crisp white walls and abundant natural light pouring in through a wall of French doors. Those doors open to a deck overlooking mature woodland, blurring the boundary between inside and out.
The furnishings strike a balance that feels lived-in and luxurious at once. Two generous cream linen sofas face each other across a soft blue-gray upholstered square ottoman, while a pair of cognac saddle-leather swivel chairs add warmth and contrast. A stone pedestal side table, a rattan tray, and an oversized abstract seascape canvas above the mantel complete a room that is effortlessly inviting.
Kitchen & Dining
The open-plan kitchen and dining space flows seamlessly from the great room, united by the same reclaimed beam ceiling and wide-plank light oak hardwood floors. The kitchen itself is a dream: custom white inset cabinetry with brushed nickel hardware surrounds a showstopping island with a pale blue-gray painted base and a warm natural butcher block top — a choice that brings organic texture and approachability to an otherwise polished space.
A handmade zellige-style light blue brick backsplash adds subtle artisanal character behind a professional-grade six-burner gas range framed by a tailored white custom range hood. Open glass shelves nearby display a curated collection of blue-and-white chinoiserie vases, adding personality and a collected feel. Clear glass-and-nickel pendant lanterns hang over the island, while a stunning crystal rod linear chandelier marks the dining area — a glamorous counterpoint to all the rustic texture in the room.
Cane-back counter stools and a matching set of cane dining chairs in white keep the palette light, fresh, and connected to the home's coastal character. A stone arch passageway between the kitchen and adjacent rooms adds architectural drama and reinforces the home's commitment to natural materiality.
Staircase & Entry
The staircase is a design moment in its own right. A classic woven runner in gray with a crisp navy border brings pattern and polish to the oak treads, while a built-in window seat with a navy cushion at the landing creates a charming reading nook. A nautical-inspired abstract canvas on the entry wall sets the tonal palette for the upper level.
Primary Bedroom
Upstairs, the primary bedroom is a soft, serene retreat wrapped in a soothing dusty blue — walls and ceiling painted the same tranquil tone for an enveloping, cocoon-like effect. A white linen platform bed with an upholstered headboard sits beneath a wide horizontal panoramic cloud painting in a warm wood frame, evoking an open sky. The nightstands — in a soft white with brass ring pulls — are paired with ribbed ceramic table lamps that echo the room's quiet coastal sensibility.
Blue-and-white gingham curtains on a brass rod, a soft white textured carpet, a cream leather recliner, and a slim brass reading floor lamp round out a room that feels simultaneously fresh and deeply restful. Blue embroidered bedding and a striped bolster pillow tie the whole palette together with gentle precision.
Nursery
A thoughtfully designed nursery shares the upper level's soft blue palette, with a classic white Jenny Lind spindle crib, a natural wood book rack, a wicker whale toy basket, and a gold circular mirror creating a space that is sweet without being saccharine. The same cloud painting above the bed and the soft blue walls create a dreamy, sky-like atmosphere perfectly suited for a young child.

Generous seating and generous views are the Hallmark of the Living Room. With the pocket doors open, the living room extends the outdoor entertaining space. A 36” Artisan grill and full wet bar with a U-Line modular refrigerator wait just outside.

Built on our client's property, we constructed an enchanting two-story home featuring a three-car garage. The exterior design harmoniously integrates stacked stone and siding, complemented by board and batten shutters, sturdy solid wood front doors, a spacious front porch with a wood inlay ceiling and flagstone flooring, as well as embellished corbels.
The exquisite kitchen, enhanced with bespoke white cabinetry, a generous central island, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood flooring, effortlessly links to the family room. This open family space showcases a stone fireplace, a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, and abundant natural lighting.
This residence boasts a well-planned layout featuring an office, generous closet and storage spaces, and hardwood flooring throughout the living areas. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious bonus room, while the basement offers an expansive storage area and workshop.
The master bathroom is equipped with a double sink, a walk-in shower, a separate soaking tub, and a water closet. Additionally, there is a secondary kitchenette on the lower floor. The outdoor living area features a covered screen porch, an outdoor fireplace, and an in-ground swimming pool.

On Lake Washington, an existing pool terrace was disconnected from the rest of the yard and and waterfront. The site had a challenging slope, but it was no match for a thoughtful design and some earth moving equipment! A retaining wall at the edge of the existing pool was replaced with a wide, generous stair welcoming guests to a new, bocce-style terrace below complete with gas fire pit and stunning views. A gentle, winding path leads down to a waters-edge patio with intersecting stone and concrete patterns creating a visually dynamic experience. A small sandy beach and generous lawn complete the experience. A California style planting palette with beach groundcover, perennials and elegant, flowing grasses highlighted with LED low-voltage outdoor lighting complete the vacation-home-in-the-city feel.
Photography by: Miranda Estes

Experience the newest masterpiece by XPC Investment with California Contemporary design by Jessica Koltun Home in Forest Hollow. This gorgeous home on nearly a half acre lot with a pool has been superbly rebuilt with unparalleled style & custom craftsmanship offering a functional layout for entertaining & everyday living. The open floor plan is flooded with natural light and filled with design details including white oak engineered flooring, cement fireplace, custom wall and ceiling millwork, floating shelves, soft close cabinetry, marble countertops and much more. Amenities include a dedicated study, formal dining room, a kitchen with double islands, gas range, built in refrigerator, and butler wet bar. Retire to your Owner's suite featuring private access to your lush backyard, a generous shower & walk-in closet. Soak up the sun, or be the life of the party in your private, oversized backyard with pool perfect for entertaining. This home combines the very best of location and style!

The clients were inspired to renovate following exposure to Zen architecture while honeymooning in Japan. The architectural brief was to deliver a modern Australian home that serves as a private, meditative retreat that would also cater to a buzzing family as their relationship evolves; and transform into a welcoming and generous entertaining space. The home would need to maximise the potential of the sites orientation and create a strong connection to generous and versatile outdoor spaces including sheltered entertaining areas and spacious areas for planting and lawn. It was essential that elements of the existing residence be retained where possible to reduce waste, however disguised so that the final product was effectively a new home.

Walk in and see tremendous natural light and a home design filled with fresh ideas. Open floor plan with beautiful wood floors, huge walls of windows, fresh neutral colors, designer planned lighting w gorgeous fixtures. Kitchen has 8 ft granite island, farmhouse sink, upgraded designer faucet, gas cook top, generous cabinetry and pantry. Owner's suite floor pan takes you from bed to bath to closet to laundry. Master bath has twin stations, soaking tub, large tiled walk in shower, more natural light. Three bedrooms total on main, two more in basement. Walkout basement has huge rec room, great wet bar, more natural light from more generous windows. Side load garage adds to curb appeal of this inviting home. Three acre lot backs to a mature tree line and is east facing to enjoy the custom planned deck morning and evening.
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Open eat-in kitchen. Generous amount of counter space. Photo by Mallory McKamie
Kitchen photo in Kansas City
Kitchen photo in Kansas City

The Kittredge is approximately 2,292 square feet and is a two-story home that provides generous living spaces and rooms. The main level of this home has a covered porch, a powder bath, entryway, kitchen, great room, dining/sunroom, pocket office, walk-in pantry and three bay garage. In addition to these features, there are also options to have a fireplace in the great room, a gourmet kitchen, an additional bay on the garage, a garage access door and a patio or covered patio. The second level of the Kittredge includes three bedrooms, two baths, a laundry room and a generous loft. If desired, you could also add in a fourth bedroom instead of the loft. This home comes with an unfinished lower level. If you finished it through Richfield Homes, we would add in a bedroom with a walk-in closet, a full bath, a spacious game room and storage.

Our client's spacious upscale residence was built in Gainesville, Georgia. This exquisite dwelling showcases an exterior adorned with brick, shake, and siding, complemented by natural wood front columns, Board & Batten shutters, and cedar gable corbels.
The residence, featuring a three-car garage, boasts a spacious front porch adorned with stone flooring. Inside, the family room showcases a soaring vaulted ceiling and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, flanked by custom wood grain cabinets and bookshelves. This family room seamlessly connects to the kitchen and dining room, with access to a generous covered deck.
The expansive kitchen offers plenty of counter and cabinet space, along with stainless steel appliances and a generously sized central island. In the dining room, you'll find horizontal natural grain paneling on the back wall, a craftsman-style tray ceiling, and a lovely view of the outdoor living area. Hardwood flooring extends throughout the living space.
In the master bedroom, hardwood flooring and abundant natural light create a welcoming atmosphere. The sophisticated master bathroom offers his and hers vanities, a freestanding soaking tub, a separate shower, and a water closet for added convenience.
The outdoor living area was meticulously planned, featuring a roomy sundeck, with a section that includes a vaulted ceiling adorned with wood inlays. Additionally, the full daylight basement has been prepared for potential future expansion.

Charm abounds in the Malvern, with its two-story foyer and elegant center hall design. The formal living room and a generous dining room are perfect for special occasions. A private library is ideally located for a home office or a children’s playroom. The dazzling family room will be a focal point of activity, featuring dramatic cathedral space and a furnishing wall to accommodate a large entertainment center. The Malvern's expansive island kitchen features abundant cabinets, a desk and is open to the casual family dining area. A powder room, laundry room and two-car garage are ideally located.
A graceful staircase leads you to the second floor where a cozy sitting area invites bedtime stories or serves as an optional computer niche. The spacious master suite offers a lavish bath with dual vanities, a designer window and a generous walk-in closet. An optional sitting room is the ultimate in luxury. Three liberally sized family bedrooms are served by a hall bath and a second family bath is available. Choose your Malvern in five appealing traditional elevations.

The client wanted to have an existing apartment remodeled and the kitchen, the bathroom and the powder room redesigned on a large-scale. For this purpose, the existing kitchen was gutted and also the wall to the storeroom was removed, which created much more space. She wanted a central kitchen element as a meeting place for family, friends and guests, flanked by a simple kitchenette and a wall unit with maximum storage space. A two-sided
access to the kitchen makes it now easy to store purchases on short distances and to reach the nearby dining table in the open plan living area. White was chosen as the basic color for the cabinet furniture, which blends perfectly with the warm wooden elements of the surface material and the floor made of patterned ceramic tiles. All seems cozy and homely. Suspended lamps with vintage settings give the room a special touch.
The existing interior bathroom was also gutted. We replaced the bathtub with a generous shower facility. The vanity unit in a classic oak look provides a lot of storage space, even for a washing machine and a dryer. The opposite wall construction offers additional storage space for a variety of personal items, but also technical units such as a hot water tank. The generous mirror coating creates a greatly enlarged space that turns this small bathroom into a spa oasis.
The open-plan two-floor room concept was elegantly coordinated in terms of colors – white as the dominant color is alternated by delicate shades of gray. The existing wooden staircase was color-adapted with a special coating. Minimalist elements such as a fireplace in a concrete look give the room a modern touch, without neglecting the factor of coziness.
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