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This craft room is a quilters dream! A storage closet directly off the craft room was built out with shelving to accommodate fabric storage. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.

Large kitchen/dining area to accommodate large family and holiday entertaining. Cherry cabinets with Cambria quartz countertops. Mixed oversized glass and ceramic subway tile in working area. Oversized glass subway tile in complimentary color in buffet area, which has a beverage refrigerator and double wide glass cabinets. Large Pantry turned on its side to open towards working area instead of interfering with dining area. Extra large window with stained glass pendants. Porcelain wood-look tile for low maintenance in this active kitchen. Powder room-Dark wood cabinets, Cambria quartz vanity top, undermount oval sink, plenty of storage.Ted Glasoe

This active family of five was in search of a home-away-from-home. Upon deciding to build a weekend getaway within an hour’s travel of the hustle and bustle of their main residence, their dream escape was in the making. The country home features cozy, rustic finishes that make this home a comfortable gathering spot for the family to relax & unwind. In addition, it was important to the family to include functional amenities for hosting large holiday gatherings with friends and extended family. The custom kitchen provided the solution. Aesthetically, a smooth, custom-painted finish on the cabinets compliments the exposed logs and beams on the walls & ceiling. The mullion glass doors and the arch on the range hood off-set the horizontal lines of the log walls. From a functional standpoint, the large center island not only serves as an efficient prep space, but also serves as a large buffet area for entertaining. The kitchen design also features various work centers to accommodate more than one cook ... an absolute must, particularly during the holidays!

THIS WAS A PLAN DESIGN & INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT. The Aiken Hunt is a perfect home for a family with many family members. This home was designed for a family who has out of town guests often, and they needed a lot of space to spread out when everyone comes to town for holidays and gatherings. This home meets the demand. An open concept in the informal areas allows the family to be together when they want to, and separated formal rooms handle the task of formality when entertaining as such. Two Bedroom Suites with private baths, and one addition bedroom with hall bath access and a private Study (plus additional Bonus Room space) are on the second floor. The first floor accommodates a Two Story Foyer, Two Story Living Room, high ceiling Family Room, elaborate Kitchen with eat-in Informal Dining Space, Formal Dining, large Walk-in Closet in the Foyer, Laundry Room, 2 staircases, Master Suite with Sitting Area and a luxury Master Bathroom are all spacious yet, do not waste space. A great house all around.

Large kitchen/dining area to accommodate large family and holiday entertaining. Cherry cabinets with Cambria quartz countertops. Mixed oversized glass and ceramic subway tile in working area. Oversized glass subway tile in complimentary color in buffet area, which has a beverage refrigerator and double wide glass cabinets. Large Pantry turned on its side to open towards working area instead of interfering with dining area. Extra large window with stained glass pendants. Porcelain wood-look tile for low maintenance in this active kitchen. Ted Glasoe

The SOLARIS collection features cleaner lines and sleeker finishes and uses just one oversized glass jewel as an accent. The painted metals are English Bronze, Olde Silver and a lacquer-like Wet White finish. Homeowners of every generation are gravitating to the richness and elegance of the SOLARIS. Measurements and Information: Width: 12" Height: 16.5" Includes 6' Chain and 8" Rod Supplied with 10' electrical wire Approximate hanging weight: 6 pounds Finish: English Bronze 3 Lights Accommodates 3 x 60 watt (max.) candelabra base bulbs Safety Rating: UL and CUL listed

Dimension: 95" L X 39" D X 31" H Displaying a stylish crossed iron base with wood top, the Gloucester Solid Wood Iron Base Large Live Edge Dining Table takes the dining room's visual appeal to a whole new level. The natural wood grain pattern comprising dark and light hues of earthy browns give it a rustic appearance while the iron base finished in black gives it an extra dash of modern style. This live edge dining table showcases the right blend of style from the times gone by beautifully combining it with the modern-day finesse. The dining room table is not only beautiful to look at but also practical as it can accommodate 6 to 8 people easily. Enjoy the holiday season or special occasions even more with this solid Suar wood organic edge dining table. Materials: This dining table is handcrafted from 100% solid Suar wood with the black hand-wrought metal base. Suar, also known as the majestic "rain tree" is the giant tropical rainforest tree. It is a hardwood known for its beautiful straight grains, durability, strength and is often used as a substitute for hardwoods like Walnut and Mahogany. With such properties, the beauty of the Suar wood furniture is easy to retain for years. Special Features: • 100% Handcrafted • Solid Suar wood construction • Easy to clean and maintain • Industrial and contemporary Note: Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.

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The challenge was designing a bathroom that had enough storage to accommodate the couple and their children. This large white traditional bathroom idea is full of storage in the white cabinetry, double vanity sink and brushed nickel hardware.

The Aerius - Modern Craftsman in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. Upon opening the 8ft tall door and entering the foyer an immediate display of light, color and energy is presented to us in the form of 13ft coffered ceilings, abundant natural lighting and an ornate glass chandelier. Beckoning across the hall an entrance to the Great Room is beset by the Master Suite, the Den, a central stairway to the Upper Level and a passageway to the 4-bay Garage and Guest Bedroom with attached bath. Advancement to the Great Room reveals massive, built-in vertical storage, a vast area for all manner of social interactions and a bountiful showcase of the forest scenery that allows the natural splendor of the outside in. The sleek corner-kitchen is composed with elevated countertops. These additional 4in create the perfect fit for our larger-than-life homeowner and make stooping and drooping a distant memory. The comfortable kitchen creates no spatial divide and easily transitions to the sun-drenched dining nook, complete with overhead coffered-beam ceiling. This trifecta of function, form and flow accommodates all shapes and sizes and allows any number of events to be hosted here. On the rare occasion more room is needed, the sliding glass doors can be opened allowing an out-pour of activity. Almost doubling the square-footage and extending the Great Room into the arboreous locale is sure to guarantee long nights out under the stars. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

To fully enjoy the winter holidays, with all the snow and cold, was the basis for our client’s decision to maintain their Chicago home when they were transferred to the warm and sunny west coast. A trusted caretaker was put in place to oversee and maintain their property; however, even excellent planning sometimes runs off-track. In the midst of winter the caretaker left on a well-planned vacation. The homeowner’s were apprised of dates and, without a worry, everyone went on about their daily routines. That is, until the caretaker returned and found the home in such utter devastation, he could not believe what had happened in such a short amount of time. The ill-timed vacation, planned during what became an extremely cold timeframe, was the home’s undoing. With the heat in the home turned slightly lower, to accommodate the emptiness, paired with the below zero temperatures, the hot water pipe in the main floor Sunroom froze and burst. The gushing, steaming water, unchecked, moved in so many directions, it is difficult to comprehend. As the water soaked through the Sunroom flooring to the walk-out Lower Level Area below, ice blocks were freezing before the water reached the ground; Ice blocks so thick only time and warmer temperatures were able to thaw. Since the heating systems were unaffected, the heat, paired with the steaming moisture, raised the humidity levels in the entire home; what wasn’t wet ultimately became mold covered. The humidity in the home was raised to such a level that window and door seals were compromised and condensation clouded most of the interior glass panes. The Kitchen wood flooring, saturated with water, buckled, causing the cabinets to lift and the granite to crack. The ceiling in the lower level Bar Area fell as the water flooded both the Bar and the adjoining Billiards Room, wreaking havoc on cabinetry, carpet, artwork, etc. After the insurance estimation determined the home was salvageable, the design phase began in earnest headed by LaMantia’s James Campbell, CKD and aided by Katie Suva, CKD, CBD as the guides. After a very long march towards recovery, the home is now back to the pristine beauty it once was.

To fully enjoy the winter holidays, with all the snow and cold, was the basis for our client’s decision to maintain their Chicago home when they were transferred to the warm and sunny west coast. A trusted caretaker was put in place to oversee and maintain their property; however, even excellent planning sometimes runs off-track. In the midst of winter the caretaker left on a well-planned vacation. The homeowner’s were apprised of dates and, without a worry, everyone went on about their daily routines. That is, until the caretaker returned and found the home in such utter devastation, he could not believe what had happened in such a short amount of time. The ill-timed vacation, planned during what became an extremely cold timeframe, was the home’s undoing. With the heat in the home turned slightly lower, to accommodate the emptiness, paired with the below zero temperatures, the hot water pipe in the main floor Sunroom froze and burst. The gushing, steaming water, unchecked, moved in so many directions, it is difficult to comprehend. As the water soaked through the Sunroom flooring to the walk-out Lower Level Area below, ice blocks were freezing before the water reached the ground; Ice blocks so thick only time and warmer temperatures were able to thaw. Since the heating systems were unaffected, the heat, paired with the steaming moisture, raised the humidity levels in the entire home; what wasn’t wet ultimately became mold covered. The humidity in the home was raised to such a level that window and door seals were compromised and condensation clouded most of the interior glass panes. The Kitchen wood flooring, saturated with water, buckled, causing the cabinets to lift and the granite to crack. The ceiling in the lower level Bar Area fell as the water flooded both the Bar and the adjoining Billiards Room, wreaking havoc on cabinetry, carpet, artwork, etc. After the insurance estimation determined the home was salvageable, the design phase began in earnest headed by LaMantia’s James Campbell, CKD and aided by Katie Suva, CKD, CBD as the guides. After a very long march towards recovery, the home is now back to the pristine beauty it once was.

The clients wanted an ultra-modern home that is comfortable and easy to care for in all seasons, accommodating a large family that is constantly in transition.

THIS WAS A PLAN DESIGN & INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECT. The Aiken Hunt is a perfect home for a family with many family members. This home was designed for a family who has out of town guests often, and they needed a lot of space to spread out when everyone comes to town for holidays and gatherings. This home meets the demand. An open concept in the informal areas allows the family to be together when they want to, and separated formal rooms handle the task of formality when entertaining as such. Two Bedroom Suites with private baths, and one addition bedroom with hall bath access and a private Study (plus additional Bonus Room space) are on the second floor. The first floor accommodates a Two Story Foyer, Two Story Living Room, high ceiling Family Room, elaborate Kitchen with eat-in Informal Dining Space, Formal Dining, large Walk-in Closet in the Foyer, Laundry Room, 2 staircases, Master Suite with Sitting Area and a luxury Master Bathroom are all spacious yet, do not waste space. A great house all around.

This vanity arrangement is simply divine where form meets function. The dual, undermount sinks can accommodate mother and father or two kids to maximize on time when in a rush. The dual mirrors beautifully reflect the sunlight from two new windows on the opposite wall and also make the space feel so much more expansive. And the mirrors are also anti fog mirrors so after showering there is no down time or need to open a window to let the steam escape! The Hunter Douglas shades selected by Jane Barnes Interiors are perfect for any time of day or year as they can be raised from the top down or bottom up. They are also anti-macrobial which is perfect for a moist space like a bathroom. The center column hides all hair styling products and also houses an outlet inside so they can stay plugged in at all times for ease of use and storage. It also serves as a bit of a privacy assistant to give a user the essence of being alone in the space.

After having lived in 22 different places all around the world, this family decided to settle in a Dutch colonial home in Harding Township. The house sits on a wonderful piece of property that is only challenged by the wetlands that surround it. For this reason, we had to work within the existing footprint and not consider any additions. The homeowners wanted to be able to host the holidays in their new home which meant we had an aggressive design and construction schedule. We started the design work in the Spring of 2012 and construction took place over the Summer and into the Fall. By Thanksgiving, the project was complete, with no meaningful cost overruns. Renovations included a new kitchen, mudroom, and office/library on the first floor and a new master suite, hall bath, home office, and laundry room upstairs. The challenge was creating comfortable space with clean lines that would accommodate the homeowner’s casual and worldly lifestyle, but would not feel out of place with the character of the existing house. The kitchen is a glorious hard-working space with lots of counter space, space for a giant farmer’s table, and symmetrical views through oversized double hung-windows out to the expansive yard. The master bath is outfitted with wood, stone, and metal, and also includes artifacts from some of their world travels. In a second phase of work, we designed some outbuilding to further enhance the character of the property. Currently we are working with the family to design a memorial to honor their child who died of Leukemia.

The clients for this house, descendants of a timber farming family, wanted a weekend house on their property in the Piney Woods. They imagined spending weekends and holidays year-round in a house suitable for three generations at once, including aging parents and children side-by-side. The house, taking clues from the historic 'dogtrot' prototype, sets two bars (a two-story bedroom wing and a one-story living wing) straddling an open porch that buffers rowdiness at night and accommodates everyone for meals and games around the clock. The porch is high, screened and louvered for breezes and against the sun in the summer, with operable translucent panels on the north side that close to deflect winter winds. The house, sited along the verge of the woods and the pasture, recalls the structure of the trees in its design while letting in filtered light (as in the woods) to interior spaces. The house was the cover article for the "TexasArchitect" issue on East Texas. I have sense designed a renovation for the owners mid-century modern house in the city. Paul Hester, Photographer