This concealed custom pet area keeps the cat's accessories out of sight, kitty litter box and all.
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized contemporary galley porcelain tile open concept kitchen idea in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and stone tile backsplash

Architect: Blaine Bonadies, Bonadies Architect Photography By: Jean Allsopp Photography “Just as described, there is an edgy, irreverent vibe here, but the result has an appropriate stature and seriousness. Love the overscale windows. And the outdoor spaces are so great.” Situated atop an old Civil War battle site, this new residence was conceived for a couple with southern values and a rock-and-roll attitude. The project consists of a house, a pool with a pool house and a renovated music studio. A marriage of modern and traditional design, this project used a combination of California redwood siding, stone and a slate roof with flat-seam lead overhangs. Intimate and well planned, there is no space wasted in this home. The execution of the detail work, such as handmade railings, metal awnings and custom windows jambs, made this project mesmerizing. Cues from the client and how they use their space helped inspire and develop the initial floor plan, making it live at a human scale but with dramatic elements. Their varying taste then inspired the theme of traditional with an edge. The lines and rhythm of the house were simplified, and then complemented with some key details that made the house a juxtaposition of styles. The wood Ultimate Casement windows were all standard sizes. However, there was a desire to make the windows have a “deep pocket” look to create a break in the facade and add a dramatic shadow line. Marvin was able to customize the jambs by extruding them to the exterior. They added a very thin exterior profile, which negated the need for exterior casing. The same detail was in the stone veneers and walls, as well as the horizontal siding walls, with no need for any modification. This resulted in a very sleek look. MARVIN PRODUCTS USED: Marvin Ultimate Casement Window

Dimension: 59" L X 35" D X 31" H (Seats 6) 84" L X 37.5" D X 31" H (Seats 8) 109" L X 39.5" D X 31" H (Seats 10) Sometimes, the simplest furniture pieces make the best focal points; as proven by our casually stunning Proberta Two Tone Solid Wood Rustic Dining Table! The table is available in 3 different sizes: 59", 84" and 109" length to choose from. The natural wood and white combination of this solid wood table’s finish is absolutely charming and perfect for creating a warm, welcoming ambiance. Moreover, its visual versatility allows it to be paired with a huge variety of standalone chairs. What’s more is that; it’s been completely handcrafted by the most skilled artisans and warrants a great heirloom quality. The simple design of this rustic dining table can seamlessly integrate within any setting. It consists of a rectangular tabletop that features a stunning hand-rubbed finish and authentic Rosewood grain. The table's apron and legs have been done entirely in white to emulate a beautiful contrast. It’s just as simple as the top frame, but the English squire style legs manage to effuse it with a stylistic edge. The great visual flexibility of this solid wood dining table is absolutely amazing. Not only does it provide adaptability with its placement, but also with how it can be matched with all sorts of interior design styles, be it traditional, contemporary, eclectic or others. But this solid wood table would look truly gorgeous when paired with the dining chairs and sideboard from our Proberta Two Tone Solid Wood 8 Piece Rustic Dining Room Set. Special Features: • 100% Handcrafted • Solid wood craftsmanship • Seats Upto 10 comfortably • Rustic country style • Mango and Rosewood combination • Two tone finish • Tabletop crafted in Rosewood • Apron & table legs crafted in Mango wood • English squire style legs • Gorgeous wooden grain • Stunning hand-rubbed finish • Simple design • Heirloom quality • Visually flexible • Easy maintenance Note: Our furniture is made of solid wood (not wood veneer over plywood). It is handcrafted by Master Artisans. 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.

Dimension: 109"L X 42"D X 31"H Effuse your dining rooms with infinite trendiness, unfettered grace, and a stylish outlook with our Cromberg Solid Mahogany Wood Large Dining Table. The dining table is an important part of your home, and this one would be the perfect addition – especially if you have a large family or like to entertain huge gatherings. The smooth, rectangular surface features an extended top frame that runs into a thick contemporary entablature that ends in French style legs. The nosing of the extended frame is detailed with straight grooves, and the curvilinear detailing of each leg is a testament to the amazing solid wood handcraftsmanship of the artisans. Completing the whole look is the unique Mahogany wood grain and the absolutely stunning hand-rubbed stain. All of this is complemented by an excellent heirloom quality that ensures durability, sturdiness, and longevity. In addition to it all, this large dining table also features a great visual flexibility. This means that you can set it up within a number of unique interior design styles, be it contemporary, eclectic, or even traditional. However, it would look truly complete only when paired with the 10 dining chairs and large sideboard from our Cromberg 12 Piece Dining Set. Special Features: • 100% Handcrafted • Solid Mahogany wood craftsmanship • Traditional style • Large dining table • French style legs • Extended top frame with beveled edges and grooving • Beautiful hand-rubbed stain • Gorgeous Mahogany wood grain • Visually versatile • Heirloom quality • Easy maintenance Note: Our furniture is made of solid wood (not wood veneer over plywood). It is handcrafted by Master Artisans. 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.

Dimension: 48" L X 48" D X 30" H (Seats 4) 60" L X 60" D X 30" H (Seats 6) 72" L X 72" D X 30" H (Seats 8) 78" L X 78" D X 30" H (Seats 10) 84" L X 84" D X 30" H (Seats 12) The rustic-traditional design of our Aripeka Solid Mahogany Wood Pedestal Round Dining Table is one of the most distinct looks you’ll find. The table is available in 5 different sizes: 48", 60", 72", 78" and 84" length to choose from. The stylish design of this Mahogany wood round-top dining table is well-suited and complemented by an excellent heirloom quality courtesy of its solid Mahogany wood craftsmanship. You’ll definitely enjoy its impressive durability, great functionality, and statement-worthy aesthetics! The design starts off with a round table top with extended edges and a thick apron. This is supported by a Jacobean style pedestal that leads down to a 4-legged platform base. The sturdy construction of its design is complemented by every hand-carved detail carried out by skilled artisans. The gorgeous hand-rubbed finish coupled with the authentic Mahogany wood grain completes the whole look. You can appreciate the versatile aesthetics of this solid wood round dining table in any kind of a setting – be it in an enclosed dining room or an open-floor apartment layout. It can be paired with a number of interior design styles like traditional, transitional, contemporary, etc. However, it would look the best when matched with the six upholstered dining chairs and 4-drawer sideboard from our Aripeka Solid Mahogany Wood 8 Piece Dining Room Set. Special Features: • 100% Handcrafted • Solid Mahogany wood craftsmanship • Classical rustic style • Round top frame • Jacobean style central pedestal • 4-legged platform style base • Gorgeous wood grain • Beautiful hand-rubbed stain • Heirloom quality • Visually versatile • Easy maintenance Note: Our furniture is made of solid wood (not wood veneer over plywood). It is handcrafted by Master Artisans. 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.

Relaxed modern home in the SMU area of Dallas. Living room features a conversational layout with art and décor in lieu of television. It displays a beautiful monochromatic style that elegantly flows among white walls and oak wood floors.

Photo: David Tsay Styling: Liz Strong
Kids' room - coastal gender-neutral brown floor kids' room idea in San Francisco with beige walls

Elegant kids' room photo in Phoenix

Narrow spaces are dicey challenges. The space must flow to allow for the ebb and passage of we humans. It is not enough to think in straight lines. Sometimes juts and recess may affect our perception and usage of the space. Look within the fining room in the corner. There is one of the original house corner cabinets with a leaded glass design. We brought the design for unity into the kitchen. This willingness to bend a knee to the original architecture of the home increases the chances of success in smaller spaces. We may think each rom must be different however when done with ill thought, without any consideration for the rest of the house, the result more likely is a jarring sensation. Design well, seek beauty and quality. Jaeger and Ernst cabinetmakers believes in design and quality. Image # 21068.6 Photographer: Greg Jaeger

Inspiration for a coastal kitchen remodel in Orlando

Product: Authentic Limestone BBQ layouts for Patio Grills. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' space design as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates in 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional modern kitchen with all its highly customized amenities while disguising it into an old Mediterranean collaged stone pile. The ease and cosiness of this outdoor Mediterranean cooking experience will evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that on only gets while being surrounded with the pristine beauty of nature. This powerful feeling of unison with all has been known in our early recorded human history thought many primitive civilizations as a way to get people closer to the ultimate truth. A very basic but undisputed truth and that's that we are all connected to the great mother earth and to it's powerful life force that we are all a part of...

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

Welcome to Blue Haven Retreat: A Culinary Haven for Both Humans and Pets. In this bespoke kitchen project, elegance meets functionality with white perimeter cabinets providing a clean canvas against the striking backdrop of an oversized azure island. Cook with flair using the convenient pot filler, enhancing your culinary endeavors with style and efficiency. But this space isn't just for the chef; it's designed to accommodate every member of the household, including the furry ones. Nestled within the island lies a dedicated dog station, where pets dine in sophistication alongside their human companions. Coffee lovers will rejoice at the thoughtfully integrated coffee station, a sanctuary for those who savor their morning brew. Every detail is meticulously crafted, from the custom cabinets combined with so many details and crown molding to the precisely tailored dimensions ensuring a perfect fit. A centerpiece of artisanal craftsmanship, the custom wood hood commands attention while seamlessly blending with the exquisite quartz countertops and backsplash, elevating the ambiance of the entire space. Azure Retreat isn't just a kitchen; it's a lifestyle statement, where cooking, companionship, and coffee converge in perfect harmony."

Capture the essence of mid-century modern style with this vibrant home office setup featuring a sleek mint green desk, iconic DCW Editions Lampe Gras N°205 in a bold yellow hue, and a minimalist white Eames-style chair. Perfect for inspiring a productive and stylish workspace or a cozy bedroom office nook.

Welcome to Blue Haven Retreat: A Culinary Haven for Both Humans and Pets. In this bespoke kitchen project, elegance meets functionality with white perimeter cabinets providing a clean canvas against the striking backdrop of an oversized azure island. Cook with flair using the convenient pot filler, enhancing your culinary endeavors with style and efficiency. But this space isn't just for the chef; it's designed to accommodate every member of the household, including the furry ones. Nestled within the island lies a dedicated dog station, where pets dine in sophistication alongside their human companions. Coffee lovers will rejoice at the thoughtfully integrated coffee station, a sanctuary for those who savor their morning brew. Every detail is meticulously crafted, from the custom cabinets combined with so many details and crown molding to the precisely tailored dimensions ensuring a perfect fit. A centerpiece of artisanal craftsmanship, the custom wood hood commands attention while seamlessly blending with the exquisite quartz countertops and backsplash, elevating the ambiance of the entire space. Azure Retreat isn't just a kitchen; it's a lifestyle statement, where cooking, companionship, and coffee converge in perfect harmony."