This modern lake house is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The residence overlooks a mountain lake with expansive mountain views beyond. The design ties the home to its surroundings and enhances the ability to experience both home and nature together. The entry level serves as the primary living space and is situated into three groupings; the Great Room, the Guest Suite and the Master Suite. A glass connector links the Master Suite, providing privacy and the opportunity for terrace and garden areas. Won a 2013 AIANC Design Award. Featured in the Austrian magazine, More Than Design. Featured in Carolina Home and Garden, Summer 2015.

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This Tween Rock Star Room was custom designed for a girl who loves Taylor Swift, playing the guitar, and the colors blue and purple. The stage is all set for this new shining STAR! Photography by David Berlekamp

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This Brizo Kitchen Faucet Features: Finish: Stainless Length: 11.5 Height: 15.91 Width: 6.53 SmartTouch Technology with TempID – tap on/off functionality with temperature indicating LED light MagneDock Technology – magnetic docking system Diamond Seal Technology Euro-motion Diamond Valve with InnoFlex waterways Touch-Clean nozzles – swipe away mineral deposits Two-button, four-function wand: spray, stream, volume control and pause 1-hole installation Spout swivels 360° Accommodates up to 3" deck thickness Comes with standard fittings Optional A/C adapter EP73954 Maximum 1.8 gpm @ 60 PSI, 6.8 L/Min @ 414 kPa One, two, three, or four hole mount(escutcheon optional) Control mechanism shall be full-motion valve cartridge Rotating spout Red/blue indicator markings Four-function wand; Aerated stream, full spray, volume control, and pause (64003LF) Two-function wand; Aerated stream and full spray(64903LF) Dual integral check valves in sprayer LED indicator light signals on-off, water temperature and when batteries run low Uses 6 AA (included) or 6 C (optional) batteries Optional (EP73954) 120V AC adapter available(3 prong grounded outlet required) Quick connect hoses Note: See 63903LF-* for matching bar/prep

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As LED lighting has become more common, here are a few things to consider when purchasing LED lighting bulbs: If your existing lighting is controlled by dimmers, be sure to use dimmable LEDs. You might have to replace your existing dimmers with LED compatible dimmers. (Tip: some dimmable LEDs don’t work well even with dimmers rated for use with LEDs.) Forget about watts used. Look at the lumen output. Lumens indicate how bright the light will be. Color, or color temperature, indicates whether the light is “cool” (more blue) or “warm” (more yellow). Lower Kelvin (K) temperatures cast a warmer light, higher K temperatures are more cool. Many of our customers find 2700K to 3500K the most comfortable range. The other number to look for on LEDs is the CRI, or Color Rendering Index. This number indicates the quality of the light. On the CRI scale of 0 to 100, incandescent and halogen lamps are generally considered to have a CRI close to 100. Look for LEDs with a CRI close to 100. Not all LEDs are designed to be installed in enclosed fixtures. Check the packaging to make sure the LEDs you plan to use in an enclosed fixture are intended for that use.

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The new backyard is perfect for entertaining large groups, hosting intimate dinners, or relaxing. Birdhouses and plants line the new space and a pergola shades a table for al fresco dining. A pass-through into the basement allows guests to pull a stool right up to the bar.

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