Welcome to the epitome of French-style living, where the elegance of European and Tuscan architecture meets classical design in this multifamily residence. With its pitched roof and three-car garages resting on a monotonous slab, the construction exudes timeless charm. Shaded by a covered front porch, the entrance beckons you into a grand three-story abode. Step inside to discover a formal living room, complete with a cozy fireplace, and a serene reading room to the right. The master floor offers a luxurious suite, featuring a master bathroom and a spacious walk-in cupboard. Designed for functionality and style, the main level boasts a family living space, a formal dining area, a convenient mudroom, and a modern powder room. Outside, a sizable lanai with a BBQ grill area provides the perfect outdoor retreat. Descend to the lower ground to find a versatile media space, a game zone, a workout area, a recreation room, a bedroom, and a bathroom, catering to various lifestyle needs. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, offer ample space for family or guests. This home not only offers luxurious living but also provides shelter from the weather, creating a haven for individuals to thrive and enjoy life to the fullest.

Our design team rose to the occasion, making the yellow backsplash tile the true star of the show while the grey quartz counter tops and classic white shaker cabinets kept the space feeling contemporary and fresh. Incorporation of the original skylight, the vaulted ceiling, and full light glass patio doors add a sense of spaciousness and connection to the outdoors that had been lacking in the original space. Open Homes Photography, Inc.

Katharine Kobi grew up in Wayland, Massachusetts. She has a B.S. in Interior Design from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is a certified Interior Designer in Virginia and a Professional Member of ASID. With almost 40 years experience as an Interior Designer in large retail stores, small design studios and as a private consultant, Katharine brings with her trusted expertise in the design field. Katharine loves the challenge of finding comfortable and beautiful solutions for all kinds of rooms… each one as unique as their owners. Her hobbies include travel, cooking, crossword puzzles and reading. Katharine would like her customers to know that after 40 years at Willis Furniture, she has had an opportunity to work with many clients on a variety of projects in all design styles. Her goal is that of a translator, letting the client achieve the dream result they want, one that reflects their individual personalities, lifestyle and taste.

Photos by Arthur Morehead The canvas mural design based on a Ethiopian church built in the 15th century. (Read the article on my blog). The accuracy of the design layout must be done upside down and backwards when painting this type of design on canvas and offsite. Each "box" needs to be measured individually as the likely hood of each box being exactly square is far from reality. I love painting murals this way as they can be shipped anywhere from my studio and its original work

This Raleigh, NC home was reimagined from the ground up — not room by room, but as a single, cohesive expression of how a family lives, gathers, and rests. The architecture drove every decision. Custom millwork and panel molding were carried through every space, creating a visual language that connects the entry to the living room, the dining room to the primary suite. It's what makes the home feel complete — not like a collection of individually finished rooms. In the kitchen, a full marble slab backsplash reads as one uninterrupted surface — giving the room its presence without competing with the custom white inset cabinetry and brushed nickel hardware. The dining room lives in deliberate contrast: deep-toned oak table, delicate botanical wallpaper, antique mirror. Light and organic, yet entirely considered. The living room was designed around its connection to the outside — French doors that open directly to a substantial outdoor kitchen and entertaining space, anchored on the interior by a cast stone fireplace with an arched surround that commands the room. The entry sets the expectation for everything that follows: a double-height foyer, geometric pendants cascading from above, large-scale original artwork, and a carved console that makes the first impression without overstating it. Designed and executed by Lavish — Raleigh, NC's full-service interior design and remodeling firm.

We removed small entries and opened up the space and views between the kitchen and the rest of the house. However it was important to keep a sense of enclosure so the spaces still read as individual areas

This Raleigh, NC home was reimagined from the ground up — not room by room, but as a single, cohesive expression of how a family lives, gathers, and rests. The architecture drove every decision. Custom millwork and panel molding were carried through every space, creating a visual language that connects the entry to the living room, the dining room to the primary suite. It's what makes the home feel complete — not like a collection of individually finished rooms. In the kitchen, a full marble slab backsplash reads as one uninterrupted surface — giving the room its presence without competing with the custom white inset cabinetry and brushed nickel hardware. The dining room lives in deliberate contrast: deep-toned oak table, delicate botanical wallpaper, antique mirror. Light and organic, yet entirely considered. The living room was designed around its connection to the outside — French doors that open directly to a substantial outdoor kitchen and entertaining space, anchored on the interior by a cast stone fireplace with an arched surround that commands the room. The entry sets the expectation for everything that follows: a double-height foyer, geometric pendants cascading from above, large-scale original artwork, and a carved console that makes the first impression without overstating it. Designed and executed by Lavish — Raleigh, NC's full-service interior design and remodeling firm.

Features -Hardwood frame -High Density - High Resilient CA-117 fire retardant foam wrapped with polyfiber throughout the entire piece. Medium density cushion padding, exact thickness for this design style and perfect comfort; the correct support for sitting up when reading or simply relaxing. -Finished with a quilted design and buttonless tufted detail, in a beautiful dark chocolate brown leather. The leather is full grain with pebble grain texture. The finish of this leather enhances stain resistance. -Headboard perimeter is beautifully detailed with individually placed distressed nailhead trim. -Outer seams detailed with top stitch. -It can be mounted on the wall at any height to obtain maximum back support. -A direct bolt on version to your bed metal rails is available, contact us for details. It will eliminate the wall mounting version. -All necessary hardware and instructions are included for mounting the headboard to the wall. -This headboard will work perfect with bed systems of any height. -High quality craftsmanship

Walking into this reimagined primary bath feels like stepping into a boutique spa. The entire space is wrapped in a soft, barely-there blush-white wall color that reads almost like warm light itself, creating an instantly calming atmosphere that the design then builds upon thoughtfully. Twin sage blue-gray vanities run along both sides of the room, each finished in a shaker-style painted cabinetry with polished chrome bar pulls and topped with a gorgeous Calacatta-style quartz — the same material flowing seamlessly across countertops and up as a low backsplash. Above each vanity hang individual black rounded-rectangle mirrors with matching chrome picture-light sconces, creating a clean, modern hotel-bath aesthetic that feels crisp without being cold. The walk-in shower is the undeniable heart of the room — a generous double-entry wet room featuring dual rainfall showerheads, dual handheld wand fixtures, and a natural light source through a privacy glass window that floods the space with soft, diffused daylight. Large format white wall tile set in a simple grid pattern keeps the shower feeling expansive and serene, while large-format Calacatta marble-look porcelain tile on the floor carries the quartz veining language from the vanities underfoot throughout the entire bathroom. A polished chrome heated towel rack mounted on the bathroom wall adds a luxurious, spa-grade detail — warm towels waiting after every shower. A teak wood bath mat on the floor completes the spa atmosphere perfectly. The Laundry Room Just steps away, the laundry room received an equally remarkable transformation — one that proves this hardworking space can be just as design-forward as any other room in the house. Deep hunter green painted cabinetry with brushed brass bar pulls commands the room from floor to ceiling, creating a rich, dramatic palette that feels collected and intentional rather than builder-grade. Upper shaker-style cabinets maximize storage above the machines, while a tall pantry-style column cabinet on the end wall provides floor-to-ceiling concealed storage for supplies. A painted shiplap accent panel between the upper cabinets and the counter is fitted with a row of brass coat hooks — a dual-purpose detail that adds texture and hang space for bags and reusable totes. The counter surface in white quartz sits above the side-by-side front-load washer and dryer, creating a functional folding station. A white square tile backsplash behind the machines adds a clean, easy-care surface that holds its own against the bold green cabinetry. A built-in wood bench with open storage below creates a secondary mudroom function, while a warm-toned live-edge wood floating shelf adds organic contrast. A custom built walnut open bookcase tucked at the room's end provides stylish overflow storage that gives the space personality beyond its utility.

Hardwood flooring color trends in 2017 were all about extremes, with two of the dominant themes being at the opposite ends of the spectrum. The dark vs light trending which can be classified as “A Tale of Two Cities” are modern and contemporary but in very different ways. The other dominant trend met at the midpoint with warm neutral gray tones. All the hardwood floor trends in 2017 accommodate the consumer with colors and styles that coordinate or provide contrast in addition to adaptability and longevity for individual design plans. Your floor is the foundation that sets the style and tone of a space for years to come. Read more https://newyorkcitywoodfloors.com/2017/10/26/wood-flooring-color-options/ or call us for an in home estimate (908)232-6600

The Everett plan has ideal spaces for working and relaxing! Just down from the entry hall with a handy bench and coat hooks to stow your things, the Everett plan welcomes you into the open and inviting great room, kitchen and dining room. Whip up casual meals in the chef’s kitchen to enjoy at the oversize island with a 4-person eating bar, or savor more formal meals in the dining room. Access the covered patio for al fresco dining all year, then gather with friends and loved ones in the great room with a stylish tray ceiling for a cozy fire in the fireplace or settle in to read a book on one of the two window seats. Just across from the kitchen is the private office, a perfect space for managing the household, working from home, or a private area for studying. Retreat and relax in the luxury master suite with tile shower and a window between the vanity sinks to catch the light, or head outside for coffee on the covered patio via your private door. Off the main hallway are two bedrooms with walk-in closets and a full bath with linen storage…everything the other members of your family needs or perfect for occasional guests and the owners getaway rooms. After running errands, park in one of the two individual garage bays and enter through the utility room fully built out with a drop-counter for packages and folding clothes, cabinets, a utility sink, hanging bar, and hookups for your washer and dryer. Built to exceed Energy Star Certification means your utility bills will be low, and Solar Ready gives you the option to be energy independent in the future. Photos are from a previous build. Pricing will be finalized just prior to completion.

Tucker Design Awards celebrate the innovation and vision that designers bring to their projects through the specification and use of natural stone materials. For members of the Natural Stone Institute, acknowledgement as a contributor to a Tucker Design Awards winning project is a genuine tribute to their traditional values, physicality of work and dedication to precise specifications required in the realization of such accomplished architectural design. Architect Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Seattle,WA Stone Installers Gallegos Corporation, Basalt, CO Stone Supplier Quarra Stone Company, Madison, WI Stone Quarry Bertozzi Felice di Rovai G & C Srl, Pietrasanta (LU), Italy Truffer AG, Vals, Switzerland The Independence Pass Residence is sited at the edge of a nature preserve in Aspen, Colorado with views of an alpine meadow, forests of evergreen and aspen trees, the Roaring Fork River and the Rocky Mountains. The owners requested something very different from large, ostentatious heavy-timber homes that appear throughout the Aspen slopes: a home that would reach out to nature, not to gird against it; one that would feel light and modern, yet not on display. Approached from the north, a driveway leads from the main road to a private parking court, sheltered from wind and weather. The house stretches between two existing hills on the site; forming a threshold to the views of the meandering river and nature preserve beyond. The lower level is expressed as a series of stone-clad walls that extend the building into the landscape. The upper level is a sleek box with a metal roof that floats on slender columns. Pre-weathered wood siding is used to clad the upper level of the buildings and will continue to weather to a silver grey. All exterior cladding materials are intended to weather naturally with little maintenance to a palette of soft grays. A wall of black-stained cedar boards marks the main entry and extends through the house into a double-height space with a floating stair. Cantilevered wood stair treads lead to the upper level and main living pavilion where full-height walls of glass reveal panoramic views of the nature preserve and New York peak. The living room, dining room and kitchen occupy the center of the linear floor plan, with a master bedroom suite to the west and a family room and outdoor courtyard to the east. A fireplace clad in Vals quartzite forms the western edge of the living room with a large skylight above. A reading alcove with a bench of wood slats is lined with Douglas fir panels and stainless steel shelves for display of the owner’s photography collection. Sliding panels of glass open to an outdoor deck, further blurring the boundary between interior and exterior. A second stair connecting all levels of the house is crafted of a one-inch thick steel plate that is both structure and guardrail, slicing through the vertical space. Ground level spaces include three bedrooms with individual baths, a guest suite, mudroom and exercise room.

Bay spacing and sequences of light and dark, glass and partition, were upheld in the renovation and restoration, as were the classic modern reveal details, which let each material read individually. New cabinetry fits precisely within the original bay spacing, with equal dimensions and reveals on either side to expose the wood columns and cabinetry. © Jeffrey Totaro, photographer

Revel in exquisite sunset views from your own backyard! Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac street within the coveted community of Moulton Ranch, this Brock Collection beauty is the ideal Southern California home. Double front entry doors open to the grand entry, with cathedral vaulted ceilings and elegant staircase. Beautifully upgraded stone tile floors throughout the first floor complement the spacious living room, family room, formal dining room, upgraded half bath, laundry room, and kitchen. The kitchen has been tastefully upgraded with granite counter tops, white cabinetry, kitchen island, and a breakfast nook. Both the living and family rooms are equipped with fireplaces. The many large double-paned windows framing the home provide ample natural lighting and views from the kitchen, family room, and master bedroom. All four bedrooms are upstairs, along with the master bath and secondary bathroom, with each bathroom having dual vanity sinks. The spacious master bedroom suite has two individual walk-in closets with mirrored sliding doors, panoramic views, a reading nook centered around the cozy fireplace, and brand-new carpet on the second floor and bedrooms. The entire home has been repiped with PEX piping. Take in the sunset views, while lounging or entertaining in the expansive backyard with lush landscaping, jacuzzi, and BBQ area with outdoor refrigerator and stove. Minutes to the freeway, toll road, shops, dining, trails, parks, and beaches. Low HOA dues and tax rate! Call Brandon Davar at 949.466.4845 to schedule a Private Tour!

This Raleigh, NC home was reimagined from the ground up — not room by room, but as a single, cohesive expression of how a family lives, gathers, and rests. The architecture drove every decision. Custom millwork and panel molding were carried through every space, creating a visual language that connects the entry to the living room, the dining room to the primary suite. It's what makes the home feel complete — not like a collection of individually finished rooms. In the kitchen, a full marble slab backsplash reads as one uninterrupted surface — giving the room its presence without competing with the custom white inset cabinetry and brushed nickel hardware. The dining room lives in deliberate contrast: deep-toned oak table, delicate botanical wallpaper, antique mirror. Light and organic, yet entirely considered. The living room was designed around its connection to the outside — French doors that open directly to a substantial outdoor kitchen and entertaining space, anchored on the interior by a cast stone fireplace with an arched surround that commands the room. The entry sets the expectation for everything that follows: a double-height foyer, geometric pendants cascading from above, large-scale original artwork, and a carved console that makes the first impression without overstating it. Designed and executed by Lavish — Raleigh, NC's full-service interior design and remodeling firm.

The Everett plan has ideal spaces for working and relaxing! Just down from the entry hall with a handy bench and coat hooks to stow your things, the Everett plan welcomes you into the open and inviting great room, kitchen and dining room. Whip up casual meals in the chef’s kitchen to enjoy at the oversize island with a 4-person eating bar, or savor more formal meals in the dining room. Access the covered patio for al fresco dining all year, then gather with friends and loved ones in the great room with a stylish tray ceiling for a cozy fire in the fireplace or settle in to read a book on one of the two window seats. Just across from the kitchen is the private office, a perfect space for managing the household, working from home, or a private area for studying. Retreat and relax in the luxury master suite with tile shower and a window between the vanity sinks to catch the light, or head outside for coffee on the covered patio via your private door. Off the main hallway are two bedrooms with walk-in closets and a full bath with linen storage…everything the other members of your family needs or perfect for occasional guests and the owners getaway rooms. After running errands, park in one of the two individual garage bays and enter through the utility room fully built out with a drop-counter for packages and folding clothes, cabinets, a utility sink, hanging bar, and hookups for your washer and dryer. Built to exceed Energy Star Certification means your utility bills will be low, and Solar Ready gives you the option to be energy independent in the future. Photos are from a previous build. Pricing will be finalized just prior to completion.

Pendant lights resembling clouds, crafted from honeycombed paper and illuminated from within, provide soft lighting throughout the space. Lighting controls are installed at a height accessible to children, and each light can be dimmed individually.

Our vision for this new-build condo was to create a captivating space that celebrates our client’s individuality, bringing together a diverse mix of styles, textures, and elements while maintaining a cohesive and contemporary feel. It combines the fresh, clean look of white as the predominant color with eclectic accents that add our client’s personality and character to the space. There are several “areas'' within this multi-functional space. A large sectional in a greige velvet serves as the centerpiece of the seating area, grounded by pops of blue and pink in the custom Morrocan rug. The cobalt blue theme is carried throughout, seen in the accents, art and even the ombre glass console table of the entry. A set of two blue swivel chairs by the windows, are the perfect setting for a glass of wine in the early evening as the light glistens in through the custom white sheers. The airy dining table is made of glass and carved marble and surrounded by chrome sculptural dining chairs. Above, the multi-faceted antique mirror multi-pendant chandelier drips down from the high ceiling. Our client’s antique carved wood chairs, reupholstered in a linen zebra, flank the selenite and brass bar cabinet. In the corner by the fireplace, a lucite and cowhide desk is paired with a brightly colored vintage chair. On the right of the fireplace, a leather swing, perfectly suited for reading. Lastly, the white kitchen with shimmering blue quartzite countertops brings the design in full circle.

This Raleigh, NC home was reimagined from the ground up — not room by room, but as a single, cohesive expression of how a family lives, gathers, and rests. The architecture drove every decision. Custom millwork and panel molding were carried through every space, creating a visual language that connects the entry to the living room, the dining room to the primary suite. It's what makes the home feel complete — not like a collection of individually finished rooms. In the kitchen, a full marble slab backsplash reads as one uninterrupted surface — giving the room its presence without competing with the custom white inset cabinetry and brushed nickel hardware. The dining room lives in deliberate contrast: deep-toned oak table, delicate botanical wallpaper, antique mirror. Light and organic, yet entirely considered. The living room was designed around its connection to the outside — French doors that open directly to a substantial outdoor kitchen and entertaining space, anchored on the interior by a cast stone fireplace with an arched surround that commands the room. The entry sets the expectation for everything that follows: a double-height foyer, geometric pendants cascading from above, large-scale original artwork, and a carved console that makes the first impression without overstating it. Designed and executed by Lavish — Raleigh, NC's full-service interior design and remodeling firm.