Most design showhouses are properties for sale, and each designer creates a space for viewing. It’s a great way to market the property and the designer. However, the Kingston Design Showhouse in the Fall of 2019 was at Historic Wiltyck House in Kingston, New York, that's partially used as an Airbnb and home for the owners. The room I designed is the homeowner's private dining room; therefore, we took their taste and needs into account, especially on architectural decisions. The overall style is a mixture of modern and traditional, feminine and masculine, and moody and bright, lots of depth but not overwhelming. The architecture serves as a canvas for the furniture showcased during the exhibit and then the homeowner's furniture that will occupy the space afterward. Small details such as replacing or refinishing the doorknobs, replacing the switches and outlets were not forgotten. Then more significant details such as the wallpapered ceiling, new ceiling medallion, and light fixture make a tremendous impact on the space. The wall paint is neutral enough but adds depth with its medium tone gray. Then we added a white border and mauve painted trim as an interpretation of the crown molding that's missing. During the exhibit, we had local makers from the Hudson Valley well represented through furniture, accessories, art, and floral arrangements. All are makers that I love and want to share with you; without them, the room wouldn’t be as lovely as it is.

The home sits into an extremely steep, half-acre lot that shares a property line with a ski resort and allows for ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain’s 61 trails. This unique location and challenging terrain informed the home’s siting, footprint, program, design, interior design, finishes, and custom made furniture. Credit: Samyn-D'Elia Architects

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Kitchen | Visit our website to see where we’re building the Yorktown plan in Colorado! You’ll find photos, interactive floor plans and more. The Yorktown model's main floor offers an expansive entertaining space at the back of the home: the great room with fireplace, dining room overlooking the backyard, and the kitchen with a large center island. The 3-car garage leads to a convenient mudroom with walk-in closet, a powder room and a private study. On the second floor, there's an immense loft surrounded by three bedrooms, a shared bath, a laundry room and a master suite with its own bath and spacious walk-in closet. Options at some communities include a sunroom, covered patio, finished basement, bonus bedrooms and deluxe bath.

Kitchen | Visit our website to see where we’re building the Yorktown plan in Colorado! You’ll find photos, interactive floor plans and more. The Yorktown model's main floor offers an expansive entertaining space at the back of the home: the great room with fireplace, dining room overlooking the backyard, and the kitchen with a large center island. The 3-car garage leads to a convenient mudroom with walk-in closet, a powder room and a private study. On the second floor, there's an immense loft surrounded by three bedrooms, a shared bath, a laundry room and a master suite with its own bath and spacious walk-in closet. Options at some communities include a sunroom, covered patio, finished basement, bonus bedrooms and deluxe bath.

The home sits into an extremely steep, half-acre lot that shares a property line with a ski resort and allows for ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain’s 61 trails. This unique location and challenging terrain informed the home’s siting, footprint, program, design, interior design, finishes, and custom made furniture. Credit: Samyn-D'Elia Architects

Master bedroom | Visit our website to see where we’re building the Arlington plan in Colorado! You’ll find photos, interactive floor plans and more. Looking for a ranch-style floor plan? Put the Arlington at the top of your list! This smartly designed home offers a generous open great room, dining room and kitchen, two bedrooms with a shared bath, and a separate master suite with private bath and walk-in closet. Conveniences like the mudroom, laundry room with optional cabinets and sink, broad kitchen island and built-in pantry add to the plan's single-floor appeal. Personalize it with options like gourmet kitchen features, a deluxe master bath, finished basement, 3-car garage and more.

Hear what our clients, Lisa & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography

Great room | Visit our website to see where we’re building the Arlington plan in Colorado! You’ll find photos, interactive floor plans and more. Looking for a ranch-style floor plan? Put the Arlington at the top of your list! This smartly designed home offers a generous open great room, dining room and kitchen, two bedrooms with a shared bath, and a separate master suite with private bath and walk-in closet. Conveniences like the mudroom, laundry room with optional cabinets and sink, broad kitchen island and built-in pantry add to the plan's single-floor appeal. Personalize it with options like gourmet kitchen features, a deluxe master bath, finished basement, 3-car garage and more.

A place to sit on a patio shared by 2 entries to this house. Old sidewalks were upcycled into retaining walls to set off the old rhododendron tree that provides privacy from the street. Design by Lora Price and Amy Whitworth Installed by J Walter Landscape & Irrigation Metal trellis and hanging sphere by Indio Metal Arts Photo by Amy Whitworth

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Pool bathroom in a transitional home. 3 Generations share this luxurious bathroom, complete with a shower bench, hand shower and versatile shower head. Custom vanity and countertop design elevate this pool bathroom.

This project in Sarasota, Florida centered on creating an elegant backyard living space in which the Owners could live and entertain. Both design professionals, they requested a new pool house, pool and landscape layout that embraced modern design but had a sensitivity to the adjacent 1926 historic home that would share the site.

Great room | Visit our website to see where we’re building the Arlington plan in Colorado! You’ll find photos, interactive floor plans and more. Looking for a ranch-style floor plan? Put the Arlington at the top of your list! This smartly designed home offers a generous open great room, dining room and kitchen, two bedrooms with a shared bath, and a separate master suite with private bath and walk-in closet. Conveniences like the mudroom, laundry room with optional cabinets and sink, broad kitchen island and built-in pantry add to the plan's single-floor appeal. Personalize it with options like gourmet kitchen features, a deluxe master bath, finished basement, 3-car garage and more.

Basement | Visit our website to see where we’re building the Arlington plan in Colorado! You’ll find photos, interactive floor plans and more. Looking for a ranch-style floor plan? Put the Arlington at the top of your list! This smartly designed home offers a generous open great room, dining room and kitchen, two bedrooms with a shared bath, and a separate master suite with private bath and walk-in closet. Conveniences like the mudroom, laundry room with optional cabinets and sink, broad kitchen island and built-in pantry add to the plan's single-floor appeal. Personalize it with options like gourmet kitchen features, a deluxe master bath, finished basement, 3-car garage and more.

Kitchen | Visit our website to see where we’re building the Yorktown plan in Colorado! You’ll find photos, interactive floor plans and more. The Yorktown model's main floor offers an expansive entertaining space at the back of the home: the great room with fireplace, dining room overlooking the backyard, and the kitchen with a large center island. The 3-car garage leads to a convenient mudroom with walk-in closet, a powder room and a private study. On the second floor, there's an immense loft surrounded by three bedrooms, a shared bath, a laundry room and a master suite with its own bath and spacious walk-in closet. Options at some communities include a sunroom, covered patio, finished basement, bonus bedrooms and deluxe bath.

This Jersey Shore vacation home was designed for relaxed, multigenerational living embracing a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Generous areas for outdoor dining and lounging extend the home’s footprint, creating an easy rhythm of summer living—where days flow naturally from beach to terrace to interior gathering spaces. The design prioritizes openness, comfort, and connection, reflecting how the family lives, entertains, and spends time together. Interior spaces are thoughtfully arranged to support both quiet moments and larger gatherings, with clear sightlines and an intuitive flow that keeps family and guests connected throughout the home. At the center of this plan, the kitchen functions as a natural gathering point without overwhelming the overall composition. Designed to support shared use, it allows multiple people to cook and interact comfortably. Structural elements, including load-bearing posts were integrated into the architecture as sculptural features—transforming a constraint into a defining design moment. Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances were selected for their durability, performance, and timeless design, ensuring the home will serve the family for years to come. The result is a home that feels both elevated and effortless—where architecture, interiors, and landscape work in harmony to create a setting for gathering, entertaining, and everyday living at the shore.

This lakefront property set in a nice quiet cove on Lake Sam Rayburn. The entire project was planned and built by carter & company for large family events. The 3 1/2 level structure is designed with craftsman influences and functions well as a large fishing lodge designed for year-round entertaining. Ground level includes outdoor kitchen/dining area,separate outdoor living/gaming area with custom cypress beamed furniture built by carter & company. A 1700 Sq deck overlooks beautiful Sam Rayburn and garage doors open across front and rear elevations to create open breeze ways throughout all downstairs areas. Second floor includes living dining and master suite .an enclosed screen porch extends all the way across the lake side with an old wooden cistern structure which houses an outdoor hot tub. The screen porch has it own 5 ton central unit which is only shared with the downstairs shop area.it also has a 50,000 but ventless fireplace on one end which creates a ( winter area ) on the screen porch. The open spaces of living/dining also share aux heating via early 1900's Wood stove (pot belly) which was refurbished and was originally used in a girls dormitory somewhere in Colorado. Kitchen amenities include professional series equipment, a baking center, dumb waiter to downstairs kitchen, pressed tin ceilings. The entire structure touts custom made knotty alder moldings cabinets and doors. The interior walls are also slatted knotty alder with paint stained finishes. The third floor houses 3 guest bedrooms 1 full bath 1 jack and Jill bath, a 10 x 10 sleeping tent with chandelier, queen mattress, and lake view window. Attic does not exist, instead we incorporated open air vaulted ceilings with turnbuckle collar ties and an upper sleeping loft for kids accessed by custom ships ladder. Other areas of interest include front open air materials lift, 100 ft redneck water slide assembled during summertime and rolling boat dock for lake activities.