Wallpaper: York 63353 Estuary Paint: Egret White Sw 7570 Tile: AMT Treverk White- all 3 sizes- Staggered. Grout: Mapei 93 Warm Gray Wine Room: See detail C3 Cabinet: Clear Alder- Ebony- Slab Door Wood top Tile: AMT Lounge Spritzer 12 x24 Deco Inlay – Horizontal stacked Grout: Mapei 93 Warm Gray Photography: Steve Chenn

Perfect for exercise or entertaining, this compact plunge pool tucks neatly behind the house in this urban Toronto yard. Underwater benches flanking the walk-in steps invite lounging, while a sheer descent waterfall adds drama to the raised ledgerock feature wall. Directly below is a powerful Badu Jet for lap swimming. The owners also use it for paddle practice in a kayak. The natural pond-look of the dark grey Armourcoat interior offers a pleasing contrast to the Wiarton flagstone coping and deck. (9 x 18, rectangular)

By opening up the kitchen to the dining room and installing a bay window, this kitchen which was previously isolated and cramped is now warm and inviting. The kitchen features custom maple cabinets, granite countertops and a beautiful decorative tile backsplash.

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Photos by Lori Cannava
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The new perimeter lends some privacy from the surrounding neighbors. Westhauser Photography
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The large angled garage, double entry door, bay window and arches are the welcoming visuals to this exposed ranch. Exterior thin veneer stone, the James Hardie Timberbark siding and the Weather Wood shingles accented by the medium bronze metal roof and white trim windows are an eye appealing color combination. Impressive double transom entry door with overhead timbers and side by side double pillars. (Ryan Hainey)

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Bluestone Pavers, custom Teak Wood banquette with cement tile inlay, Bluestone firepit, custom outdoor kitchen with Teak Wood, concrete waterfall countertop with Teak surround.

This second-story addition to an already 'picture perfect' Naples home presented many challenges. The main tension between adding the many 'must haves' the client wanted on their second floor, but at the same time not overwhelming the first floor. Working with David Benner of Safety Harbor Builders was key in the design and construction process – keeping the critical aesthetic elements in check. The owners were very 'detail oriented' and actively involved throughout the process. The result was adding 924 sq ft to the 1,600 sq ft home, with the addition of a large Bonus/Game Room, Guest Suite, 1-1/2 Baths and Laundry. But most importantly — the second floor is in complete harmony with the first, it looks as it was always meant to be that way. ©Energy Smart Home Plans, Safety Harbor Builders, Glenn Hettinger Photography

mercer INTERIOR created an upholstered tack board to help hide computer and phone wires. We went wireless wherever possible elsewhere. A detail of the brushed brass pulls is shown. Photo by Emily Gilbert