Featured in this collection is John's very own award winning backyard. His garden is a certified wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. The property provides the four basic habitat elements needed for wildlife to thrive: water, cover, food and places to raise their young. His garden will be featured in the September issue of San Diego Home and Garden magazine. Stay tuned for John's new book, Garden Sanctuary: Designing for Comfort, Wholeness, and Connection, that takes you on the transformative journey of creating your own personal sanctuary and connection to nature in your own back yard.

The vanity with his and hers vessel sinks allow for plenty of storage space for the homeowners, display space for their many perfume & cologne bottles, and room for both of them to get ready in the morning. John Carlson, Carlson Productions, LLC.

The vanity with his and hers vessel sinks allow for plenty of storage space for the homeowners, display space for their many perfume & cologne bottles, and room for both of them to get ready in the morning. John Carlson, Carlson Productions, LLC.

Inspiration for a cottage u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor kitchen remodel in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Cabinet Brand: Haas Lifestyle Collection Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Bistro (upper cabinets) & Seaworthy (base cabinets) Door Style: Heartland Counter top: John Boos Butcher Block, Maple, Oil finish

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Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts beige two-story wood gable roof design in Portland Maine with a mixed material roof

This house was one of the original toll lodges for the Vanderbilt motor parkway constructed in 1908. We renovated the cottage which was called the "Roslyn lodge". A caretaker lived in this house from 1908 - 1938 to collect tolls for use of this this roadway. The project required a second floor addition for bedrooms along with porch and roof dormers to match the original attic roof. The house was in need of repair to age and received a full facelift a few years ago.

This guest bedroom doubles as a reading room. The twin bed is pushed snug into the corner to create a comfy reading nook. A shallow closet was converted into a bookshelf to hold books and collectibles. John Bentley Photography

San Marino based clients were interested in developing a property that had been in their family for generations. This was an exciting proposition as it was one of the last surviving bayside double lots on the scenic Coronado peninsula in San Diego. They desired a holiday home that would be a gathering place for their large, close- knit family. San Marino based clients were interested in developing a property that had been in their family for generations. This was an exciting proposition as it was one of the last surviving bayside double lots on the scenic Coronado peninsula in San Diego. They desired a holiday home that would be a gathering place for their large, close-knit family. Facing the Back Bay, overlooking downtown and the Bay Bridge, this property presented us with a unique opportunity to design a vacation home with a dual personality. One side faces a bustling harbor with a constant parade of yachts, cargo vessels and military ships while the other opens onto a deep, quiet contemplative garden. The home’s shingle-style influence carries on the historical Coronado tradition of clapboard and Craftsman bungalows built in the shadow of the great Hotel Del Coronado which was erected at the turn of the last century. In order to create an informal feel to the residence, we devised a concept that eliminated the need for a “front door”. Instead, one walks through the garden and enters the “Great Hall” through either one of two French doors flanking a walk-in stone fireplace. Both two-story bedroom wings bookend this central wood beam vaulted room which serves as the “heart of the home”, and opens to both views. Three sets of stairs are discretely tucked away inside the bedroom wings. In lieu of a formal dining room, the family convenes and dines around a beautiful table and banquette set into a circular window bay off the kitchen which overlooks the lights of the city beyond the harbor. Working with noted interior designer Betty Ann Marshall, we designed a unique kitchen that was inspired by the colors and textures of a fossil the couple found on a honeymoon trip to the quarries of Montana. We set that ancient fossil into a matte glass backsplash behind the professional cook’s stove. A warm library with walnut paneling and a bayed window seat affords a refuge for the family to read or play board games. The couple’s fine craft and folk art collection is on prominent display throughout the house and helps to set an intimate and whimsical tone. Another architectural feature devoted to family is the play room lit by a dramatic cupola which beacons the older grandchildren and their friends. Below the play room is a four car garage that allows the patriarch space to refurbish an antique fire truck, a mahogany launch boat and several vintage cars. Their jet skis and kayaks are housed in another garage designed for that purpose. Lattice covered skylights that allow dappled sunlight to bathe the loggia affords a comfortable refuge to watch the kids swim and gaze out upon the rushing water, the Coronado Bay Bridge and the romantic downtown San Diego skyline. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Betty Ann Marshall Construction: Bill Lyons Photographer: Laura Hull Styling: Zale Design Studio

Haas Signature Collection Wood Species: Maple Cabinet Finish: Bistro Door Style: Shakertown V Cabinet Countertop: Quartz Zodiaq, Eased edge, London Sky color Island Countertop: John Boos Butcherblock, Walnut

This is a collection of 12 individually unique coastal cottages which I designed to withstand the daily wear and tear of island living, kids and pets, yet still feel luxurious as well as comfortable. Wide plank wood floors, large covered porches, natural materials as finishes, open floor plans and hand built cabinetry are some of the signature elements that make this tiny village special. john mc manus

Featured in this collection is John's very own award winning backyard. His garden is a certified wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. The property provides the four basic habitat elements needed for wildlife to thrive: water, cover, food and places to raise their young. His garden will be featured in the September issue of San Diego Home and Garden magazine. Stay tuned for John's new book, Garden Sanctuary: Designing for Comfort, Wholeness, and Connection, that takes you on the transformative journey of creating your own personal sanctuary and connection to nature in your own back yard.

John Welsh
Inspiration for a large transitional kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances and an island

Featured in this collection is John's very own award winning backyard. His garden is a certified wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. The property provides the four basic habitat elements needed for wildlife to thrive: water, cover, food and places to raise their young. His garden will be featured in the September issue of San Diego Home and Garden magazine. Stay tuned for John's new book, Garden Sanctuary: Designing for Comfort, Wholeness, and Connection, that takes you on the transformative journey of creating your own personal sanctuary and connection to nature in your own back yard.

This kitchen project just finished has been a real joy. We had awesome clients who were most appreciative of the design,... we offered premium quality cabinets by DuraSupreme, ... used our most careful and caring contractor who took his time during the installation,... all adding up to an awesome space. So,...the design began with creating an effective layout and "work triangle" ...while keeping the kitchen open and airy. Glass door wall cabinets help to minimize the visual weight and a silver + white crushed glass quartz counter that waterfalls down to the wood-patterened porcelain flooring unified all the colors and materials. You Like? • Now what can we design for you?

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Example of a classic dark wood floor dining room design in Dallas with beige walls

The house's characteristic rounded walls posed a unique challenge in the master bathroom, so the designers opted to install glass tiles vertically, allowing them to hug the curve of the wall. John Carlson, Carlson Productions, LLC.