This 'playhouse' has a beautiful lake view. Surrounded by large windows, warm wood and exposed timbers, this sunroom is the perfect relaxed dining-sitting room. Decorated with antique tools and a kayak hung from the ceiling. Designed by CedarCoast.

Dan Cutrona Photography
Bedroom - coastal bedroom idea in Boston

Architect Paul Noborikawa, principal at Noborikawa & Associates in Hawaii, seamlessly blends environment and design in this luxury residence on the island of Oahu. The main attraction of the modern home is a great room that opens to the yard courtesy of 75 feet of Series 600 Multi-Slide Doors from Western Window Systems. Other features include an energy-efficient design, modern materials such as polished concrete floors, granite counters, and storage for kayaks and surfboards.

Solid cedar beams and hand distressed 1/4 inch steel. Weather sealed for outdoor use. This sturdy and aesthetically pleasing table will be a favorite for family get togethers for years to come. -$1495 Benches available separately for $199 each.

Dominic Bonuccelli
Mid-sized minimalist detached guesthouse photo in Seattle

Homeowner desired a workshop, a over-sized two car garage to store bikes and kayaks and a finished kid hangout upstairs. They love a minimalist look and a lots of light. Its skylights and finished upper level are light-filled and inviting! Documodern 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

Mike Sabol
Garage - large country detached three-car garage idea in Other

We were very blessed to work with these clients who came to us with a wooded lot in North Saanich and wanted to create a home for themselves that worked with their lifestyle and aesthetic. Both clients are avid bikers and kayakers and wanted to be able to get out and enjoy the outdoors and be able to feel like they lived in the wilderness of B.C. We completed as little tree removal as necessary, including putting effort into maintaining the fern and salal landscape that encompassed the woodlands surrounding the project. Staging area for construction and material storage were also limited, and scheduling the subtrades for their work was tight, but with competent site management, we left the site in a natural state. The energy efficiency was close to net zero, but the solar component and the proximity of the many trees made it difficult to attain a complete net zero level. We included a 6” rock wool exterior insulation layer around the entire home, under-slab insulation and other key items to maximize the efficiency of the living areas. Additional seismic components were also included to increase the longevity of the home and protection of the occupants should a seismic event occur.

What started out as a beautiful piece of property in a beautiful canyon nestled along with one of the best fishing rivers in the northwest, became an amazing family getaway. The Klickitat Cabin consists of the main cabin, a guest cabin, a large shop space, kayak storage shed, gated garden area, swimming pool, and more. Our team was tasked with every step of this project from design to doorknobs to bring this cabin to life.

There is a noticeable drop in level from the pool deck to lake’s edge. A series of steps at the end of the lawn lead to a lower lakeside terrace with storage bins, benches plus a table and chairs where aquatic activities and kayaking technique can be reviewed.

Photograph by Matt Rea; Painting by Ann Packard
Inspiration for a small coastal formal and open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in New York with white walls, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

Seaside popular ADMIRALS LANDING! Just footsteps from THETIS COVE & enveloped by acres of park land setting A tranquil wooded oasis. Situated near all major amenities, popular local coffee shops, grocery, shopping hubs for major bus routes, pharmacy, post office minutes away. THIS location offers a country setting with city convenience. Inside you will 9 ft CEILINGS, elegant crown moldings in this spacious 2 bed 2 bath condo with a gigantic luxury ensuite bath. Newer paint, carpeting and pristinely kept by original owner who custom upgraded unit. Flooded by natural light SE exposure and big PICTURE windows, accentuated by classy maple floors & maple shaker cabinets with all you can imagine modern finishings throughout such as SS appliances, electrical granite accented fireplace and grand GRANITE eating bar plus formal size entrance, LR, DR and big bedrooms! Take in the sun on your HUGE private patio overlooking NATURAL wooded green space. In-suite laundry with newer appliances laundry plus workshop/ hobby room, secure underground parking & separate storage. This is an award-winning building built in 2008 that will tick many boxes on your wish list. A perfect place for you to call your forever home for those who enjoy modern upscale comforts, walkability, amenities, and the perks of having kayaking/ocean walks at your doorstep. | Karen Love PREC* (250) 727-5868 | Karen@KarenLove.com | RE/MAX Island Properties |

BEST PRICED AMELIA FLOOR PLAN IN TARPON POINT MARINA WITH BEAUTIFUL UNOBSTRUCTED WATER VIEWS. Only one of three 1st floor condos with a view! THIS CONDO LIVES LIKE A SINGLE FAMILY HOME offering 3 bedrooms + den, 3.5 baths, over 2700sqft of living space & 2 huge terraces totaling over 1200sqft. Very unique private 2-car garage that can be securely accessed just off your own private elevator (Only a few garages have this convenience). Brand new carpet and a fresh coat of paint! The kitchen has beautiful wood cabinetry, granite counters, glass/marble back splash and an eat-in kitchen area with a water view. Both guest rooms and the den have sliding glass doors to the expansive open terrace. This residence has been upgraded with a UV purifier on the A/C system and a five-stage whole unit water filtration system the water is cleaner then bottled water! AMENITIES GALORE--exercise at the fitness centers, swim laps, do water aerobics, play tennis, even practice your putting. Keep your boat at the marina, rent a boat, paddle board, kayaks or take a dolphin sunset cruise right from the marina. Walking distance to waterfront restaurants, shops, and a Day Spa.

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Complete garage renovation from floor to ceiling, Redline Garage Gear Custom designed powder coated garage cabinetry Butcher block workbench Handiwall across rear wall & above workbench Harken Hoister - 4 Point hoist for Sea kayak Standalone cabinet along entry steps Built in cabinets in rear closet Flint Epoxy flooring with stem walls painted to match

My real estate client, Anne, wanted to sell her floating home on Seattle's Portage Bay. After years of being a rental it needed a facelift. The quaint living room was overpowered by a big, black woodstove. The stove took up a quarter of the space, the stovepipe put a hole in the vaulted ceiling, and it was an eyesore as well. It had to go! The flooring broke up the space by having five different materials, so we unified the space with Bella by Shaw Flooring everywhere except the bath where we installed Sky Blue Marmoleum. The kitchen counters were stained, chipped marble tiles, mounted on top of a top-mounted sink to make it look like an under-mount! The counters were replaced with a quartz sheet and a true under-mount sink. The oil rubbed bronze wall-mounted faucet and recycled glass tiles from Bedrock Industries complete the new design. The bathroom was updated in the 1980's and was due for an update. The oak vanity, mirror and light fixture were painted and the vanity got a new counter to match the kitchen quartz and a new deep under-mounted porcelain sink. New faucet, door pulls and knobs, light bulbs and paint completed the lift. The back of the house was once used as a darkroom and sticky tape was left around the windows and door to mount black-out material. There were shelves and flooring that didn't fit the feeling we were after. All the sticky tape was removed, sanded, and painted, shelves removed and the floor replaced. With all that gone, the existing windows shine and let the light in to the now functional flex space. The washer/dryer and water heater were just "hanging out" in the laundry area and are now housed in their own enclosures. The bedroom got a new light fixture, and the whole house got new paint, minor repairs and the new flooring. Outside, the deck was cleaned, and trim and doors were painted. Designer and artist, Shannon Buckner of Bent Productions, selected the color palate, flooring, and staging, bringing an early 1900's house up to date for a modern lifestyle.

Inspiration for a large modern attached three-car garage remodel in Other

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