Sutton Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection: Refined yet natural. A white wire-brush gives the natural wood tone a distinct depth, lending it to a variety of spaces.

After a lifetime of withstanding the elements of the American Northeast, reclaimed barn siding possesses beauty that has been earned and durability that has been tested. With minimal upkeep, a variety of widths and lengths, and custom milling options, antique barn siding can lend its character to any interior or exterior space. A variety of natural colors or finish options assure tasteful pairing with any residential, commercial, or retail project.

We love this rustic-modern Houston patio addition with an outdoor kitchen and double pergola! It not only made the most of a long, narrow space while satisfying strict homeowners association rules, but did so affordably in a warm, timeless style. “The client really enjoys outdoor living, but had a specific budget they wanted to meet,” explains Outdoor Homescapes owner Wayne Franks. “They also live on a golf course and had to meet particular HOA requirements.” The HOA requirements restricted how far back the new 450-square-foot patio and pergola could extend back into the yard. The HOA also wanted to make sure the patio’s colors and materials matched the existing home and others around it. “We chose colors and materials that offered texture and character, but that would go with just about anything around it,” says Wayne. “We found what we were looking for in the Fantastico travertine and Austin limestone – two materials clients love and just can’t go wrong with.” The Austin limestone facing the 8-foot-square, L-shaped kitchen island is dry-stacked in a castle pattern for a naturalistic, rustic look. Yet its light, neutral color keeps the style fresh and modern. Adding to the modern look are the stainless steel appliances: an RCS 30-inch stainless steel grill, double burner and outdoor fridge. Even though the finishes on the sink and light fixtures (Hunter pendant lamps and Hampton Bay light/fan combos) have a different finish – oil-rubbed-bronze – this actually follows the recent trend of mixing different metals, materials and finishes. “The look’s not so matchy-matchy anymore,” explains Wayne. “Mixing it up makes it look more authentic and personalized.” That’s why backsplashes like the one in this project – done in glass and metal mosaic – are also becoming more popular than traditional ceramic tile. Another recent trend can be seen here, too – an amping up of color variation and texture. “In addition to the split-face texture of the rock, you can definitely see the bold color variation in the travertine,” says Wayne. The flooring is a Fantastico travertine, laid out in a Versailles pattern. “The Fantastico tile is killer,” says Wayne. “The warm reds go great with red brick, which we have a lot of around here.” The countertop with the rounded, raised bar at the end is English walnut travertine. The red bar stools also add a pop of exciting color that contrasts nicely with the greenery around the patio. The double pergola, continues Wayne, is No. 2 pine stained a Minwax honey-gold. One side of the pergola – the side over the seating area – is covered with Lexan, a clear material that keeps out rain, heat and UV rays. The pergola also juts further into the yard on that side. “It’s called a scallop, and it just lends some visual interest,” explains Wayne. “It prevents the pergola from just looking like one big rectangular hunk of wood.” Wayne particularly likes how everything blended so well with the brick – which was a big concern – yet didn’t come off as too neutral or boring. “The Fantastico travertine and red chairs do an excellent job of pulling the red from the brick and working with the warmth of that color to make a super-inviting space,” says Wayne. “We’re really pleased with how it all ties together so well.”

This West Asheville small house is on an ⅛ acre infill lot just 1 block from the Haywood Road commercial district. With only 840 square feet, space optimization is key. Each room houses multiple functions, and storage space is integrated into every possible location. The owners strongly emphasized using available outdoor space to its fullest. A large screened porch takes advantage of the our climate, and is an adjunct dining room and living space for three seasons of the year. A simple form and tonal grey palette unify and lend a modern aesthetic to the exterior of the small house, while light colors and high ceilings give the interior an airy feel. Photography by Todd Crawford

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Open concept kitchen - transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor, brown floor and coffered ceiling open concept kitchen idea in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops

Lending a touch of minimalist, modern appeal to your space, this cabinet showcases a clean-lined silhouette with four tufting style doors. Come with the white and gold hue, it creates an inviting look that complements nearly any layout style. The top is easy to clean and perfect to hold decorative items, while four doors open to reveal generous interior space for a variety of storage options. Try it in the kitchen to store serveware, stemware, and china for special occasions. Or place it in your bedroom to store clothes, towels and more. As versatile as handsome, this piece looks great and adds function to almost any space.

Made of woven and non-woven fabrics, Solera® Soft Shades create a fluid, sculpted look. The only soft shades with cellular construction, they also lend both light-filtering and room-darkening options. Linen Chest - Canada's Custom Window Treatment Expert Book an appointment today! Custom window shades by Hunter Douglas

A faux wood backdrop lends a rustic touch, while a jewel tone palette gives your dorm room a fresh and vibrant aura. A beautiful and girly calendar option that is reusable and removable.

Example of a large mountain style brown two-story wood gable roof design in Sacramento with a shingle roof

Creative Style Composites offer clean-looking, contemporary bistro sets. These beautiful seating options can lend themselves to a relaxed setting on your deck or in your backyard. Made by mixing pulp and heated thermoplastic resin, wood plastic composites are a revolutionary new material with incredibly low levels of emissions.

A PLACE TO GATHER Location: Eagan, MN, USA This family of five wanted an inviting space to gather with family and friends. Mom, the primary cook, wanted a large island with more organized storage – everything in its place – and a crisp white kitchen with the character of an older home. Challenges: Design an island that could accommodate this family of five for casual weeknight dinners. Create more usable storage within the existing kitchen footprint. Design a better transition between the upper cabinets on the 8-foot sink wall and the adjoining 9-foot cooktop wall. Make room for more counter space around the cooktop. It was poorly lit, cluttered with small appliances and confined by the tall oven cabinet. Solutions: A large island, that seats 5 comfortably, replaced the small island and kitchen table. This allowed for more storage including cookbook shelves, a heavy-duty roll out shelf for the mixer, a 2-bin recycling center and a bread drawer. Tall pantries with decorative grilles were placed between the kitchen and family room. These created ample storage and helped define each room, making each one feel larger, yet more intimate. A space intentionally separates the upper cabinets on the sink wall from those on the cooktop wall. This created symmetry on the sink wall and made room for an appliance garage, which keeps the countertops uncluttered. Moving the double ovens to the former pantry location made way for more usable counter space around the cooktop and a dramatic focal point with the hood, cabinets and marble backsplash. Special Features: Custom designed corbels and island legs lend character. Gilt open lanterns, antiqued nickel grilles on the pantries, and the soft linen shade at the kitchen sink add personality and charm. The unique bronze hardware with a living finish creates the patina of an older home. A walnut island countertop adds the warmth and feel of a kitchen table. This homeowner truly understood the idea of living with the patina of marble. Her grandmother’s marble-topped antique table inspired the Carrara countertops. The result is a highly organized kitchen with a light, open feel that invites you to stay a while. Liz Schupanitz Designs Photographed by: Andrea Rugg

Made of woven and non-woven fabrics, Solera® Soft Shades create a fluid, sculpted look. The only soft shades with cellular construction, they also lend both light-filtering and room-darkening options. Linen Chest - Canada's Custom Window Treatment Expert Book an appointment today! Custom window shades by Hunter Douglas

Fitzgerald Two-Piece Toilet

Wide Plank Flooring Options Sizes – “Wide plank” usually means boards that are 5” in width, but they can go up to 7”- 8” or even wider. Plank lengths tend to be longer, too, creating a more seamless look. It's in these broader widths and longer lengths that wide plank flooring gains its drama and distinction over narrow strip floors. Mixed width planks offer a rustic feel, while single-width floors lend themselves to a more contemporary environment. Photographer: Bodway Photography

The standard tabletop is covered by the leather of the XTREME Collection. A glass plate that is available as an optional extra provides additional protection to the surface of the table and lends it a particularly classy visual appearance. The innovative leather of the XTREME Collection was developed by BOXMARK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality upholstery leather. It is water-repellent and stain-resistant. Furthermore the patented formula ensures a very good UV resistance. Thanks to its higher abrasion resistance values XTREME is a low maintenance upholstery leather suitable for heavy duty indoor and protected exterior areas.

This Altadena home is the perfect example of modern farmhouse flair. The powder room flaunts an elegant mirror over a strapping vanity; the butcher block in the kitchen lends warmth and texture; the living room is replete with stunning details like the candle style chandelier, the plaid area rug, and the coral accents; and the master bathroom’s floor is a gorgeous floor tile. Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/new-construction-altadena-rustic-modern/

Extended cabinet crown reaches to the ceiling and draws your eyes to the upper cabinets. White Galaxy granite is a more durable option for white countertops than marble, but still lends a beautiful effect.

The standard tabletop is covered by the leather of the XTREME Collection. A glass plate that is available as an optional extra provides additional protection to the surface of the table and lends it a particularly classy visual appearance. The innovative leather of the XTREME Collection was developed by BOXMARK, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality upholstery leather. It is water-repellent and stain-resistant. Furthermore the patented formula ensures a very good UV resistance. Thanks to its higher abrasion resistance values XTREME is a low maintenance upholstery leather suitable for heavy duty indoor and protected exterior areas.

We love to collaborate, whenever and wherever the opportunity arises. For this mountainside retreat, we entered at a unique point in the process—to collaborate on the interior architecture—lending our expertise in fine finishes and fixtures to complete the spaces, thereby creating the perfect backdrop for the family of furniture makers to fill in each vignette. Catering to a design-industry client meant we sourced with singularity and sophistication in mind, from matchless slabs of marble for the kitchen and master bath to timeless basin sinks that feel right at home on the frontier and custom lighting with both industrial and artistic influences. We let each detail speak for itself in situ.