The house achieves this through high performance insulation, minimizing air leakage (the blower door target is 0.6 ACH50), and by using an energy recovery ventilator to warm the incoming fresh air with the heat of the exhaust air stream.

Columns flanking the lake entry feature custom installed speakers that provide streaming music to the homeowners and their guests while out on the lake.

This stunning free-form pond is a huge hit with the clients’ entire nature-loving family. Everyone enjoys feeding and watching the vibrant koi as they swim about in it. “We even get to enjoy it all at night,” says the wife. “And we can see it from our home and offices, too.” www.deckandpatio.com

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A new porch highlights the front door, once difficult to find, on this variation of a traditional Cape Cod home. Ample windows on axis with the living room entry focus a visitor’s attention on a sun filled garden terrace and water feature. From above, light streams through a ridge clerestory, inspired by the client’s love of the Stanford University Barn’s similar roof detail. The newly raised ceiling creates a lofty, inviting space. Below the living room, a new basement home theater is finished with fine wood paneling and accented with art from their collection.

This stream lined mantel was created for this fireplace using reclaimed barn wood. The mantel was designed to extend out to frame out the nook beside the fireplace.

Our 8 ft. x 8 ft. Sunshed Garden Shed is a perfect choice if you’re looking for an extra shed, a greenhouse, or an escape. The Sunshed gets its name from the multiple functional windows on the roofline that allow natural light to stream in and allow ample ventilation.

Our 8 ft. x 8 ft. Sunshed Garden Shed is a perfect choice if you’re looking for an extra shed, a greenhouse, or an escape. The Sunshed gets its name from the multiple functional windows on the roofline that allow natural light to stream in and allow ample ventilation.

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Within our design space for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design for 2018, stood a 100 year old tree that was one of the most unique elements to our canvas. This mystical tree inspired our theme ” The Enchanted Garden” where we installed our 25 foot stream (pondless waterfall), succulent garden and matching succulent urns to add a touch of magic to this patio area. Teaming up with Pacific Outdoor Living for installation of the synthetic turf and paved patio, we were about to create this stunning outdoor space.

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After removing the lawn paths were created throughout the garden and the Bubbling Stone water feature provides sounds and bird life.
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Seldom do people think of the beauty of a garden in the winter. A pond, fountain, or waterfall can bring intrigue to any outdoor area and get you through until the spring thaw.

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Take a virtual tour through Jeff Duggins & Rachel A Duggins (Owners H2O Designs & Outdoor Living "By Design") backyard near Lexington, KY. There are 2 large ponds, multiple streams, waterfalls, and fountains, not to mention the fire pit and pool. It's truly a Backyard Oasis! photo credit Jeff Duggins

Take a virtual tour through Jeff Duggins & Rachel A Duggins (Owners H2O Designs & Outdoor Living "By Design") backyard near Lexington, KY. There are 2 large ponds, multiple streams, waterfalls, and fountains, not to mention the fire pit and pool. It's truly a Backyard Oasis! photo credit Jeff Duggins

Color, textured concrete patio is surrounded by a stone clad seat wall allowing for expansive views of the surrounding Oak studded hillside.
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