Massive sliding stacker doors between the family/dining room and deck.
Mid-sized urban open concept concrete floor, gray floor, vaulted ceiling and wood wall family room photo in Other with white walls

These wonderful clients returned to us for their newest home remodel adventure. Their newly purchased custom built 1970s modern ranch sits in one of the loveliest neighborhoods south of the city but the current conditions of the home were out-dated and not so lovely. Upon entering the front door through the court you were greeted abruptly by a very boring staircase and an excessive number of doors. Just to the left of the double door entry was a large slider and on your right once inside the home was a soldier line up of doors. This made for an uneasy and uninviting entry that guests would quickly forget and our clients would often avoid. We also had our hands full in the kitchen. The existing space included many elements that felt out of place in a modern ranch including a rustic mountain scene backsplash, cherry cabinets with raised panel and detailed profile, and an island so massive you couldn’t pass a drink across the stone. Our design sought to address the functional pain points of the home and transform the overall aesthetic into something that felt like home for our clients. For the entry, we re-worked the front door configuration by switching from the double door to a large single door with side lights. The sliding door next to the main entry door was replaced with a large window to eliminate entry door confusion. In our re-work of the entry staircase, guesta are now greeted into the foyer which features the Coral Pendant by David Trubridge. Guests are drawn into the home by stunning views of the front range via the large floor-to-ceiling glass wall in the living room. To the left, the staircases leading down to the basement and up to the master bedroom received a massive aesthetic upgrade. The rebuilt 2nd-floor staircase has a center spine with wood rise and run appearing to float upwards towards the master suite. A slatted wall of wood separates the two staircases which brings more light into the basement stairwell. Black metal railings add a stunning contrast to the light wood. Other fabulous upgrades to this home included new wide plank flooring throughout the home, which offers both modernity and warmth. The once too-large kitchen island was downsized to create a functional focal point that is still accessible and intimate. The old dark and heavy kitchen cabinetry was replaced with sleek white cabinets, brightening up the space and elevating the aesthetic of the entire room. The kitchen countertops are marble look quartz with dramatic veining that offers an artistic feature behind the range and across all horizontal surfaces in the kitchen. As a final touch, cascading island pendants were installed which emphasize the gorgeous ceiling vault and provide warm feature lighting over the central point of the kitchen. This transformation reintroduces light and simplicity to this gorgeous home, and we are so happy that our clients can reap the benefits of this elegant and functional design for years to come.

The Home This beautiful home welcomes you with a charming, farmhouse façade, complete with white-washed stucco, wood beams, shutters and black accents. Come inside to find a well-appointed kitchen which is not only gorgeous with antique white cabinets, hex tile backsplash and satin finish granite, but truly functional - showcasing a massive island with a little something extra special for our four-legged friends. A stone fireplace and beamed ceilings can be found in the great room – a perfect spot for warm gatherings of family and friends. The master suite features special attention to detail and custom trim work, a walk-out to a private patio, ambient lighting and a massive walk-in closet. With an open and inviting layout, the main level features three bedrooms and a study for easy main level living, but it also has a bonus with an upper level dedicated to fun for adults and kids alike. Surprises await you on your tour of this home - we invite you to come explore! Hi-Point Home Builders is proud to introduce our newest floor plan, situated on a 35-acre lot, perfect for a down-home lifestyle with privacy, peace and quiet in Stagecoach Ranch. The Builder Award winning and lifetime Colorado Springs resident/owner of Hi-Point Home Builders, along with his team, has been dedicated to creating customized homes for each individual buyer. While focusing on the 3 E’s - Efficient, Economical and Energy-conscious, we are able to fulfill the dreams of those who are working with us. We are committed to providing high quality and environmentally friendly homes to our clients by designing innovative and highly creative custom home floor plans that our clients deserve. We offer flexibility within the home design for each client’s wants and needs while keeping budget in mind. The Interior Design This home begins with a classic farmhouse exterior – whitewashed stucco, board and batten siding, shutters and wood beams – as charming as it is beautiful. Once again, Dancing Horse Interiors showcases traditional design with contemporary touches throughout for a classic look that will stand the test of time. Muted tones of blue, green and gray combined with cream and white, bring a refreshing and relaxing ambience to this home while black accents and lighting add a touch of sophistication. Loads of custom woodwork, including crisp white wainscot, bead board and beamed ceilings grace the interior, while the creative use of unexpected materials bring uniqueness and interest to the design. As always, for the little ones, there are surprises and fun spaces to explore! We invite you to spend some time exploring this beautifully executed home, proudly presented by Hi-Point Home Builders and Dancing Horse Interiors.

The rustic/elegant kitchen (right) custom cabinets are white oak and charcoal black with a large island and an island banquette. To the left of a coffee bar, flanked by 2 sub zero built in units is a hidden cabinet door that leads to a large pantry with a dog bath, dog pot filler, and a doggie door to the outside. The traditional curved stove vent hood is accented by white oak. Two large, crystal chandeliers hang of the island. Adjacent to the kitchen is a cozy seating area in front of a large gas log set fireplace flanked by black mullion Pella life style windows. Elegant Lighting Sydney 12 Light 60" Wide Crystal Linear Chandelier with Clear Royal Cut Crystals Pira- Troy Lighting Hudson Valley Lighting Group This new 7,200 SF Custom Designed (Rustic/Elegant Farmhouse Ranch) Home was built on part of the foundation of the previous home which was a split level. Our architectural strategy required a continuous first floor (10ft) and the home remained aligned with the existing circle driveway. The rustic metal roof front entrance porch (gas lanterns) leads into a massive 2 story center hall (home of a large, centered gathering table) to a large centered outdoor back yard courtyard (kitchen to the right and sports bar to the left) which centers on the new swimming pool and wide outdoor stairs of the retaining wall required for the extensive stormwater management system. That establishes the center of the home stretching over 100 ft from the front step to the back yard stairs flanked by 2 fire features highlighting the pool. The locations of other rooms listed below are to the right and left of this centered home line. Kitchen, kitchen fireplace, pantry, and guest suite are to the right. Entrance to the finished basement theater room are to the right along with a bar to support events in the center hall. To the left of the center 2 story hall are the exercise room with sauna (with glass garage type door to the front porch), sport bar with theater and see through fireplace, game room, mudroom, laundry, 4 car conditioned garage, and pool changing rooms. From the centered 2 story hall to the right is the glass stairwell and curved stairs made of white oak and wrought iron. These beautiful stairs lead to the library balcony overlooking the massive center hall and large gathering dining table. From the right of the balcony are the primary suite with a private 2nd floor porch and a bedroom suite. From the left of the balcony are 2 more suites with a laundry room, kitchenette, and a large EZ Breeze, closed in porch that overlooks the pool and provides coverage over the pool patio next to the see through fireplace in the sports bar theater room. The exterior is James Hardie fibercement and limestone veneer. Fascia and frieze boards are capped with heavy roof metal materials. The front porch roof is standing metal seam and columns and ceiling are rustic, reclaimed wood.

The rustic/elegant kitchen (right) custom cabinets are white oak and charcoal black with a large island and an island banquette. To the left of a coffee bar, flanked by 2 sub zero built in units is a hidden cabinet door that leads to a large pantry with a dog bath, dog pot filler, and a doggie door to the outside. The traditional curved stove vent hood is accented by white oak. Two large, crystal chandeliers hang of the island. Adjacent to the kitchen is a cozy seating area in front of a large gas log set fireplace flanked by black mullion Pella life style windows. The rustic/elegant kitchen (right) custom cabinets are white oak and charcoal black with a large island and an island banquette. To the left of a coffee bar, flanked by 2 sub zero built in units is a hidden cabinet door that leads to a large pantry with a dog bath, dog pot filler, and a doggie door to the outside. The traditional curved stove vent hood is accented by white oak. Two large, crystal chandeliers hang of the island. Adjacent to the kitchen is a cozy seating area in front of a large gas log set fireplace flanked by black mullion Pella life style windows. Heatilator 50 Fireplace With Herringbone With Venting, Cap, Firestops Decorative Gas 42 Inch Logs with Remote This new 7,200 SF Custom Designed (Rustic/Elegant Farmhouse Ranch) Home was built on part of the foundation of the previous home which was a split level. Our architectural strategy required a continuous first floor (10ft) and the home remained aligned with the existing circle driveway. The rustic metal roof front entrance porch (gas lanterns) leads into a massive 2 story center hall (home of a large, centered gathering table) to a large centered outdoor back yard courtyard (kitchen to the right and sports bar to the left) which centers on the new swimming pool and wide outdoor stairs of the retaining wall required for the extensive stormwater management system. That establishes the center of the home stretching over 100 ft from the front step to the back yard stairs flanked by 2 fire features highlighting the pool. The locations of other rooms listed below are to the right and left of this centered home line. Kitchen, kitchen fireplace, pantry, and guest suite are to the right. Entrance to the finished basement theater room are to the right along with a bar to support events in the center hall. To the left of the center 2 story hall are the exercise room with sauna (with glass garage type door to the front porch), sport bar with theater and see through fireplace, game room, mudroom, laundry, 4 car conditioned garage, and pool changing rooms. From the centered 2 story hall to the right is the glass stairwell and curved stairs made of white oak and wrought iron. These beautiful stairs lead to the library balcony overlooking the massive center hall and large gathering dining table. From the right of the balcony are the primary suite with a private 2nd floor porch and a bedroom suite. From the left of the balcony are 2 more suites with a laundry room, kitchenette, and a large EZ Breeze, closed in porch that overlooks the pool and provides coverage over the pool patio next to the see through fireplace in the sports bar theater room. The exterior is James Hardie fibercement and limestone veneer. Fascia and frieze boards are capped with heavy roof metal materials. The front porch roof is standing metal seam and columns and ceiling are rustic, reclaimed wood.

Staged 4 Success - Donna Brandon
Bathroom - transitional bathroom idea in DC Metro

A huge thank you yet again to the incredible Ashley Marie Photography for capturing this project perfectly as she always does! As always, massive thanks are due to the following trades that helped to execute Decoria Interiors' design for this space. Decoria Interiors - Design + Contracting (425-6886) Obenaus Construction - Carpentry + Custom Fireplace Unit (324-4875) Mike Chase - Crackfilling + Painting (324-5006) Also - thank you to Cummings Building Supplies, Kent - Woodstock, Benjamin Moore - Woodstock, Sherry Deware (Seamstress - 375-6721), McLellan's Brandsource Home Furnishings, Floors and Decor and Maritime Lumber! And finally - a massive thank you to my incredible clients who trusted my creative vision and really allowed this space to become what it is today! It was a pleasure to work with you both and your business is beyond appreciated!

Built by Schumacher Homes, America's Largest Custom Home Builder, this stunning Olivia Modern Farmhouse model home in Greenville, South Carolina, effortlessly balances classic rustic architecture with contemporary modern design elements. True to the philosophy that the kitchen is the heart of the home, this grand open-concept culinary space integrates the latest high-end residential design trends to create the ultimate entertaining space. The spectacular luxury kitchen is highlighted by dramatic black casement windows that frame beautiful outdoor views, an expansive layout, and a massive, oversized kitchen island featuring comfortable seating on two sides. Thoughtfully designed for family lifestyle connectivity, the kitchen sink offers a clear vantage point directly out into the backyard, while a separate, giant walk-in pantry provides extensive hidden storage to keep your countertops pristine and organized. Maximizing daily efficiency, this clever floor plan also features a massive combined pantry and laundry room utility zone right off the main living area. Tucked away for ultimate privacy, the primary suite features an enhanced four-foot owner's bath addition, creating a private, spa-like retreat complete with dual vanities and an upscale, spacious layout. Upstairs, a highly functional Jack and Jill bathroom connects the secondary bedrooms, ensuring a smooth, conflict-free morning routine for a busy household. Seamlessly blending high-demand modern farmhouse curb appeal, striking black window frames, and an exceptionally practical family layout, this customizable floor plan provides premium custom home inspiration for modern living.

Unique from every angle and not your traditional pool! The pool itself is long enough to do laps in but also features a tanning ledge area to relax on. The super spa is a massive 5-tier raised spa that is beautifully wrapped with glass tile on the spillway and is complimented with porcelain waterline tile throughout the pool to blend in together with the natural stone presented throughout the backyard as well. But wait- there is more! A travertine pathway leads you to the spa which the homeowners had the stairs custom-made to easily climb in the spa. The long travertine raised wall allows guests to sit all around the backyard and not be restricted to hang out in just one area. Finally, the backyard is finished off with a gorgeous and massive custom outdoor kitchen that is faced with two different materials to bring in the mixed elements that make this unusual backyard very unique and chic! #hottubs #swimspas #pools

SLDarch: Just 120 miles south of Barcelona lies the tranquil Mediterranean Island of Majorca. Here, on a gentle wooded slope with mountain, forest and sea views, we have carefully situated a modernist 675sm (7,265sf) vacation villa, presenting a formal geometric facade, angularly framing the Main Entry door and double grand waterfalls. The showpiece here is the massive bronze art-glass entry door where we have applied a rich red-leather 'picture frame' wrap on the structural surround. Step through the heavy bronze and leather pivot door into the two-story atrium / living room wrapped by the upper bedroom bridge walk- throw open the massive sliding glass window walls and open the house directly to the shimmering blue swimming pool and patio. Below grade is a finished basement lounge, with exercise spa and fully equipped service bar with huge window looking underwater into the pool, plus a game room and 8 person theater. At this level is also the 5 car garage parking.

The Home This beautiful home welcomes you with a charming, farmhouse façade, complete with white-washed stucco, wood beams, shutters and black accents. Come inside to find a well-appointed kitchen which is not only gorgeous with antique white cabinets, hex tile backsplash and satin finish granite, but truly functional - showcasing a massive island with a little something extra special for our four-legged friends. A stone fireplace and beamed ceilings can be found in the great room – a perfect spot for warm gatherings of family and friends. The master suite features special attention to detail and custom trim work, a walk-out to a private patio, ambient lighting and a massive walk-in closet. With an open and inviting layout, the main level features three bedrooms and a study for easy main level living, but it also has a bonus with an upper level dedicated to fun for adults and kids alike. Surprises await you on your tour of this home - we invite you to come explore! Hi-Point Home Builders is proud to introduce our newest floor plan, situated on a 35-acre lot, perfect for a down-home lifestyle with privacy, peace and quiet in Stagecoach Ranch. The Builder Award winning and lifetime Colorado Springs resident/owner of Hi-Point Home Builders, along with his team, has been dedicated to creating customized homes for each individual buyer. While focusing on the 3 E’s - Efficient, Economical and Energy-conscious, we are able to fulfill the dreams of those who are working with us. We are committed to providing high quality and environmentally friendly homes to our clients by designing innovative and highly creative custom home floor plans that our clients deserve. We offer flexibility within the home design for each client’s wants and needs while keeping budget in mind. The Interior Design This home begins with a classic farmhouse exterior – whitewashed stucco, board and batten siding, shutters and wood beams – as charming as it is beautiful. Once again, Dancing Horse Interiors showcases traditional design with contemporary touches throughout for a classic look that will stand the test of time. Muted tones of blue, green and gray combined with cream and white, bring a refreshing and relaxing ambience to this home while black accents and lighting add a touch of sophistication. Loads of custom woodwork, including crisp white wainscot, bead board and beamed ceilings grace the interior, while the creative use of unexpected materials bring uniqueness and interest to the design. As always, for the little ones, there are surprises and fun spaces to explore! We invite you to spend some time exploring this beautifully executed home, proudly presented by Hi-Point Home Builders and Dancing Horse Interiors.

When dreaming about the perfect master suite remodel, there are two important ingredients that are always in the mix– the closet space and the master bath. Too often, existing homes will have small closets and baths in the master suite leaving homeowners frustrated and ultimately unsatisfied. At Thompson Remodeling, we have seen our share of strange configurations, but that’s part of the fun. We enjoy the challenge of reconfiguring space to make it work better for our clients. In this recent master suite remodel, the existing floor plan had a small bath with vanities located in the bedroom not the bath, two reach-in closets, and a massive closet with a vaulted ceiling and skylight. Now, who doesn’t love a great big closet? But this one was roughly 11’x 14’ – big enough to be a bedroom! To start, we decided to get rid of the two reach-in closets to make the main section of the bedroom larger, a gain of 66 square feet. In the massive closet space we designed a spacious bathroom and dressing area. With a window and skylight already in place, there is a ton of natural light. Next, we swapped the original bath space out for a closet. The flow of this master bedroom is so much better now! Before, you would walk in to the room and be facing a double vanity sink. Now, there’s a small entryway that leads to a much more open and inviting space. The homeowners wanted an organic feel to the space and we used an existing corner fireplace to set the tone. Cream, muted grays and taupes are mixed with natural and weathered woods throughout. We replaced glass block with a barn door made of reclaimed wood. This creates a beautiful focal point in the room. In the bathroom, quartz countertops are accented with a stone mosaic backsplash. Maple cabinets with a java finish are a rich offset to the lighter wood vanity mirror and heated ceramic floor. We think this new master suite remodel is stunning! What a major improvement in the functionality of the entire space.

Stunning new construction with Briargrove schools, yard or room for a pool. 1st floor living with gorgeous library and home office area, large wet bar, open concept kitchen/den with butlers pantry/serving area, and great mud/locker area. 2nd story master bedroom, elevator and secondary mini-master bedroom on 3rd floor. Home features massive recreation/game room with pub outfitted with ice maker, wine and drink refrigerator.

These wonderful clients returned to us for their newest home remodel adventure. Their newly purchased custom built 1970s modern ranch sits in one of the loveliest neighborhoods south of the city but the current conditions of the home were out-dated and not so lovely. Upon entering the front door through the court you were greeted abruptly by a very boring staircase and an excessive number of doors. Just to the left of the double door entry was a large slider and on your right once inside the home was a soldier line up of doors. This made for an uneasy and uninviting entry that guests would quickly forget and our clients would often avoid. We also had our hands full in the kitchen. The existing space included many elements that felt out of place in a modern ranch including a rustic mountain scene backsplash, cherry cabinets with raised panel and detailed profile, and an island so massive you couldn’t pass a drink across the stone. Our design sought to address the functional pain points of the home and transform the overall aesthetic into something that felt like home for our clients. For the entry, we re-worked the front door configuration by switching from the double door to a large single door with side lights. The sliding door next to the main entry door was replaced with a large window to eliminate entry door confusion. In our re-work of the entry staircase, guesta are now greeted into the foyer which features the Coral Pendant by David Trubridge. Guests are drawn into the home by stunning views of the front range via the large floor-to-ceiling glass wall in the living room. To the left, the staircases leading down to the basement and up to the master bedroom received a massive aesthetic upgrade. The rebuilt 2nd-floor staircase has a center spine with wood rise and run appearing to float upwards towards the master suite. A slatted wall of wood separates the two staircases which brings more light into the basement stairwell. Black metal railings add a stunning contrast to the light wood. Other fabulous upgrades to this home included new wide plank flooring throughout the home, which offers both modernity and warmth. The once too-large kitchen island was downsized to create a functional focal point that is still accessible and intimate. The old dark and heavy kitchen cabinetry was replaced with sleek white cabinets, brightening up the space and elevating the aesthetic of the entire room. The kitchen countertops are marble look quartz with dramatic veining that offers an artistic feature behind the range and across all horizontal surfaces in the kitchen. As a final touch, cascading island pendants were installed which emphasize the gorgeous ceiling vault and provide warm feature lighting over the central point of the kitchen. This transformation reintroduces light and simplicity to this gorgeous home, and we are so happy that our clients can reap the benefits of this elegant and functional design for years to come.

BEL AIR OF THE BLUE RIDGEMTNS.. British Columbian Cedar Log home is a masterpiece featuring every possible amenity.. Nearly Every Room stuns with a "view of the world" through these "walls of glass", 5bdrm suites, 4.5baths, home theatre, rec room w/ full kitchen & wet bar, fitness room, elevator shaft, executive office w/ gorgeous built-ins, large loft, intricate carvings throughout, massive stone fireplaces,baths feature detailed tile work, carved glass & fireplaces above jacuzzi tubs, 2 car garage, helicopter pad, sky high "massive timber" porte cochere, in-ground "grande" hot tub & vanishing edge pool overlooking 180 degree 100 mile unobstructed mtn views!!! This Mountain Top Manor offers the life of the "rich & famous"-great for corporate retreat & more..private! - See more at: http://nathanfitts.com/homes-for-sale-details/373-RISING-STAR-LANE-MINERAL-BLUFF-GA Photography by Jack and Peggy Melton

Custom, Summer Residence in Washington, Connecticut
Large elegant home design photo in New York

We first met our clients when a home renovation project was almost complete. The front of the house had undergone a dramatic facelift with the addition of an extension of the façade and a deep covered porch, and the landscape needed major help. A range of disparate issues faced us: post-construction soil on the site, an existing bed of massive boulders near the new entrance walk, and a badly-eroded culvert area on the side of the property on County land. Existing plantings were badly damaged or overgrown. The most serious issue, though, was a massive drainage problem due to the site’s topography; in heavy rainstorms a river literally tumbled downhill past the front of the house, cutting a trench on either side of the walkway. We turned the site’s challenges into its solutions to give the owners the beautiful garden they wanted. Using the line of the existing swale, we created a dry streambed to direct rainwater towards the existing culvert, which we also filled with river jacks and boulders. The streambed area is planted with plants that can withstand periodic flooding as well as occasional drought, and that provide seasonal color. At the end, we had transformed the owners’ front yard experience into the garden of their dreams. ©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.

A rare and secluded paradise, the Woodvale Estate is a true modern masterpiece perfect to impress even the most discerning of clientele. At the pinnacle of luxury, this one-of-a-kind new construction features all the modern amenities that one could ever dream of. Situated on an expansive and lush over 35,000 square foot lot with truly unparalleled privacy, this modern estate boasts over 21,000 square feet of meticulously crafted and designer done living space. Behind the hedged, walled, and gated entry find a large motor court leading into the jaw-dropping entryway to this majestic modern marvel. Superlative features include chef's prep kitchen, home theater, professional gym, full spa, hair salon, elevator, temperature-controlled wine storage, 14 car garage that doubles as an event space, outdoor basketball court, and fabulous detached two-story guesthouse. The primary bedroom suite offers a perfectly picturesque escape complete with massive dual walk-in closets, dual spa-like baths, massive outdoor patio, romantic fireplace, and separate private balcony with hot tub. With a truly optimal layout for enjoying the best modern amenities and embracing the California lifestyle, the open floor plan provides spacious living, dining, and family rooms and open entertainer's kitchen with large chef's island, breakfast bar, state-of-the-art appliances, and motorized sliding glass doors for the ultimate enjoyment with ease, class, and sophistication. Enjoy every conceivable amenity and luxury afforded in this truly magnificent and awe-inspiring property that simply put, stands in a class all its own.

Take a staircase or ride the elevator to the rooftop “Cassada”, the perfect spot to take in a breathtaking 360˚ view of the wildlife, or just stargaze.