As part of the Art Studio Addition, Earth Sky Builders designed a bathroom that’s equal parts function and flair. This stunning bath blends classic character with crisp, contemporary lines—a hallmark of our approach as a detail-driven Atlanta home addition builder. Located off the new master suite, this space elevates daily routines into a calming ritual with rich material choices and thoughtful design. Green ceramic wall tile sets the tone, bringing in a sense of nature and tranquility while giving a subtle nod to mid-century style. The custom tile installation extends into the walk-in shower, which is outfitted with glass panels to keep the room feeling airy and open. A classic black-and-white hex tile floor adds vintage personality underfoot, grounding the room in tradition while still feeling fresh and on-trend. One of the standout features is the freestanding clawfoot tub—a sculptural centerpiece that invites long, relaxing soaks. Next to it, a semi-floating wood vanity anchors the space with warmth. Crafted with clean lines, natural wood grain, and sturdy iron legs, it’s topped with a sleek quartz sink, striking the perfect balance between old and new. These design choices echo the homeowner’s artistic sensibilities while providing daily comfort. As an experienced Atlanta home addition designer and South Atlanta remodeler, Earth Sky Builders approached this bathroom with the same care and intentionality as the larger addition—maximizing layout, light, and longevity. Whether you’re restoring a historic home or modernizing your space, we’ll help you find the sweet spot where timeless aesthetics meet smart performance.

As part of the Art Studio Addition, Earth Sky Builders designed a bathroom that’s equal parts function and flair. This stunning bath blends classic character with crisp, contemporary lines—a hallmark of our approach as a detail-driven Atlanta home addition builder. Located off the new master suite, this space elevates daily routines into a calming ritual with rich material choices and thoughtful design. Green ceramic wall tile sets the tone, bringing in a sense of nature and tranquility while giving a subtle nod to mid-century style. The custom tile installation extends into the walk-in shower, which is outfitted with glass panels to keep the room feeling airy and open. A classic black-and-white hex tile floor adds vintage personality underfoot, grounding the room in tradition while still feeling fresh and on-trend. One of the standout features is the freestanding clawfoot tub—a sculptural centerpiece that invites long, relaxing soaks. Next to it, a semi-floating wood vanity anchors the space with warmth. Crafted with clean lines, natural wood grain, and sturdy iron legs, it’s topped with a sleek quartz sink, striking the perfect balance between old and new. These design choices echo the homeowner’s artistic sensibilities while providing daily comfort. As an experienced Atlanta home addition designer and South Atlanta remodeler, Earth Sky Builders approached this bathroom with the same care and intentionality as the larger addition—maximizing layout, light, and longevity. Whether you’re restoring a historic home or modernizing your space, we’ll help you find the sweet spot where timeless aesthetics meet smart performance.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION & RESIDENCE OWNER’S REVIEW My husband and I came across some of Alex Sukhomlinov’s beautifully handcrafted pieces of “Décor” at an antique shop in Vancouver about 4 years ago. We were so impressed with his work that we set up an appointment to meet him at his studio. At that time, we were setting up law offices in Vancouver and were looking for items to add to the overall ‘Old World Charm’ to accompany several French Empire Antiques we had brought up from L.A. His abilities as an artist and a master craftsman were matched equally by his passion and vision for what we were looking for. Thrilled with the finished offices we then invited him to our home in Cochrane, Alberta and that is when we let him have free reign on designing our library décor and add finishing touches to our living room. We have had several world-renowned artists and many world travellers to our home since the completion of Alex’s work. The overall comments are: THIS IS IN CANADA??? THIS IS BETTER THAN ANY MANSION I’VE EVER BEEN TO!! THIS BLOWS NAPOLEAN’S LIBRARY OUT OF THE WATER!! THIS IS BETTER THAN VERSAILLES!! We are pleased to pass on any photos or answer any questions prospective clients may have. Alex was very easy and accommodating to work with. He takes enormous pride in his work. There is NO ONE ELSE that can do what he does. He creates Masterpieces that are so worthy of his time and effort. We are very honoured to have him contribute to our beautiful home and look forward to future projects with him. Janet Munro and Patrick Fagan

With nearly 14,000 square feet of transparent planar architecture, In Plane Sight, encapsulates — by a horizontal bridge-like architectural form — 180 degree views of Paradise Valley, iconic Camelback Mountain, the city of Phoenix, and its surrounding mountain ranges. Large format wall cladding, wood ceilings, and an enviable glazing package produce an elegant, modernist hillside composition. The challenges of this 1.25 acre site were few: a site elevation change exceeding 45 feet and an existing older home which was demolished. The client program was straightforward: modern and view-capturing with equal parts indoor and outdoor living spaces. Though largely open, the architecture has a remarkable sense of spatial arrival and autonomy. A glass entry door provides a glimpse of a private bridge connecting master suite to outdoor living, highlights the vista beyond, and creates a sense of hovering above a descending landscape. Indoor living spaces enveloped by pocketing glass doors open to outdoor paradise. The raised peninsula pool, which seemingly levitates above the ground floor plane, becomes a centerpiece for the inspiring outdoor living environment and the connection point between lower level entertainment spaces (home theater and bar) and upper outdoor spaces. Project Details: In Plane Sight Architecture: Drewett Works Developer/Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interior Design: Est Est and client Photography: Werner Segarra Awards Room of the Year, Best in American Living Awards 2019 Platinum Award – Outdoor Room, Best in American Living Awards 2019 Silver Award – One-of-a-Kind Custom Home or Spec 6,001 – 8,000 sq ft, Best in American Living Awards 2019

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Nestled on a meticulously manicured lot in Flowery Branch, GA, this home boasts an elegant design that seamlessly marries aesthetic appeal with practicality. The exterior showcases a grand three-car garage and a multi-gable roof adorned with charming gabled brackets, featuring a striking combination of brick and shake siding. As you step inside, barn-door style openings lead you into a delightful interior. The kitchen, thoughtfully positioned at varying angles for visual interest, boasts a delightful blend of custom white upper cabinets and gray lower cabinets. Stainless steel appliances and a butler’s pantry enhance the functionality of this culinary space. Hardwood floors grace the living areas, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The kitchen effortlessly flows into the family room, where an exposed beam vaulted ceiling adds character. A brick fireplace, built-in cabinets, and bookshelves contribute to the cozy atmosphere. Connecting seamlessly with the outdoors, the family room opens to an outdoor living space featuring an inviting fireplace, flagstone flooring, and a wood-inlaid vaulted ceiling. The master bedroom is a retreat in itself, adorned with an exposed beam ceiling, hardwood flooring, and a generously sized walk-in closet complete with ample shelving, drawers, and hanging space. The master bath exudes luxury, offering his and her vanities, a walk-in shower, a standalone soaking tub, and a water closet. Special features abound in this home, including a bonus/media room with its own wet bar, an office for added functionality, and a spacious mudroom to keep things organized. The outdoor living space is equally impressive, featuring a flagstone patio and a peanut-shaped in-ground pool complemented by an adjacent hot tub. This residence is a testament to thoughtful design, combining aesthetics with practical features to create a truly inviting and luxurious living space.

With nearly 14,000 square feet of transparent planar architecture, In Plane Sight, encapsulates — by a horizontal bridge-like architectural form — 180 degree views of Paradise Valley, iconic Camelback Mountain, the city of Phoenix, and its surrounding mountain ranges. Large format wall cladding, wood ceilings, and an enviable glazing package produce an elegant, modernist hillside composition. The challenges of this 1.25 acre site were few: a site elevation change exceeding 45 feet and an existing older home which was demolished. The client program was straightforward: modern and view-capturing with equal parts indoor and outdoor living spaces. Though largely open, the architecture has a remarkable sense of spatial arrival and autonomy. A glass entry door provides a glimpse of a private bridge connecting master suite to outdoor living, highlights the vista beyond, and creates a sense of hovering above a descending landscape. Indoor living spaces enveloped by pocketing glass doors open to outdoor paradise. The raised peninsula pool, which seemingly levitates above the ground floor plane, becomes a centerpiece for the inspiring outdoor living environment and the connection point between lower level entertainment spaces (home theater and bar) and upper outdoor spaces. Project Details: In Plane Sight Architecture: Drewett Works Developer/Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interior Design: Est Est and client Photography: Werner Segarra Awards Room of the Year, Best in American Living Awards 2019 Platinum Award – Outdoor Room, Best in American Living Awards 2019 Silver Award – One-of-a-Kind Custom Home or Spec 6,001 – 8,000 sq ft, Best in American Living Awards 2019

One of the few truly American architectural styles, the Craftsman/Prairie style was developed around the turn of the century by a group of Midwestern architects who drew their inspiration from the surrounding landscape. The spacious yet cozy Thompson draws from features from both Craftsman/Prairie and Farmhouse styles for its all-American appeal. The eye-catching exterior includes a distinctive side entrance and stone accents as well as an abundance of windows for both outdoor views and interior rooms bathed in natural light. The floor plan is equally creative. The large floor porch entrance leads into a spacious 2,400-square-foot main floor plan, including a living room with an unusual corner fireplace. Designed for both ease and elegance, it also features a sunroom that takes full advantage of the nearby outdoors, an adjacent private study/retreat and an open plan kitchen and dining area with a handy walk-in pantry filled with convenient storage. Not far away is the private master suite with its own large bathroom and closet, a laundry area and a 800-square-foot, three-car garage. At night, relax in the 1,000-square foot lower level family room or exercise space. When the day is done, head upstairs to the 1,300 square foot upper level, where three cozy bedrooms await, each with its own private bath. Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: Bouwkamp Builders

Nestled on a meticulously manicured lot in Flowery Branch, GA, this home boasts an elegant design that seamlessly marries aesthetic appeal with practicality. The exterior showcases a grand three-car garage and a multi-gable roof adorned with charming gabled brackets, featuring a striking combination of brick and shake siding. As you step inside, barn-door style openings lead you into a delightful interior. The kitchen, thoughtfully positioned at varying angles for visual interest, boasts a delightful blend of custom white upper cabinets and gray lower cabinets. Stainless steel appliances and a butler’s pantry enhance the functionality of this culinary space. Hardwood floors grace the living areas, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The kitchen effortlessly flows into the family room, where an exposed beam vaulted ceiling adds character. A brick fireplace, built-in cabinets, and bookshelves contribute to the cozy atmosphere. Connecting seamlessly with the outdoors, the family room opens to an outdoor living space featuring an inviting fireplace, flagstone flooring, and a wood-inlaid vaulted ceiling. The master bedroom is a retreat in itself, adorned with an exposed beam ceiling, hardwood flooring, and a generously sized walk-in closet complete with ample shelving, drawers, and hanging space. The master bath exudes luxury, offering his and her vanities, a walk-in shower, a standalone soaking tub, and a water closet. Special features abound in this home, including a bonus/media room with its own wet bar, an office for added functionality, and a spacious mudroom to keep things organized. The outdoor living space is equally impressive, featuring a flagstone patio and a peanut-shaped in-ground pool complemented by an adjacent hot tub. This residence is a testament to thoughtful design, combining aesthetics with practical features to create a truly inviting and luxurious living space.

Nestled on a meticulously manicured lot in Flowery Branch, GA, this home boasts an elegant design that seamlessly marries aesthetic appeal with practicality. The exterior showcases a grand three-car garage and a multi-gable roof adorned with charming gabled brackets, featuring a striking combination of brick and shake siding. As you step inside, barn-door style openings lead you into a delightful interior. The kitchen, thoughtfully positioned at varying angles for visual interest, boasts a delightful blend of custom white upper cabinets and gray lower cabinets. Stainless steel appliances and a butler’s pantry enhance the functionality of this culinary space. Hardwood floors grace the living areas, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The kitchen effortlessly flows into the family room, where an exposed beam vaulted ceiling adds character. A brick fireplace, built-in cabinets, and bookshelves contribute to the cozy atmosphere. Connecting seamlessly with the outdoors, the family room opens to an outdoor living space featuring an inviting fireplace, flagstone flooring, and a wood-inlaid vaulted ceiling. The master bedroom is a retreat in itself, adorned with an exposed beam ceiling, hardwood flooring, and a generously sized walk-in closet complete with ample shelving, drawers, and hanging space. The master bath exudes luxury, offering his and her vanities, a walk-in shower, a standalone soaking tub, and a water closet. Special features abound in this home, including a bonus/media room with its own wet bar, an office for added functionality, and a spacious mudroom to keep things organized. The outdoor living space is equally impressive, featuring a flagstone patio and a peanut-shaped in-ground pool complemented by an adjacent hot tub. This residence is a testament to thoughtful design, combining aesthetics with practical features to create a truly inviting and luxurious living space.

With nearly 14,000 square feet of transparent planar architecture, In Plane Sight, encapsulates — by a horizontal bridge-like architectural form — 180 degree views of Paradise Valley, iconic Camelback Mountain, the city of Phoenix, and its surrounding mountain ranges. Large format wall cladding, wood ceilings, and an enviable glazing package produce an elegant, modernist hillside composition. The challenges of this 1.25 acre site were few: a site elevation change exceeding 45 feet and an existing older home which was demolished. The client program was straightforward: modern and view-capturing with equal parts indoor and outdoor living spaces. Though largely open, the architecture has a remarkable sense of spatial arrival and autonomy. A glass entry door provides a glimpse of a private bridge connecting master suite to outdoor living, highlights the vista beyond, and creates a sense of hovering above a descending landscape. Indoor living spaces enveloped by pocketing glass doors open to outdoor paradise. The raised peninsula pool, which seemingly levitates above the ground floor plane, becomes a centerpiece for the inspiring outdoor living environment and the connection point between lower level entertainment spaces (home theater and bar) and upper outdoor spaces. Project Details: In Plane Sight Architecture: Drewett Works Developer/Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interior Design: Est Est and client Photography: Werner Segarra Awards Room of the Year, Best in American Living Awards 2019 Platinum Award – Outdoor Room, Best in American Living Awards 2019 Silver Award – One-of-a-Kind Custom Home or Spec 6,001 – 8,000 sq ft, Best in American Living Awards 2019

Nestled on a meticulously manicured lot in Flowery Branch, GA, this home boasts an elegant design that seamlessly marries aesthetic appeal with practicality. The exterior showcases a grand three-car garage and a multi-gable roof adorned with charming gabled brackets, featuring a striking combination of brick and shake siding. As you step inside, barn-door style openings lead you into a delightful interior. The kitchen, thoughtfully positioned at varying angles for visual interest, boasts a delightful blend of custom white upper cabinets and gray lower cabinets. Stainless steel appliances and a butler’s pantry enhance the functionality of this culinary space. Hardwood floors grace the living areas, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The kitchen effortlessly flows into the family room, where an exposed beam vaulted ceiling adds character. A brick fireplace, built-in cabinets, and bookshelves contribute to the cozy atmosphere. Connecting seamlessly with the outdoors, the family room opens to an outdoor living space featuring an inviting fireplace, flagstone flooring, and a wood-inlaid vaulted ceiling. The master bedroom is a retreat in itself, adorned with an exposed beam ceiling, hardwood flooring, and a generously sized walk-in closet complete with ample shelving, drawers, and hanging space. The master bath exudes luxury, offering his and her vanities, a walk-in shower, a standalone soaking tub, and a water closet. Special features abound in this home, including a bonus/media room with its own wet bar, an office for added functionality, and a spacious mudroom to keep things organized. The outdoor living space is equally impressive, featuring a flagstone patio and a peanut-shaped in-ground pool complemented by an adjacent hot tub. This residence is a testament to thoughtful design, combining aesthetics with practical features to create a truly inviting and luxurious living space.

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

Nestled on a meticulously manicured lot in Flowery Branch, GA, this home boasts an elegant design that seamlessly marries aesthetic appeal with practicality. The exterior showcases a grand three-car garage and a multi-gable roof adorned with charming gabled brackets, featuring a striking combination of brick and shake siding. As you step inside, barn-door style openings lead you into a delightful interior. The kitchen, thoughtfully positioned at varying angles for visual interest, boasts a delightful blend of custom white upper cabinets and gray lower cabinets. Stainless steel appliances and a butler’s pantry enhance the functionality of this culinary space. Hardwood floors grace the living areas, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The kitchen effortlessly flows into the family room, where an exposed beam vaulted ceiling adds character. A brick fireplace, built-in cabinets, and bookshelves contribute to the cozy atmosphere. Connecting seamlessly with the outdoors, the family room opens to an outdoor living space featuring an inviting fireplace, flagstone flooring, and a wood-inlaid vaulted ceiling. The master bedroom is a retreat in itself, adorned with an exposed beam ceiling, hardwood flooring, and a generously sized walk-in closet complete with ample shelving, drawers, and hanging space. The master bath exudes luxury, offering his and her vanities, a walk-in shower, a standalone soaking tub, and a water closet. Special features abound in this home, including a bonus/media room with its own wet bar, an office for added functionality, and a spacious mudroom to keep things organized. The outdoor living space is equally impressive, featuring a flagstone patio and a peanut-shaped in-ground pool complemented by an adjacent hot tub. This residence is a testament to thoughtful design, combining aesthetics with practical features to create a truly inviting and luxurious living space.

Nestled on a meticulously manicured lot in Flowery Branch, GA, this home boasts an elegant design that seamlessly marries aesthetic appeal with practicality. The exterior showcases a grand three-car garage and a multi-gable roof adorned with charming gabled brackets, featuring a striking combination of brick and shake siding. As you step inside, barn-door style openings lead you into a delightful interior. The kitchen, thoughtfully positioned at varying angles for visual interest, boasts a delightful blend of custom white upper cabinets and gray lower cabinets. Stainless steel appliances and a butler’s pantry enhance the functionality of this culinary space. Hardwood floors grace the living areas, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The kitchen effortlessly flows into the family room, where an exposed beam vaulted ceiling adds character. A brick fireplace, built-in cabinets, and bookshelves contribute to the cozy atmosphere. Connecting seamlessly with the outdoors, the family room opens to an outdoor living space featuring an inviting fireplace, flagstone flooring, and a wood-inlaid vaulted ceiling. The master bedroom is a retreat in itself, adorned with an exposed beam ceiling, hardwood flooring, and a generously sized walk-in closet complete with ample shelving, drawers, and hanging space. The master bath exudes luxury, offering his and her vanities, a walk-in shower, a standalone soaking tub, and a water closet. Special features abound in this home, including a bonus/media room with its own wet bar, an office for added functionality, and a spacious mudroom to keep things organized. The outdoor living space is equally impressive, featuring a flagstone patio and a peanut-shaped in-ground pool complemented by an adjacent hot tub. This residence is a testament to thoughtful design, combining aesthetics with practical features to create a truly inviting and luxurious living space.

Updated Spec Home: The Bathrooms The last stop on the main level of this Updated Spec Home are the Bathrooms. Every surface of the Guest Bath and Master Bath was touched- even some renovations in the Master bedroom. All I can say is thank goodness these two love wallpaper – we selected classic patterns for each bath that will stand the test of time! Guest Bathroom The Guest Bath also doubles as my mom’s bath. The footprint remained the same but we updated everything. A new vanity was chosen to give her that furniture look while still providing some storage – although there is a linen closet located just outside the bath. We topped it off with a beautiful mirror with great detail and an equally great light fixture. Also, we mixed the finishes in the bath between nickel and champagne, i.e., gold/silver mix. Mixing metals is perfectly acceptable and quite frankly way more interesting the everything matching. Updated Spec Home Bathrooms - Robin's Nest Interiors Updated Spec Home Bathrooms - Robin's Nest Interiors We found this amazing wallpaper with its subtle colors and pattern and selected a large square tile to coordinate for the floor. Yes, you can do a large tile in a small bath because it actually makes the space feel larger. For finishing touches, we had this gorgeous shower curtain made. Above the new toilet, we added interesting abstract artwork framed in a large mat so it would not clash with the wallpaper. Master Bathroom Originally, the Master Bath had a large garden tub as the focal point and a tiny stand up shower in the corner. We removed the garden tub, moved the shower to this area as the focal point and turned the tiny shower into a much needed linen closet. At this point, I know you are thinking, what about resale with no tub? There is a tub in the Guest Bath so the house will still be appealing to young families or bath lovers alike. © 2016 RealTourCast | Tim Furlong Jr. Tile selections came first – my sister fell in love with this gorgeous dark greige glass tile. We used it in the upper half of the shower while keeping the lower half light with this plank tile in a striated pattern. We carried the plank tile onto the floor for a seamless look. Updated Spec Home Bathrooms - Robin's Nest Interiors We replaced the two vanities with stock cabinetry that looks custom in a rich wood stain. Also, we found a gorgeous granite remnant for the countertop and finished off the vanity area with oversized mirrors, sleek lighting, and striking hardware.Updated Spec Home Bathrooms - Robin's Nest Interiors The wallpaper is absolutely perfect for this space – it adds an interesting backdrop without overpowering the room. Her fantastic artwork was able to fit in the niche next to the new toilet. This is one gorgeous bath! Updated Spec Home Bathrooms - Robin's Nest Interiors Coming Soon Spoiler Alert – my mom and sister have decided to update their Basement Family Room and add a small Powder Bath so look for Season 2 of the Updated Spec Home series! See the rest of this house through these links! Foyer & Great Room, Kitchen & Breakfast Area, Bedrooms, Guest Bedroom.

Nestled on a meticulously manicured lot in Flowery Branch, GA, this home boasts an elegant design that seamlessly marries aesthetic appeal with practicality. The exterior showcases a grand three-car garage and a multi-gable roof adorned with charming gabled brackets, featuring a striking combination of brick and shake siding. As you step inside, barn-door style openings lead you into a delightful interior. The kitchen, thoughtfully positioned at varying angles for visual interest, boasts a delightful blend of custom white upper cabinets and gray lower cabinets. Stainless steel appliances and a butler’s pantry enhance the functionality of this culinary space. Hardwood floors grace the living areas, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The kitchen effortlessly flows into the family room, where an exposed beam vaulted ceiling adds character. A brick fireplace, built-in cabinets, and bookshelves contribute to the cozy atmosphere. Connecting seamlessly with the outdoors, the family room opens to an outdoor living space featuring an inviting fireplace, flagstone flooring, and a wood-inlaid vaulted ceiling. The master bedroom is a retreat in itself, adorned with an exposed beam ceiling, hardwood flooring, and a generously sized walk-in closet complete with ample shelving, drawers, and hanging space. The master bath exudes luxury, offering his and her vanities, a walk-in shower, a standalone soaking tub, and a water closet. Special features abound in this home, including a bonus/media room with its own wet bar, an office for added functionality, and a spacious mudroom to keep things organized. The outdoor living space is equally impressive, featuring a flagstone patio and a peanut-shaped in-ground pool complemented by an adjacent hot tub. This residence is a testament to thoughtful design, combining aesthetics with practical features to create a truly inviting and luxurious living space.

Nestled on a meticulously manicured lot in Flowery Branch, GA, this home boasts an elegant design that seamlessly marries aesthetic appeal with practicality. The exterior showcases a grand three-car garage and a multi-gable roof adorned with charming gabled brackets, featuring a striking combination of brick and shake siding. As you step inside, barn-door style openings lead you into a delightful interior. The kitchen, thoughtfully positioned at varying angles for visual interest, boasts a delightful blend of custom white upper cabinets and gray lower cabinets. Stainless steel appliances and a butler’s pantry enhance the functionality of this culinary space. Hardwood floors grace the living areas, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The kitchen effortlessly flows into the family room, where an exposed beam vaulted ceiling adds character. A brick fireplace, built-in cabinets, and bookshelves contribute to the cozy atmosphere. Connecting seamlessly with the outdoors, the family room opens to an outdoor living space featuring an inviting fireplace, flagstone flooring, and a wood-inlaid vaulted ceiling. The master bedroom is a retreat in itself, adorned with an exposed beam ceiling, hardwood flooring, and a generously sized walk-in closet complete with ample shelving, drawers, and hanging space. The master bath exudes luxury, offering his and her vanities, a walk-in shower, a standalone soaking tub, and a water closet. Special features abound in this home, including a bonus/media room with its own wet bar, an office for added functionality, and a spacious mudroom to keep things organized. The outdoor living space is equally impressive, featuring a flagstone patio and a peanut-shaped in-ground pool complemented by an adjacent hot tub. This residence is a testament to thoughtful design, combining aesthetics with practical features to create a truly inviting and luxurious living space.

The private home, reminiscent of Maine lodges and family camps, was designed to be a sanctuary for the family and their many relatives. Lassel Architects worked closely with the owners to meet their needs and wishes and collaborated thoroughly with the builder during the construction process to provide a meticulously crafted home. The open-concept plan, framed by a unique timber frame inspired by Greene & Greene’s designs, provides large open spaces for entertaining with generous views to the lake, along with sleeping lofts that comfortably host a crowd overnight. Each of the family members' bedrooms was configured to provide a view to the lake. The bedroom wings pivot off a staircase which winds around a natural tree trunk up to a tower room with 360-degree views of the surrounding lake and forest. All interiors are framed with natural wood and custom-built furniture and cabinets reinforce daily use and activities. The family enjoys the home throughout the entire year; therefore careful attention was paid to insulation, air tightness and efficient mechanical systems, including in-floor heating. The house was integrated into the natural topography of the site to connect the interior and exterior spaces and encourage an organic circulation flow. Solar orientation and summer and winter sun angles were studied to shade in the summer and take advantage of passive solar gain in the winter. Equally important was the use of natural ventilation. The design takes into account cross-ventilation for each bedroom while high and low awning windows to allow cool air to move through the home replacing warm air in the upper floor. The tower functions as a private space with great light and views with the advantage of the Venturi effect on warm summer evenings. Sandy Agrafiotis