www.cmarchitects.com The fishing pond at this project’s home ranch is down a steep slope, some distance from the main compound. To providing shelter from fast-moving storms, a lunch spot, or just a great place for a nap, the owners asked us to design a small fishing cabin. To ensure it blended in to its environment as much as possible, we chose indigenous materials—such as boulders displaced by mining and local reclaimed timbers—to help solidify the connection between the structure and the site. A sod roof seeded with native grasses and resident wildflowers further connects this structure to its surroundings. Now the fishing cabin is the favorite place for teaching the grandkids how to fish, or for a summer afternoon swim, or simply for reading a good book in front of the crackling fireplace.

Just the thing for a quiet contemplative moment while you work out all of your New Year's plans...embracing the outdoors while relaxing in this bay window; a carved out space in the family room for reading, napping or watching tv. Leather chaise surrounded by painted window panes for a touch of modernity. Mixing texture and pattern for a relaxing ambience. Gordon Gregory Photography

Michelle Parsley

The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler

Minimalist home office photo in Portland

Most shades, blinds, shutters or curtains allow some type of light through when they are closed which can be very frustrating, especially if you’re trying to take a nap or enjoying a movie in a home theater. Or with the kids being back in school, it’s sometimes hard to get them to bed early with the evening light shining in the room. We have a solution. That is what blackout window treatments were made for. You can get a variety of products as “blackout”, such as; curtains, shades, blinds, roman shades, honeycomb shades, roller shades, vertical shades, and specialty shades (silhouette, pirouette, luminette). Even certain type of Shutters provide blackout. Blackout window treatments have a variety of benefits than just blocking natural light, which make them a wise choice in any home. At Abda, we have a huge selection of blackout window treatments that block most natural light from entering your window, keeping bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms as dark as you like. With a variety of customizable options, blackout window treatments are available as insulating cellular shades, stylish roller shades and fashionable fabric curtains. Each of these window treatments can be personalized with color and control options perfectly suited to your room and style. We work with clients in the Central Indiana Area. Contact us today to get started on your project. 317-273-8343

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Outdoor living space with lovely porch swing
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Deck - modern deck idea in San Francisco

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Wall color: Alabaster white by Sherwin Williams SW 7008
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Cottage chic porch photo in Boston

A modern Manhattan penthouse garden nestled into the financial district created a luxurious place for the homeowner to relax and entertain. A custom pergola adds privacy and shade while the sectional sofa provides the ultimate place to nap while soaking in the view of the Freedom Tower.

Who's not looking for a place to dive into a book? Why not enjoy the outdoors while reading a great novel. Perennails, ground covers, and trees give you a lush garden with a little path for you to take to find that quiet place.

Great outdoor bedroom and potting shed - new fantastic stone walls - - murphy bed with lighting for outdoor naps and reading - desk that pulls over the bed but slides back into the cabinets for rain. Created by Sara Balough. Sara Balough Designs specializes in residential interior designs and serves the South Bay area of California; including Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Lunada Bay, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach.

Boathouse
Small transitional sunroom photo in Phoenix with a wood stove and a standard ceiling

Instead of the traditional sofa/chair seating arrangement, four comfy chairs allow for gathering, reading, conversation and napping.
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It's easy to enjoy the view while remaining in the comfort of your own home with window seating and window seat cushions. This window seat features a thick, cozy custom window seat cushion in Sunbrella Echo Sangria accented by neutral throw pillows. Pillow Fabrics: Sunbrella Echo Sangria Sunbrella Kuna Sand Sunbrella Mainstreet Wren Highland Taylor Sorbet Graphite Sunbrella Charcoal Sunbrella Sailcloth Salt

Whether for watching TV, entertaining or gazing out at the lake, this room plays such an important role in the house. So, it not only had to look great, but it had to be comfy as well. A sectional is always a good way to start in a space like this. And you'll never want to get up from the one we chose. Put your feet and drinks up on the copper top coffee table and settle in for the night (or day nap). Swivel leather chairs that do not distract from the view, but can turn to the TV, lake or dining areas really help to round out the space. Soft drapery fabrics hanging in front of the woven wood shades again help to control light while softening hard surfaces. Design: Wesley-Wayne Interiors Photo: Stephen Karlisch