Atherton has many large substantial homes - our clients purchased an existing home on a one acre flag-shaped lot and asked us to design a new dream home for them. The result is a new 7,000 square foot four-building complex consisting of the main house, six-car garage with two car lifts, pool house with a full one bedroom residence inside, and a separate home office /work out gym studio building. A fifty-foot swimming pool was also created with fully landscaped yards. Given the rectangular shape of the lot, it was decided to angle the house to incoming visitors slightly so as to more dramatically present itself. The house became a classic u-shaped home but Feng Shui design principals were employed directing the placement of the pool house to better contain the energy flow on the site. The main house entry door is then aligned with a special Japanese red maple at the end of a long visual axis at the rear of the site. These angles and alignments set up everything else about the house design and layout, and views from various rooms allow you to see into virtually every space tracking movements of others in the home. The residence is simply divided into two wings of public use, kitchen and family room, and the other wing of bedrooms, connected by the living and dining great room. Function drove the exterior form of windows and solid walls with a line of clerestory windows which bring light into the middle of the large home. Extensive sun shadow studies with 3D tree modeling led to the unorthodox placement of the pool to the north of the home, but tree shadow tracking showed this to be the sunniest area during the entire year. Sustainable measures included a full 7.1kW solar photovoltaic array technically making the house off the grid, and arranged so that no panels are visible from the property. A large 16,000 gallon rainwater catchment system consisting of tanks buried below grade was installed. The home is California GreenPoint rated and also features sealed roof soffits and a sealed crawlspace without the usual venting. A whole house computer automation system with server room was installed as well. Heating and cooling utilize hot water radiant heated concrete and wood floors supplemented by heat pump generated heating and cooling. A compound of buildings created to form balanced relationships between each other, this home is about circulation, light and a balance of form and function. Photo by Philip Liang Photography.

Meema™ represents a major breakthrough in Hardenbergia breeding. These sturdier, non-vining, and longer blooming shrubs hold their lush green foliage all year long, and completely cover themselves with rich purple blooms each winter. Features Feature/Bloom Deep purple flowers winter to spring Evergreen or Deciduous evergreen USDA Zones Hardy to 23°F USDA Zones 9, 10, 11 Sunset Zones 8-24 Special Features Winter color, longer blooming, easy care, dwarf, water-wise Landscape Use Accent, border, container, rock gardens, retaining walls, mass planting, groundcover, slope Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Winter, spring Dimension 2 ft H x 3 ft W Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type evergreen About the Collection Brought to you by the authority on Western gardening, the Sunset Western Garden Collection is an exclusive plant collection of top performing plants for the Western Gardener.

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With a new GAF Timberline Roofing System in the color, Oyster Gray this Dartmouth, MA home looks great! A GAF roof is a product you can trust! It is architecturally stylish and durable all at a fair price so homeowners don’t have to break the bank for a great roof. A GAF Timberline HD Roofing System is built to handle everyday wear and tear and harsh New England weather. You will no longer need to worry about shingle blow off thanks to DuraGrip adhesive and a 130 mph wind rating. GAF has a wide variety of styles and colors to choose from making it easy to pick a shingle that fits your home. As an award-winning, GAF MasterElite contractor, customers will enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a factory registered, 50 year, non-prorated warranty.

David Edwards Drought tollerant landscaping takes this ranch style craftsman remodel to another level of water efficiency. Originally built on a 35 degree hillside the deep green retrofit and rebuild because of massive water leaks and mold damage make this one of the greenest homes in California. The home scored 272pts. on the Build it Green Green Point Rated system. and would have placed it at the Platinum level of LEED for Homes, had the homeowners wanted to spend the significant cost to get it LEED rated. With Solar Electric and Solar Thermal and a super insulated shell, the house is close to Net-Zero energy.

This statement table is engineered for both visual impact and long-term performance. It features a solid black walnut slab with a live-edge character, through which a channel of high-gloss, durable blue epoxy is poured. Integrated, low-heat LED lighting is embedded within the resin, offering a range of colors and brightness levels controlled via remote. ✓ Professional Specifications: Lighting System: Energy-efficient, customizable RGB LEDs with a long-rated lifespan. Surface: Non-porous, stain-resistant epoxy finish for easy maintenance. Construction: A sturdy steel base provides exceptional stability, complementing the table's substantial top. Design Application: Works as a defining anchor in large living areas or a creative stimulant in a home office. ? Design Tip: For a cohesive look, use the LED lighting to define zones in an open-plan space. Match the light's color temperature to your ambient lighting—warm white to accentuate the walnut's warmth, or cool blue to intensify the resin's aquatic vibe.

Rechargeable Batteries With 3200mAh built-in rechargeable batteries A row of blue indicator lights show you the battery level so you can charge it timely. This lantern is rated to last up to 5-6 hours when at its half brightness and it takes about 6 hours to be fully charged. Power Bank There is an USB port (beneath the battery indicator) to charge your phone. You can charge your mobile devices when you need to on the go. The anti-dust plug helps to keep the USB port from dust and make it more durable. Qualified Magnets With two magnets on top, you are no longer limited to hang this to get light. Stick it securely to any magnetic surface to get light at any angle. There are four non-slip rubber points on the base, helping to hold the light more securely. 3 Modes It has full brightness (330 lumen), half brightness (160 lumen) and SOS mode. Sturdy Handles Small & Compact Design

Add luxury and function to your living room with the Gold Coast Mirrored Coffee Table with Two Drawers from Convenience Concepts. Adorned with shimmering mirrors, this accent table and its glam style is perfect to update any living room or home décor. With a modern clean-lined silhouette, ample table top and two pull out drawers, this rectangular coffee table and its multi-functional capabilities optimizes both storage and display space. Though simplistic in style, every detail is well thought out from the two-tone contrast and beautiful rosette faux crystal knobs, this mirrored table offers plenty of style. The frame is crafted from MDF and finished with non-lead based paint and features high quality mirror inserts, this coffee table is built for longevity and easy maintenance. Host guests immediately after delivery with its easy assembly requiring only two steps. Look for additional pieces from the Gold Coast Collection from Convenience Concepts, each sold separately.

They waited 9-long years to solve their cramped, storage-stingy kitchen, their non-existing lower level shower and their tired 70’s entryway. In the homeowner’s own words, “The transformation will make your jaw drop.” We added a shower & vanity to the lower level, removed two walls blocking off the kitchen, added a full-view door to the deck, re-tasked & replaced appliances, added a larger island, custom cabinets, Cambria countertops in kitchen and bath, new LVT and engineered flooring, re-textured ceiling, changed wall paint color, replaced the dark walnut woodwork with new white wider trim & doors. A new rustic Mahogany entry door with sidelight completed the makeover. The family now has a new kitchen highly functional gathering place to share and make meals as wells as a fully capable bathroom the teenagers can call their own. Mbros Design/build consultant — Cherie Poissant

Ideal as a low-growing hedge in the landscape, Sunshine Ligustrum offers year-round golden foliage that flourishes in full sun. This sterile, non-invasive cultivar will not re-seed into the landscape. In fact, it doesn’t bloom at all, which is good news for allergy sufferers! Features Feature/Bloom Sunny, year-round golden foliage Evergreen or Deciduous evergreen USDA Zones Hardy to -10°F Zones 6 Sunset Zones Hardy to -10°F Zones 6 Special Features Will not re-seed into the landscape Landscape Use Hedge, contrasting foliage, full sun Exposure Full sun Bloom Season N/A Dimension 3-4 ft H x 3-4 ft W Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type evergreen About the Collection Brought to you by the authority on Western gardening, the Sunset Western Garden Collection is an exclusive plant collection of top performing plants for the Western Gardener.

Artistic Concrete Artistic Concrete is a decorative concrete overlay system designed as the ultimate cover-up for existing concrete surfaces. Artistic Concrete transforms old and worn concrete into a new, bold and exciting, textured surface in colors that complement any theme or decor. Being resistant to mildew, thermal shock, and most chemicals, Artistic Concrete is the perfect decorative surfacing system for an endless variety of residential and commercial applications. Because Artistic Concrete is slip resistant and cooler to the touch than plain concrete, it lends itself perfectly to pool decks, walkways, entrances, driveways or wherever a durable, safety first, decorative surface is desired. Combining the safety feature of a non-skid finish with the increased flexibility and strength greater than plain concrete, Artistic Concrete unquestionably rates as the ultimate resurfacing material for concrete. With Artistic Concrete, you do not have to settle for plain gray concrete surfaces.

The most dramatic part of this remodel is taking out the non load bearing wall to the family room. We kept columns on either side of the island to run electrical for the island since this house is on a slab. We added extra cabinets for a butler pantry and wine fridge storage.

This Middletown, RI home looks great with a new GAF Timberline HD Roofing System in the color Pewter Gray! A GAF Timberline HD Roofing System is a roofing product that homeowners can rely on even in the roughest weather conditions! As North Americas, #1 selling shingle its durability, performance, and architecturally stylish look is perfect for New England homeowners. This roofing system features a 130 mph wind rating, DuraGrip Adhesive which seals shingles securely reducing the risk of shingle blow-off and StainGuard Protection which protects your roof from unsightly algae. GAF also offers a wide selection of styles, textures, and colors to match every homeowner’s needs. As an award-winning GAF Master Elite Contractor, we provide homeowners with GAF’s factory-registered, 50 Year Non-Prorated, Transferable Roof Warranty which provides both peace of mind and added value to your home.

Meema™ represents a major breakthrough in Hardenbergia breeding. These sturdier, non-vining, and longer blooming shrubs hold their lush green foliage all year long, and completely cover themselves with rich purple blooms each winter. Features Feature/Bloom Deep purple flowers winter to spring Evergreen or Deciduous evergreen USDA Zones Hardy to 23°F USDA Zones 9, 10, 11 Sunset Zones 8-24 Special Features Winter color, longer blooming, easy care, dwarf, water-wise Landscape Use Accent, border, container, rock gardens, retaining walls, mass planting, groundcover, slope Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Winter, spring Dimension 2 ft H x 3 ft W Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type evergreen About the Collection= Brought to you by the authority on Western gardening, the Sunset Western Garden Collection is an exclusive plant collection of top performing plants for the Western Gardener.

Modern Italian Wall Unit Velvet Composition 106 by Artigian Mobili. Velvet is a new line of italian wall units and entertainment centers that creates flexible living areas taking into account you individual needs. Smart furniture capable of performing different functions. An abundance of units gives limitless opportunities to realize any project design and adapt to any space. Color is not a problem anymore - each unit can be ordered in ANY RAL COLOR you want! You can select from our pre-designed compositions or build your own according to your sketches and interior project. Wall Unit Composition is shown with RGB Light Kit (on base unit and TV panel) that is not included into the starting price. LED Light Kit is optional and can be added for an extra charge. Please contact our office regarding customization of this wall unit composition. MATERIAL/CONSTRUCTION: 18 mm thick wooden particles melamine panels The lacquered structures and fronts are made of REAL POLISH SCRATCH PROOF LACQUERING, which is non toxic and non allergic products. The starting price is for the Wall Unit Composition shown in the main picture in Bianco (smooth) finish / Blue Verde Matt lacquer (structure) / Blue Verde Gloss lacquer (front door) / Roccia finish. RGB LED Lights are not included! Dimensions: Wall Unit: W(106.3" x 67.3") x D14.6"/19.7" x H77" TV Panel: W53.2" x H35.4"

Granite Transformations of Jacksonville offers engineered stone slabs that we custom fabricate to install over existing services - kitchen countertops, shower walls, tub walls, backsplashes, fireplace fronts and more, usually in one day with no intrusive demolition! Our amazing stone material is non porous, maintenance free, and is heat, stain and scratch resistant. Our proprietary engineered stone is 95% granites, quartzes and other beautiful natural stone infused w/ Forever Seal, our state of the art polymer that makes our stone countertops the best on the market. This is not a low quality, toxic spray over application! GT has a lifetime warranty. All of our certified installers are our company so we don't sub out our installations - very important. We are A+ rated by BBB, Angie's List Super Service winners and are proud that over 50% of our business is repeat business, customer referrals or word of mouth references!! CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE DESIGN CONSULTATION!

We completely stripped off the original roof of this New Bedford, MA home and replaced it with a GAF Timberline HD Roofing System in the color, Weathered Wood. Bring on the Nor'easters, blizzards and hurricanes - this roof is now ready for any New England weather with a 130 mph wind rating! Durable with an architecturally stylish look at fair prices means homeowners don’t have to break the bank for a high quality roof. It also features DuraGrip Adhesive which seals shingles tightly reducing the risk of shingle blow off. With a wide range of colors, styles, and textures homeowners are sure to find the right fit for their home! GAF even has a Virtual Home Remodeler to see how different colors and styles could look on your home. Lastly, our customers can have peace of mind with a factory-registered, 50 Year Non-Prorated roof warranty with every GAF Lifetime Roofing system.

Eden Mosaic Tiles - fabulous bathroom accent! All other tiles in the Master Bath were inexpensive so I spent a little extra on these mosaics for a high end finish.