Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz Original Architect: George H. Howard Renovation Architect: John Stewart Interior Design: Homeowner Contractor: JP Lindstrom Landscape Design: Michael Callan Design/Homeowner

The stone slab serves as a table surrounded by seating boulders, but also as a fountain. The water fountain to drains to the side can be a dynamic centerpiece to any outdoor dining occasion.

Butler's pantry between the kitchen and the dining room offers a great convenient place to serve when entertaining. It also is a perfect spot to display serving ware that is used on special occasions. White inset cabinets and brittanicca quartz countertops work nicely together to bring a classic feel to this new construction home.

Beautiful "woods" wallpaper over glazed strie walls, all in green. with sumptuous velvet curtains and glass, china and candles create complementary textures and an inviting glow for evening occasions in this richly decorated dining room

This beautiful historic building was constructed in 1893 and was originally occupied by the Calgary Herald, the oldest running newspaper in the city. Since then, a lot of great stories have been shared in this space and the current restaurateurs have developed the most suitable concept; FinePrint. It denotes an elusive balance between sophistication and simplicity, refinement and fun. Our design intent was to create a restaurant that felt polished, yet inviting and comfortable for all guests to enjoy. The custom designed details throughout were carefully curated to embrace the historical character of the building and to set the tone for great new stories and to celebrate all of life’s occasions.

Setting the dining table for any occasion help to create a welcoming and warm atmosphere. Scale is important for choosing the right table and chairs in terms of dimensions and materials to keep a light hearted approach and openness to the space. A touch of greenery in this modern succulent centrepiece is all that is needed. Photo: Caydence Photography

Screened porch - The home of Rob and Lydia Mondavi designed by Caroline Rolader of Reu Architects for The Mondavi Home Collection.
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Our clients appreciation for the outdoors and what we have created for him and his family is expressed in his smile! On a couple occasions we have had the opportunity to enjoy the bar and fire feature with our client!

An eclectic, modern media room with bold accents of black metals, natural woods, and terra cotta tile floors. We wanted to design a fresh and modern hangout spot for these clients, whether they’re hosting friends or watching the game, this entertainment room had to fit every occasion. We designed a full home bar, which looks dashing right next to the wooden accent wall and foosball table. The sitting area is full of luxe seating, with a large gray sofa and warm brown leather arm chairs. Additional seating was snuck in via black metal chairs that fit seamlessly into the built-in desk and sideboard table (behind the sofa).... In total, there is plenty of seats for a large party, which is exactly what our client needed. Lastly, we updated the french doors with a chic, modern black trim, a small detail that offered an instant pick-me-up. The black trim also looks effortless against the black accents. Designed by Sara Barney’s BANDD DESIGN, who are based in Austin, Texas and serving throughout Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://bandddesign.com/lost-creek-game-room/

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2015 Houzz
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Creating a home that was warm and inviting, where large family gatherings could take place, was an important element to the house design. The rooms were personalized to reflect the homeowners’ world travels with distinctive color palettes and unique touches including the installation of an ornamental porch swing in the breakfast nook. Additionally, the homeowner’s aging mother stays with them for extended periods throughout the year so safe, comfortable and accessible spaces were built to accommodate her. During the ground breaking ceremony, not only did we toast the occasion with mimosas, but we enjoyed a new experience with a Hindu Bhoomi Puja ritual, which literally means, the worship (Puja) of the land (Bhoomi). We were honored to be a part of this very interesting ceremony.

Our team was thrilled to help our client get ready for their book release! We gave the Potomac Maryland property a beautiful makeover, transforming it into an inviting space perfect for hosting intimate readings and signings. We renovated existing pool equipment as well as installed new Tech-Bloc pavers around the deck and hot tub area before adding a balcony complete with spiral stair accents. An outdoor kitchen, bar and pergola were all installed to create a gathering space. Finally, low voltage lighting was added, creating the perfect ambiance for an intimate occasion held in this stunningly transformed backyard.

Notre client souhaitait augmenter la valeur mensuelle de son appartement meublé à louer, et avec notre aide, il a réussi à obtenir 30 % de plus par mois ! Le design de l'appartement était charmant, avec un plafond atypique en hauteur, une mezzanine et de jolis sols en carrelage de marbre... Cependant, l'endroit était dégradé après des années de locataires négligents. Pour le salon, l'endroit nécessitait un nettoyage en profondeur et un polissage des sols. Tous les murs devaient être réparés, de même que les joints et les plinthes. Ensuite, les stores électriques devaient être remplacés. Pour la nouvelle décoration du salon, nous avons choisi une palette de couleurs "Bleu Cyclone" de Ressources pour ajouter du drame et de la profondeur, et un blanc pur pour les autres murs afin d'apporter un maximum de lumière naturelle. La recherche de produits pour ce projet était un peu compliqué car le budget du client était très serré et tous les produits devaient être durables pour une utilisation locative. Pour cette raison, nous avons opté pour des trouvailles d'occasion, comme ce superbe canapé en cuir et la vieille table à manger en bois. Pour éviter que la décoration ne paraisse trop chargée, nous avons associé ces articles d'occasion à des touches modernes, comme les chaises au style contemporain que nous avons également trouvées d'occasion. Le résultat est une belle pièce, confortable et fonctionnelle qui attire les clients à budget plus élevé et qui est suffisamment robuste pour résister confortablement à un fort roulement de locataires.

The Aerius - Modern Craftsman in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. Upon opening the 8ft tall door and entering the foyer an immediate display of light, color and energy is presented to us in the form of 13ft coffered ceilings, abundant natural lighting and an ornate glass chandelier. Beckoning across the hall an entrance to the Great Room is beset by the Master Suite, the Den, a central stairway to the Upper Level and a passageway to the 4-bay Garage and Guest Bedroom with attached bath. Advancement to the Great Room reveals massive, built-in vertical storage, a vast area for all manner of social interactions and a bountiful showcase of the forest scenery that allows the natural splendor of the outside in. The sleek corner-kitchen is composed with elevated countertops. These additional 4in create the perfect fit for our larger-than-life homeowner and make stooping and drooping a distant memory. The comfortable kitchen creates no spatial divide and easily transitions to the sun-drenched dining nook, complete with overhead coffered-beam ceiling. This trifecta of function, form and flow accommodates all shapes and sizes and allows any number of events to be hosted here. On the rare occasion more room is needed, the sliding glass doors can be opened allowing an out-pour of activity. Almost doubling the square-footage and extending the Great Room into the arboreous locale is sure to guarantee long nights out under the stars. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

Designed for an Italian family that wanted to remind them of their ties to old world Italy. Redesigned with two things in mind: family and food. Can handle large meals with 6 burner Dacor cooktop, double 30-inch wall ovens and a warming drawer. The large butterfly island with cooktop allows hostess to converse with guests and provides seating for her grandchildren during informal occasions. Lovely corbels on island and shelves carry Tuscan theme. Photo credit to Chipper Hatter

Lisa Price The main area in the artgoodies studio in my basement. www.artgoodiesonline.com and you can shop for product right here on houzz as well! Sidenote: The comments are kind of cracking me up. You're looking at a fully functioning business, a bustling working studio and warehouse, so yes, there IS a lot in this basement. It's very different than a room or space to go and just make a few things on occasion. I do consider myself lucky to have 4 glass block windows allowing for a good amount of natural light, 2 of them open for fresh air as well. I also use daylight bulbs in all the extra lighting I've installed so I can see color most accurately. I love working from home which keeps my commute short, and business overhead for studio and warehouse space low low low :)

The Aerius - Modern American Craftsman on Acreage in Ridgefield Washington by Cascade West Development Inc. The upstairs rests mainly on the Western half of the home. It’s composed of a laundry room, 2 bedrooms, including a future princess suite, and a large Game Room. Every space is of generous proportion and easily accessible through a single hall. The windows of each room are filled with natural scenery and warm light. This upper level boasts amenities enough for residents to play, reflect, and recharge all while remaining up and away from formal occasions, when necessary. Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un These photos, like many of ours, were taken by the good people of ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

Client hired Morse Remodeling to design and construct this newly purchased home with large lot so that they could move their family with young children in. It was a full gut, addition and entire renovation of this 1960's ranch style home. The house is situated in a neighborhood which has seen many whole house upgrades and renovations. The original plan consisted of a living room, family room, and galley kitchen. These were all renovated and combined into one large open great room. A master suite addition was added to the back of the home behind the garage. A full service laundry room was added near the garage with a large walk in pantry near the kitchen. Design, Build, and Enjoy!

The open-plan living room, thoughtfully crafted for gatherings of family and friends, offers a versatile space for every occasion, ensuring there’s room for everyone. Featuring a refined colour palette and honouring the elegance of materials like marble, this area is designed to be both welcoming and harmonious, creating an inviting atmosphere for all who enter.