The kitchen offers access to the outdoors via a pass-through bar window to an outdoor sitting area complete with bar stools and a leather finish granite countertop.

THE FRONT OF THE HOME IS MAJESTIC BY ITSELF, AND THE ECO-SCAPING ADDS TO THE SHEER DRAMA. THIS HOME IS A STATEMENT PIECE IN AND OF ITSELF, WITH THE SAME ATTENTION TO DETAILS INSIDE. THE BACK OF HOUSE OFFERS A SMALL ENTERTAINING PATIO, FULLY LANDSCAPED WITH SMALL GRASS AREA, AS WELL AS A TWO CAR GARAGE FOR EASY ACCESS DIRECTLY TO THE HOME.

The Madrid's living room connects to the outdoor patio through a sliding glass door, creating a seamless transition between the indoor and outdoor spaces. This feature allows for easy access, provides a scenic view, and brings in natural light. The connection to the patio enhances the living room's versatility, offering an expanded area for relaxation and entertainment. It adds a modern touch and creates a welcoming atmosphere for enjoying both indoor and outdoor living.

A gorgeous, well-planned family home offering three roomy bedrooms and an owner's suite with a private bath, double bowl vanity, and spacious closet. A flex space room and dining room flank the foyer upon entering this stately home. The large family room with optional gas fireplace flows comfortably into the sunlit breakfast area with sliding door access to the patio. The open kitchen has an optional center island for even more working space. (Pricing may reflect limited-time savings/incentives. See Community Sales Manager for details.)

Retainer wall added for functionality and contrast in Grandview craftsman.
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Integrated Sub Zero refrigeration/freezer with refrigeration drawers below offer abundant space with easy access. The unit is flanked by mirrored mullioned pantry cabinets. To the right is the new, Wolf steam oven that has become indispensable. Sabrina Simon Interiors Ric Marder Imagery

This year round two-family cottage is comprised of seven modules which required just 25 days to construct in an off-site facility. When assembled, these prefabricated units form a building that is 38 metres long but less than 5 metres wide. The length offers a variety of living spaces while the constricted width maintains a level of intimacy and affords views of the lake from every room. Sited along a north-south axis, the cottage sits obliquely on a ridge. Each of the three levels has a point of access at grade. The shared living spaces are entered from the top of the ridge with the sleeping spaces a level below. Facing the lake, the east elevation consists entirely of sliding glass doors and provides every room with access to the forest or balconies. Materials fall into two categories: reflective surfaces – glazing and mirror, and those with a muted colouration – unfinished cedar, zinc cladding, and galvanized steel. The objective is to visually push the structure into the background. Photos by Tom Arban

This home is located on a one acre parcel of land near the banks of the Milwaukee River in the older established subdivision of Sleepy Hollow Estates in Mequon, Wisconsin. The inspiration for this Glen Cove Residence was to bring the desired by many, contemporary and modern lifestyle of a down town loft and establish it in a neighborhood in the suburbs amongst traditional style homes. Sleepy Hollow Estates like many older established neighborhoods throughout the North shore and Westside communities of Milwaukee had great local architects such as John Randall McDonald and Russell Barr Williamson, who built contemporary master pieces amongst very traditional style homes. This created diversity in the style of homes in these neighborhoods which for the people living in them and the people just passing by, an experience of harmony and cultural lifestyle. Unfortunately today, many new neighborhood developments lack harmony and cultural lifestyle and don’t allow for homes such as this Glen Cove Residence to be built. And for that matter many of the homes built by John Randall McDonald and Russell Barr Williamson back in the 1950’s. When driving through these new developments, one would experience beautiful traditional style homes, but all the homes tend to look the same. There is no diversity in the styles of homes thus these neighborhoods lack the harmony and a cultural life style for the people who live there or what people are looking for when buying a home that reflects their lifestyle. This Glen Cove Residence is an example that a contemporary home which offers a modern lifestyle that many desires can be established amongst traditional homes while blending in with the neighborhood. Don’t be fooled by the flat roof of this home, building technology has come a long way since Frank Lloyd Wright! The roof system on this home is more energy efficient than most roof systems builders are putting on traditional homes today and it doesn’t leak! This Glen Cove Residence was built using all traditional building materials that you would see in homes being built in new developments today. There is a misconception out there that modern homes are expensive to build. That is not true! This Glen Cove Residence was built for roughly $130 per square foot which is the same price one would pay for a similar builder’s model traditional style home with the same upgrades. This Glen Cove Residence consists of three bedrooms and three and one half baths. All bedrooms are located on second floor with laundry, guest bath and a master suite. Located between the first and second floors off of the landing is an office/den space. The first floor is open concept with the kitchen, dining and living areas located at the rear of the home with expansive windows allowing a great connection to back yard area and outdoors. On the back of the home is a covered deck area allowing for outdoor entertaining without the worry of the elements. The first floor also offers a powder room, mudroom and walk-in pantry off the kitchen area. From the mudroom there is access to an attached four car tandem garage. From the first floor to the finished basement is an open stair allowing the basement area to feel as part of the house and not just a basement? The basement consists of a main living area, game area with wet bar, exercise room, kids play room with 14’ ceilings, full bathroom and mechanical room with storage closets throughout.

Our signature angled keeping room opens to the kitchen and morning room in this Traditional style house plan. A beautiful fireplace and custom cabinetry accompany the grand room. The master suite includes a sitting area highlighted with a fireplace and private access to a rear deck. A lavish bath and a voluminous walk in closet round out the master suite. Three additional bedrooms and a balcony overlooking the two story grand room and kitchen complete the second floor. We offer floor plan modifications on all of our Traditional style house plan designs. The Tres Maison House Plan 01049 by Garrell Associates, Inc. Design by Michael William Garrell

Spacious Bedrooms, including 5 suites and dual masters Seven full baths and two half baths In-Home theatre and spa Interior, private access elevator Filled with Jerusalem stone, Venetian plaster and custom stone floors with pietre dure inserts 3,000 sq. ft. showroom-quality, private underground garage with space for up to 15 vehicles Seven private terraces and an outdoor pool With a combined area of approx. 24,000 sq. ft., The Crown Penthouse at One Queensridge Place is the largest high-rise property in all of Las Vegas. With approx. 15,000 sq. ft. solely representing the dedicated living space, The Crown even rivals the most expansive, estate-sized luxury homes that Vegas has to offer.

This beautiful walk- in pantry has plenty of shelf storage with baskets to keep all of your kitchen items neat and organized. Pull out drawers offer easy accessibility to things like dog food or cat liter while your appliances you don't use as often can now be tucked away.

This project was a portion of a larger remodeling of a classic mid-century deck house in Weston, MA. The primary areas of focus for the landscape were an interior courtyard and rear terrace, both of which were overgrown and unused. In order to keep within budget limitations, our strategy consisted largely of editing the existing plants on site and reusing the best ones, maintaining existing groupings where appropriate. In keeping with the arts and crafts style of the home with its exposed beams and attention to detail, we implemented a simpler palette of rich materials with well-articulated detailing for a more pared-down contemporary aesthetic. Scott Carman

Barn door installed to give more space in this very small bathroom. This way the door does not open into the shower
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This chic loft-style media room offers a relaxed yet refined space for entertainment and lounging. A large wall-mounted TV is framed by a sleek dark wood media console, with comfortable, modern furnishings laid over a neutral area rug. The vaulted ceiling adds volume and openness, while a sliding glass door opens to a private rooftop deck, enhancing the flow between indoor and outdoor living.

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363 Good Hope - Just listed in Berkeley Hall! This spectacular home is the crown jewel of lifestyle homes. Every room in the house opens up to an incredible private courtyard showcasing a spectacular lagoon pool and spa. A separate guest house complements the well-planned main house. With a welcoming, entertaining great room and custom chef’s kitchen, this home boasts all the features of an Architectural Digest gem! Among the home’s many unique features is an artwork marble medallion in grand foyer entrance. A master suite offers privacy with access to your own private pool area and a master bath area that is an oasis of luxury. This home is a must see for the client that is looking for something “really special!”

View from inside the cellar. Bring your collection to life with a beautiful window display. It offers a fantastic way to showcase a prized collection from the outside of your cellar, while providing some mystery as to what lays inside. Bottles are easily accessed from inside the cellar using a tiered angle display which provides ample room at the top for lighting. The display measures at about 4ft high by 6ft wide, holds around 160 bottles and can be customized to suit your needs.

A large social kitchen that leads onto a multi-use pantry and laundry room offers endless storage and also keeps the refrigerator out of the main kitchen area. The laundry is behind a sliding door dressed with planters for herbs. Open shelves in the kitchen create interest and easy access to glasses, tableware and spices and also accentuate the high ceilings.

This kitchen originally had a long island that the owners needed to walk around to access the butler’s pantry, which was a major reason for the renovation. The island was separated in order to have a better traffic flow – with one island for cooking with a prep sink and the second offering seating and storage. 2″ thick mitered honed Stuario Gold marble countertops are accented by soft satin brass hardware, while the backsplash is a unique jet-cut white marble in an arabesque pattern. The perimeter inset cabinetry is painted a soft white. while the islands are a warm grey. The window wall features a 5-foot-long stone farm sink with two faucets, while a 60″ range and two full 30″ ovens are located on the opposite wall. A custom hood with elegant, gentle sloping lines is embellished with a hammered antique brass collar and antique pewter rivets.