Form and function blend wonderfully together in this Arts-and-Crafts style house plan. A bold combination of exterior building materials elicits interest outside, while inside, a practical design creates space in the house plan's economical floor plan. To maximize space, the foyer, great room, dining room, and kitchen are completely open to one another. A cathedral ceiling spans the great room and kitchen, expanding the rooms vertically. The bedrooms are split for ultimate master suite privacy, and a cathedral ceiling caps the master bedroom for an added sense of space. A bonus room, accessed near the master suite, offers options for storage and expansion. Two family bedrooms and a hall bath are located on the opposite side of the house plan.

The wine cooler was created to resemble something found in a modern restaurant, with accents of warm walnut, steel and glass blending seamlessly with the home’s finishings. The modern wine cooler makes an impressive addition to the entrance area of this waterfront home, offering easy access to the wine collection from all living and dining areas. The modern Nek Rite system used allows the wine bottles to be stored horizontally to showcase the labels, simplifying inventory maintenance. The cooler is 83 cubic feet and has capacity for 264 bottles. The CellarPro 1800 XTS chiller was chosen to allow the wine collection to be stored at a cooler temperature than the surrounding spaces of the home. Buy wine pegs online: www.winepegs.com Photography by James Stockhorst / Development by KBC Developments

The new master-suite was designed to be a more private retreat, providing sanctuary from the active living area. Dual functioning tilt & turn windows offer additional ventilation and direct access to the courtyard. The bedroom also borrows a good bit of natural light from the generous window in the master bath.

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3861 Eldridge Ave; Unique opportunity to enjoy a shared screened & heated pool as well as river access to the beautiful St. Johns River. This custom built home offers tall ceilings, neutral paint & tile throughout the downstairs along w/ all your main living areas. LR is anchored by electric fireplace, separate dining room for entertaining, & large open kitchen w/ 42'' cabinets, cooking island, breakfast bar & eat-in space. The downstairs is completed w/ the screened lanai off LR, indoor laundry with storage & a 2 car garage. Upstairs offers master suite w/large his & hers closets, vanities, separate shower & soaking tub. Two additional BRs share a bath plus the current workout room w/bath makes for an additional bedroom or bonus space. Photos courtesy of Waters Edge Virtual Tours

3861 Eldridge Ave; Unique opportunity to enjoy a shared screened & heated pool as well as river access to the beautiful St. Johns River. This custom built home offers tall ceilings, neutral paint & tile throughout the downstairs along w/ all your main living areas. LR is anchored by electric fireplace, separate dining room for entertaining, & large open kitchen w/ 42'' cabinets, cooking island, breakfast bar & eat-in space. The downstairs is completed w/ the screened lanai off LR, indoor laundry with storage & a 2 car garage. Upstairs offers master suite w/large his & hers closets, vanities, separate shower & soaking tub. Two additional BRs share a bath plus the current workout room w/bath makes for an additional bedroom or bonus space. Photos courtesy of Waters Edge Virtual Tours

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Rather than renovating their own home, this couple decided to remodel and move into the mother's home to keep her in a familiar setting and create a multi-generational home under one roof. Careful consideration was given to the design of the exterior of the home so that the second floor addition blended with the original home creating a unified façade. In addition, a portico was installed over the front entry, giving a more formal appearance and offering shelter from the elements. It was necessary to design a single-floor living space for the aging parent who had recently broken a hip. The entire first floor layout was renovated with the focus on ease of mobility while maintaining a coherent, balanced design throughout the house. To allow for a “no-step” main level, the existing sunken family room floor was raised to bring it flush with the adjacent kitchen floor then converted into a spacious dining room. A new great room was constructed which boasts a beautiful corner wood burning stove. This addition created a comfortable and accessible place to relax, at the same time offering a space for larger family gatherings.

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