Completed in 2019, this is a home we completed for client who initially engaged us to remodeled their 100 year old classic craftsman bungalow on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. During our initial conversation, it became readily apparent that their program was much larger than a remodel could accomplish and the conversation quickly turned toward the design of a new structure that could accommodate a growing family, a live-in Nanny, a variety of entertainment options and an enclosed garage – all squeezed onto a compact urban corner lot. Project entitlement took almost a year as the house size dictated that we take advantage of several exceptions in Seattle’s complex zoning code. After several meetings with city planning officials, we finally prevailed in our arguments and ultimately designed a 4 story, 3800 sf house on a 2700 sf lot. The finished product is light and airy with a large, open plan and exposed beams on the main level, 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, 2 fireplaces, 4 climate zones, a huge basement with a home theatre, guest suite, climbing gym, and an underground tavern/wine cellar/man cave. The kitchen has a large island, a walk-in pantry, a small breakfast area and access to a large deck. All of this program is capped by a rooftop deck with expansive views of Seattle’s urban landscape and Lake Union. Unfortunately for our clients, a job relocation to Southern California forced a sale of their dream home a little more than a year after they settled in after a year project. The good news is that in Seattle’s tight housing market, in less than a week they received several full price offers with escalator clauses which allowed them to turn a nice profit on the deal.

Situated in Venus Rock Resort, one of Europe's largest golf resorts ... World class villas, the owners of these luxury golf homes will have access to a variety of amenities and services available within the resort ... Exceptional views to the Golf and the sea. Starting at $ 2,000,000 USD. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Established in 1994, in Irvine, California. Ultra Faucets specializes in distributing plumbing products for various industries across U.S. and Canada. Our products are regulatory agency approved! They are either listed under the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (commonly known as IAPMO/UPC), and Canadian Standard Association (CSA). We have been developing innovative designed products with intelligent craftsmanship, and rigorous testing procedures at both the manufacturers' site and our U.S. warehouses, to ensure the utmost high quality standards. Ultra Faucets has been supplying plumbing products in North America market for over 27 years!

These picnic tables on the beach were made even more colorful and comfortable with the addition of Sunbrella bench cushions, including ties to hold them in place. And because they were constructed using the official Sunbrella RAIN manufacturing process, water will not penetrate or soak the cushions. Surface moisture can simply be brushed off and they are good to go after a rain storm. What better way to enjoy beach life in Miami? http://patiolane.com/blog/sunbrella-rain-bench-cushions-add-playful-vibe-beach-picnic-tables/

Our newest model home in Valley Ridge is officially OPEN! The Lila 2 is a variation of our Lila floor plan with an upstairs loft, and more! Tour this incredible 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathrooms, 1.5-story home today! The Lila 2 by Roeser Homes 11380 S Garden St. Olathe, KS 66061 Click here to see more: https://www.roeserhomes.com/11380-s-garden-st

Situated on the cliffs of the most beautiful beach in the country, Playa Grande ... The owners of the Amanera will have privileged access to all the facilities and facilities of the Aman resort, including several dining venues, the Amanera beachclub, the Aman Spa and the main swimming Casa Grande, in addition to enjoying the property management service by the Aman group. Value on request. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

This steeply sloped property was converted into a backyard retreat through the use of natural and man-made stone. The natural gunite swimming pool includes a sundeck and waterfall and is surrounded by a generous paver patio, seat walls and a sunken bar. A Koi pond, bocce court and night-lighting provided add to the interest and enjoyment of this landscape. This beautiful redesign was also featured in the Interlock Design Magazine. Explained perfectly in ICPI, “Some spa owners might be jealous of the newly revamped backyard of Wayne, NJ family: 5,000 square feet of outdoor living space, complete with an elevated patio area, pool and hot tub lined with natural rock, a waterfall bubbling gently down from a walkway above, and a cozy fire pit tucked off to the side. The era of kiddie pools, Coleman grills and fold-up lawn chairs may be officially over.”

The body of the Biagio table lamp is carved from a single block of Botticino marble, resulting in a unique finish for each piece. The Biagio is a true icon of modern design that embodies luxury and attracts immediate attention with its unique shape and brilliant curves. The lamp emits a soft directional light.

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One of many contenders for the official SYH motto is "Got ranch?" Midcentury limestone ranch, to be specific. Because in Bloomington, we do! We've got lots of midcentury limestone ranches, ripe for updates. This gut remodel and addition on the East side is a great example. The two-way fireplace sits in its original spot in the 2400 square foot home, now acting as the pivot point between the home's original wing and a 1000 square foot new addition. In the reconfiguration of space, bedrooms now flank a central public zone, kids on one end (in spaces that are close to the original bedroom footprints), and a new owner's suite on the other. Everyone meets in the middle for cooking and eating and togetherness. A portion of the full basement is finished for a guest suite and tv room, accessible from the foyer stair that is also, more or less, in its original spot. The kitchen was always street-facing in this home, which the homeowners dug, so we kept it that way, but of course made it bigger and more open. What we didn't keep: the original green and pink toilets and tile. (Apologies to the purists; though they may still be in the basement.) Opening spaces both to one another and to the outside help lighten and modernize this family home, which comes alive with contrast, color, natural walnut and oak, and a great collection of art, books and vintage rugs. It's definitely ready for its next 75 years.

Step inside to be Denise's guest @bemyguestwithdenise and see how her kitchen nook/dining area inside transcends from classic chic to graceful elegance with just few new added furnishings and combo window treatment trimmings! One of the many pluses of making Polywood® shutters your primary window treatment, you can always add a soft treatment to complement whatever style you fancy or the latest seasonal trend you might be trying to acheive. Be sure to become an official guest at Denise's and subscribe to her YouTube Vlog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_WO-XanUb8. Photo-Vid-Style Cred: Denise @BeMyGuestWithDenise. Shutter style: Polywood® Bright white. Louver size & finish: 4.5 in/smooth. Tilt Option: Hidden https://bemyguestwithdenise.com/kitchen-up-date-plantation-shutters-w-sunburst-shutters/

The Quamichan Net Zero Home is the Cowichan Valley’s first officially labelled Net Zero Home. Designed by award-winning Hoyt Design Co., it is located on the shores of Quamichan Lake in Duncan. It features 3,397 sq. ft. of living space over 2 levels. The design had to be carefully crafted to fit between two existing homes on a tight subdivision lot. But it captures the views of the lake beautifully through the large triple pane windows. This custom home has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a fitness room, and a large workshop. The home also includes a 474 sq. ft. garage and two levels of decking at the rear. Recently, Quamichan Net Zero won a Gold Award for Best Single Family Detached Home $1 – 1.2 Million in the Victoria Residential Builders' Association's CARE Awards.

The design of this panel was created to celebrate the ancestral history of our client’s family line, the Mackenzie clan. At the top of the panel, you can see the words “Luceo non uro,” the official motto of the Mackenzie clan. It means “I burn, not shine,” a powerful message for this unique heirloom that will be in their family for several generations. Even if future family members decide to sell the home in the future, they can have the panel removed and installed in their new home, taking a piece of their history with them wherever they go. If you’re looking for a unique piece of art for your Salt Lake City home, you should definitely consider a family crest stained glass panel. At Salt Lake City Stained Glass, we have a team of artisans that would be delighted to work with you on crafting your family crest design. Just call us today to get started or get more information about our work. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Tzuki Studio’s original artwork includes a wide range of contemporary pop art artifacts. Tzuki’s naïve and colorful lines are easily recognizable by their fans around the world. Many of his items are presented as gifts to heads of states and other official bodies. Each handmade piece takes many days of hard work. The multi-stage process begins with sketches, followed by laser cutting of the metals, coating, and ends with the most enjoyable part – hand painting in playful and eccentric colors.

This article is posted here with the consent of the author. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, view, or opinion of Crestron Electronics, Inc., or of any of its employees. Crestron Electronics is not responsible for, and does not verify the accuracy of, any of the information contained in this article. By Jeff Singer The “smart” revolution began several years ago with smartphones (a.k.a phones) and has extended in recent years to thermostats, doorbells, alarm systems, and kitchen appliances. Smart devices are so ubiquitous that the term “smart” is overused to the point that it is almost meaningless. Companies are eager to jump on the bandwagon and claim their products are “smart,” and consumers proudly claim they have a smart home because they have lighting control. Misconceptions about smart homes are prevalent and create confusion in the marketplace. This can have deleterious effects on businesses and underserve consumers. Here are seven of the most popular misconceptions about smart homes: 1. Apps are smart Apps are convenient and easy to use. Yes, it seems there’s an app for everything. People expect to be able to download an app and do just about anything. App developers and many companies do not disavow consumers of this myth. On the contrary, they promote this idea with carefully worded descriptions. The promise of having the world at your fingertips for $1.99 is very enticing. Although it sounds too good to be true, it is also too good to pass up for many people. This leads to undervaluing home control and disappointment when the apps don’t work, which undermines confidence in our industry. The fact is that apps are not smart. They do not control anything. They must connect to and communicate with a control system or cloud service that processes, prioritizes, and executes commands. That’s the real magic and what most people do not understand. 2. Smart devices work together With so many smart appliances and devices on the market today, it’s understandable that the average consumer might think that they actually communicate and work together. This is simply not the case. Smart devices are not that smart. They are designed and manufactured by different, often competing, companies. There are no national or industry standards governing these products. Even if they all operate using Wi-Fi® communications, that doesn’t mean they work together. Some companies promote a home control platform, which unites different devices from different companies – in theory. The platform is yet another third-party software totally dependent on other companies developing APIs and writing control modules for their hardware to run on that piece of software. The devices are not independently compatible. Also, when updates are made to either the hardware or the software, functionality may be affected for some period. That’s a nice way of saying the device or system won’t work and there’s no way of knowing for how long. 3. It’s a DIY project Which brings us to the next myth, which is that the average person can do it themselves. Unless you are a skilled professional, I would not advise taking on a smart home project. You want to make a light turn on and off with your Alexa® or Google Assistant™ virtual assistant software, go for it. A smart home takes much more planning and expertise. I have no problem changing a light bulb or hanging a light fixture in my dining room; however, I am not going to rewire my house. I may change the flush valve in my toilet, but I’m not going to replace the pipes in my house. You get it. Integrating devices and systems, establishing different zones, creating scenes, designing the UI with a balance between control, feedback, and simplicity – all takes experience and skill. 4. Need a programmer to make changes Early adopters may have experienced the pain of trying to make a simple change or update to their home control system. Years ago, if the cable provider changed the channel line-up, the homeowner would have to call the dealer or programmer to make an appointment for them to come out to the house to reprogram the system. The system wouldn’t work as expected until it was updated, which often took several days and beaucoup bucks. Not anymore. Technology has evolved so now it’s easy for system owners to change favorite channels, create scenes, rename buttons, update images, and more. While a professional is needed for the initial installation and setup, the system is easy to manage once it’s up and running. This makes life so much easier for both dealer and customer. 5. Tech becomes obsolete quickly Similar to updating the UI, updating firmware or hardware used to be a stressful process. A smart home should be intelligent enough to update itself. Apps don’t become obsolete. Updates are constantly pushed out from the cloud, making them better all the time. The same is true for a good smart home system. New features, functions, and device support gets added in the background consistently, so the system you installed (or purchased) yesterday gets better over time. Swapping out decorative elements, such as keypads, dimmers, and touch screens is also seamless. When a new device is added, all the settings are pulled down from the cloud and it just works. No system interruptions. No sunk costs. No imposing house calls. No surprise bills. 6. Lighting control saves energy and money Lighting control is one of the most popular smart systems, but it takes more than just one system to make a home smart. On the surface, it makes sense that if you dim the lights ten percent, then you save ten percent of energy costs. If the shades are raised during the day to take advantage of sunlight so the lights don’t need to be on (or at least not 100%), but that causes the room temperature to rise a few degrees, which triggers the air conditioner to run longer and more often, was energy usage (or cost) reduced? A smart home integrates all the various systems and technology to optimize comfort, convenience, safety, and sometimes energy. 7. Home technology is easy to hack Security is at the forefront of people’s minds these days. Personal identities are stolen; email accounts hacked; private photos publicized; and more. A smart home must outsmart those who don’t respect privacy. Crestron control systems adhere to the strictest security standards. The same Crestron control system that goes into a home is also installed in secure government and military facilities, global banking institutions, hospitals, and other mission critical applications. When installed correctly by a trained professional, a Crestron smart home is the gold standard for security, comfort, and convenience.

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The Joslin Residence is officially underway and progressing beautifully! Luxaforma is proud to have designed this custom home within the Port Salerno Community Redevelopment Area, guiding the project from concept through permit documentation. The design has received full approval from both the Building Department and the Architectural Design Standards review. Construction is moving forward smoothly!

15 minutes from Montpellier, 5 minutes from Ballargues' golf and the international school. Idyllic with century trees, stream and this incredible XIIth century mill. Really charming, mixing contemporary and authenticity. Set on 1,7ha ... This amazing property of 546 sq.m have many high end features. Equipped kitchen with Neff brand, Led, fireplace, security camera ... Main mansion, 1 entrance of 40 sq.m , a small living room, a cellar, an office, a toilette, 2 studio of 800 sq.m including the boiler room ... First Floor, kitchen of 60 sq.m; living room of 60 sq.m, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 master suite of 55sq.m with bathroom and dressing, a laundry with toilet,1 terrace of 90sq.m ... 2nd Floor, a small living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom , a solarium Outbuilding of 90sq.m; 1 kitchen american style open one a large living room. 2 bedrooms, 1 dressing, 1 bathroom. In collaboration with Uzès Sotheby's. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.

Luxurious condo located in East Edgewater, 15 minutes from Miami Beach and Miami Airport ... 146 residences 2 bedroom + den and 4 bedroom overlooking Biscayne Bay, Downtown Miami, Miami Beach and Atlantic Ocean ... Stunning architecture, refined interiors, world-class service and complete in entertainment amenities. Starting at $ 1,930,000 USD. * This property is subject to change of value and confirmation of availability without previous notice. The informative data should be confirmed by documents provided by the owner or official authorities.