Eye-Land: Named for the expansive white oak savanna views, this beautiful 5,200-square foot family home offers seamless indoor/outdoor living with five bedrooms and three baths, and space for two more bedrooms and a bathroom. The site posed unique design challenges. The home was ultimately nestled into the hillside, instead of placed on top of the hill, so that it didn’t dominate the dramatic landscape. The openness of the savanna exposes all sides of the house to the public, which required creative use of form and materials. The home’s one-and-a-half story form pays tribute to the site’s farming history. The simplicity of the gable roof puts a modern edge on a traditional form, and the exterior color palette is limited to black tones to strike a stunning contrast to the golden savanna. The main public spaces have oversized south-facing windows and easy access to an outdoor terrace with views overlooking a protected wetland. The connection to the land is further strengthened by strategically placed windows that allow for views from the kitchen to the driveway and auto court to see visitors approach and children play. There is a formal living room adjacent to the front entry for entertaining and a separate family room that opens to the kitchen for immediate family to gather before and after mealtime.

Gorgeous Remodel- We remodeled the 1st Floor of this beautiful water front home in Wexford Plantation, on Hilton Head Island, SC. We added a new pool and spa in the rear of the home overlooking the scenic harbor. The marble, onyx and tile work are incredible!

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Cable railing is a contemporary feature tucked into this mountain home balcony.
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Despite an extremely steep, almost undevelopable, wooded site, the Overlook Guest House strategically creates a new fully accessible indoor/outdoor dwelling unit that allows an aging family member to remain close by and at home. Photo by Matthew Millman

A spacious colonial in the heart of the waterfront community of Greenhaven still had its original 1950s kitchen. A renovation without an addition added space by reconfiguring, and the wall between kitchen and family room was removed to create open flow. A beautiful banquette was built where the family can enjoy breakfast overlooking the pool. Kitchen Design: Studio Dearborn. Interior decorating by Lorraine Levinson. All appliances: Thermador. Countertops: Pental Quartz Lattice. Hardware: Top Knobs Chareau Series Emerald Pulls and knobs. Stools and pendant lights: West Elm. Photography: Jeff McNamara.

Terraced planting and fire pit areas provide multiple levels of seperation between outdoor dining, overlook points and a planted buffer between the spaces. Photo by Rachel Paul Malkowski

This is an example of a transitional screened-in porch design in Charlotte with a roof extension.

Nestled on a serene bluff with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, Overlook is a contemporary retreat that draws inspiration from agrarian forms and modern craftsmanship. Anchored by a striking gabled steel pavilion, the home opens fully to its environment, offering a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. ​Materials like weathered steel, wood, and board-formed concrete create a timeless palette that reflects the natural beauty of the site, while generous overhangs provide shade and shelter throughout the year. The central breezeway—framed by exposed structural elements and expansive glazing—serves as both a grand entry and an outdoor living room, inviting light, breeze, and guests deep into the heart of the home. ​Overlook balances openness and privacy, structure and softness, with spaces that are both grounded and soaring. It is a place of calm permanence—thoughtfully sited, deeply rooted, and endlessly livable.

Nestled on a serene bluff with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, Overlook is a contemporary retreat that draws inspiration from agrarian forms and modern craftsmanship. Anchored by a striking gabled steel pavilion, the home opens fully to its environment, offering a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. ​Materials like weathered steel, wood, and board-formed concrete create a timeless palette that reflects the natural beauty of the site, while generous overhangs provide shade and shelter throughout the year. The central breezeway—framed by exposed structural elements and expansive glazing—serves as both a grand entry and an outdoor living room, inviting light, breeze, and guests deep into the heart of the home. ​Overlook balances openness and privacy, structure and softness, with spaces that are both grounded and soaring. It is a place of calm permanence—thoughtfully sited, deeply rooted, and endlessly livable.

This attractive and low maintenance deck surface waterproofed with Duradek Ultra Cork Macchiato vinyl solved an ongoing leak issue from the prior, poorly waterproofed tile deck. The color blends well with the exterior style and the designer pattern of vinyl suits the leisurely life of luxury that this deck conveys. A perfect lounging area overlooking the pool! Photo by Duradek of Georgia

Neighborhood + Views: Overlook Park Energy Star home with Cold Mountain views and walkable access to downtown Canton.
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Designed for a waterfront site overlooking Cape Cod Bay, this modern house takes advantage of stunning views while negotiating steep terrain. Designed for LEED compliance, the house is constructed with sustainable and non-toxic materials, and powered with alternative energy systems, including geothermal heating and cooling, photovoltaic (solar) electricity and a residential scale wind turbine. Builder: Cape Associates Interior Design: Forehand + Lake Photography: Durston Saylor

Situated perfectly for an evening's entertainment — between the kitchen at the top of the stair and the theater next door — the lower level wine room's 768 bottle capacity offers plenty of climate-controlled variety. // Image : AOME Architects

Nestled on a serene bluff with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, Overlook is a contemporary retreat that draws inspiration from agrarian forms and modern craftsmanship. Anchored by a striking gabled steel pavilion, the home opens fully to its environment, offering a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. ​Materials like weathered steel, wood, and board-formed concrete create a timeless palette that reflects the natural beauty of the site, while generous overhangs provide shade and shelter throughout the year. The central breezeway—framed by exposed structural elements and expansive glazing—serves as both a grand entry and an outdoor living room, inviting light, breeze, and guests deep into the heart of the home. ​Overlook balances openness and privacy, structure and softness, with spaces that are both grounded and soaring. It is a place of calm permanence—thoughtfully sited, deeply rooted, and endlessly livable.

Nestled on a serene bluff with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, Overlook is a contemporary retreat that draws inspiration from agrarian forms and modern craftsmanship. Anchored by a striking gabled steel pavilion, the home opens fully to its environment, offering a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. ​Materials like weathered steel, wood, and board-formed concrete create a timeless palette that reflects the natural beauty of the site, while generous overhangs provide shade and shelter throughout the year. The central breezeway—framed by exposed structural elements and expansive glazing—serves as both a grand entry and an outdoor living room, inviting light, breeze, and guests deep into the heart of the home. ​Overlook balances openness and privacy, structure and softness, with spaces that are both grounded and soaring. It is a place of calm permanence—thoughtfully sited, deeply rooted, and endlessly livable.

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