This 7,000 square foot, single family home, nestled at the base of San Francisco’s skyline Landmark, Sutro Tower, is an impressive representation of the quality of work Cook Construction produces. Designed by visionary John Maniscalco Architects, this 4 story modern marvel has impressive 23’ custom windows revealing breathtaking panoramic views of the city and surrounding bay. Its’ expansive kitchen and living areas include state-of-the-art appliances, European cabinetry and Lucifer mud-in lighting. A handsomely showcased wine room, a nourishing spa, complete with sauna, steam room and custom stainless hot tub, and large fitness studio with garden views, are only some of its elegantly conceived amenities. Floor to ceiling pocket doors, trim-less casings and baseboards, and other hidden reveals situated throughout this home create a sleek yet functional gravitas.

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ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home--room by room, top to bottom.

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Custom rustic cottage designed by Drummond House Plans. For information: 1-800-567-5267 You have a specific home style in mind, an original concept or the need to realize a life long dream... and haven't found your perfect home plan anywhere? Drummond House Plans offers its services for custom residential home design. This panoramic view, a-frame chalet home design is one of our custom design that offers, an open floor plan layout, 5 bedrooms, finished & walkout basement. Not to forget its remarkable large deck !

Zola Windows now offers its PanoramicView Lift & Slide with greater design flexibility, slimmer frames and improved airtightness for high-performance building envelopes. The fixed glass portion is completely frameless, offering a sleek profile to enhance the minimalist look. The operable sliding sash now has a sash width of only 3.5” but can carry an enormous, 8’ high by 10’ wide panel of glass, offering maximized views using wide uninterrupted expanses of glass. Adding to the versatility of wide expanse glass with minimized interruption at corners, the PanoramicView Lift & Slide has a superior visible light transmittance of 71%. For improved energy performance, U=0.07 glazing is available for this system. R-11 triple glazing is standard, dual glazing (Classic Clad, R-5) and quad glazing (R-15) is also available. Airtightness has also been upgraded by incorporating a quadruple compression seal along sides and head of the sliding sash, offering Passive House level air sealing and gasket design. The hardware and track system is fully concealed, and the flush threshold is ADA compatible while being air, snow and watertight.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: The ALEKO® barrel sauna design is both stylish and functional, providing maximum usable space while minimizing excessive cubic feet. The compact size enables a simple and fast heat time. This beautifully designed indoor or outdoor sauna’s entrance features a tempered glass door with a wooden door handle, making it a stylish addition to any home. The toughened brown, tempered glass door contributes to a quiet, relaxing environment, and remains undamaged by temperature changes. This sauna is uniquely designed with a glass dome wall, giving you an open view of your surroundings. The 4.5 KW ETL certified electric heater with heated rocks is made for dry or wet sauna experiences. The accompanying bucket and scoop allow you to activate the steam by pouring water over the hot stones, boosting temperature and humidity for maximum health benefits and relaxation. Assembly is simple and can be accomplished in just a few hours with the help of our instruction manual. Included with Sauna Purchase: Sauna with (1) Bench / (1) Level, Wooden Bucket with Scoop, Thermometer/Hydrometer, Anti-explosive Lamp, Heater Fence, ETL approved 4.5 KW Electrical Heater with Touch Screen Control Panel and 44 pounds of Sauna Stones. To comply with safety guidelines, our heaters are designed to heat for a maximum of 60 minutes at a time. To heat your sauna for longer than 60 minutes, simply reset the timer for additional time. Dimensions: 71 x 71 inches. *Shingle Roof Not Included.* Sauna is packaged in multiple pieces. Some assembly is required as instructed in the manual. FEATURES: High quality 5 person versatile wet or dry steam capable indoor or outdoor sauna with (1) bench (1) level Made with durable Red Cedar Wood, partially pre-assembled construction with built-in venting holes, a brown toughened glass door and a transparent dome wall that opens up your view to the surroundings Sauna Benefits: Sleep better, stimulate blood circulation, increase metabolism, prevent heart disease, relax tired muscles/joints, heal colds and flu. Sauna Benefits: Eliminate fatigue, clean and nourish skin, reduce fat and keep fit, relieve muscle and joint pain, flush toxins from the body Included with Sauna Purchase: Wooden Bucket with Scoop, Thermometer/Hydrometer, Anti-explosive Lamp, Heater Fence, ETL approved 4.5 KW Electrical Heater with Touch Screen Control Panel and 44 pounds of Sauna Stones. Dimensions: 71 x 71 inches

Zola Windows now offers its PanoramicView Lift & Slide with greater design flexibility, slimmer frames and improved airtightness for high-performance building envelopes. The fixed glass portion is completely frameless, offering a sleek profile to enhance the minimalist look. The operable sliding sash now has a sash width of only 3.5” but can carry an enormous, 8’ high by 10’ wide panel of glass, offering maximized views using wide uninterrupted expanses of glass. Adding to the versatility of wide expanse glass with minimized interruption at corners, the PanoramicView Lift & Slide has a superior visible light transmittance of 71%. For improved energy performance, U=0.07 glazing is available for this system. R-11 triple glazing is standard, dual glazing (Classic Clad, R-5) and quad glazing (R-15) is also available. Airtightness has also been upgraded by incorporating a quadruple compression seal along sides and head of the sliding sash, offering Passive House level air sealing and gasket design. The hardware and track system is fully concealed, and the flush threshold is ADA compatible while being air, snow and watertight.

In this 90's cape cod home, we used the space from an overly large bedroom, an oddly deep but narrow closet and the existing garden-tub focused master bath with two dormers, to create a master suite trio that was perfectly proportioned to the client's needs. They wanted a much larger closet but also wanted a large dual shower, and a better-proportioned tub. We stuck with pedestal sinks but upgraded them to large recessed medicine cabinets, vintage styled. And they loved the idea of a concrete floor and large stone walls with low maintenance. For the walls, we brought in a European product that is new for the U.S. - Porcelain Panels that are an eye-popping 5.5 ft. x 10.5 ft. We used a 2ft x 4ft concrete-look porcelain tile for the floor. This bathroom has a mix of low and high ceilings, but a functional arrangement instead of the dreaded “vault-for-no-purpose-bathroom”. We used 8.5 ft ceiling areas for both the shower and the vanity’s producing a symmetry about the toilet room door. The right runner-rug in the center of this bath (not shown yet unfortunately), completes the functional layout, and will look pretty good too. Of course, no design is close to finished without plenty of well thought out light. The bathroom uses all low-heat, high lumen, LED, 7” low profile surface mounting lighting (whoa that’s a mouthful- but, lighting is critical!). Two 7” LED fixtures light up the shower and the tub and we added two heat lamps for this open shower design. The shower also has a super-quiet moisture-exhaust fan. The customized (ikea) closet has the same lighting and the vanity space has both flanking and overhead LED lighting at 3500K temperature. Natural Light? Yes, and lot’s of it. On the second floor facing the woods, we added custom-sized operable casement windows in the shower, and custom antiqued expansive 4-lite doors on both the toilet room door and the main bath entry which is also a pocket door with a transom over it. We incorporated the trim style: fluted trims and door pediments, that was already throughout the home into these spaces, and we blended vintage and classic elements using modern proportions & patterns along with mix of metal finishes that were in tonal agreement with a simple color scheme. We added teak shower shelves and custom antiqued pine doors, adding these natural wood accents for that subtle warm contrast – and we presented! Oh btw – we also matched the expansive doors we put in the master bath, on the front entry door, and added some gas lanterns on either side. We also replaced all the carpet in the home and upgraded their stairs with metal balusters and new handrails and coloring. This client couple, they’re in love again!

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Glass Gate and Fence for Panoramic View in Monterey Park, CA: Elevate the aesthetics and safety of your Monterey Park property with our breathtaking glass gate and fence project designed to showcase the stunning panoramic views that define the beauty of this picturesque city. Nestled in the heart of Monterey Park, our team specializes in crafting modern, transparent fencing solutions that provide unobstructed vistas while maintaining the security and privacy of your home. Our Services: Glass Fence Installation: We offer expert glass fence installation services that seamlessly merge with the surrounding landscape, allowing you to fully appreciate the awe-inspiring vistas that Monterey Park has to offer. Our frameless glass fencing and transparent railing systems are designed to frame your view, not obstruct it. Modern Glass Gate: Complement your glass fence with a modern and stylish glass gate that provides secure access to your property without compromising the panoramic view. Our custom glass gates are not only functional but also add a touch of sophistication to your outdoor space. Safety and Privacy: While we prioritize preserving the panoramic view, we understand the importance of safety and privacy. Our tempered glass panels offer the best of both worlds, ensuring a secure environment while still allowing you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking surroundings. Custom Design: Our team specializes in custom glass gate and fence design, tailoring every aspect to your specific preferences and the unique characteristics of your Monterey Park property.

The homeowners of this condo sought our assistance when downsizing from a large family home on Howe Sound to a small urban condo in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver. They asked us to incorporate many of their precious antiques and art pieces into the new design. Our challenges here were twofold; first, how to deal with the unconventional curved floor plan with vast South facing windows that provide a 180 degree view of downtown Vancouver, and second, how to successfully merge an eclectic collection of antique pieces into a modern setting. We began by updating most of their artwork with new matting and framing. We created a gallery effect by grouping like artwork together and displaying larger pieces on the sections of wall between the windows, lighting them with black wall sconces for a graphic effect. We re-upholstered their antique seating with more contemporary fabrics choices - a gray flannel on their Victorian fainting couch and a fun orange chenille animal print on their Louis style chairs. We selected black as an accent colour for many of the accessories as well as the dining room wall to give the space a sophisticated modern edge. The new pieces that we added, including the sofa, coffee table and dining light fixture are mid century inspired, bridging the gap between old and new. White walls and understated wallpaper provide the perfect backdrop for the colourful mix of antique pieces. Interior Design by Lori Steeves, Simply Home Decorating. Photos by Tracey Ayton Photography

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