White transitional Kitchen with Perla Venata (Taj Mahal) Quartzite countertops and white 3x6 beveled subway tile backsplash. Sales: Barb Ender Photo: Rolfe Hokanson

Located near the base of Scottsdale landmark Pinnacle Peak, the Desert Prairie is surrounded by distant peaks as well as boulder conservation easements. This 30,710 square foot site was unique in terrain and shape and was in close proximity to adjacent properties. These unique challenges initiated a truly unique piece of architecture. Planning of this residence was very complex as it weaved among the boulders. The owners were agnostic regarding style, yet wanted a warm palate with clean lines. The arrival point of the design journey was a desert interpretation of a prairie-styled home. The materials meet the surrounding desert with great harmony. Copper, undulating limestone, and Madre Perla quartzite all blend into a low-slung and highly protected home. Located in Estancia Golf Club, the 5,325 square foot (conditioned) residence has been featured in Luxe Interiors + Design’s September/October 2018 issue. Additionally, the home has received numerous design awards. Desert Prairie // Project Details Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Argue Custom Homes Interior Design: Lindsey Schultz Design Interior Furnishings: Ownby Design Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Photography: Werner Segarra

This venerable 1840’s townhouse has a youthful owner who loves vibrant color and the folds of fabric. Part whimsy and part serious, these rooms are filled weekend after weekend with family and friends. Out of town guests love the simple old dependency rooms, once intended for servants and rowdy 19th century boys. The trick was to use every alcove and passageway to create places for gathering. No question the billiard table conjures up fabled Southern habits of idling. Just in case that sounds too serious, throw in a jukebox stocked with vintage country and rock. High style doesn’t mean the good times don’t roll.

Kolanowski Studio, Herndon Design
Elegant kitchen photo in Houston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

The colors of sand and sea were the inspiration for this kitchen. Enduring materials of Perla Venata quartzite countertops and elongated marble subway tile backsplash create a timeless aesthetic. Photography by Ollie Paterson with Remarkable Real Estate Media

An elegant Master Bathroom in Laguna Niguel, CA, with a freestanding tub from Hydrosystems Liberty, white vanity with upper cabinets, Taj Mahal / Perla Venata Quartzite countertop, polished nickel lav faucets from California Faucets, the Etiquette chandelier from Currey and Company, limestone floor, custom mirrors and Restoration Hardware scones Photography: Sabine Klingler Kane

Sunset Construction and Design specializes in creating residential patio retreats, outdoor kitchens with fireplaces and luxurious outdoor living rooms. Our design-build service can turn an ordinary back yard into a natural extension of your home giving you a whole new dimension for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Cooking Something to cook with, such as a barbecue grill or wood-fired pizza oven, and countertops for food preparation and serving are key elements in a well-designed outdoor kitchen. Concrete countertops offer the advantages of weather resistance and versatility, since they can be formed into any shape you desire to suit the space. A coat of sealer will simplify cleanup by protecting your countertop from stains. Other amenities, such as concrete bar-tops and outdoor sinks with plumbing, can expand your entertainment options. Hearth Wood-burning or gas fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas and portable patio heaters extend the enjoyment of outdoor living well into the evening while creating a cozy conversation area for people to gather around. If you’re interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, look us up! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours. Greg, Sunset Construction & Design in Fresno, CA.

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This kitchen was such a joy to design! The crisp white cabinetry is flanked with stained walnut to provide a sharp contrast. Featuring Perla Venata quartzite slabs that have custom details like: waterfall ends, 2.5" mitered edge, and custom apron detail at the sink.

White transitional Kitchen with Perla Venata (Taj Mahal) Quartzite countertop peninsula and white 3x6 beveled subway tile backsplash. Sales: Barb Ender Photo: Rolfe Hokanson

This venerable 1840’s townhouse has a youthful owner who loves vibrant color and the folds of fabric. Part whimsy and part serious, these rooms are filled weekend after weekend with family and friends. Out of town guests love the simple old dependency rooms, once intended for servants and rowdy 19th century boys. The trick was to use every alcove and passageway to create places for gathering. No question the billiard table conjures up fabled Southern habits of idling. Just in case that sounds too serious, throw in a jukebox stocked with vintage country and rock. High style doesn’t mean the good times don’t roll.

Craig Denis
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Design Details: Custom white cabinetry painted in Benjamin Moore -Simply White, Refrigerator Armoire in quartersawn white oak with custom stain, Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances, Bianca Perla Quartize countertops, Allysse Edwards marble backsplash, Waterworks Henry faucet, Urban Electric Co - Dover pendants, Ashley Norton Hardware, Hex pulls

Mike Butler
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A custom double vanity with inset doors and drawers makes an impressive statement as you enter the master bath. Simply "Classic Italianate" .
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