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Beach style screened-in porch photo in Jacksonville with a roof extension

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The dining room at Mountain Haven reflects the home’s refined craftsman style with timeless elegance and warmth. Pine beams and smooth stucco walls add character and texture, while classic architectural details create a welcoming, well-balanced space. Thoughtfully designed by Platt Architecture, the dining room blends traditional craftsmanship with understated sophistication, perfectly complementing the natural beauty and mountain setting of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. J,Weiland

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Large country galley light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Trendy formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in New York with white walls

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Inspiration for a bedroom and large shabby-chic style girl carpeted kids' bedroom remodel in Los Angeles with multicolored walls

Example of a mid-sized trendy galley eat-in kitchen design in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

As children, we dream of outdoor hideaways to explore and create new worlds. As adults, we need the same. Dive into a good book, relax in silence and solitude. This is the place outside of your home that IS home.

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Waterfall. Photo: Bilyana Dimitrova
This is an example of a large modern full sun rooftop water fountain landscape in New York with decking.

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Elegant living room photo in Los Angeles

The Hydraulic Coffee Table is another “heavy metal” unit inspired by our roots in the design of factory automation equipment. Real hydraulic cylinders, industrial pillow blocks and rugged shaft collars are all brought together to form an unusual and solid base.

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This home was featured in the July 2011 issue of “Log Cabin Homes.” It proves efficiency doesn’t have to be sacrificed when designing grand elegance. Even with its cathedral ceilings and many windows it earned a 5 Star Plus Energy Star® rating. http://www.coventryloghomes.com/ourDesigns/craftsmanSeries/BearRock/model.html Roger Wade

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When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

This brick and limestone, 6,000-square-foot residence exemplifies understated elegance. Located in the award-wining Blaine School District and within close proximity to the Southport Corridor, this is city living at its finest! The foyer, with herringbone wood floors, leads to a dramatic, hand-milled oval staircase; an architectural element that allows sunlight to cascade down from skylights and to filter throughout the house. The floor plan has stately-proportioned rooms and includes formal Living and Dining Rooms; an expansive, eat-in, gourmet Kitchen/Great Room; four bedrooms on the second level with three additional bedrooms and a Family Room on the lower level; a Penthouse Playroom leading to a roof-top deck and green roof; and an attached, heated 3-car garage. Additional features include hardwood flooring throughout the main level and upper two floors; sophisticated architectural detailing throughout the house including coffered ceiling details, barrel and groin vaulted ceilings; painted, glazed and wood paneling; laundry rooms on the bedroom level and on the lower level; five fireplaces, including one outdoors; and HD Video, Audio and Surround Sound pre-wire distribution through the house and grounds. The home also features extensively landscaped exterior spaces, designed by Prassas Landscape Studio. This home went under contract within 90 days during the Great Recession. Featured in Chicago Magazine: http://goo.gl/Gl8lRm Jim Yochum