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“When the Cameron’s hired us to work with them, we were confronted with a typical Chicago problem…flooding on the property because of the grade differences between the two neighbor’s lots on both sides. The fixes were effective and beautiful; a raised bed on the north side to match the neighbor’s grade and a grassy area that was pitched toward a Rain Garden on the south side which effectively managed the water from the other neighbor’s garage and incorporated a percentage of native plants addressing Sustainable Sites Initiative™ requirements (the LEED like standards being set forth for the Landscape industry). We also incorporated organic food grade soil into areas where food would be grown.” - Julia Bunn The Spirited Gardener SpiritedGardener.com

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Architect: Michelle Penn, AIA This barn home is modeled after an existing Nebraska barn in Lancaster County. Heating is by passive solar design, supplemented by a geothermal radiant floor system. Cooling will rely on a whole house fan and a passive air flow system. The passive system is created with the cupola, windows, transoms and passive venting for cooling, rather than a forced air system. Here you can see the underside of the gambrel roof and the ladder leading up to the cupola. Photo Credits: Jackson Studios

The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler

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A kitchen without upper cabinets & without upper shelves creates an open airy space. The full height wall cabinets take care of dishes & stuff that use to be in the upper cabinets. Thinking of doing away with your upper cabinets, check out this helpful article: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74189472/list/the-pros-and-cons-of-upper-kitchen-cabinets-and-open-shelves The kitchen is by IKEA. The black cabinets are TINGSRYD which has a great wood effect. The white cabinets are VEDDINGE which has a smooth & matte finish. The black cabinets were used in moderation to not overwhelm the kitchen & to make it look special. All the ceilings were painted a crisp white to create height & brightness. Carrarra marble counter & back splash make for a modern European style. The approx 3'-0" wide x 10' long island is super useful for entertaining & looking out into the rest of the house & forest views.

Modern Italian Platform Bed | Bedroom Set Nizza by ALF Group. Gorgeous combination of finishes and styles, where modern design meets with the rustic material and shapes, creating the bedroom collection exactly for you. Matt Gray eco veneer together with matt Clay finish, perfectly mixed together, will definitely provide a stunning effect in any interior either it is a city apartment or a country house. Bed is available US standard sizes: Queen, King and California King. Optional matching nightstands, dresser, mirror and chest are also offered to complement your bedroom with plenty of storage space. Dimensions: Queen Bed: W65" x D86" x H49" King Bed: W81" x D86" x H49" California King Bed: W81" x D91" x H49" Nightstand: W24" x D18" x H22" Dresser: W63" x D20" x H30" Mirror: W37" x D1" x H43" Chest: W34" x D20" x H55"

Our busy Silicon Valley clients asked us to convert their tight-quartered 1960’s ranch house to a gracious family home that would meet their long term needs. Ease of living was paramount, both in functionality and in ordered design. The project was completed on a moderate budget. While retaining most of the structure of the existing house to avoid costly structural changes, we opened walls to improve the sight lines and flow of the house and bring in more light. We made small additions at the front and back bedrooms to gain space for the family and relatives. An existing underused patio area was improved with a simple outdoor kitchen and overhang to extend the living space to the outside. Costs were kept down with choices of modest materials. Everything was made to be functional. Ample storage has been built into the right places. The details of the kitchen were carefully worked out to accommodate all the wishes of the various cooks in the family. The house is set up to be easy to keep clean. Acoustic walls separate living from bedroom spaces so adults can enjoy time together while children sleep. The outdoor kitchen has easy access to the indoor kitchen and the garage, and its setup promotes socializing while cooking outdoors. A large part of the narrow back yard was previously unusable space due to a steep slope up to a neighbor’s higher fence. With a new retaining wall and some re-grading we took back more of the yard for the patio and play space on a new lawn. The remodeled house is a mix of contemporary and traditional elements. Cool colors have a calming effect. Traditional items such as prairie style windows, trellis, mosaic tiles, and Shaker style cabinets, break down the scale in an otherwise streamlined, contemporary design. A new gabled roof with a broad arch at the front of the house marks the entry and resolves a challenging form where the central entry is set back from walls on both sides. Photography: Kurt Manley https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/modern-ranch/

A custom slatted teak shower floor adds warmth to a minimalist gray bathroom; the added platform depth creates a layered effect, highlighted by at the exposed condition at the frameless glass shower enclosure. myd studio, inc

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The master sleep chamber is surrounded by large expanses of glass which sit directly on the floor. This effect allows for the outdoors to feel that much closer. The master suite is flanked by the library and the master bath. Photo by Paul Bardagjy

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