Sauna Under a Stairway: This 2-3 person sauna includes a full-platform middle bench, custom sloped ceiling and a Junior heater through the lower bench.

2010 NATIONAL NARI REGIONAL AWARD WINNER Project Scope The owners of this 7,000 square foot colonial in Oakton, Virginia, were seeking a multi-level Mediterranean-style indoor/outdoor living space off the back of their home. They turned to Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes for a design solution that would include a stone patio, a second-story deck, a screened-in porch and linking staircases. While the structure was designed primarily for family dining and entertaining, it also had to accommodate periodic social gatherings of one hundred guests or more. To meet these needs, the project would include a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen, several serving counters with permanent refrigeration, and well-delineated socializing and dining zones. The existing home’s setting offered several impressive assets the new outdoor living area was designed to exploit. The sprawling acreage features old stand trees, wooded paths and a private lake. Beautifully landscaped, it unfolds as an idyllic panorama that naturally draws people to the outdoors. Challenges Since the rear elevation was situated on a slope that drops away from the house, the Michael Nash team had to raise the grade two feet within in a 2,000 square foot area extending out from the back of the house. Infrastructure plans also called for a sophisticated drainage system that had to accommodate a whole series of water “runoff” considerations to be integrated into the decking itself. Excavation included constructing retaining walls to bolster the elevated grade—which also had to support a concrete slab, the primary foundation for the entire complex. Solutions The ground level decking consists of a 2,000 square foot flagstone patio level with the home’s lower level doors. There is a decorative water fountain mid-patio—an ornate collectible acquired in Florida. Food preparation is concentrated within a specially designed semi-circular wall that creates an “outdoor kitchen” equipped with a 60” Viking barbecue grill, a prep sink, a warming drawer, refrigerator and appropriate storage. There is a granite surfaced dining counter with seating for eight. Wrought iron railing and approximately 20 decorative columns (some encasing steel vertical supports) are incorporated into the design scheme. Many of the columns house accent lights. The top level—supported by horizontal steel beams– is a 2,500 square foot deck constructed entirely of Trex decking. The open air decking is, again, directly accessible from rooms on the second level of the house including the kitchen, sunroom and family room. The platform’s most prominent feature is a U-shaped “kitchenette” with cedar shake shingle roofing. Like its counterpart one level below, the facility is equipped with grill, refrigerator and stainless steel cabinetry. One portion of the deck has been allocated for a 16’ x 16’ octagonal screened-in porch crowned by a pair of 2’ x 4’ skylights. The porch can be accessed from the home’s conservatory via a set of French doors. With its mosaic tile flooring, stained cedar panel ceiling and honed granite counters, the interior is elegant and calming. Hand-painted stenciling and a wall-mounted water feature provide distinctive detailing. Finally, the design introduced elements to highlight and reinforce an awareness of the lovely bucolic setting. Fountains and water features combined with textured surfaces and mosaic tiling and backsplashes to present a villa-like ambiance well-suited to the Virginia countryside.

Modern White Leatherette Platform Bed With Tufted Crystal Jeweled Design And Chrome Leg Finish Full Bed: Queen Bed: King Bed: Set Includes: 1 Headboard 1 Footboard 1 Set of Rails

We began with the simple yet dynamic mission style and added a few contemporary elements to create our exciting Modern Mission Platform Bed Frame that includes a bed with head and foot board. This expertly hand crafted solid hardwood bed frame with end tables is inspired by the California Mission style famous for its clean lines and uncluttered design. We offer four different bed sizes so you can choose the bed that’s right for you; Full, Queen, King or California King. The platform bed includes the frame, headboard and footboard. The solid wood bed stands on ball feet with plenty space underneath for easy cleaning or under the bed storage. The two matching bedside cabinets stand off the floor on ball feet. Each box style night stand and are designed with a top drawer and a large single door bottom cabinet. The table top extends just beyond the frame. This contemporary solid wood bed frame ensemble is constructed with solid Indian Rosewood, a premium hardwood ideal for furniture you plan on using because it is both durable and strong. Special Features: • Hand rubbed stain and finish • Polished modern knobs on nightstands • Hand cut details Dimensions: Queen: Mattress Dimensions: 60" W X 80" L Overall: 64" W X 86" L X 60" H Headboard: 60" High X 3" Thick Footboard: 30" High X 3" Thick King: Mattress Dimensions: 76" W X 80" L Overall: 80" W X 86" L X 60" H Headboard: 60" High X 3" Thick Footboard: 30" High X 3" Thick California King: Mattress Dimensions: 72" W X 84" L Overall: 76" W X 90" L X 60" H Headboard: 60" High X 3" Thick Footboard: 30" High X 3" Thick Nightstands (Set of 2): 22" L X 18" D X 24" H

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Designed to look like a real life race car, this sporty red car bed will have your child racing to bed. This highly durable twin bed comes with LED headlights, detailed shiny rims and realistic racing stickers. Plus, the bed makes real car sounds and has a Knight Rider strobe light—all triggered by a wireless remote control. Bedroom accessories sold separately and include: desk, chair, dresser, wardrobe/closet, shelves, cushions.

Complete the deluxe appeal of your bedroom with this modern platform bed. This elegant Platform bed will instantly transform your room. Featuring a curvy and elegant design, it will change your sleeping experience for time to come. This bed features aesthetic stainless steel legs which allow for durability, providing you with a sound and restful night sleep. Features: Elegant and Sturdy Design Includes Folding Slat Upholstered in Top Grain Authentic Leather Aesthetic Stainless Steel Legs Dimensions: W74" x D93" x H35"

This four bedroom beach house in Washington's South Sound is all about growing up near the water's edge during summer's freedom from school. The owner's childhood was spent in a small cabin on this site with her parents and siblings. Now married and with children of her own, it was time to savor those childhood memories and create new ones in a house designed for generations to come. At 3,200 square feet, including a whimsical Crow's Nest, the new summer cabin is much larger than the original cabin. The home is still about family and fun though. Above the 600 square foot water toys filled garage, there is a 500 square foot bunk room for friends and family. The bunk room is connected to the main house by an upper bridge where built-in storage frames a window seat overlooking the property. Throughout the home are playful details drawing from the waterfront locale. Paddles are integrated into the stair railing, engineered flooring with a weathered look, marine cleats as hardware, a boardwalk to the main entry, and nautical lighting are found throughout the house. Designed by BC&J Architecture.

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This unique, custom design was featured in the March 2015 Issue of Architectural Digest. This sauna includes floating benches. The back wall is designed to house the heater, hiding it from view, giving it a very modern aesthetic. The door and front walls are all glass. This sauna is very large.

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Boasting an ultra modern design, Metro Platform Bed features low profile headboard with padded microfiber in rust color and frame in wenge wooden finish. Available in Queen and King sizes. The bed's frame is made of solid wood and veneer on medium density fiberboard and includes a platform slats system for mattress support. from modernfurniturebay.com

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This couple purchased a second home as a respite from city living. Living primarily in downtown Chicago the couple desired a place to connect with nature. The home is located on 80 acres and is situated far back on a wooded lot with a pond, pool and a detached rec room. The home includes four bedrooms and one bunkroom along with five full baths. The home was stripped down to the studs, a total gut. Linc modified the exterior and created a modern look by removing the balconies on the exterior, removing the roof overhang, adding vertical siding and painting the structure black. The garage was converted into a detached rec room and a new pool was added complete with outdoor shower, concrete pavers, ipe wood wall and a limestone surround. Bathroom Details: Minimal with custom concrete tops (Chicago Concrete) and concrete porcelain tile from Porcelanosa and Virginia Tile with wrought iron plumbing fixtures and accessories. -Mirrors, made by Linc custom in his shop -Delta Faucet -Flooring is rough wide plank white oak and distressed

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Unique architectural elements, stately floating-like design, and skillful craftsmanship characterize the Barcelona Platform Bed. Reflecting European style, the bed comes with solid frame in Tobacco veneer, and headboard with charming LED light, and contrasting black tempered glass. The frame includes superior resistance slats and dual center supports. Right and Left Nightstands with premium soft closing tracks can be added to complete the set. The bed is available in Queen and King sizes. from thefurnituretoday.com