Grand plantings create a private gathering place for friends and family. When our clients expressed a wish for an extended outdoor living space that provided privacy and a place for family and friends to gather, they brought in D. A. Dunlevy to install the final design vision. The home was bookended by two cleared lots awaiting new construction, so creating a secluded feel was very important to the homeowners. We used larger plantings to give an immediate privacy screen, interspersed with a wide variety of other plants, flowers, and shrubs, as well as a gorgeous Japanese maple. The crew also installed stone retaining walls, flagstone patios, and a pool that sits serenely among the botanical design, creating a reflective oasis of beauty.

Grand plantings create a private gathering place for friends and family. When our clients expressed a wish for an extended outdoor living space that provided privacy and a place for family and friends to gather, they brought in D. A. Dunlevy to install the final design vision. The home was bookended by two cleared lots awaiting new construction, so creating a secluded feel was very important to the homeowners. We used larger plantings to give an immediate privacy screen, interspersed with a wide variety of other plants, flowers, and shrubs, as well as a gorgeous Japanese maple. The crew also installed stone retaining walls, flagstone patios, and a pool that sits serenely among the botanical design, creating a reflective oasis of beauty.

Grand plantings create a private gathering place for friends and family. When our clients expressed a wish for an extended outdoor living space that provided privacy and a place for family and friends to gather, they brought in D. A. Dunlevy to install the final design vision. The home was bookended by two cleared lots awaiting new construction, so creating a secluded feel was very important to the homeowners. We used larger plantings to give an immediate privacy screen, interspersed with a wide variety of other plants, flowers, and shrubs, as well as a gorgeous Japanese maple. The crew also installed stone retaining walls, flagstone patios, and a pool that sits serenely among the botanical design, creating a reflective oasis of beauty.

For this three-bedroom house in the Southdowns Estate, ARCA Unlimited was appointed to design a home with bedrooms that boast private outdoor spaces and living areas that live out onto the adjacent farm fields. The design incorporates a courtyard concept to maximise privacy and use of available erf capacity. The house is expressed as three linear, north-facing, solid masses linked by a central, transparent passageway, which forms a visual focus point onto the pool and the farm fields beyond. Rooms, with outdoor extensions that facilitate both northern sunlight and natural ventilation, live out onto two secure and private courtyards. Central courtyards are connected to the living and entertainment areas, which spill out onto the farm fields. The free flow of spaces into one another and in and out of nature is a highlight of the house. Photographs by Malan Kotze Photography

The 5,000 square foot private residence is located in the community of Horseshoe Bay, above the shores of Lake LBJ, and responds to the Texas Hill Country vernacular prescribed by the community: shallow metal roofs, regional materials, sensitive scale massing and water-wise landscaping. The house opens to the scenic north and north-west views and fractures and shifts in order to keep significant oak, mesquite, elm, cedar and persimmon trees, in the process creating lush private patios and limestone terraces. The Owners desired an accessible residence built for flexibility as they age. This led to a single level home, and the challenge to nestle the step-less house into the sloping landscape. Full height glazing opens the house to the very beautiful arid landscape, while porches and overhangs protect interior spaces from the harsh Texas sun. Expansive walls of industrial insulated glazing panels allow soft modulated light to penetrate the interior while providing visual privacy. An integral lap pool with adjacent low fenestration reflects dappled light deep into the house. Chaste stained concrete floors and blackened steel focal elements contrast with islands of mesquite flooring, cherry casework and fir ceilings. Selective areas of exposed limestone walls, some incorporating salvaged timber lintels, and cor-ten steel components further the contrast within the uncomplicated framework. The Owner’s object and art collection is incorporated into the residence’s sequence of connecting galleries creating a choreography of passage that alternates between the lucid expression of simple ranch house architecture and the rich accumulation of their heritage. The general contractor for the project is local custom homebuilder Dauphine Homes. Structural Engineering is provided by Structures Inc. of Austin, Texas, and Landscape Architecture is provided by Prado Design LLC in conjunction with Jill Nokes, also of Austin. Cecil Baker + Partners Photography

Grand plantings create a private gathering place for friends and family. When our clients expressed a wish for an extended outdoor living space that provided privacy and a place for family and friends to gather, they brought in D. A. Dunlevy to install the final design vision. The home was bookended by two cleared lots awaiting new construction, so creating a secluded feel was very important to the homeowners. We used larger plantings to give an immediate privacy screen, interspersed with a wide variety of other plants, flowers, and shrubs, as well as a gorgeous Japanese maple. The crew also installed stone retaining walls, flagstone patios, and a pool that sits serenely among the botanical design, creating a reflective oasis of beauty.

Welcome to the 2024 Designer Show House, delightfully known as Canaan Barn, an unparalleled custom-built modern estate with classic touches of yesterday. This sophisticated, contemporary-styled home is unmatched in modern expression and luxurious living. Canaan Barn is a stunning home proudly introduced by New Canaan’s premier builder GreenDay Construction. A modern open floor plan interior, with elegant formal rooms brimming with luxurious details. The main room boasts a dramatic open staircase, with living space flowing seamlessly into a spectacular oversized eat-in chef’s kitchen with semi-private prep area (provides an obstructed view for guests.) Featuring high-end appliances, dual sinks, large island, multiple pantries, coffee bar nook and breakfast banquet. The adjacent family room offers 24-foot ceilings, and floor to ceiling windows that ensures natural light and moonlit vistas. Escape to serenity in your luxurious primary suite, offering elegance and comfort that defines your retreat. Your suite features vaulted ceiling with beams, a fireplace and two captivating oversized walk-in closets. Every detail is a masterpiece for great design, topped off by your colossal spa bathroom. Your side entrance offers a mudroom, backstairs, and half-bath, accessible from the exterior or through the oversized three-car garage. The lower level offers a flexible space for whatever your needs: a playroom, homework room, gym, or game room, with a full bath. Plus, a bonus space that could be second office, if needed. We love dogs so of course we designed a one-of-a-kind dog washing station in the walk-in laundry room, and a private dog bedroom under the back staircase. Every view is infused with nature, and a wonderful sense of privacy regardless of the season. This wonderful designer show home presents a new era of sophisticated style balanced with a casual luxury barn lifestyle elegance. Immersed in the beauty, the style and the gracious spaces, Canaan Barn is sure to capture your heart while making all your dreams come true. Truly an extraordinary residence.

Grand plantings create a private gathering place for friends and family. When our clients expressed a wish for an extended outdoor living space that provided privacy and a place for family and friends to gather, they brought in D. A. Dunlevy to install the final design vision. The home was bookended by two cleared lots awaiting new construction, so creating a secluded feel was very important to the homeowners. We used larger plantings to give an immediate privacy screen, interspersed with a wide variety of other plants, flowers, and shrubs, as well as a gorgeous Japanese maple. The crew also installed stone retaining walls, flagstone patios, and a pool that sits serenely among the botanical design, creating a reflective oasis of beauty.

This Tudor style custom home design exudes a distinct touch of heritage and is now nestled within the heart of Town and Country, Missouri. The client wanted a modern open floor plan layout for their family with the ability to entertain formally and informally. They also appreciate privacy and wanted to enjoy views of the rear yard and pool from different vantage points from within the home. The shape of the house was designed to provide needed privacy for the family from neighboring homes, but also allows for an abundance of glass at the rear of the house; maintaining a connection between indoors and out. A combination of stone, brick and stucco completes the home’s exterior. The kitchen and great room were designed to create an open yet warm invitation with cathedral ceiling and exposed beams. The living room is bright and clean with a coffered ceiling and fireplace eloquently situated between dual arched entries. This alluring room also steps out onto a courtyard, connecting the pool deck and covered porch. The large covered porch has an eating area and lounge with TV to watch the game or to enjoy a relaxing fire from the outdoor fireplace. An outdoor bar / kitchen was placed at the far edge of the covered porch and provides a direct link to the pool and pool deck. The home’s dining room was designed with a stone fireplace, large recessed wall niche and crown molding detail to add a feeling of warmth and serenity. The master bedroom is a retreat from the main floor level and also has direct access to the pool and patio. A private study was also incorporated with a direct connection to the master bedroom suite. Each secondary bedroom is a suite with walk in closets and private bathrooms. Over the living room, we placed the kids play room / hang-out space with TV. The lower level has a 2500 bottle wine room, a guest bedroom suite, a bar / entertainment / game room area and an exercise room. Photography by Elizabeth Ann Photography. Interiors by Design Expressions.

For this three-bedroom house in the Southdowns Estate, ARCA Unlimited was appointed to design a home with bedrooms that boast private outdoor spaces and living areas that live out onto the adjacent farm fields. The design incorporates a courtyard concept to maximise privacy and use of available erf capacity. The house is expressed as three linear, north-facing, solid masses linked by a central, transparent passageway, which forms a visual focus point onto the pool and the farm fields beyond. Rooms, with outdoor extensions that facilitate both northern sunlight and natural ventilation, live out onto two secure and private courtyards. Central courtyards are connected to the living and entertainment areas, which spill out onto the farm fields. The free flow of spaces into one another and in and out of nature is a highlight of the house. Photographs by Malan Kotze Photography

This Prestigious condos project is located in Pierrefonds West adjacent to Cap St-Jacques. Surrounded by nature but still close to the city, Heritage Sur Le Lac is a beautiful new residential community within the city of Pierrefonds. Located between the western end of Pierrefonds Blvd. and Gouin Blvd. This project hosts a lake and a park. Great for cyclist, runners, and nature lovers. Connected to a bicycle path along Gouin Blvd. that turns into the project to cross over the lake and continues to Pierrefonds Blvd. The streets are designed with community safety in mind. Many cul-de-sacs stem from the lake area to form a slower paced environment. For more information or to book a visit, please contact us. INSIDE 1,2 or 3 bedroom units 1 or 2 bathrooms 564-1,791 sq. ft. of living space 4-storey building with elevator Urban design with lots of window exposure Hotel-style lobby Construction of superior quality 2 level Penthouse units with private terrace Indoor parking available Lockers OUTSIDE Units with balcony or private courtyard Walking distance from Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park 10 mn bike ride from the lake Direct access to Gouin Blvd. bicycle path Upscale neighbourhood Close to all amenities Public transport direct to the project (express service #470 and #485)

This Prestigious condos project is located in Pierrefonds West adjacent to Cap St-Jacques. Surrounded by nature but still close to the city, Heritage Sur Le Lac is a beautiful new residential community within the city of Pierrefonds. Located between the western end of Pierrefonds Blvd. and Gouin Blvd. This project hosts a lake and a park. Great for cyclist, runners, and nature lovers. Connected to a bicycle path along Gouin Blvd. that turns into the project to cross over the lake and continues to Pierrefonds Blvd. The streets are designed with community safety in mind. Many cul-de-sacs stem from the lake area to form a slower paced environment. For more information or to book a visit, please contact us. INSIDE 1,2 or 3 bedroom units 1 or 2 bathrooms 564-1,791 sq. ft. of living space 4-storey building with elevator Urban design with lots of window exposure Hotel-style lobby Construction of superior quality 2 level Penthouse units with private terrace Indoor parking available Lockers OUTSIDE Units with balcony or private courtyard Walking distance from Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park 10 mn bike ride from the lake Direct access to Gouin Blvd. bicycle path Upscale neighbourhood Close to all amenities Public transport direct to the project (express service #470 and #485)

Grand plantings create a private gathering place for friends and family. When our clients expressed a wish for an extended outdoor living space that provided privacy and a place for family and friends to gather, they brought in D. A. Dunlevy to install the final design vision. The home was bookended by two cleared lots awaiting new construction, so creating a secluded feel was very important to the homeowners. We used larger plantings to give an immediate privacy screen, interspersed with a wide variety of other plants, flowers, and shrubs, as well as a gorgeous Japanese maple. The crew also installed stone retaining walls, flagstone patios, and a pool that sits serenely among the botanical design, creating a reflective oasis of beauty.

Vitality is vivid, spirited, and effervescent, bold, bright, and a little giddy. Mr. Shelton expresses joy and freedom in strong, saturated colors to quicken the heart and bring a smile to any face. The original is oil on canvas, with heavy paint build-up adding texture and plays of light. This giclée on canvas has also been augmented by the artist; slight variations from the artist's brushwork make each piece unique. 30% of Vitality's purchase price will benefit Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the world's oldest and largest private cancer center, which has devoted more than 130 years to exceptional patient care, innovative research, and outstanding educational programs. Hand-embellished giclée print on canvas Mounted in deep wood frame Black matte finish frame Limited edition

For this three-bedroom house in the Southdowns Estate, ARCA Unlimited was appointed to design a home with bedrooms that boast private outdoor spaces and living areas that live out onto the adjacent farm fields. The design incorporates a courtyard concept to maximise privacy and use of available erf capacity. The house is expressed as three linear, north-facing, solid masses linked by a central, transparent passageway, which forms a visual focus point onto the pool and the farm fields beyond. Rooms, with outdoor extensions that facilitate both northern sunlight and natural ventilation, live out onto two secure and private courtyards. Central courtyards are connected to the living and entertainment areas, which spill out onto the farm fields. The free flow of spaces into one another and in and out of nature is a highlight of the house. Photographs by Malan Kotze Photography

The 5,000 square foot private residence is located in the community of Horseshoe Bay, above the shores of Lake LBJ, and responds to the Texas Hill Country vernacular prescribed by the community: shallow metal roofs, regional materials, sensitive scale massing and water-wise landscaping. The house opens to the scenic north and north-west views and fractures and shifts in order to keep significant oak, mesquite, elm, cedar and persimmon trees, in the process creating lush private patios and limestone terraces. The Owners desired an accessible residence built for flexibility as they age. This led to a single level home, and the challenge to nestle the step-less house into the sloping landscape. Full height glazing opens the house to the very beautiful arid landscape, while porches and overhangs protect interior spaces from the harsh Texas sun. Expansive walls of industrial insulated glazing panels allow soft modulated light to penetrate the interior while providing visual privacy. An integral lap pool with adjacent low fenestration reflects dappled light deep into the house. Chaste stained concrete floors and blackened steel focal elements contrast with islands of mesquite flooring, cherry casework and fir ceilings. Selective areas of exposed limestone walls, some incorporating salvaged timber lintels, and cor-ten steel components further the contrast within the uncomplicated framework. The Owner’s object and art collection is incorporated into the residence’s sequence of connecting galleries creating a choreography of passage that alternates between the lucid expression of simple ranch house architecture and the rich accumulation of their heritage. The general contractor for the project is local custom homebuilder Dauphine Homes. Structural Engineering is provided by Structures Inc. of Austin, Texas, and Landscape Architecture is provided by Prado Design LLC in conjunction with Jill Nokes, also of Austin. Cecil Baker + Partners Photography

The Space Stay in our 3 bedroom designer minimalist appartment! Beautiful Oasis home with fine furnishings in the center of manhattan. A rare find with this amount of space. Comfort, space, & convenience. Nice, Cozy and Quiet 3 Bedrooms FURNISHED apartment located in Upper East Side with great lighting and comfortable space, Our home is located in the Upper East side. SUNNY and minimally decorated with HIGH-END FURNISHINGS! Brand new custom Designed top to bottom from the floors to the lighting. 3 SEPARATE SLEEPING AREAS with 3 bedrooms with a key lock for maximum privacy. Three Queen Beds, 1 in each bedroom & the West Elm Custom Tillary Couch turns into an awesome Twin Bed. The apartment includes - Brand new, modern furniture, including a Large custom Tillary Sectional 1 piece couch. - There are Three Queen Beds, 1 in each bedroom - Bedrooms include brand new TempurPedic queen-sized mattresses and personal closet and dresser space -3 Brand new flat-screen LED TVs in the living room 32 inches each. One in eachr Bedroom. Our home is equipped with hundreds of channel and high-speed WiFi internet access. - Unlimited calling with home phone (located in the kitchen) - Air Conditioning in each room - Extras included such as hair dryer, and iron and ironing board - Professional cleaning service before every stay - Plenty of clean linens, towels, pillows, etc provided! - The master bedroom has been converted to Living room and bedroom with the couch - Fully Equipped Kitchen, Bright bathroom, High ceiling, Lot of closet space, Table with 4 Chairs, Private parking available near the building (hourly rates), 9 Foot Ceilings, Parquet wood flooring throughout Very Safe neighborhood Every room is tastefully designed to satisfy each of your needs. The accommodation includes fine comfortable bedding, plenty of thick towels, and a fully- stocked kitchen for your cooking pleasures, with new Dishwasher, Stove, & GE Refrigerator. Access to Internet wifi, cable TV, phone and more. A true delight! Just 2 blocks from an Express Subway stop (4,5,6 line) and Express and Local Bus on the same block. The subway will take you to Times Square in 5 minutes, and all the way to the Southern tip of the city (Freedom Towers - 9/11 Memorial) within 30 minutes. 59th street transit stop is close by (N,R,Q,W and the 4-5-6 lines all servicing up and downtown). Guest Access Guests will have access to the entire home and everything inside. We have all of the basics. Pots, Pans, Tea Maker, Cups, Utensils, Plates & basic Toiletries. You will have many fresh towels and linens for your stay. - Brand new kitchen including stainless steel Fridge & dish washer, New oven/stove, microwave and electric hot water boiler. Kitchen is ready for all your cooking needs with pots, pans, utensils, cutting board, Knife Block. *This is not a hotel and we do not provide the services of a hotel* Interaction with Guests I am always available day or night just in case you need anything or something comes up. Always checking my phone and getting back as swiftly as possible. We require a 30 night min stay on this apartment. The Neighborhood This Luxurious appartment through 3 Bedroom is situated in the much sought after Upper East side area of Manhattan. a short walk to Central Park and some of New York's finest shopping districts. An abundance of eateries & nightlife surrounding this entire District. The Center of Manhattan perfect situated in the lower part of the Island. Enjoy the Vibrant atmosphere of East side Manhattan. The area is host to some of the most famous museums in the world. The string of museums along Fifth Avenue fronting Central Park has been dubbed "Museum Mile", running between 82nd and 105th Streets.

Modern Retreat | Safety Habitat, Perched at Heart. Living in solitude is the lofty ideal of ancient and modern human. The source of Chinese Seclusion Culture is streamed from far away: “As I pick chrysanthemums beneath the eastern fence, my eyes fall leisurely on the Southern Mountain." A paradise-like life lets innumerable people in longing. Looking at current day, privacy has become the expression of an attitude, a lifestyle choice. The real privacy is not about where one lives, but in the internal, physical and mental fatigue that can be placed in a home. Modern Retreat should be hidden in the heart. For modern people, if one maintains a self-sustaining practice of perseverance, follow morality and good conscience, abstinence, one can also be retained out of a pure world without being in a deep secluded valley . Real privacy is not to hideaway. The most essential element is the freedom of mind and tranquility. If people can do the things they enjoy, they are quite complete in a perfect world of their own. The spiritual world, is self-purification, under certain conditions, as long as their individually initiated. The environmental impact can be changed on their own, and can be found everywhere in the joy of life. In each city, people have a heart over normalized horticultural habitat. Enjoying the quality life does not mean deliberately escaping from the city, across thousands of miles. In the most cosmopolitan cities, it is a bucolic refuge in the midst of a great bustling city. The comfort of a home will expand into the neighbourhood when you meet acquaintances everywhere around where you live. Modern Retreat should be hidden within the city. The architectural design would have an indoor planting garden of choice. People would go to work, but once they are home and close their doors, it is their own private life where they can pretend that they are sitting in the mountain forests. For a Yin Yang disposition, ambition and pursuing righteousness fit together perfectly. One house is one world. “Home” is where we can stop to rest and relax, the place one can return to. For home design, it must go beyond being livable, the concept of the “Happy Home” is advanced to the peaceful realm. To live comfortably and privately at your own home, it is necessary for the modern home to be arranged in a "less is more" philosophy. Home goods should be simple and elegant yet practical, but without losing the taste and style, so that residents of the home can find clear air and quiet freedom. No matter how busy or tiring work is, we will be able to find peace and quiet from your home to heal and release the pressure. Modern Retreat is not the Valley of Orchards, the seclusion is not free, personalized, romantic and the ideal of Walden, but it is conceptual to the peace of mind and family atmosphere.

The 5,000 square foot private residence is located in the community of Horseshoe Bay, above the shores of Lake LBJ, and responds to the Texas Hill Country vernacular prescribed by the community: shallow metal roofs, regional materials, sensitive scale massing and water-wise landscaping. The house opens to the scenic north and north-west views and fractures and shifts in order to keep significant oak, mesquite, elm, cedar and persimmon trees, in the process creating lush private patios and limestone terraces. The Owners desired an accessible residence built for flexibility as they age. This led to a single level home, and the challenge to nestle the step-less house into the sloping landscape. Full height glazing opens the house to the very beautiful arid landscape, while porches and overhangs protect interior spaces from the harsh Texas sun. Expansive walls of industrial insulated glazing panels allow soft modulated light to penetrate the interior while providing visual privacy. An integral lap pool with adjacent low fenestration reflects dappled light deep into the house. Chaste stained concrete floors and blackened steel focal elements contrast with islands of mesquite flooring, cherry casework and fir ceilings. Selective areas of exposed limestone walls, some incorporating salvaged timber lintels, and cor-ten steel components further the contrast within the uncomplicated framework. The Owner’s object and art collection is incorporated into the residence’s sequence of connecting galleries creating a choreography of passage that alternates between the lucid expression of simple ranch house architecture and the rich accumulation of their heritage. The general contractor for the project is local custom homebuilder Dauphine Homes. Structural Engineering is provided by Structures Inc. of Austin, Texas, and Landscape Architecture is provided by Prado Design LLC in conjunction with Jill Nokes, also of Austin. Cecil Baker + Partners Photography