Project Developer Colleen Shaut https://www.houzz.com/pro/cshaut/colleen-shaut-case-design-remodeling-inc Designer Zahra Keihani https://www.houzz.com/pro/zkeihani/zahra-keihani-case-design-remodeling-inc?lt=hl Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Family Room with View to Pool [Photography by Dan Piassick]
Example of a large trendy open concept light wood floor living room design in Dallas with a stone fireplace, a ribbon fireplace and white walls

Holiday Kitchens Seattle Hickory Door in Natural This custom wet bar (and entire lower level renovation!) was designed by Brillo Home Improvements Inc. - WI | Photographer: Edmunds Studios, Inc. Features include: wine rack, beverage refrigerator, sink, puck lights underneath the staircase, and stacked-stone wall above the countertop. What an amazing transformation! See Brillo today www.BrilloHomeImprovements.com See more custom design work: http://holidaykitchens.com/index.php/quality-designed/gallery/kitchens Find a dealer near you: http://holidaykitchens.com/index.php/about/locator View our online brochure: http://holidaykitchens.com/index.php/planning-designing

A great storage solution is a deep peg drawer. Perfect for keeping all of you plates and bowl stacked neatly. The pegs are movable so you can customize it to fit any size you need.

This project presented unique opportunities that are not often found in residential landscaping. The homeowners were not only restoring their 1840's era farmhouse, a piece of their family’s history, but also enlarging and updating the home for modern living. The landscape designers continued this idea by creating a space that is a modern day interpretation of an 1840s era farm rather then a strict recreation. The resulting design combines elements of farm living from that time, as well as acknowledging the property’s history as a horse farm, with staples of 21st century landscapes such as space for outdoor living, lighting, and newer plant varieties. Guests approach from the main driveway which winds through the property and ends at the main barn. There is secondary gated driveway just for the homeowners. Connected to this main driveway is a narrower gravel lane which leads directly to the residence. The lane passes near fruit trees planted in broken rows to give the illusion that they are the remains of an orchard that once existed on the site. The lane widens at the entrance to the gardens where there is a hitching post built into the fence that surrounds the gardens and a watering trough. The widened section is intended as a place to park a golf cart or, in a nod to the home’s past, tie up horses before entering. The gravel lane passes between two stone pillars and then ends at a square gravel court edged in cobblestones. The gravel court transitions into a wide flagstone walk bordered with yew hedges and lavender leading to the front door. Directly to the right, upon entering the gravel court, is located a gravel and cobblestone edged walk leading to a secondary entrance into the residence. The walk is gated where it connects with the gravel court to close it off so as not to confuse visitors and guests to the main residence and to emphasize the primary entrance. An area for a bench is provided along this walk to encourage stopping to view and enjoy the gardens. On either side of the front door, gravel and cobblestone walks branch off into the garden spaces. The one on the right leads to a flagstone with cobblestone border patio space. Since the home has no designated backyard like most modern suburban homes the outdoor living space had to be placed in what would traditionally be thought of as the front of the house. The patio is separated from the entrance walk by the yew hedge and further enclosed by three Amelanchiers and a variety of plantings including modern cultivars of old fashioned plants such as Itea and Hydrangea. A third entrance, the original front door to the 1840’s era section, connects to the patio from the home’s kitchen, making the space ideal for outdoor dining. The gravel and cobblestone walk branching off to the left of the front door leads to the vegetable and perennial gardens. The idea for the vegetable garden was to recreate the tradition of a kitchen garden which would have been planted close to the residence for easy access. The vegetable garden is surrounded by mixed perennial beds along the inside of the wood picket fence which surrounds the entire garden space. Another area designated for a bench is provided here to encourage stopping and viewing. The home’s original smokehouse, completely restored and used as a garden shed, provides a strong architectural focal point to the vegetable garden. Behind the smokehouse is planted lilacs and other plants to give mass and balance to the corner and help screen the garden from the neighboring subdivision. At the rear corner of the garden a wood arbor was constructed to provide a structure on which to grow grapes or other vines should the homeowners choose to. The landscape and gardens for this restored farmhouse and property are a thoughtfully designed and planned recreation of a historic landscape reinterpreted for modern living. The idea was to give a sense of timelessness when walking through the gardens as if they had been there for years but had possibly been updated and rejuvenated as lifestyles changed. The attention to materials and craftsmanship blend seamlessly with the residence and insure the gardens and landscape remain an integral part of the property. The farm has been in the homeowner’s family for many years and they are thrilled at the results and happy to see respect given to the home’s history and to its meticulous restoration.

Downstairs Living Room with Fireplace. Home built by Cameo Homes Inc. in Tuhaye, Park City, Utah. Park City Showcase of Homes 2013. Utah Home Builder, Cameo Homes Inc. www.cameohomesinc.com. Photos by Phillip K. Erickson.

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Swan Architecture | Interiors: Katie Redpath Constable | Landscaping: Bechler Landscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography

Tuscan custom-shaped pool photo in Dallas

For this makeover project, the Scottsdale homeowner purchased a home that had an oddly shaped laundry room right near the front entrance. This turned out to be the perfect space in the house to convert into a custom wine cellar to hold the homeowner's 2,500-bottle collection. We transformed every inch of the 12' by 12' room into a spectacular custom wine cellar in about one and a half months. To add to the uniqueness of this project, we created one-of-a-kind wine racks made from reclaimed wine barrels and mahogany.

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Kitchen - transitional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Large transitional white side yard and two-story wood exterior home idea in Austin with decking and no cover

The Eric Cohler Design Team has been busy on location on the North Kona Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. Photography: Ethan Tweedie Photography
Photo of a tropical concrete paver garden path in Hawaii.

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This custom louvered roof system creates a comfortable retreat in the homeowner's backyard. The shade control afforded by the adjustable louvers is an essential element in providing an idylliic outdoor living space no matter the weather. The addition of a firepit and cozy lighting allow for this space to be used at all times of day.

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Rock garden featuring Applegate river rocks bordered by Rogue river 3/4" round rock. Landscape steel edging separates between rock garden and bark mulch.