This light-filled new entry hall was added to provide functional access from the driveway-level to the living spaces above and mudroom and half-bath below. The slate floor, brass ceiling fixture, and elegant cream and beige color scheme are a preview of the calm and elegant home above.

New stairs and patio with custom glass fire pit and water feature designed and built by Southern Landscape. Prior to construction, the limited pool deck did not allow for relaxation and entertainment. Southern Landscape designed the patio and custom firepit around the existing live oak tree and provided access of the rear porch of the home.

Dear Garden Associates worked closely with the homeowner and builder to create gardens that reflect the homeowner’s taste and compliment the architecture of the home. Curving boulder walls were installed throughout the gardens to create a series of terraces, address grading issues, and protecting large trees. Pathways and steps of large irregular flagstone provide access around the home and through various gardens of fragrant seasonal plantings. Path and tree lights extend the use of the gardens into the night, but do not overpower the night experience. A terrace with a fireplace and water feature was constructed to appear as old ruins and to provide destination away from the home.

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Wheaton, Illinois This 4,000 s.f. custom home features a dramatic central staircase affording efficient circulation and maximized usable space. The 1st floor includes large eat-in kitchen, a separate dining room, a study and a voluminous family room with a stone fireplace. The 2nd floor includes 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a laundry room. Unique to this home is a stair in the garage providing direct access to the basement.

Cotswold recliners are quality built with dual motors and heavy duty mechanisms designed to provide superior service for your comfort by lifting and leaning for easy access. Various padding arrangements are also available and are easily interchanged to meet personalised needs or to simply suit the interior design of your room better.

This spacious two car garage addition in Blue Bell, PA adds valuable space and amenities for the homeowners. Not only does the craftsman style garage and carport provide ample coverage for three vehicles; it also has two electric car charging outlets. A third garage door in the rear allows for easy accessibility to their riding lawn mower and snow blower. The dormer above was designed for current storage use, but could easily be finished to add some living square footage.Design and Construction by Meridian.

Our client was drawn to the property in Wesley Heights as it was in an established neighborhood of stately homes, on a quiet street with views of park. They wanted a traditional home for their young family with great entertaining spaces that took full advantage of the site. The site was the challenge. The natural grade of the site was far from traditional. The natural grade at the rear of the property was about thirty feet above the street level. Large mature trees provided shade and needed to be preserved. The solution was sectional. The first floor level was elevated from the street by 12 feet, with French doors facing the park. We created a courtyard at the first floor level that provide an outdoor entertaining space, with French doors that open the home to the courtyard.. By elevating the first floor level, we were able to allow on-grade parking and a private direct entrance to the lower level pub "Mulligans". An arched passage affords access to the courtyard from a shared driveway with the neighboring homes, while the stone fountain provides a focus. A sweeping stone stair anchors one of the existing mature trees that was preserved and leads to the elevated rear garden. The second floor master suite opens to a sitting porch at the level of the upper garden, providing the third level of outdoor space that can be used for the children to play. The home's traditional language is in context with its neighbors, while the design allows each of the three primary levels of the home to relate directly to the outside. Builder: Peterson & Collins, Inc Photos © Anice Hoachlander

An outdated, traditional wood kitchen was completely renovated to accommodate the needs of a growing young family. The result is a bright, fresh, new space accessible to all. The Caesarstone island top extension is anti-microbial and provides a great place for homework and craft projects, as well as informal meals. A refrigerator drawer allows little ones easy access to healthy snacks. Dishes and flatware are housed in a tall shallow cabinet close to the dishwasher and eating areas. Fully custom environmentally friendly cabinets and hood were manufactured in a local, green factory.

This custom designed two level deck features space for a BBQ just outside the sliding door and plenty of room for a family gathering on the lower deck. There is a door to access under the upper deck to store a lawn mower or other outdoor items. End caps on the deck hides the rough edges of the deck boards, providing a clean finish and all edges of railings and stairs are routered to prevent splintering.

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The kitchen is hub of this small Craftsman home, with two islands providing room to prepare and serve casual meals with easy access to the great room and dining room. Built-in bookshelves in the great room and ceiling treatments throughout the home and add custom detail. Walk-in closets in each bedroom and a big utility room provide storage space, and screened and covered porches with skylights take living outdoors.

A concept design prepared in response to an open competition organised by Maggies, designed to be full of light, with views to every room, to the sky and the landscape beyond. The design is arranged around a social space in the centre, with seating around a fireplace and a dining table, off which the rooms radiate. Thick walls help provide a sense of safety and stability, and contain all of the utilitarian and storage spaces in the building, including cloaks cupboard, WC, storage, folding partitions, pantry, garden kitchen and chair store. A timber vaulted roof brings warmth and height to the spaces, and each room is illuminated by rooflights and provided with a view and access to gardens, including an entrance garden, sensory garden and kitchen garden.

Branksome Road Set within a Bournemouth conservation zone; Branksome Woods provided the challenge of designing additional, modern space for a growing family whilst respecting sensitive contextual conditions. Footprint Architects responded by continuing the existing roofline across the property, providing an extra two bedrooms whilst also allowing the proposal to blend seamlessly with the properties existing form, whilst breathing new life into the look of the dated building. On the ground floor, the kitchen and dinning area were re-organised and extended out from the property in a brick form that exhibits views of the garden, with an alternative contrasting timber rear entrance to provide improved access to the house from the drive and garage. The design changes have transformed the quality and functionality of Branksome Woods, providing modern additional space, with a minimal impact on the surrounding context. The project was completed in November 2017.

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A concept design prepared in response to an open competition organised by Maggies, designed to be full of light, with views to every room, to the sky and the landscape beyond. The design is arranged around a social space in the centre, with seating around a fireplace and a dining table, off which the rooms radiate. Thick walls help provide a sense of safety and stability, and contain all of the utilitarian and storage spaces in the building, including cloaks cupboard, WC, storage, folding partitions, pantry, garden kitchen and chair store. A timber vaulted roof brings warmth and height to the spaces, and each room is illuminated by rooflights and provided with a view and access to gardens, including an entrance garden, sensory garden and kitchen garden.

Gorgeous white oak island complements the white perimeter of this kitchen. The black and brass pendant and black stools provide contrast and drama to this serene space. Pocket door provides access to adjoining mudroom space with checkerboard floor tile.