A stone and shingle facade and graceful lines highlight this expansive single-level home Craftsman home plan. Custom details can be found throughout the plan with elegant ceiling treatments in many rooms and built-in cabinetry flanking the great room fireplace. The chef's kitchen opens to the large dining area and to the great room, providing a focal point for family life and entertaining. One wing houses secondary bedrooms and utility space, helping to keep clutter out the formal living areas. The bedrooms each have a tray ceiling and their own walk-in closet. Just off the garage lies a utility room with ample workspace, a large pantry, and convenient e-space. The oversized bonus room provides flexibility and access to plenty of attic storage. The opposite wing of the home plan is devoted to a roomy master suite with an attached sitting area to the rear. The suite accesses the rear porch and includes two large walk-in closets. The highlight of the stunning master bath is the unique barrel-vaulted ceiling over the garden tub. Dual vanities, a walk-in shower, and private privy complete the suite.

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A stone and shingle facade and graceful lines highlight this expansive single-level home. Custom details can be found throughout the plan with elegant ceiling treatments in many rooms and built-in cabinetry flanking the great room fireplace. The chef's kitchen opens to the large dining area and to the great room, providing a focal point for family life and entertaining. One wing houses secondary bedrooms and utility space, helping to keep clutter out the formal living areas. The bedrooms each have a tray ceiling and their own walk-in closet. Just off the garage lies a utility room with ample work space, a large pantry, and convenient e-space. The oversized bonus room provides flexibility and access to plenty of attic storage. The opposite wing of the home plan is devoted to a roomy master suite with an attached sitting area to the rear. The suite accesses the rear porch, and includes two large walk-in closets. The highlight of the stunning master bath is the unique barrel vaulted ceiling over the garden tub. Dual vanities, a walk-in shower, and private privy complete the suite.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Collaborations with builders on new construction is a favorite part of my job. I love seeing a house go up from the blueprints to the end of the build. It is always a journey filled with a thousand decisions, some creative on-the-spot thinking and yes, usually a few stressful moments. This Naperville project was a collaboration with a local builder and architect. The Kitchen Studio collaborated by completing the cabinetry design and final layout for the entire home. Access to the back of the house is through the mudroom which is outfitted with just about every possible storage feature you can think of for a mudroom. For starters, the basics – a locker for each family member. In addition to that, there is an entire cabinet with roll outs devoted just to shoes, one for cleaning supplies and one for extra coats. The room also features a small clean up sink as well as a set of refrigerator drawers making grabbing a Gatorade on the way to soccer practice a piece of cake. If you are building a new home, The Kitchen Studio can offer expert help to make the most of your new construction home. We provide the expertise needed to ensure that you are getting the most of your investment when it comes to cabinetry, design and storage solutions. Give us a call if you would like to find out more! Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Builder: Hampton Homes Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

A stone and shingle facade and graceful lines highlight this expansive single-level home Craftsman home plan. Custom details can be found throughout the plan with elegant ceiling treatments in many rooms and built-in cabinetry flanking the great room fireplace. The chef's kitchen opens to the large dining area and to the great room, providing a focal point for family life and entertaining. One wing houses secondary bedrooms and utility space, helping to keep clutter out the formal living areas. The bedrooms each have a tray ceiling and their own walk-in closet. Just off the garage lies a utility room with ample workspace, a large pantry, and convenient e-space. The oversized bonus room provides flexibility and access to plenty of attic storage. The opposite wing of the home plan is devoted to a roomy master suite with an attached sitting area to the rear. The suite accesses the rear porch and includes two large walk-in closets. The highlight of the stunning master bath is the unique barrel-vaulted ceiling over the garden tub. Dual vanities, a walk-in shower, and private privy complete the suite.

American Heritage Homes- The beautiful Prairie styling of this home will draw your eye in appreciation. Thoughtful touches include a soaring two-sided fireplace that warms both the great room and large entry foyer. Double doors open the great room to a sundeck or rest in the shade of the covered deck a few steps away overlooking the golf course and downtown skyline. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with a gas range, built-in full size refrigerator and full size freezer, a center island with an eating counter and a large walk in pantry. Additionally the main level features a bedroom, full bath, a den/library with beautiful craftsmanship, a mud room, powder room and laundry room. The entire second floor is devoted to the fabulous master suite with its sitting room that opens to a private covered balcony. Another two-sided fireplace lets you enjoy the warmth from the master bedroom or while relaxing in the beautiful freestanding tub in the huge bathroom. Yet another level awaits you downstairs with a delightful games room complete with wet bar, home theatre area, two additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. Double French doors lead to the outdoor entertaining space complete with a gas fire pit. This home features Control4, offering the ultimate in home automation by integrating everything from lighting control, music and home theatre to climate control and security- even iPads, iPhones and Android smartphones and tablets. A smart house by Control4 creates personalized experiences that enhance your life and provide added comfort, savings, convenience and peace of mind.

When well known philanthropist Rachel (Bunny) Mellon passed away in 2014, a key provision of her will was that her beloved Oak Spring Garden estate in in Upperville, Virginia would be converted to a center for the study of horticulture. During her lifetime, Bunny, a devoted gardener, created stunning gardens on the estate, amassed a collection of priceless horticultural manuscripts and even designed the famous White House Rose Garden. One of the challenges of achieving her vision of a center for horticultural learning on her estate was the need to convert the Mellon's existing stables into hotel-style rooms for visiting scholars. Working with Architect Karl Riedel of Leesburg, our Interior Designer Cathleen Gruver, and Peter Crane, President of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation and his wife Elinor, Gruver Cooley transformed spaces that had once housed race horses into comfortable rooms which fit seamlessly with the spirit of the Mellon property. ​ The original barn was designed in 1949 by New York architectural firm Cross and Sons, which was responsible for many notable buildings there. Although the barn's purpose changed dramatically, the exterior facade was maintained as originally conceived by Mr. Mellon. In the interior, all flooring, wainscoting and some millwork was fabricated using Oak Spring Farm grown timber in maple, oak, walnut and poplar. The desks within each room were also fabricated on site using wood grown on the estate. The barn is ADA accessible and 20% of the rooms meet ADA standards. ​ Making comfortable hotel-style rooms required a number of new systems to be integrated into the structure and provided the opportunity to use sustainable best building practices. Geothermal wells were drilled to provide energy efficient low impact heating and cooling. All ductwork is insulated and sealed, icynene insulation is used on all walls and attic areas and ground level floors are insulated with R6 insulation. Low water toilets and low pressure showers are used in each of the new bathrooms, and all windows are high efficiency advanced low e glass. ​ As you view the pictures above, we think you will agree that the Mellon Legacy has been well preserved while moving the property responsibly into a new chapter of its storied history.

A stone and shingle facade and graceful lines highlight this expansive single-level home Craftsman home plan. Custom details can be found throughout the plan with elegant ceiling treatments in many rooms and built-in cabinetry flanking the great room fireplace. The chef's kitchen opens to the large dining area and to the great room, providing a focal point for family life and entertaining. One wing houses secondary bedrooms and utility space, helping to keep clutter out the formal living areas. The bedrooms each have a tray ceiling and their own walk-in closet. Just off the garage lies a utility room with ample workspace, a large pantry, and convenient e-space. The oversized bonus room provides flexibility and access to plenty of attic storage. The opposite wing of the home plan is devoted to a roomy master suite with an attached sitting area to the rear. The suite accesses the rear porch and includes two large walk-in closets. The highlight of the stunning master bath is the unique barrel-vaulted ceiling over the garden tub. Dual vanities, a walk-in shower, and private privy complete the suite.

American Heritage Homes- The beautiful Prairie styling of this home will draw your eye in appreciation. Thoughtful touches include a soaring two-sided fireplace that warms both the great room and large entry foyer. Double doors open the great room to a sundeck or rest in the shade of the covered deck a few steps away overlooking the golf course and downtown skyline. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with a gas range, built-in full size refrigerator and full size freezer, a center island with an eating counter and a large walk in pantry. Additionally the main level features a bedroom, full bath, a den/library with beautiful craftsmanship, a mud room, powder room and laundry room. The entire second floor is devoted to the fabulous master suite with its sitting room that opens to a private covered balcony. Another two-sided fireplace lets you enjoy the warmth from the master bedroom or while relaxing in the beautiful freestanding tub in the huge bathroom. Yet another level awaits you downstairs with a delightful games room complete with wet bar, home theatre area, two additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. Double French doors lead to the outdoor entertaining space complete with a gas fire pit. This home features Control4, offering the ultimate in home automation by integrating everything from lighting control, music and home theatre to climate control and security- even iPads, iPhones and Android smartphones and tablets. A smart house by Control4 creates personalized experiences that enhance your life and provide added comfort, savings, convenience and peace of mind.

American Heritage Homes- The beautiful Prairie styling of this home will draw your eye in appreciation. Thoughtful touches include a soaring two-sided fireplace that warms both the great room and large entry foyer. Double doors open the great room to a sundeck or rest in the shade of the covered deck a few steps away overlooking the golf course and downtown skyline. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with a gas range, built-in full size refrigerator and full size freezer, a center island with an eating counter and a large walk in pantry. Additionally the main level features a bedroom, full bath, a den/library with beautiful craftsmanship, a mud room, powder room and laundry room. The entire second floor is devoted to the fabulous master suite with its sitting room that opens to a private covered balcony. Another two-sided fireplace lets you enjoy the warmth from the master bedroom or while relaxing in the beautiful freestanding tub in the huge bathroom. Yet another level awaits you downstairs with a delightful games room complete with wet bar, home theatre area, two additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. Double French doors lead to the outdoor entertaining space complete with a gas fire pit. This home features Control4, offering the ultimate in home automation by integrating everything from lighting control, music and home theatre to climate control and security- even iPads, iPhones and Android smartphones and tablets. A smart house by Control4 creates personalized experiences that enhance your life and provide added comfort, savings, convenience and peace of mind.

A stone and shingle facade and graceful lines highlight this expansive single-level home. Custom details can be found throughout the plan with elegant ceiling treatments in many rooms and built-in cabinetry flanking the great room fireplace. The chef's kitchen opens to the large dining area and to the great room, providing a focal point for family life and entertaining. One wing houses secondary bedrooms and utility space, helping to keep clutter out the formal living areas. The bedrooms each have a tray ceiling and their own walk-in closet. Just off the garage lies a utility room with ample work space, a large pantry, and convenient e-space. The oversized bonus room provides flexibility and access to plenty of attic storage. The opposite wing of the home plan is devoted to a roomy master suite with an attached sitting area to the rear. The suite accesses the rear porch, and includes two large walk-in closets. The highlight of the stunning master bath is the unique barrel vaulted ceiling over the garden tub. Dual vanities, a walk-in shower, and private privy complete the suite.

American Heritage Homes- The beautiful Prairie styling of this home will draw your eye in appreciation. Thoughtful touches include a soaring two-sided fireplace that warms both the great room and large entry foyer. Double doors open the great room to a sundeck or rest in the shade of the covered deck a few steps away overlooking the golf course and downtown skyline. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with a gas range, built-in full size refrigerator and full size freezer, a center island with an eating counter and a large walk in pantry. Additionally the main level features a bedroom, full bath, a den/library with beautiful craftsmanship, a mud room, powder room and laundry room. The entire second floor is devoted to the fabulous master suite with its sitting room that opens to a private covered balcony. Another two-sided fireplace lets you enjoy the warmth from the master bedroom or while relaxing in the beautiful freestanding tub in the huge bathroom. Yet another level awaits you downstairs with a delightful games room complete with wet bar, home theatre area, two additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. Double French doors lead to the outdoor entertaining space complete with a gas fire pit. This home features Control4, offering the ultimate in home automation by integrating everything from lighting control, music and home theatre to climate control and security- even iPads, iPhones and Android smartphones and tablets. A smart house by Control4 creates personalized experiences that enhance your life and provide added comfort, savings, convenience and peace of mind.

A stone and shingle facade and graceful lines highlight this expansive single-level home. Custom details can be found throughout the plan with elegant ceiling treatments in many rooms and built-in cabinetry flanking the great room fireplace. The chef's kitchen opens to the large dining area and to the great room, providing a focal point for family life and entertaining. One wing houses secondary bedrooms and utility space, helping to keep clutter out the formal living areas. The bedrooms each have a tray ceiling and their own walk-in closet. Just off the garage lies a utility room with ample work space, a large pantry, and convenient e-space. The oversized bonus room provides flexibility and access to plenty of attic storage. The opposite wing of the home plan is devoted to a roomy master suite with an attached sitting area to the rear. The suite accesses the rear porch, and includes two large walk-in closets. The highlight of the stunning master bath is the unique barrel vaulted ceiling over the garden tub. Dual vanities, a walk-in shower, and private privy complete the suite.

American Heritage Homes- The beautiful Prairie styling of this home will draw your eye in appreciation. Thoughtful touches include a soaring two-sided fireplace that warms both the great room and large entry foyer. Double doors open the great room to a sundeck or rest in the shade of the covered deck a few steps away overlooking the golf course and downtown skyline. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with a gas range, built-in full size refrigerator and full size freezer, a center island with an eating counter and a large walk in pantry. Additionally the main level features a bedroom, full bath, a den/library with beautiful craftsmanship, a mud room, powder room and laundry room. The entire second floor is devoted to the fabulous master suite with its sitting room that opens to a private covered balcony. Another two-sided fireplace lets you enjoy the warmth from the master bedroom or while relaxing in the beautiful freestanding tub in the huge bathroom. Yet another level awaits you downstairs with a delightful games room complete with wet bar, home theatre area, two additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. Double French doors lead to the outdoor entertaining space complete with a gas fire pit. This home features Control4, offering the ultimate in home automation by integrating everything from lighting control, music and home theatre to climate control and security- even iPads, iPhones and Android smartphones and tablets. A smart house by Control4 creates personalized experiences that enhance your life and provide added comfort, savings, convenience and peace of mind.

The homeowner grew up in this Sands Point house. When finally her parents decided to move out of the large home they raised their family, the daughter and her family loved the idea of “coming home.” However, the home needed work. The wall bisecting the home lengthwise between the kitchen and dining room was taken down making room for an ideal, expansive kitchen with eat-in area. Other elements were essential to the reconfiguration including moving the stairway to the lower level, thanks to architect, Joe Bello. Starck was asked to design the new kitchen with earthy qualities bringing in the lady of the house’s devotion to gardening, which can now be seen front to back. Another requirement was for a large center island providing maximal seating for their 3 teenaged boys and perhaps friends as well as the multitude of company that seems to always drop in. Photography by Tim Cree/Creepwalk Media

An entire wall is devoted to a built-in cubby which organizes shoes, hats and everything in between. There are even outlets located inside each cubby to provide a charging station for everyone's devices!

American Heritage Homes- The beautiful Prairie styling of this home will draw your eye in appreciation. Thoughtful touches include a soaring two-sided fireplace that warms both the great room and large entry foyer. Double doors open the great room to a sundeck or rest in the shade of the covered deck a few steps away overlooking the golf course and downtown skyline. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with a gas range, built-in full size refrigerator and full size freezer, a center island with an eating counter and a large walk in pantry. Additionally the main level features a bedroom, full bath, a den/library with beautiful craftsmanship, a mud room, powder room and laundry room. The entire second floor is devoted to the fabulous master suite with its sitting room that opens to a private covered balcony. Another two-sided fireplace lets you enjoy the warmth from the master bedroom or while relaxing in the beautiful freestanding tub in the huge bathroom. Yet another level awaits you downstairs with a delightful games room complete with wet bar, home theatre area, two additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. Double French doors lead to the outdoor entertaining space complete with a gas fire pit. This home features Control4, offering the ultimate in home automation by integrating everything from lighting control, music and home theatre to climate control and security- even iPads, iPhones and Android smartphones and tablets. A smart house by Control4 creates personalized experiences that enhance your life and provide added comfort, savings, convenience and peace of mind.

A stone and shingle facade and graceful lines highlight this expansive single-level home Craftsman home plan. Custom details can be found throughout the plan with elegant ceiling treatments in many rooms and built-in cabinetry flanking the great room fireplace. The chef's kitchen opens to the large dining area and to the great room, providing a focal point for family life and entertaining. One wing houses secondary bedrooms and utility space, helping to keep clutter out the formal living areas. The bedrooms each have a tray ceiling and their own walk-in closet. Just off the garage lies a utility room with ample workspace, a large pantry, and convenient e-space. The oversized bonus room provides flexibility and access to plenty of attic storage. The opposite wing of the home plan is devoted to a roomy master suite with an attached sitting area to the rear. The suite accesses the rear porch and includes two large walk-in closets. The highlight of the stunning master bath is the unique barrel-vaulted ceiling over the garden tub. Dual vanities, a walk-in shower, and private privy complete the suite.

American Heritage Homes- The beautiful Prairie styling of this home will draw your eye in appreciation. Thoughtful touches include a soaring two-sided fireplace that warms both the great room and large entry foyer. Double doors open the great room to a sundeck or rest in the shade of the covered deck a few steps away overlooking the golf course and downtown skyline. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with a gas range, built-in full size refrigerator and full size freezer, a center island with an eating counter and a large walk in pantry. Additionally the main level features a bedroom, full bath, a den/library with beautiful craftsmanship, a mud room, powder room and laundry room. The entire second floor is devoted to the fabulous master suite with its sitting room that opens to a private covered balcony. Another two-sided fireplace lets you enjoy the warmth from the master bedroom or while relaxing in the beautiful freestanding tub in the huge bathroom. Yet another level awaits you downstairs with a delightful games room complete with wet bar, home theatre area, two additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. Double French doors lead to the outdoor entertaining space complete with a gas fire pit. This home features Control4, offering the ultimate in home automation by integrating everything from lighting control, music and home theatre to climate control and security- even iPads, iPhones and Android smartphones and tablets. A smart house by Control4 creates personalized experiences that enhance your life and provide added comfort, savings, convenience and peace of mind.