The homeowners of this beautiful craftsman designed home purchased a beautiful country property for their dream home. Located just outside of downtown Chattanooga, sits this livable luxurious open floor plan craftsman home. Great for entertaining, or just relaxing with the family. The home has lots of added storage cabinetry to hold all those special items that a family collects over the years. Philip Slowiak Photography

The sliding closet doors were damaged when the property was purchased. With the intention of it being a vacation rental, the decision was made to forgo replacing the doors and create another seating area for couples who may be traveling together and wanting more privacy, instead. We painted the closet a dark gray, added a hanging sconce that we'd repurposed from a hurricane, and introduced two printed club chairs to create a private seating area. Because this room gets so much light, we added a lot of drought tolerant plants that could handle not having daily care.

After sitting on the market for three years, this property was purchased by a visionary client who understood that the right landscape designer could turn the unusable landscape into highly comfortable outdoor spaces. db Landscaping LLC designed a series of tiered outdoor living spaces, gardens, and access to the lake that responded to the steep lakeshore terrain of the property. Larger areas for entertaining were complimented by smaller, more intimate spaces for relaxing. The new landscape incorporated lake views and water access while utilizing environmentally responsible materials such as aged local stone and drought tolerant native plants. Storm-water runoff was also engineered to mitigate erosion and allow water to return to the ground rather than entering the lake directly. The resulting outdoor rooms and gardens were balanced, relaxing, and in harmony with the surrounding landscape.

https://genevacabinet.com Originally on the market for five years, the property was purchased by a new owner who partnered with Lowell Custom Homes and Geneva Cabinet Company to completely remodel its 15,000 square feet. This remodel included a new open kitchen plan and multiple bathrooms along with snack bar areas in the rec room and between guest bedrooms. The design transforms a once traditional mansion into a modern, inviting lakefront home that embodies today’s casual elegance and focus on indoor-outdoor living.

https://genevacabinet.com Kitchen with hidden coffee bar. Originally on the market for five years, the property was purchased by a new owner who partnered with Lowell Custom Homes and Geneva Cabinet Company to completely remodel its 15,000 square feet. This remodel included a new open kitchen plan and multiple bathrooms along with snack bar areas in the rec room and between guest bedrooms. The design transforms a once traditional mansion into a modern, inviting lakefront home that embodies today’s casual elegance and focus on indoor-outdoor living.

https://genevacabinet.com Nickel Slab Drawer fronts Originally on the market for five years, the property was purchased by a new owner who partnered with Lowell Custom Homes and Geneva Cabinet Company to completely remodel its 15,000 square feet. This remodel included a new open kitchen plan and multiple bathrooms along with snack bar areas in the rec room and between guest bedrooms. The design transforms a once traditional mansion into a modern, inviting lakefront home that embodies today’s casual elegance and focus on indoor-outdoor living.

Richard Morris Hunt, the Dean of American Architecture, designed Le Chalet on Bellevue Avenue in Newport in 1870. Hunt chose the Stick Style for the 9,700 square-foot summer cottage after garnering significant attention for his Stick Style design of the Griswold House, now the NewportArt Museum. Hunt’s original plans for Le Chalet called for an ornate Stick Style edifice, extensive porches, cast iron roof cresting, and a large two-story carriage house. However, these plans, especially the interiors, were believed to be scaled back at the time of construction. Le Chalet had a succession of owners, each of whom made minor alterations to the home. When the clients purchased the property the house had lost significant detail on its east elevation, was in a neglected state and warranted a full renovation.

Price: $4,500,000 The 1,159 acre Lake Creek Ranch is located just north of Richards, TX and an easy 45 minute commute from The Woodlands. A beautiful 4 bedroom, 5 ½ bathroom home, with wraparound porch, is surrounded by giant pine trees. The upstairs balconies overlook picturesque pastures and a pond. The detailed woodwork and craftsmanship throughout the home is from another era. This one of a kind, Grimes/Montgomery County, ranch has been meticulously sculpted and fenced for efficient land usage. Many of the pastures have been planted in improved Bermuda grasses and Alicia grass. Winter rye grass has been sown to insure winter feed for livestock and wildlife. The ranch boasts 26 ponds, two well built cattle working facilities, 3 barns, and 3 water wells. Lake Creek flows through the northern and southern portion of the ranch. Property can be purchased as a whole or subdivided into two tracts.

https://genevacabinet.com Originally on the market for five years, the property was purchased by a new owner who partnered with Lowell Custom Homes and Geneva Cabinet Company to completely remodel its 15,000 square feet. This remodel included a new open kitchen plan and multiple bathrooms along with snack bar areas in the rec room and between guest bedrooms. The design transforms a once traditional mansion into a modern, inviting lakefront home that embodies today’s casual elegance and focus on indoor-outdoor living.

https://genevacabinet.com Originally on the market for five years, the property was purchased by a new owner who partnered with Lowell Custom Homes and Geneva Cabinet Company to completely remodel its 15,000 square feet. This remodel included a new open kitchen plan and multiple bathrooms along with snack bar areas in the rec room and between guest bedrooms. The design transforms a once traditional mansion into a modern, inviting lakefront home that embodies today’s casual elegance and focus on indoor-outdoor living.

The homeowners of this beautiful craftsman designed home purchased a beautiful country property for their dream home. Located just outside of downtown Chattanooga, sits this livable luxurious open floor plan craftsman home. Great for entertaining, or just relaxing with the family. The home has lots of added storage cabinetry to hold all those special items that a family collects over the years. Philip Slowiak Photography

Our clients purchased a property in a sought-after neighborhood adjacent to a golf course and with views of greenery and the mountains beyond. However, the floor plan from the 1970s was dark and consisted of many small rooms. We fully gutted the interior of the home, created a modest addition on the front, and reconfigured the garage access for better flow and more expansive interior spaces. Replacement and expanded windows bring light into the space, making it feel much larger, even without the cost of raising the existing ceiling. Indoor-outdoor living is achieved along the entire back side of the home, with covered and uncovered exterior spaces, a fire pit, and three large sliding doors. The interiors use simple high-contrast materials with touches of warm wood throughout, with custom details like wood screens creating unique and functional spaces.

Right next to the staircase is a guest bathroom. After the clients purchased the property, the bathroom was finished. However, its condition, appearance and layout required a complete metamorphosis. That is why the bathroom has been redesigned from scratch. The functional layout has been changed so that the bathroom is more comfortable to use and more spacious.

The homeowners of this beautiful craftsman designed home purchased a beautiful country property for their dream home. Located just outside of downtown Chattanooga, sits this livable luxurious open floor plan craftsman home. Great for entertaining, or just relaxing with the family. The home has lots of added storage cabinetry to hold all those special items that a family collects over the years. Philip Slowiak Photography

In this project, our clients purchased an existing restaurant fraught with stormwater management issues on the property. Runoff from an adjacent state highway and parking lot regularly flooded the kitchen. Additionally, a man-made pond on the property had become a problematic breeding ground for mosquitos that virtually prohibited outdoor dining during the summer. Both challenges restricted the restaurant from operating at its fullest potential. Our design/build team’s goals were to address the water runoff and mosquito issues using environmentally and financially sustainable practices. Lowering the grades around the building and parking, we were able to direct the runoff into a dry streambed enriched with water-worn cobbles and river stones and planted banks. We addressed the mosquito problem by increasing the pond’s depth, adding an aeration system, and planting the banks with wildflowers. By raising the outdoor dining, guests now overlook the pond and pleasing landscape. Natural breezes at this higher level help alleviate mosquitosl.

Richard Morris Hunt, the Dean of American Architecture, designed Le Chalet on Bellevue Avenue in Newport in 1870. Hunt chose the Stick Style for the 9,700 square-foot summer cottage after garnering significant attention for his Stick Style design of the Griswold House, now the NewportArt Museum. Hunt’s original plans for Le Chalet called for an ornate Stick Style edifice, extensive porches, cast iron roof cresting, and a large two-story carriage house. However, these plans, especially the interiors, were believed to be scaled back at the time of construction. Le Chalet had a succession of owners, each of whom made minor alterations to the home. When the clients purchased the property the house had lost significant detail on its east elevation, was in a neglected state and warranted a full renovation.

https://genevacabinet.com Originally on the market for five years, the property was purchased by a new owner who partnered with Lowell Custom Homes and Geneva Cabinet Company to completely remodel its 15,000 square feet. This remodel included a new open kitchen plan and multiple bathrooms along with snack bar areas in the rec room and between guest bedrooms. The design transforms a once traditional mansion into a modern, inviting lakefront home that embodies today’s casual elegance and focus on indoor-outdoor living.

The home was purchased as a vacation property and needed to be completely remodeled inside and out. Being from New Jersey, the homeowners wanted to capture a tranquil, tropical look with as little maintenance as possible. We removed a lot of hardscape from the front yard, to soften the curb appeal and introduce color and texture. The homeowners wanted the backyard to be a retreat where they could sit and enjoy the space, and fully embrace the 'vacation' aspect of the home. We created a two-level deck and patio, with outdoor kitchen, retractable screen, and pergola for entertaining. Raised planters soften the space, and an accent wall buffers noise from the air conditioner. We re-roofed an existing tiki hut, where the homeowner practices yoga, and incorporated statues found on site. Full property landscape lighting and drip irrigation were introduced and we re-landscaped the entire yard. Photo by Pono Visual Expression

Photos by ©ThompsonPhotographic.com 2019 A passion for the Southwest inspires one couple to turn their garden into a vibrant showcase for Sonoran Desert flora. By Nancy Erdmann | Photography by Steve Thompson For someone who loves to garden and has done so in many areas of the U.S., taking on the challenge of a rocky, boulder-strewn hillside lot in the Sonoran Desert is something that Carey Bertsch relishes. “I was born in Scotland but grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. My husband, Robin, is from Indiana. We have always loved everything about the Southwest. The sunny, arid climate; the lifestyle; the flora; the fauna—they all resonate with us,” she remarks. As such, the couple, who are based in Colorado, decided to purchase a part-time residence in Arizona. They found a Santa Fe Territorial-style home that’s tucked into the base of a steep slope in North Scottsdale’s Estancia community. Populated with natural boulder outcroppings, the property’s landscape was rudimentary at best. “But we saw the potential and knew it could be so much more,” recalls Carey. She and her husband lived in the house for several years before making any major changes; they recently completed a total exterior remodel.