The light fixture over the lower level game table was custom designed by Martha O'Hara Interiors. We selected materials from our client's family farm in order to assemble a functional, light. Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | L. Cramer Builders + Remodelers, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.

Design ideas for a rustic hillside landscaping in Sacramento.

Design ideas for a contemporary hillside retaining wall landscape in San Diego.

Drought tolerant / native plant material
Photo of a contemporary retaining wall landscape in Los Angeles.

European elegance with a touch of rustic French country is what you will find in this beautiful old world estate. The amazing 14,146 sq. ft. home full of rough sawn timber and stone and is a perfect fit for the property on which it sits. Western Red Cedar entry door system was purchased from Rockwood Products Ltd. Photos were taken before the home was furnished but one still can see the incredible beauty of the rooms and enjoy the spectacular views of the Michigan countryside. Architectural drawings by Leedy/Cripe Architects; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; home design by Design Group; exterior photos by Dave Hubler Photography.

The goal of this project was to build a house that would be energy efficient using materials that were both economical and environmentally conscious. Due to the extremely cold winter weather conditions in the Catskills, insulating the house was a primary concern. The main structure of the house is a timber frame from an nineteenth century barn that has been restored and raised on this new site. The entirety of this frame has then been wrapped in SIPs (structural insulated panels), both walls and the roof. The house is slab on grade, insulated from below. The concrete slab was poured with a radiant heating system inside and the top of the slab was polished and left exposed as the flooring surface. Fiberglass windows with an extremely high R-value were chosen for their green properties. Care was also taken during construction to make all of the joints between the SIPs panels and around window and door openings as airtight as possible. The fact that the house is so airtight along with the high overall insulatory value achieved from the insulated slab, SIPs panels, and windows make the house very energy efficient. The house utilizes an air exchanger, a device that brings fresh air in from outside without loosing heat and circulates the air within the house to move warmer air down from the second floor. Other green materials in the home include reclaimed barn wood used for the floor and ceiling of the second floor, reclaimed wood stairs and bathroom vanity, and an on-demand hot water/boiler system. The exterior of the house is clad in black corrugated aluminum with an aluminum standing seam roof. Because of the extremely cold winter temperatures windows are used discerningly, the three largest windows are on the first floor providing the main living areas with a majestic view of the Catskill mountains.

Kittery Junction was originally constructed by the York Harbor & Beach Railroad Co. between 1886 and 1887. In the days when the locomotive was the preferred method of transportation for much of America’s population, this project site provided both passenger and freight service between Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and York Beach, Maine. It was usually the case that a train station constructed during this period would have its own unique architecture, and this site was no exception. Now privately owned, this structure proudly stands overlooking Barrell’s Pond. To capture this view, the new owner approached our design team with a vision of a master bedroom Victorian conservatory facing the serene body of water. Respectful of the existing architectural details, Sunspace Design worked to bring this vision to reality using our solid conventional walls, custom Marvin windows, and a custom shop-built octagonal conservatory glass roof system. This combination enabled us to meet strong energy efficiency requirements while creating a classic Victorian conservatory that met the client’s hopes. The glass roof system was constructed in the shop, transported to site, and raised in place to reduce on site construction time. With windows and doors provided by a top window manufacturer, the 2’ x 6’ wall construction with gave us complete design control. With solid wood framing, fiberglass R-21 insulation in the walls, and sputter coated low-E sun control properties in the custom glass roof system, the construction is both structurally and thermally sound. The end result is a comfortable Victorian conservatory addition that can easily withstand the harsh elements of a Maine winter. We’ve been designing and building conservatories in New England since 1981. This project stands as a model of our commitment to quality. We utilize this construction process for all of our sunrooms, skylights, conservatories, and orangeries to ensure a final product that is unsurpassed in quality and performance.

The house opens up on East elevation to focus it's attention to the beautifully landscaped gardens and stunning view of the lake and silhouette of the City and the mountains Photo: Aaron Leitz

Country exterior home photo in Seattle

The Bocce Ball court is comprised of an SWB Oyster Shell Blend that has proven to be the perfect surface needed when playing Bocce Ball. Outside the court, the pathway is made up of Desert Gold DG as well as Compost Mulch.

Stacy Goldberg
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped porcelain tile kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, light wood cabinets and subway tile backsplash

Laura Hardisty
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic partial sun hillside stone landscaping in Portland for summer.

We worked with the owner of this Mercer Island home to completely transform his large, shady backyard and unproductive vegetable garden into a sunny productive space. The new extensive annual vegetable garden features deep raised beds, wide pathways, small production greenhouse, a tool shed, rain garden and patio for entertaining. The site will also includes native plantings, cut-flower garden and a small farm stand that the owner will stock with the extra bounty from his garden. Hilary Dahl

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Example of a mountain style open concept kitchen design in Dallas with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | L. Cramer Builders + Remodelers, Builder | Troy Thies, Photography | Shannon Gale, Photo Styling Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.

This 15,000+ square foot Tuscan beauty is located high in the hills of Los Gatos. Conrado built the main house, the guest house, and the pool and installed all of the hardscaping and landscaping. Special features include imported clay tile roofing, a round garage (to mimic an old water tank), a whole house generator, and radiant floor heat throughout. Architect: Michael Layne & Associates Landscape Architect: Robert Mowat Associates

Reclaimed wood beams, salvaged from an old barn are used as a mantel over a wood burning fireplace. Douglas fir shelves are fitted underneath with hidden supports. The fireplace is cladded with CalStone. Staging by Karen Salveson, Miss Conception Design Photography by Peter Fox Photography

- Greg Swedberg was the principal designer while employed at Allegro Builders. Greg Swedberg left Allegro Builders in 2009 to start his own architecture practice 2Scale Architects.

Heidi Pribell Interiors puts a fresh twist on classic design serving the major Boston metro area. By blending grandeur with bohemian flair, Heidi creates inviting interiors with an elegant and sophisticated appeal. Confident in mixing eras, style and color, she brings her expertise and love of antiques, art and objects to every project.