Private Residence / Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Architect: Savoie Architects Builder: Davis Dunn Construction The owners of this lovely, wooded five-parcel site on Choctawhatchee Bay wanted to build a comfortable and inviting home that blended in with the natural surroundings. They also wanted the opportunity to bring the outside indoors by allowing ample natural lighting through windows and expansive folding door systems that they could open up when the seasons permitted. The windows on the home are custom made and impact-rated by our partners at Loewen in Steinbach, Canada. The natural wood exterior doors and transoms are E. F. San Juan Invincia® impact-rated products. Edward San Juan had worked with the home’s interior designer, Erika Powell of Urban Grace Interiors, showing her samples of poplar bark siding prior to the inception of this project. This product was historically used in Appalachia for the exterior siding of cabins; Powell loved the product and vowed to find a use for it on a future project. This beautiful private residence provided just the opportunity to combine this unique material with other natural wood and stone elements. The interior wood beams and other wood components were sourced by the homeowners and made a perfect match to create an unobtrusive home in a lovely natural setting. Challenges: E. F. San Juan’s main challenges on this residential project involved the large folding door systems, which opened up interior living spaces to those outdoors. The sheer size of these door systems made it necessary that all teams work together to get precise measurements and details, ensuring a seamless transition between the areas. It was also essential to make sure these massive door systems would blend well with the home’s other components, with the reflection of nature and a rustic look in mind. All elements were also impact-rated to ensure safety and security in any coastal storms. Solution: We worked closely with the teams from Savoie, Davis Dunn, and Urban Grace to source the impact-rated folding doors from Euro-Wall Systems and create the perfect transition between nature and interior for this rustic residence on the bay. The customized expansive folding doors open the great room up to the deck with outdoor living space, while the counter-height folding window opens the kitchen up to bar seating and a grilling area. --- Photos by Brittany Godbee Photographer

Located in Istanbul, this distinguished villa project merges contemporary architectural design with Serapool’s natural-look porcelain solutions. The Sukabumi series, with its sophisticated green tones and natural stone texture, lends an exotic depth to the water, creating a serene and nature-harmonized atmosphere. Manufactured with 100% porcelain, the tiles offer a water absorption rate below 0.5%, ensuring long-lasting performance. They also provide high resistance to UV rays, chemical exposure, and thermal shocks. With a PTV ≥ 45° anti-slip rating, the surfaces deliver maximum safety in wet areas. The Sukabumi outer trim, Scoth outer corner, and outer angle corner offer both aesthetic cohesion and functional comfort at transitional zones.

Located in Istanbul, this distinguished villa project merges contemporary architectural design with Serapool’s natural-look porcelain solutions. The Sukabumi series, with its sophisticated green tones and natural stone texture, lends an exotic depth to the water, creating a serene and nature-harmonized atmosphere. Manufactured with 100% porcelain, the tiles offer a water absorption rate below 0.5%, ensuring long-lasting performance. They also provide high resistance to UV rays, chemical exposure, and thermal shocks. With a PTV ≥ 45° anti-slip rating, the surfaces deliver maximum safety in wet areas. The Sukabumi outer trim, Scoth outer corner, and outer angle corner offer both aesthetic cohesion and functional comfort at transitional zones.

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After the devastating Tubbs fire, Craig reimagined this Calistoga property into a wine country retreat for the owners' family as well as corporate/wellness guests. He approached the design by studying the natural elements of the site including trees, views and light, the vernacular design of the area and the clients’ personality. Craig designed a barn and the house – made up of a one-story and a two-story building – connected by a stunning 20-foot steel and glass breezeway. Expansive doors and windows create seamless indoor/outdoor flow and numerous patios and the pool area provide comfortable outdoor spaces. The modern and warm interior is bright, luxurious and comfortable.

Located in Istanbul, this distinguished villa project merges contemporary architectural design with Serapool’s natural-look porcelain solutions. The Sukabumi series, with its sophisticated green tones and natural stone texture, lends an exotic depth to the water, creating a serene and nature-harmonized atmosphere. Manufactured with 100% porcelain, the tiles offer a water absorption rate below 0.5%, ensuring long-lasting performance. They also provide high resistance to UV rays, chemical exposure, and thermal shocks. With a PTV ≥ 45° anti-slip rating, the surfaces deliver maximum safety in wet areas. The Sukabumi outer trim, Scoth outer corner, and outer angle corner offer both aesthetic cohesion and functional comfort at transitional zones.

Located in Istanbul, this distinguished villa project merges contemporary architectural design with Serapool’s natural-look porcelain solutions. The Sukabumi series, with its sophisticated green tones and natural stone texture, lends an exotic depth to the water, creating a serene and nature-harmonized atmosphere. Manufactured with 100% porcelain, the tiles offer a water absorption rate below 0.5%, ensuring long-lasting performance. They also provide high resistance to UV rays, chemical exposure, and thermal shocks. With a PTV ≥ 45° anti-slip rating, the surfaces deliver maximum safety in wet areas. The Sukabumi outer trim, Scoth outer corner, and outer angle corner offer both aesthetic cohesion and functional comfort at transitional zones.

Shaped by the refined architecture of Çeşme, this elegant villa project completes its nature-inspired luxury aesthetic with Serapool’s Antique Beige Series and Antique Beige Infinity Tile. The warm beige tones merge with the natural texture of stone to create a sophisticated ambiance. With a water absorption rate below 0.5%, the tiles ensure long-term durability. They are highly resistant to UV rays, chemicals, and thermal shock, making them ideal for outdoor use. A PTV ≥ 45° slip resistance rating enhances safety on wet surfaces. The specially designed infinity tile offers a seamless visual connection to the landscape, elevating the overall experience. More than a swimming area, this project delivers a flawless combination of aesthetics, safety, and comfort, advancing the vision of luxury living.

A technician calibrates a modern white ductless heat pump outdoor unit using digital diagnostic gauges with yellow, red, and blue hoses. A bright yellow energy efficiency rating label is affixed to the side panel, highlighting the high-performance heating and cooling system specifications.

The design of LED recessed lights is simple and stylish, suitable for various interior spaces with different decoration styles. Their exquisite appearance can blend in with modern home decor, creating a comfortable lighting atmosphere.

Stylish and sensible, the Montlake™ 230 fireplace insert from the Country Collection converts any fireplace to an efficient, clean-burning wood heater. Its elegant design features an expansive ceramic glass panel that offers unobstructed views of the fire and enhances the existing fireplace. Each EPA-certified insert comes equipped with IronStrike's innovative Thermal Fin Technology (TFT™), a cast iron heat exchanger system that maximizes heat output to quickly deliver warmth to your living space. And with features like the Montlake's precise one-touch control and smoke-reducing air booster, reliability, efficiency, and technology come together to ensure lasting comfort for your home. Aesthetics Unique, integral airwash system keeps the glass clean and clear for a wide-open view of the fire. Tall opening provides and expansive view of the burning fire. Precision-cut, heavy-gauge steel provides dependable, long-lasting operation. Comfort Innovative Thermal Fin Technology™ (TFT) creates 32% more surface area than a standard design resulting in more heat entering the room. High-density firebrick retains heat, resulting in increased efficiency. Optional 150-CFM variable-speed blower quickly moves heat from the stove into your room. EPA-certified and Washington State-approved for clean and efficient operation. Ease of Operation One-touch control ensures easy operation and comfort. Design Versatility Decorative door trim in standard Black, Brushed Nickel or Nickel allows customization to your style. Top warming surface with classic cast-iron or solid, heavy-gauge steel options allow for easy customization. *Square-feet heating capacities are approximations only. Actual performance may vary depending upon home design and insulation, ceiling heights, climate, condition and type of wood used, appliance location, burn rate, accessories chosen, chimney installation and how the appliance is operated.

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Inspiration for a large timeless master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls

Duration® Premium Cool Shingles reflect solar energy, helping decrease the amount of heat transferred to a home’s interior – and the amount of air conditioning needed to keep it comfortable. Duration® Premium Cool Shingles are ENERGY STAR® rated and feature unique lighter colors that have corresponding Owens Corning™ Hip & Ridge Shingles. These shingles also offer our patented SureNail® Technology.

Architecture by Emeritus | Interiors by Elizabeth Walker Raith | Build by Jonathan Raith & Co. | Photos by Tom G. Olcott
Inspiration for a coastal pebble tile floor bathroom remodel with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls and an undermount sink

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Duration® Premium Cool Shingles reflect solar energy, helping decrease the amount of heat transferred to a home’s interior – and the amount of air conditioning needed to keep it comfortable. Duration® Premium Cool Shingles are ENERGY STAR® rated and feature unique lighter colors that have corresponding Owens Corning™ Hip & Ridge Shingles. These shingles also offer our patented SureNail® Technology.

The eye-catching azure main color in the highly-collectible, mid-1800’s rug from the Persian Qashqai tribe introduces the paintings, bronze sculpture, ceramics and two other Persian rugs that enrich this space. The lustrous lamb’s wool, spacious design and glowing sapphire blue field of this first-rate, circa 1910 Mahajiran Sarouk room-size Persian rug adds to the comfortable ambiance of the library in a desert home. As an additional enhancement, the tribal Persian Qashqai saddlebag draped over the hearth enhances the casual, yet refined ambiance of this space.

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Duration® Premium Cool Shingles reflect solar energy, helping decrease the amount of heat transferred to a home’s interior – and the amount of air conditioning needed to keep it comfortable. Duration® Premium Cool Shingles are ENERGY STAR® rated and feature unique lighter colors that have corresponding Owens Corning™ Hip & Ridge Shingles. These shingles also offer our patented SureNail® Technology.