As innkeepers, Lois and Evan Evans know all about hospitality. So after buying a 1955 Cape Cod cottage whose interiors hadn’t been updated since the 1970s, they set out on a whole-house renovation, a major focus of which was the kitchen. The goal of this renovation was to create a space that would be efficient and inviting for entertaining, as well as compatible with the home’s beach-cottage style. Cape Associates removed the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room to create an open, airy layout. The ceilings were raised and clad in shiplap siding and highlighted with new pine beams, reflective of the cottage style of the home. New windows add a vintage look. The designer used a whitewashed palette and traditional cabinetry to push a casual and beachy vibe, while granite countertops add a touch of elegance. The layout was rearranged to include an island that’s roomy enough for casual meals and for guests to hang around when the owners are prepping party meals. Placing the main sink and dishwasher in the island instead of the usual under-the-window spot was a decision made by Lois early in the planning stages. “If we have guests over, I can face everyone when I’m rinsing vegetables or washing dishes,” she says. “Otherwise, my back would be turned.” The old avocado-hued linoleum flooring had an unexpected bonus: preserving the original oak floors, which were refinished. The new layout includes room for the homeowners’ hutch from their previous residence, as well as an old pot-bellied stove, a family heirloom. A glass-front cabinet allows the homeowners to show off colorful dishes. Bringing the cabinet down to counter level adds more storage. Stacking the microwave, oven and warming drawer adds efficiency.

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects and Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Designed and built a new warm, modern, Eichler-inspired, open, indoor-outdoor home on a deeper-than-usual San Mateo Highlands property where an original Eichler house had burned to the ground. The owners wanted multi-generational living and larger spaces than the original home offered, but all parties agreed that the house should respect the neighborhood and blend in stylistically with the other Eichlers. At first the Klopf team considered re-using what little was left of the original home and expanding on it. But after discussions with the owner and builder, all parties agreed that the last few remaining elements of the house were not practical to re-use, so Klopf Architecture designed a new home that pushes the Eichler approach in new directions. One disadvantage of Eichler production homes is that the house designs were not optimized for each specific lot. A new custom home offered the team a chance to start over. In this case, a longer house that opens up sideways to the south fit the lot better than the original square-ish house that used to open to the rear (west). Accordingly, the Klopf team designed an L-shaped “bar” house with a large glass wall with large sliding glass doors that faces sideways instead of to the rear like a typical Eichler. This glass wall opens to a pool and landscaped yard designed by Arterra Landscape Architects. Driving by the house, one might assume at first glance it is an Eichler because of the horizontality, the overhanging flat roof eaves, the dark gray vertical siding, and orange solid panel front door, but the house is designed for the 21st Century and is not meant to be a “Likeler.” You won't see any posts and beams in this home. Instead, the ceiling decking is a western red cedar that covers over all the beams. Like Eichlers, this cedar runs continuously from inside to out, enhancing the indoor / outdoor feeling of the house, but unlike Eichlers it conceals a cavity for lighting, wiring, and insulation. Ceilings are higher, rooms are larger and more open, the master bathroom is light-filled and more generous, with a separate tub and shower and a separate toilet compartment, and there is plenty of storage. The garage even easily fits two of today's vehicles with room to spare. A massive 49-foot by 12-foot wall of glass and the continuity of materials from inside to outside enhance the inside-outside living concept, so the owners and their guests can flow freely from house to pool deck to BBQ to pool and back. During construction in the rough framing stage, Klopf thought the front of the house appeared too tall even though the house had looked right in the design renderings (probably because the house is uphill from the street). So Klopf Architecture paid the framer to change the roofline from how we had designed it to be lower along the front, allowing the home to blend in better with the neighborhood. One project goal was for people driving up the street to pass the home without immediately noticing there is an "imposter" on this lot, and making that change was essential to achieve that goal. This 2,606 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Eichler-inspired new house is located in San Mateo in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Klara Kevane Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Contractor: Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Photography ©2016 Mariko Reed Location: San Mateo, CA Year completed: 2016

"Car Wash" shower with multiple shower heads/body sprays. Beautiful see-thru fireplace between bathroom and bedroom.
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Hand assembled in the USA from beautiful European castings, the Rockport™ Hybrid-Fyre® is one of the cleanest burning and most efficient wood stoves in the world! Hybrid-Fyre® is an award winning technology designed by Lopi® to use less wood, burn hotter fires for longer periods of time, and reduce emissions. In the end, you save money while also minimizing your environmental impact. Features you’re going to LOVE! Cleverly concealed Bypass Damper for smoke free startups and reloading A single easy-to-use Air Operating Control gives you full command over your burn The large standard Ash Pan makes cleanup effortless Full cast iron convection chamber 400 CFM Fan expedites heated air into your home The Rockport™ is also compatible with GreenStart™ – a Lopi exclusive and a must for the modern wood burner. Simply load your wood and push a button! Be sure to ask your Lopi® dealer for a demo.

Hand assembled in the USA from beautiful European castings, the Rockport™ Hybrid-Fyre® from Lopi is one of the cleanest burning and most efficient stoves in the world! Hybrid-Fyre® is an award winning technology designed by Lopi® to use less wood, burn hotter fires for longer, and reduce emissions. In the end, you save money while also minimizing your environmental impact. Features you’re going to love include: cleverly concealed bypass damper for smoke free startups and reloading; a single easy-to-use air operating control gives you full command over your burn; the large standard ash pan makes cleanup effortless; full cast iron convection chamber; and a 400 CFM fan that expedites heated air into your home. The Rockport™ is also compatible with GreenStart™ – a Lopi exclusive and a must for the modern wood burner. Simply load your wood and push a button! Be sure to ask your Lopi® dealer for a demo. Photo by Travis Industries.

Hand assembled in the USA from beautiful European castings, the Rockport™ Hybrid-Fyre® is one of the cleanest burning and most efficient wood stoves in the world! Hybrid-Fyre® is an award winning technology designed by Lopi® to use less wood, burn hotter fires for longer periods of time, and reduce emissions. In the end, you save money while also minimizing your environmental impact. Features you’re going to LOVE! Cleverly concealed Bypass Damper for smoke free startups and reloading A single easy-to-use Air Operating Control gives you full command over your burn The large standard Ash Pan makes cleanup effortless Full cast iron convection chamber 400 CFM Fan expedites heated air into your home The Rockport™ is also compatible with GreenStart™ – a Lopi exclusive and a must for the modern wood burner. Simply load your wood and push a button! Be sure to ask your Lopi® dealer for a demo.

Looking for a nice clean crown molding, but what something different? These homeowners did just that with a simple clean flat molding applied to the wall and ceiling to create this look.

❤ Furniture grade polyvinyl chloride board plus 5 layers paint provides extra waterproof and resistance to moisture and humidity. ❤ Ergonomic Design Handles provide comfortable access to drawers. ❤ Anti-fog, Color Temp Change, Brightness Adjustable Smart LED Mirror. ❤ High quality easy clean up and maintenance free ACRYLIC SINK. ❤ EASY CLEAN & Maintenance free glossy finish surfaces. ❤ FULL EXTENSION DRAWERS offers you spacious storage space and keeping all daily items well organized. ❤ SOFT CLOSE prevents cracks and reduces friction on the hardware. ❤ U SHAPE & OPEN BACK for easy plumbing installation. ❤ COMPATIBLE METAL LEGS provides extra base support. ❤ ONE YEAR WARRANTY with top level customer service.

❤ Furniture grade polyvinyl chloride board plus 5 layers paint provides extra waterproof and resistance to moisture and humidity. ❤ Ergonomic Design Handles provide comfortable access to drawers. ❤ Anti-fog, Color Temp Change, Brightness Adjustable Smart LED Mirror. ❤ High quality easy clean up and maintenance free ACRYLIC SINK. ❤ EASY CLEAN & Maintenance free glossy finish surfaces. ❤ FULL EXTENSION DRAWERS offers you spacious storage space and keeping all daily items well organized. ❤ SOFT CLOSE prevents cracks and reduces friction on the hardware. ❤ U SHAPE & OPEN BACK for easy plumbing installation. ❤ COMPATIBLE METAL LEGS provides extra base support. ❤ ONE YEAR WARRANTY with top level customer service.

❤ Furniture grade polyvinyl chloride board plus 5 layers paint provides extra waterproof and resistance to moisture and humidity. ❤ Ergonomic Design Handles provide comfortable access to drawers. ❤ Anti-fog, Color Temp Change, Brightness Adjustable Smart LED Mirror. ❤ High quality easy clean up and maintenance free ACRYLIC SINK. ❤ EASY CLEAN & Maintenance free glossy finish surfaces. ❤ FULL EXTENSION DRAWERS offers you spacious storage space and keeping all daily items well organized. ❤ SOFT CLOSE prevents cracks and reduces friction on the hardware. ❤ U SHAPE & OPEN BACK for easy plumbing installation. ❤ COMPATIBLE METAL LEGS provides extra base support. ❤ ONE YEAR WARRANTY with top level customer service.

❤ Furniture grade polyvinyl chloride board plus 5 layers paint provides extra waterproof and resistance to moisture and humidity. ❤ Ergonomic Design Handles provide comfortable access to drawers. ❤ Anti-fog, Color Temp Change, Brightness Adjustable Smart LED Mirror. ❤ High-quality easy cleanup and maintenance-free ACRYLIC SINK. ❤ EASY CLEAN & Maintenance free glossy finish surfaces. ❤ FULL EXTENSION DRAWERS offers you spacious storage space and keeping all daily items well organized. ❤ SOFT CLOSE prevents cracks and reduces friction on the hardware. ❤ U SHAPE & OPEN BACK for easy plumbing installation. ❤ COMPATIBLE METAL LEGS provides extra base support. ❤ ONE YEAR WARRANTY with top-level customer service.

❤ Furniture grade polyvinyl chloride board plus 5 layers paint provides extra waterproof and resistance to moisture and humidity. ❤ Ergonomic Design Handles provide comfortable access to drawers. ❤ Anti-fog, Color Temp Change, Brightness Adjustable Smart LED Mirror. ❤ High quality easy clean up and maintenance free ACRYLIC SINK. ❤ EASY CLEAN & Maintenance free glossy finish surfaces. ❤ FULL EXTENSION DRAWERS offers you spacious storage space and keeping all daily items well organized. ❤ SOFT CLOSE prevents cracks and reduces friction on the hardware. ❤ U SHAPE & OPEN BACK for easy plumbing installation. ❤ COMPATIBLE METAL LEGS provides extra base support. ❤ ONE YEAR WARRANTY with top level customer service.

❤ Furniture grade polyvinyl chloride board plus 5 layers paint provides extra waterproof and resistance to moisture and humidity. ❤ Ergonomic Design Handles provide comfortable access to drawers. ❤ Anti-fog, Color Temp Change, Brightness Adjustable Smart LED Mirror. ❤ High quality easy clean up and maintenance free ACRYLIC SINK. ❤ EASY CLEAN & Maintenance free glossy finish surfaces. ❤ FULL EXTENSION DRAWERS offers you spacious storage space and keeping all daily items well organized. ❤ SOFT CLOSE prevents cracks and reduces friction on the hardware. ❤ U SHAPE & OPEN BACK for easy plumbing installation. ❤ COMPATIBLE METAL LEGS provides extra base support. ❤ ONE YEAR WARRANTY with top level customer service.

BUILT-IN LED LIGHTS provide soft guiding lights to grant easy access to bathroom and avoid disturbing your loved ones. Anti-fog, Color Temp Change, Brightness Adjustable Smart LED Mirror. High quality easy clean up and maintenance free ACRYLIC SINK. EASY CLEAN & Maintenance free glass drawer surfaces. EASY WIRE TO WALL PLUG and soft touch switch on both sides for LED lights. TWO FULL EXTENSION DRAWERS offers you spacious storage space and keeping all daily items well organized. SOFT CLOSE prevents cracks and reduces friction on the hardware. U SHAPE & OPEN BACK for easy plumbing installation. Furniture grade polyvinyl chloride board plus 5 layers paint provides extra waterproof and resistance to moisture and humidity. COMPATIBLE METAL LEGS provides extra base support. ONE YEAR WARRANTY with top level customer service. Classical Calacatta white marble design with rough glass surface for white color option. European modern design with matte grey background rough glass surface for grey color option.

❤ BUILT-IN LED LIGHTS provide soft guiding lights to grant easy access to bathroom and avoid disturbing your loved ones. ❤ Anti-fog, Color Temp Change, Brightness Adjustable Smart LED Mirror. ❤ High quality easy clean up and maintenance free ACRYLIC SINK. ❤ EASY CLEAN & Maintenance free glass drawer surfaces. ❤ EASY WIRE TO WALL PLUG and soft touch switch on both sides for LED lights. ❤ TWO FULL EXTENSION DRAWERS offers you spacious storage space and keeping all daily items well organized. ❤ SOFT CLOSE prevents cracks and reduces friction on the hardware. ❤ U SHAPE & OPEN BACK for easy plumbing installation. Furniture grade polyvinyl chloride board plus 5 layers paint provides extra waterproof and resistance to moisture and humidity. ❤ COMPATIBLE METAL LEGS provides extra base support. ❤ ONE YEAR WARRANTY with top level customer service. ❤ Classical Calacatta white marble design with rough glass surface for white color option. ❤ European modern design with matte grey background rough glass surface for grey color option.

Winning Best New Home of 2013 and labeled “Passive House Perfection” by Fine Homebuilding, this 1600-square foot farmhouse achieves the highest performance standards without sacrificing aesthetic standards. The owners “learned that good design and modern aesthetics were compatible with the kind of energy we were seeking and we couldn’t be more pleased.” Beyond Efficiency coached the team in resource-efficient framing, and builder Rob Nicely incorporated practices such as 24” stud spacing and appropriately sized insulated headers to reduce lumber costs, speed construction and maximize insulation. He planned ahead by pre-insulating components such as doubled I-joists to ensure an uninterrupted thermal boundary. To achieve the strict Passive House heating demand requirements, phase-change materials (PCMs) are installed behind drywall in walls and dropped ceilings to absorb the sun’s heat from large south-facing windows and release it for passive heating once temperatures cool down. PCMs provide temperature moderation and peak load shifting benefits that were traditionally available only in heavy, high-thermal mass materials. The house is designed to use about 70% less energy than its code-level counterpart. The homeowners have reported that temperatures remain very stable throughout the home, varying no more than 2 degrees from north to south and top to bottom.

❤ BUILT-IN LED LIGHTS provide soft guiding lights to grant easy access to bathroom and avoid disturbing your loved ones. ❤ Anti-fog, Color Temp Change, Brightness Adjustable Smart LED Mirror. ❤ High quality easy clean up and maintenance free ACRYLIC SINK. ❤ EASY CLEAN & Maintenance free glass drawer surfaces. ❤ EASY WIRE TO WALL PLUG and soft touch switch on both sides for LED lights. ❤ TWO FULL EXTENSION DRAWERS offers you spacious storage space and keeping all daily items well organized. ❤ SOFT CLOSE prevents cracks and reduces friction on the hardware. ❤ U SHAPE & OPEN BACK for easy plumbing installation. ❤ Furniture grade polyvinyl chloride board plus 5 layers paint provides extra waterproof and resistance to moisture and humidity. ❤ COMPATIBLE METAL LEGS provides extra base support. ❤ ONE YEAR WARRANTY with top level customer service. ❤ Classical Calacatta white marble design with rough glass surface for white color option. ❤ European modern design with matte grey background rough glass surface for grey color option.

High-performance modern/contemporary steel garage doors engineered for resellers and installers focused on clean lines, reliable operation, and fewer service calls—ideal for new builds and modern renovations from China CHI Hardware, the World-class garage door manufacturer. MAs a China supplier with integrated production and wholesale garage door, our best-performance lineup is engineered for resellers and installers who need smooth travel, stable panels, and fewer service calls. Select flush or minimalist grooves, optional insulation and upgraded seals, reinforced sections for larger widths, and durable finishes for harsh climates. With consistent fitment, clear hardware matching, and batch-controlled production, you can install faster, quote confidently, and protect your reputation. ————Key Specifications———— • Styles: modern flush / minimal grooves / micro-rib (optional) • Steel: galvanized steel skins; thickness customizable by market requirement • Insulation: optional PU foam insulated construction • Finish: matte/satin options; multiple standard colors + custom colors • Hardware compatibility: standard sectional systems; quiet rollers optional ————Performance & Benefits———— • Modern flat surfaces with enhanced rigidity to resist oil-canning • Insulation + seal options improve air tightness and reduce noise • Precise track/hardware fit helps smooth, quiet travel ————CHI Manufacturing & Process Strength———— • Controlled roll forming and panel straightness management • Foaming process with stable density control (for insulated models) • Quality checks focused on flatness, squareness, and coating consistency ————Contact Us———— China Chi Hardware Co.,Ltd. Website: https://www.chihw.com/

High-performance modern/contemporary steel garage doors engineered for resellers and installers focused on clean lines, reliable operation, and fewer service calls—ideal for new builds and modern renovations from China CHI Hardware, the World-class garage door manufacturer. MAs a China supplier with integrated production and wholesale garage door, our best-performance lineup is engineered for resellers and installers who need smooth travel, stable panels, and fewer service calls. Select flush or minimalist grooves, optional insulation and upgraded seals, reinforced sections for larger widths, and durable finishes for harsh climates. With consistent fitment, clear hardware matching, and batch-controlled production, you can install faster, quote confidently, and protect your reputation. ————Key Specifications———— • Styles: modern flush / minimal grooves / micro-rib (optional) • Steel: galvanized steel skins; thickness customizable by market requirement • Insulation: optional PU foam insulated construction • Finish: matte/satin options; multiple standard colors + custom colors • Hardware compatibility: standard sectional systems; quiet rollers optional ————Performance & Benefits———— • Modern flat surfaces with enhanced rigidity to resist oil-canning • Insulation + seal options improve air tightness and reduce noise • Precise track/hardware fit helps smooth, quiet travel ————CHI Manufacturing & Process Strength———— • Controlled roll forming and panel straightness management • Foaming process with stable density control (for insulated models) • Quality checks focused on flatness, squareness, and coating consistency ————Contact Us———— China Chi Hardware Co.,Ltd. Website: https://www.chihw.com/