Douglas VanderHorn Architects From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Jeff Mayra
Example of a small trendy concrete floor bathroom design in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink and solid surface countertops

Eat-in kitchen - small contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Example of a small trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

An used closet under the stairs is transformed into a beautiful and functional chilled wine cellar with a new wrought iron railing for the stairs to tie it all together. Travertine slabs replace carpet on the stairs. LED lights are installed in the wine cellar for additional ambient lighting that gives the room a soft glow in the evening. Photos by: Ryan Wilson

Example of a small trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Eat-in kitchen - small contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

James Kruger, LandMark Photography, Peter Eskuche, AIA, Eskuche Design, Sharon Seitz, HISTORIC studio, Interior Design
Example of a huge mountain style u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Country dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield

Inspiration for a large modern kids' white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile drop-in bathtub remodel in Chicago with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

The library end of the Great Room includes a black Nero marble fireplace surround.
Farmhouse living room photo in Denver

Jeff Mayra
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley concrete floor open concept kitchen remodel in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, metallic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Elegant gray floor sunroom photo in Chicago with a skylight

Example of a large minimalist master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile drop-in bathtub design in Chicago with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

Photography by Anthony Crisafulli
Small eclectic backyard brick patio photo in New York

Cable Railing posts embedded into Brazilian Walnut (IPE) decking.
Inspiration for a modern balcony balcony remodel in New York with a roof extension

Small trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula