Michael Gotowala Outdoor Kitchen designer and founder of THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE by PREFERRED PROPERTIES shows us signs of OUTDOOR LIVING FABULOUSLY with the surrounding neighbors in this CHESHIRE, CT. residential splendor. Remote controlled fire pit with granite surround, Outdoor kitchen island with DCS grill, new mahogany deck, Brown Jordan's outdoor cabinetry all part of THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE by PREFERRED PROPERTIES. ALL you need to do is pull up a chair. For more great outdoor kitchen design ideas go to THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE BY PREFERRED PROPERTIES CONNECTICUT. www.outdoorkitchendesigner.com or call 1-855-GET OUTDOORS

Hearthstone Heritage wood stove featured here in Matte Black. Also available in Brown Enamel, Black Enamel and Seafoam Enamel. Soapstone firebox provides an enduring 12 hours of heat life for up to a 1900 sq ft home. Oven-style side door helps keep ashes in the firebox better. Each stove is individually signed by the person who built it. Made in the USA. Cost: $2899

Having lived in Annapolis, Maryland for the past thirteen years, it had always been a dream of Laura’s to one day, own a home in the historic district. For years, she would walk-by with her family of five, taking it all in. When the chance came for her and her husband to purchase their dream home years later, they jumped at the opportunity! A historic landmark, the Sands House has been a feature of Annapolis since the 17th century. Estimated to have been built sometime between 1654 and 1700, is thought to be the oldest frame houses in the Chesapeake region. As with any historic home, this one required a lot of work. Laura admits that, “there were many times throughout the renovation process where I looked back and thought, ‘oh, did we make a mistake?’” But the Smith’s hard work and persistence paid off when months after signing the lease, they were home

This compact bathroom and laundry has all the amenities of a much larger space in a 5'-3" x 8'-6" footprint. We removed the 1980's bath and laundry, rebuilt the sagging structure, and reworked ventilation, electric and plumbing. The shower couldn't be smaller than 30" wide, and the 24" Miele washer and dryer required 28". The wall dividing shower and machines is solid plywood with tile and wall paneling. Schluter system electric radiant heat and black octogon tile completed the floor. We worked closely with the homeowner, refining selections and coming up with several contingencies due to lead times and space constraints.

Our client approached us while he was in the process of purchasing his ½ lot detached unit in Hermosa Beach. He was drawn to a design / build approach because although he has great design taste, as a busy professional he didn’t have the time or energy to manage every detail involved in a home remodel. The property had been used as a rental unit and was in need of TLC. By bringing us onto the project during the purchase we were able to help assess the true condition of the home. Built in 1976, the 894 sq. ft. home had extensive termite and dry rot damage from years of neglect. The project required us to reframe the home from the inside out. To design a space that your client will love you really need to spend time getting to know them. Our client enjoys entertaining small groups. He has a custom turntable and considers himself a mixologist. We opened up the space, space-planning for his custom turntable, to make it ideal for entertaining. The wood floor is reclaimed wood from manufacturing facilities. The reframing work also allowed us to make the roof a deck with an ocean view. The home is now a blend of the latest design trends and vintage elements and our client couldn’t be happier! View the 'before' and 'after' images of this project at: http://www.houzz.com/discussions/4189186/bachelors-whole-house-remodel-in-hermosa-beach-ca-part-1 http://www.houzz.com/discussions/4203075/m=23/bachelors-whole-house-remodel-in-hermosa-beach-ca-part-2 http://www.houzz.com/discussions/4216693/m=23/bachelors-whole-house-remodel-in-hermosa-beach-ca-part-3 Features: subway tile, reclaimed wood floors, quartz countertops, bamboo wood cabinetry, Ebony finish cabinets in kitchen

Inspiration for a large transitional porcelain tile porcelain tile and single-sink walk-in shower remodel in Providence with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and a built-in vanity

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This is an example of a mid-sized rustic landscaping in Seattle.

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The fireplace reflects my client and her family's love of the season and the warmth with candlelight. This decor went up at Fall Equinox and will stay through November. Once December 1st, rolls around, my client will remove the garland and wreath, but we'll keep the gold candles and the Gather sign. Green spruce or pine garland and a new wreath will go where the Fall garland was before and we'll add some red ribbon for a pop of color. The gold candles work through the Christmas holidays as does the lantern with the candle inside that is set on a timer to turn on every evening at sunset. A green velvet bow will be added on the lantern and after that, she won't have to do too much to decorate but again, she has that wow factor, a pulled together, yes I decorate for the holidays look!

This 600sf addition in Folsom created much need space for a growing family. In addition to gaining space, functionality and pantry storage were requirements in the design program. We opened up the kitchen and dining area to great room, with a vaulted ceiling, lots of natural light, created a private office, and new flooring throughout. We also designed a warm and cozy sitting area with a new LED fireplace, stacked stacked stone and a rustic mantel. Schrock cabinets provided a lot more storage and functionality. The countertops are a combination of granite and quartz; the backsplash is natural stone. The 'floating' soffit above the island provided an opportunity for more LED up-lights and a great focal point. New concrete walkways, a patio, and an easy-access area for the garbage cans completed the exterior.

The Fontana Bridge residence is a mountain modern lake home located in the mountains of Swain County. The LEED Gold home is mountain modern house designed to integrate harmoniously with the surrounding Appalachian mountain setting. The understated exterior and the thoughtfully chosen neutral palette blend into the topography of the wooded hillside.

Enclosed dining room - mid-sized traditional light wood floor enclosed dining room idea in Boston with purple walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

This 600sf addition in Folsom created much need space for a growing family. In addition to gaining space, functionality and pantry storage were requirements in the design program. We opened up the kitchen and dining area to great room, with a vaulted ceiling, lots of natural light, created a private office, and new flooring throughout. We also designed a warm and cozy sitting area with a new LED fireplace, stacked stacked stone and a rustic mantel. Schrock cabinets provided a lot more storage and functionality. The countertops are a combination of granite and quartz; the backsplash is natural stone. The 'floating' soffit above the island provided an opportunity for more LED up-lights and a great focal point. New concrete walkways, a patio, and an easy-access area for the garbage cans completed the exterior.

The Olympic Retractable Screen allows for natural ventilation of medium and large size openings. It’s the perfect choice for larger enclosures such as patios, gazebos, garage doors and commercial openings that are up to 10 feet tall and 16.5 feet wide! The Olympic Retractable Screen is an affordable screen solution that is within the budgetary means of any homeowner. Available with manually operation including an easy-to-use pull cord or motorized with hand-held remote. Each screen is made to order and since there is no cutting or assembly required, this screen is fast and easy to install. The motorized version comes with an easy-to-use, hand-held remote control. Open or close the screen with the touch of a button — a wonderfully convenient feature. One channel or three channel remotes available. Requires a 120 volt connection. Also available is the manual version, operated using a convenient pull chain.

Eric Roth Photography
Example of a mid-sized farmhouse brown two-story wood exterior home design in Boston

When full-time Massachusetts residents contemplate building a second home in Telluride, Colorado the question immediately arises; does it make most sense to hire a regionally based Rocky Mountain architect or a sea level architect conveniently located for all of the rigorous collaboration required for successful bespoke home design. Determined to prove the latter true, Siemasko + Verbridge accompanied the potential client as they scoured the undulating Telluride landscape in search of the perfect house site. The selected site’s harmonious balance of untouched meadow rising up to meet the edge of an aspen grove and the opposing 180 degree view of Wilson’s Range spoke to everyone. A plateau just beyond a fork in the meadow provided a natural flatland, requiring little excavation and yet the right amount of upland slope to capture the views. The intrinsic character of the site was only enriched by an elk trail and snake-rail fence. Establishing the expanse of Wilson’s range would be best served by rejecting the notion of selected views, the central sweeping curve of the roof inverts a small saddle in the range with which it is perfectly aligned. The soaring wave of custom windows and the open floor plan make the relatively modest house feel sizable despite its footprint of just under 2,000 square feet. Officially a two bedroom home, the bunk room and loft allow the home to comfortably sleep ten, encouraging large gatherings of family and friends. The home is completely off the grid in response to the unique and fragile qualities of the landscape. Great care was taken to respect the regions vernacular through the use of mostly native materials and a palette derived from the terrain found at 9,820 feet above sea level. Photographer: Gibeon Photography

Mason DeMay
Family room - large rustic open concept medium tone wood floor family room idea in Chicago with beige walls

Large trendy backyard stone and rectangular lap hot tub photo in Charlotte