The focal point is the hand painted image of a King of Spades – painted on the sliding door that opens up to the Den. This art was specially chosen to reflect the client’s personality and his personal entertainment space. This partition acts as a two way as to keep the den room private when required and can also help the den room act as a larger gathering space when kept open. It is steeped in shades of bottle green exhibiting a raw chic neutral vibe. A visual contrast between finished and unfinished walls with exposed bricks and the herringbone flooring beautifully compliments the setting.

Living and Dining space design for a client's townhouse. The requirement was for a minimal aesthetic, light colour scheme and casual seating for 8 in a small living space. The design was addressed with a low height 6 seater custom sectional specified in light sky blue fabric. A separate ottoman in the same fabric doubled up as a coffee table with a tray top or for extra seating. A walnut finish media unit was specified with a cantilevered style together with art shelves cantilevered on the wall and a distressed area rug introduced subtle colours. The clients vintage vinyl player became the focal art object.

The resident of this 1904 classic Montford home has owned it for more than 30 years. Behind the walls and under the floors of the kitchen and bathroom were a myriad problem areas that needed attention. Hanging new cabinets on walls and from ceilings that may have been plumb a hundred years ago is par for the course. Our project manager even fabricated a special switch plate from wood that was required for an awkward spot in the bathroom. LED can lights and hand-blown glass pendants brighten the kitchen. Intricate tile work and massive glass sliding shower doors bring the bathroom up to date.

This beautiful reface plus enhanced the existing layout by taking the cabinets to the ceiling, updated shaker doors and refreshed finishes, infusing a welcoming ambiance into the space. The focal point is the exquisite quartzite countertops, which captivate with their comforting lines and warm tones. Complementing this, the island features rich stained alder cabinets adorned with elegant gold hardware, while the dark floors unite the elements seamlessly. As a result of these modern updates, the kitchen undergoes a remarkable transformation without requiring a complete remodel.

This house was designed for a couple and their son. One of the design program requirements was to have two master suites on the main level. They enjoy cooking and entertaining so the public and food prep. areas are functional, attractive and conducive to people gathering around. Consequently, the square footage of the main level is large. The house is also on a very steep slope which didn't help with the required footprint. In order to minimize the related costs of building with this site condition, the footprint of the house is long and not deep as it reaches down the slope. The scale of the existing homes in the neighborhood are unimposing. In order to play down the size as viewed from the street, the facade is broken up into several different masses with low sloping roofs. Once you're inside, the house opens up with 14 foot ceilings in the entry and living areas. The ceiling height of other spaces on the main level are 10 feet. Universal design was implemented on the main level to provide inherent accessibility for everyone. The lower level accommodates several guest rooms and baths, an exercise room, a guest den with wet bar and a man cave. Another design program requirement was to make the house as maintenance-free as possible. Exterior materials include stucco, Pennsylvania Blue Stone and a new aluminum siding product called Longboard. The siding comes in many wood grain finishes and to everyone that has seen it, they think it's real wood. It's also made from heavy gauge aluminum so it doesn't ding like traditional aluminum siding. The roofs are metal standing seam. The house is energy efficient. It's fully insulated with spray foam insulation-lots of it. The exterior walls were designed with 2x6 studs and roof rafters are 2x12 to provide plenty of space for the insulation, exceeding the required R-values. Windows and doors of course are energy efficient as well. All lighting is LED. The decking around the exterior is locust, a very hard native wood which is naturally insect and rot resistant. The best part of the whole project are the owners who love their new home. They initially had plans to live in this house during the summer months and Florida during the winter. They are now seriously considering living here full-time.

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Wooden Classicism Nesbitt House – Seaside, Florida Architect: Robert A. M. Stern Builder: O.B. Laurent Construction E. F. San Juan produced all of the interior and exterior millwork for this elegantly designed residence in the influential New Urban town of Seaside, Florida. Challenges: The beachfront residence required adherence to the area’s strict building code requirements, creating a unique profile for the compact layout of each room. Each room was also designed with all-wood walls and ceilings, which meant there was a lot of custom millwork! Solution: Unlike many homes where the same molding and paneling profiles are repeated throughout each room, this home featured a unique profile for each space. The effort was laborious—our team at E. F. San Juan created tools for each of these specific jobs. “The project required over four hundred man-hours of knife-grinding just to produce the tools,” says Edward San Juan. “Organization and scheduling were critical in this project because so many parts were required to complete each room.” The long hours and hard work allowed us to take the compacted plan and create the feel of an open, airy American beach house with the influence of 1930s Swedish classicism. The ceiling and walls in each room are paneled, giving them an elongated look to open up the space. The enticing, simplified wooden classicism style seamlessly complements the sweeping vistas and surrounding natural beauty along the Gulf of Mexico. --- Photography by Steven Mangum – STM Photography

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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

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The residents of this East Tennessee Residence wanted a home with a Rocky Mountains aesthetic – rustic textures, heavy timber all grounded with natural stone, but also wanted to marry it with the vernacular of their East Tennessee mountain location. Photography by Todd Crawford.

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Incorporated both French doors and Dutch doors, aiming to enhance the indoor-outdoor connection. The addition of custom decks and stairs from the bedroom to the laundry space and backyard suggests a functional and aesthetic upgrade to the outdoor spaces. The introduction of a custom brick step from the main bedroom french doors leads you to the outside seating area and shower that brings a rustic and coastal charming touch to the space. This not only improves accessibility but also creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Ginger's attention to detail is evident through the custom-designed copper light-up address signs. These signs not only serve a practical purpose but also add a distinctive and stylish element to the home's exterior. Similarly, the custom black iron lights guiding the pathways around the home contribute to the overall ambiance while providing safety and visibility. By combining functional design elements, thoughtful aesthetics, and custom craftsmanship, it seems like the firm and Ginger have worked together to transform the outdoor areas into a unique and appealing extension of the home. The combination of custom elements, carefully chosen materials, and Ginger Rabe Designs' expertise resulted in a truly remarkable overhaul of the Carlsbad Cottage. The attention to detail, blending of styles, and personalized touches throughout various spaces reflect a thoughtful and creative design approach.

This beautiful reface plus enhanced the existing layout by taking the cabinets to the ceiling, updated shaker doors and refreshed finishes, infusing a welcoming ambiance into the space. The focal point is the exquisite quartzite countertops, which captivate with their comforting lines and warm tones. Complementing this, the island features rich stained alder cabinets adorned with elegant gold hardware, while the dark floors unite the elements seamlessly. As a result of these modern updates, the kitchen undergoes a remarkable transformation without requiring a complete remodel.

Stakes used for tomatoes and other heavy crops are attractively stored in a beautiful blue urn, which complements the Soleri tiles embedded in the potting bench. Bamboo hoops are holding back the sugar snap peas.

A classic home entertainment room to party hard and have fun. Perfect for any family party, house party and for day to day entertainment room. Set up for a projector, lots of room for recliner sand a small home bar to complete the set up. The walls have a unique pattern to add to the ambiance and the ceilings add the required drama to the scene.

Photos by Beth Singer Architecture/Build: Luxe Homes Design Build
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Welcome to highwood®. Welcome to relaxation. This tastefully elegant traditional fan trellis will be the envy of your friends and neighbors. Built to last with highwood’s unique marine-grade recycled plastic, this trellis is unyielding to rot and deterioration. The sturdy structure can be installed directly into the ground just like its real-wood counterpart. Standing an impressive 6ft tall, our fan trellis provides a beautiful backdrop for growing flowers, vines, or vegetables. Best of all, our material doesn’t absorb moisture and repels dirt and grime, making clean-up a breeze. The highwood® palette offers a wide variety of colors sure to embellish your piece of paradise. Explore the entire highwood® product line to coordinate other beautiful and durable products to enhance your outdoor living space. Some assembly is required (see assembly guide) and assembled dimensions = 36""W x 72""H x 1""D (8lbs). Assembly requires a cordless screwdriver/drill or multi-bit handle for the enclosed Torx bit.

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