Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes Location: Louisville, Colorado, USA This 3,800 sf. modern farmhouse on Roosevelt Ave. in Louisville is lovingly called "Teddy Homesevelt" (AKA “The Ted”) by its owners. The ground floor is a simple, sunny open concept plan revolving around a gourmet kitchen, featuring a large island with a waterfall edge counter. The dining room is anchored by a bespoke Walnut, stone and raw steel dining room storage and display wall. The Great room is perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining, and flows out to a large covered porch and firepit. The homeowner’s love their photogenic pooch and the custom dog wash station in the mudroom makes it a delight to take care of her. In the basement there’s a state-of-the art media room, starring a uniquely stunning celestial ceiling and perfectly tuned acoustics. The rest of the basement includes a modern glass wine room, a large family room and a giant stepped window well to bring the daylight in. The Ted includes two home offices: one sunny study by the foyer and a second larger one that doubles as a guest suite in the ADU above the detached garage. The home is filled with custom touches: the wide plank White Oak floors merge artfully with the octagonal slate tile in the mudroom; the fireplace mantel and the Great Room’s center support column are both raw steel I-beams; beautiful Doug Fir solid timbers define the welcoming traditional front porch and delineate the main social spaces; and a cozy built-in Walnut breakfast booth is the perfect spot for a Sunday morning cup of coffee. The two-story custom floating tread stair wraps sinuously around a signature chandelier, and is flooded with light from the giant windows. It arrives on the second floor at a covered front balcony overlooking a beautiful public park. The master bedroom features a fireplace, coffered ceilings, and its own private balcony. Each of the 3-1/2 bathrooms feature gorgeous finishes, but none shines like the master bathroom. With a vaulted ceiling, a stunningly tiled floor, a clean modern floating double vanity, and a glass enclosed “wet room” for the tub and shower, this room is a private spa paradise. This near Net-Zero home also features a robust energy-efficiency package with a large solar PV array on the roof, a tight envelope, Energy Star windows, electric heat-pump HVAC and EV car chargers.

Every Iron & Wood Gate from First Impression Ironworks is designed to provide security and beauty to your home, and is always custom built to your home’s specifications. Each gate is made in Arizona from the highest quality materials sourced here in the U.S.A., using only 100% American steel. Each Iron Gate is crafted from the most robust steel and gate posts available, as well as a standard 10” steel latch and lock guard, name brand Kwikset or Schlage hardware is always included, and customization is available for whatever needs fit your home best. Our product line includes a customizable array of steel plate gates, iron and wood gates, wrought iron and glass, or timeless iron and redwood gates. You can choose your Iron Gate from a variety of styles such as Contemporary, Traditional and Tuscan, and with additional options such as arches or digital locks. Our design consultants are here to help – let us know how we can create a one-of-a-kind Iron Gate for your home today!

Freedom Contractors specializes in designing and constructing custom cedar pergolas tailored to enhance your home and outdoor living space. Whether you prefer a free-standing structure or one that is attached to your home, we deliver solutions that meet your specific needs. To ensure your pergola withstands Colorado's challenging weather conditions, we offer the option of integrating a top-tier polycarbonate roofing system. This installation provides robust protection and optimal shading, courtesy of our partnership with coveryourpergola.com, a leader in high-quality pergola roofing solutions.

“Indulge in Unparalleled Pool Opulence with Babcock Custom Pools and the Beverly Hills All Tile Pool” If you are in pursuit of the pinnacle of pool extravagance, your quest ends here with the Beverly Hills All Tile Pool project by Babcock Custom Pools. The swimming pool boasts top-notch tile work and a personalized mosaic artwork by Joseph & Sons, but the true highlight is the breathtaking acrylic window that elevates the pool experience to another level. At Babcock Custom Pools, they comprehend that your pool should be a mirror of your personal style and necessities. That’s why they go above and beyond to comprehend your vision for a pool and craft a design that surpasses your expectations. They utilize only the finest materials, from the tile work to the acrylic window, to ensure that your pool is a lasting symbol of luxury. The Beverly Hills All Tile Pool exemplifies Babcock Custom Pools’ devotion to excellence. The tile work is not just visually striking but also robust, and the personal touch of the custom mosaic art piece by Joseph & Sons makes your pool a true original. The acrylic window serves as the cherry on top, offering breathtaking views and a one-of-a-kind pool experience that you’ll treasure forever. For those seeking a pool that is not only beautiful but also practical, look no further than Babcock Custom Pools. The Beverly Hills All Tile Pool project embodies their commitment to creating an unforgettable pool experience, complete with attention to detail and premium materials. Your pool will be a source of serenity and delight for years to come. In conclusion, the Beverly Hills All Tile Pool project by Babcock Custom Pools represents the epitome of pool luxury. With its all-tile construction, custom mosaic art piece, and acrylic window, it offers an unmatched pool experience. Don’t wait any longer, elevate your pool game with Babcock Custom Pools and the Beverly Hills All Tile Pool.

This featured project was designed as a contemporary theme with an Asian twist with clean straight lines and right angles to mirror the architecture of the home. We also incorporated many native and adapted species. Highland Landscaping designed and installed the irrigation, drainage, landscaping, and sod for this residential new construction. We installed drip irrigation in as many areas as possible versus the traditional above ground sprinkler system design. The design of drip irrigation, native and adapted plant species, coincides with Highland Landscaping’s mission to provide leading edge water conservation designs. We strive to create robust, hardy landscapes that require very little water or maintenance, and thrive in Texas.

This 2022 project for Sovereign Grace Music was a full-scale, purpose-built recording and production facility designed to support songwriting, live tracking, mixing, and video content creation. Working alongside the extraordinary Sovereign Grace team—and in collaboration with Authentic Carpentry—NILES handled sound reduction, audio integration, and all acoustic treatment design and installation. The facility features a full Control Room, a spacious Live Room, and a large Isolation Booth engineered for dry drum capture or vocal tracking during full-band sessions. Each space was crafted for accuracy, clarity, and intuitive workflow, ensuring that engineers and artists can move seamlessly between rooms without breaking creative momentum. Clear sightlines, generous lighting, and intentional layout choices make the studio equally suited for recording and video production. Every room is wired for a plug-and-play workflow, supporting multi-camera shoots, ensemble tracking, and efficient session flow. Behind the aesthetic, the acoustic infrastructure is highly robust. The Control Room, Live Room, and ISO Booth sit on independent floor systems with tailored sound-reducing wall assemblies and strategic treatments throughout. No suite is mechanically bonded, allowing simultaneous use of all rooms with minimal sound transmission. Monitoring in the Control Room centers around PMC 6-2 loudspeakers, precisely tuned to ensure accurate translation from mix position to the final master. The result is a balanced, inviting, and technically exact environment—built to serve the diverse creative needs of Sovereign Grace Music for years to come.

An existing Cape built in the 1980s was transformed through the addition of a wraparound front porch with robust but traditional columns, expanded second floor dormers, a new deck and screened-in porch facing the backyard, an expanded and open kitchen/breakfast/family room, a new mud room/laundry room/powder room suite, and a new bedroom suite in what had previously been attic space. The underlying Cape form still remains but is now expanded to have character, scale and presence befitting its rural seaside neighborhood of mostly large and elegant homes. PSD Scope Of Work: Architecture, Construction | Living Space: 3,197ft² | Photography: Brian Vanden Brink |

This exquisite kitchen is a symphony of contrasting elements that come together to create a space that's at once warm, contemporary, and inviting. Embracing a chic palette of rich walnut and pristine white gloss, the kitchen embodies modernity while paying homage to the traditional. Stepping into the room, the eye is immediately drawn to the sumptuous walnut cabinetry. These units are notable for their stunning depth of color and unique, intricate grain patterns that lend a sense of natural charm to the room. The robust walnut undertones are the embodiment of sophistication and warmth, imbuing the space with a comforting, homely aura. Complementing the wood's organic allure, the glossy white surfaces provide a sleek, modern counterpoint. The white gloss kitchen island and countertops are crafted with meticulous precision, their surfaces reflecting light to illuminate the room and enhance its spacious feel. The high gloss finish is incredibly smooth to the touch, adding a layer of tactile luxury to the overall aesthetic. Where the walnut provides the soul, the white gloss provides the contemporary spirit. The cabinets, outfitted in glossy white, are not only visually striking but also serve as a practical design solution, resisting stains and spills while reflecting light to make the space appear larger and brighter. The balance between the rich walnut and the crisp white gloss is expertly maintained throughout, creating a harmonious dialogue between the two. Brushed steel hardware provides a touch of industrial chic, while state-of-the-art appliances integrate seamlessly into the design. Accent features such as a walnut-topped island or a white gloss splashback continue this dynamic interplay, providing not just functionality, but a visual spectacle. The result is a kitchen space that is as breathtaking to behold as it is to function within. This walnut and white gloss kitchen effortlessly blends the traditional with the contemporary, the natural with the synthetic, the comforting with the clean. It is a testament to the power of design to create spaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and thoroughly practical, creating a kitchen that's not just a place for cooking, but a hub for home life.

This featured project was designed as a contemporary theme with an Asian twist with clean straight lines and right angles to mirror the architecture of the home. We also incorporated many native and adapted species. Highland Landscaping designed and installed the irrigation, drainage, landscaping, and sod for this residential new construction. We installed drip irrigation in as many areas as possible versus the traditional above ground sprinkler system design. The design of drip irrigation, native and adapted plant species, coincides with Highland Landscaping’s mission to provide leading edge water conservation designs. We strive to create robust, hardy landscapes that require very little water or maintenance, and thrive in Texas.

This wire-brushed, robust cocoa design features perfectly balanced undertones and a healthy amount of variation for a classic look that grounds every room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

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Transitional living room photo in Boston

Every Iron & Wood Gate from First Impression Ironworks is designed to provide security and beauty to your home, and is always custom built to your home’s specifications. Each gate is made in Arizona from the highest quality materials sourced here in the U.S.A., using only 100% American steel. Each Iron Gate is crafted from the most robust steel and gate posts available, as well as a standard 10” steel latch and lock guard, name brand Kwikset or Schlage hardware is always included, and customization is available for whatever needs fit your home best. Our product line includes a customizable array of steel plate gates, iron and wood gates, wrought iron and glass, or timeless iron and redwood gates. You can choose your Iron Gate from a variety of styles such as Contemporary, Traditional and Tuscan, and with additional options such as arches or digital locks. Our design consultants are here to help – let us know how we can create a one-of-a-kind Iron Gate for your home today!

"Casteel," is an inspired modern custom home located in Powder Springs, Georgia. Architectural designs by James Knight of Reynard Custom Homes. Photos by Kalyn Kight of Reynard Custom Homes this single-family residence is intentionally crafted to exude all the right vibes—perfectly balancing bold contemporary design with warm, inviting outdoor living spaces. The home's striking exterior makes an immediate statement, featuring sophisticated dark siding beautifully contrasted by natural wood accents. Designed for a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle, the backyard acts as a private retreat. It boasts a stunning covered back patio anchored by robust stone pillars and a rich wood-paneled ceiling. Just steps beyond the covered lounge area, a custom outdoor fire pit creates the ultimate gathering space for cozy evenings and entertaining under the Georgia sky. From the thoughtful site planning to the impeccable modern architectural details, the Casteel project perfectly represents our passion for turning our clients' dream homes into a reality.

This standout custom-fabricated media console seamlessly integrates the warmth of a modern electric fireplace with the rugged, heavy-duty aesthetic of industrial metalwork. Built upon a robust dark steel skeleton frame, the piece is finished with a stunning solid wood countertop and matching solid wood side panels, providing a rich, organic contrast to the dark metal. Designed as the ultimate living room centerpiece, the unit features an expansive, open horizontal shelving bay across the top—ideal for housing a soundbar, media players, or gaming consoles. The focal point is the built-in electric fireplace insert, flanked by two highly functional storage cabinets. These side compartments are secured by custom cabinet doors featuring industrial expanded metal mesh inserts heavily encased in welded steel frames. This mesh design not only adds raw visual texture but also allows for excellent airflow and remote control functionality for any housed electronics.

We built this robust deck with an upsized structure and quality products.

For this job, I had the pleasure of visiting the historic Salts Mill, a former textile mill turned art gallery, shopping centre, and restaurant complex near Bingley, West Yorkshire. It was built in 1853 by the famous manufacturer and philanthropist, Sir Titus Salt, and was at one point the largest industrial building in the world by total floor area. As you can imagine, a lot of the rooms at Salts Mill are over a century and a half old. Most of them also contained stone flooring made from Yorkstone – a type of Sandstone unique to Yorkshire, and easily distinguishable due to its rich, natural yellow colouring. Unfortunately, one such floor in the Salts Mill was in quite a bad state. It has completely lost its vibrance – appearing more grey than yellow – and was evidentially in need of a very deep clean and fresh seal. I started the Yorkstone tile restoration by soaking the floor in a strong dilution of our reliable alkaline-based tile cleaner, Tile Doctor Pro Clean, and scrubbing it in using a rotary machine fitted with a scrubbing pad. This quickly removed the initial layers of muck and, in the process, revealed oil-based paint and glue stains all over the floor. To break down the oil and paint I applied Tile Doctor Remove & Go, which is our heavy duty stripper, remover and degreaser. This quickly ate through the paint and glue, and I followed by giving the floor another thorough clean with Pro Clean. Finally, I rinsed the floor with clean water before leaving it to dry for a full two days due to the amount of chemical cleaning product and water applied. Upon my return to the Salts Mill two days later, I ran some quick damp tests to check for any excess moisture which could’ve prevented me from sealing the floor. Thankfully, the floor was dry and ready to be sealed, but it is always recommended, especially with older floors, to be aware of damp issues as these can be very troublesome. My choice of sealer was Tile Doctor Seal and Go, a topical sealer which provides a robust, stain resistant seal and a durable low sheen finish all in one product. Multiple coats of Seal and Go were applied, bringing the life and character back to these classic tiles. Nigel Stoker North West Yorkshire Tile Doctor

What is it about this porch remodel that makes you stop and look? While the rail and columns are an important part, we believe it's the robust 3 1/2" Revival Cedar Porch Spindles that really make it irresistible.

Dimension: 43" L X 25" D X 83" H Handcrafted of robust solid wood, our Tipton Hand Carved Reclaimed Wood Rustic Armoire With Shelves becomes the perfect accent for your study, living room, entryway, or dining room. This stately wood armoire is a work of stunning old world craftsmanship with modern day functionality to house all of your clutter as well as keep you organized. Open the double doors to reveal a plethora of shelving for at-a-glance selection of canned goods or other non-perishables, as well as folded clothing, board games, dishware, and more. Tucked away at the bottom of the cabinet, pull out the lower drawer for additional space to keep your smaller etceteras including dinner linens, utensils, and other bric-a-brac easily on hand. The metal ring pull hardware makes it easy to access your goods any time you need them. With a rectangular frame and a rich texture of carved cabinets and doors, this rustic piece evokes a strong sense of refinement to bring lasting beauty and timeless practicality to your home decor. Intricate scrollwork, floral detail, and medallion carvings grace the entire front of the cabinet to create a dimensional work of art. Broad plank sides and an antiqued gray finish showcase the rich, variegated grain of the natural wood that is at once an arresting accent in any room of the house. Special Features: • 100% Handcrafted • Solid hardwood frame • Hand carved scroll and floral details • 2 doors with inner shelving • 1 drawer • Metal ring pull hardware • Antique gray finish • Anti-tip kit included Note: Custom Options such as Size, Shape, Shade & Design are not applicable to this item. Furniture is subjected to have Slight Variations. Real wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike. Variations in solid wood grain patterns are to be expected and make each furniture uniquely beautiful, just like us humans.

Transitional exterior home photo in New York