The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

Photo by Allan Zepeda
Living room - small contemporary open concept and formal medium tone wood floor living room idea in New York with white walls

Trendy master gray tile and white tile terrazzo floor and multicolored floor freestanding bathtub photo in Orange County with white walls, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Romantic Italian designed Southern Living Showcase Home. Showcased in Norton Commons Spring Home Tour 2010.
Elegant exterior home photo in Louisville

By adding the coffered ceiling, refitting the skylight into the new contours presented a structural challenge. Ultimately it was decreased in size yet is perfectly placed symmetrically in front of the Wolf range. AM Media Group

Georgia Coast Design & Construction - Southern Living Custom Builder Showcase Home at St. Simons Island, GA Built on a one-acre, lakefront lot on the north end of St. Simons Island, the Southern Living Custom Builder Showcase Home is characterized as Old World European featuring exterior finishes of Mosstown brick and Old World stucco, Weathered Wood colored designer shingles, cypress beam accents and a handcrafted Mahogany door. Inside the three-bedroom, 2,400-square-foot showcase home, Old World rustic and modern European style blend with high craftsmanship to create a sense of timeless quality, stability, and tranquility. Behind the scenes, energy efficient technologies combine with low maintenance materials to create a home that is economical to maintain for years to come. The home's open floor plan offers a dining room/kitchen/great room combination with an easy flow for entertaining or family interaction. The interior features arched doorways, textured walls and distressed hickory floors.

Itaunas Granite by Stone Showcase

Plekkenpol Builders, R5 BATC Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, Fall 2014 http://www.ParadeofHomes.org

Randall Perry
Elegant freestanding bathtub photo in Boston with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets and gray cabinets

Spring 2015 Remodelers Showcase #R19 Avid Builders

Mike Kaskel
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Photo of a traditional landscaping in Austin.

This home is a custom home built by Homes by Tradition located in Lakeville, MN. Our showcase models are professionally staged. Please contact Ambiance at Home for information on furniture - 952.440.6757 Thank you!

Fred Rollison Photography
Bedroom - craftsman bedroom idea in Atlanta

Whereas the Winterberry model home’s living room showcases light ocean blues and sandy whites, the guest bedroom focuses on vibrant tropical greens. Paisley linens are reinvented to work within this coastal design theme – and brilliantly, we might add!

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