Guest Room On A Tight Budget. I Spy’s mission was to prepare the basement apartment as a master suite guest room. Which meant it needed to be furnished, while keeping in mind the visitors would be short term. This project was a quick remodel (two weeks) in a Victorian house located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco, California, the site of the historic 1967 Summer Of Love. The neighborhood’s Hippie roots allowed us to go funky with a modern twist. Timothy Shonnard Photography, Copyright 2011

Old World elegance meets modern ease in the beautiful custom-built home. Distinctive exterior details include European stone, classic columns and traditional turrets. Inside, convenience reigns, from the large circular foyer and welcoming great room to the dramatic lake room that makes the most of the stunning waterfront site. Other first-floor highlights include circular family and dining rooms, a large open kitchen, and a spacious and private master suite. The second floor features three additional bedrooms as well as an upper level guest suite with separate living, dining and kitchen area. The lower level is all about fun, with a games and billiards room, family theater, exercise and crafts area.

PENNSYLVANIA BARN A century-old barn was meticulously documented, disassembled, and transported from Pennsylvania to a farm in Alabama. In its new location, local stone serves as a base for the reconstructed barn that provides areas for a guest suite, storage, and parking. A craftsman from Pennsylvania was recruited to ensure that the barn’s structure and joinery were consistent with its original construction. The center of the home is anchored by a Russian stove that sits in the open barn frame and heats the entire house. The bedroom suite is designed as a discrete loft space to allow for privacy from the main living area. A rooftop “lantern” was added along with open porches to bring light into the interiors. Artifacts recovered from the barn’s original site were also utilized within the home, such as the frame of an old wagon that now hangs above the kitchen.

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DADA marks a return to naturalness, to the physical feeling of real wood and its solidity, to the prestigious look of its grain and to its porous surface. With the Dada collection, space can always be custom designed to suit one’s own style and thus enhance the quality of domestic living. Dada combines simplicity and elegance. A fine example is the use of convenient, custom-sized “Samoa” handles.DA marks a return to naturalness, to the physical feeling of real wood and its solidity, to the prestigious look of its grain and to its porous surface. With the Dada collection, space can always be custom designed to suit one’s own style and thus enhance the quality of domestic living. Dada combines simplicity and elegance. A fine example is the use of convenient, custom-sized “Samoa” handles.DADA marks a return to naturalness, to the physical feeling of real wood and its solidity, to the prestigious look of its grain and to its porous surface. With the Dada collection, space can always be custom designed to suit one’s own style and thus enhance the quality of domestic living. Dada combines simplicity and elegance. A fine example is the use of convenient, custom-sized “Samoa” handles.

Hillside Pavilion’s main-level primary bedroom pairs everyday function with views of the wooded site. A recessed dark wood ceiling defines the sleeping area, while a continuous pale wood headboard connects the bed and bedside storage. Built-in drawers follow the corner windows, complemented by tall cabinetry along the adjoining wall. A television concealed within the window-side cabinetry can be tucked away when not in use, leaving the wooded outlook as the room’s focus. The suite’s main-level placement supports single-level living and aging in place.

Hillside Pavilion’s main-level primary bedroom pairs everyday function with views of the wooded site. A recessed dark wood ceiling defines the sleeping area, while a continuous pale wood headboard connects the bed and bedside storage. Built-in drawers follow the corner windows, complemented by tall cabinetry along the adjoining wall. A television concealed within the window-side cabinetry can be tucked away when not in use, leaving the wooded outlook as the room’s focus. The suite’s main-level placement supports single-level living and aging in place.

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4 beds 5 baths 4,447 sqft RARE FIND! NEW HIGH-TECH, LAKE FRONT CONSTRUCTION ON HIGHLY DESIRABLE WINDERMERE CHAIN OF LAKES. This unique home site offers the opportunity to enjoy lakefront living on a private cove with the beauty and ambiance of a classic "Old Florida" home. With 150 feet of lake frontage, this is a very private lot with spacious grounds, gorgeous landscaping, and mature oaks. This acre plus parcel offers the beauty of the Butler Chain, no HOA, and turn key convenience. High-tech smart house amenities and the designer furnishings are included. Natural light defines the family area featuring wide plank hickory hardwood flooring, gas fireplace, tongue and groove ceilings, and a rear wall of disappearing glass opening to the covered lanai. The gourmet kitchen features a Wolf cooktop, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher, exotic granite counter tops, a walk in pantry, and custom built cabinetry. The office features wood beamed ceilings. With an emphasis on Florida living the large covered lanai with summer kitchen, complete with Viking grill, fridge, and stone gas fireplace, overlook the sparkling salt system pool and cascading spa with sparkling lake views and dock with lift. The private master suite and luxurious master bath include granite vanities, a vessel tub, and walk in shower. Energy saving and organic with 6-zone HVAC system and Nest thermostats, low E double paned windows, tankless hot water heaters, spray foam insulation, whole house generator, and security with cameras. Property can be gated.

Old World elegance meets modern ease in the beautiful custom-built home. Distinctive exterior details include European stone, classic columns and traditional turrets. Inside, convenience reigns, from the large circular foyer and welcoming great room to the dramatic lake room that makes the most of the stunning waterfront site. Other first-floor highlights include circular family and dining rooms, a large open kitchen, and a spacious and private master suite. The second floor features three additional bedrooms as well as an upper level guest suite with separate living, dining and kitchen area. The lower level is all about fun, with a games and billiards room, family theater, exercise and crafts area.

Balanced shade, dappled sunlight, and tree canopy views are the basis of the 518 Sacramento Drive house design. The entry is on center with the lot’s primary Live Oak tree, and each interior space has a unique relationship to this central element. Composed of crisply-detailed, considered materials, surfaces and finishes, the home is a balance of sophistication and restraint. The two-story massing is designed to allow for a bold yet humble street presence, while each single-story wing extends through the site, forming intimate outdoor and indoor spaces. Photo: Brian Mihealsick

Nestled within the vibrant urban core of the City of Lancaster, California, this illustrious project stands as a testament to modern community living. Comprising three stories and boasting 80 meticulously crafted units, this newly constructed apartment enclave offers diverse living spaces, from cozy studios to spacious 3-bedroom abodes. An integral part of a visionary four-building master plan, this community seamlessly blends functionality with luxury. It caters to households with incomes spanning from 30 to 60 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). Residents are treated to an array of on-site and off-site amenities, ensuring a truly enriched living experience. On-site residents benefit from a suite of services thoughtfully provided by the developer, encompassing comprehensive case management, primary health and mental health care, and holistic housing, education, and employment support. Beyond the confines of the community, a world of convenience awaits, with off-site amenities, including easy access to transportation hubs, esteemed educational institutions, and bustling shopping destinations replete with grocery stores, health clinics, and pharmacies. Moreover, this project's strategic location offers unparalleled accessibility, with seamless connections to public transportation and a plethora of social services and businesses within walking distance. It's not just an apartment complex; it's a vibrant, cohesive community designed to uplift and empower residents as they embark on their journey toward a brighter future.

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While this 5,000 sq ft home is spacious it has a compact footprint that fits comfortably on the 2 acre site. Above the garage is a 776 sq foot guest suite, complete with a kitchen, living room, two bedrooms and two baths.

The new addition includes a two car garage below, a casual dining space off the renovated kitchen and a new screened porch and terrace. The top level delivers a new Master Bedroom Suite. Regrading the lot and working with professional Landscape Architects we were able to create outdoor living spaces and integrate the house with the site. As a corner lot, on a main street, privacy was achieved bu skillfully placing planting so as to create a soft barrier with out "walling in" the lot. Because of the site slope, the new casual dining room and screen porch give you the feeling of being in a tree house.

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On a quiet cul-de-sac not too far from downtown San Luis Obispo lies the contemporary craftsman styled Clausen Residence. The challenges that accompanied this project were what, in the end, made it so interesting. The buildable area of the site is very small due to the fact that almost half of the property is occupied by a biological open space easement, established to protect the creek that runs behind the lot. In addition to this, the site is incredibly steep, which lent itself well to a stair stepped 3-story floor plan. Strict height restrictions set by the local jurisdiction governed the decision to bury the garage in the hill, and set the main living space on top of it, accompanied by the children’s bedrooms and game room further back on the site. The 3rd floor is occupied fully by the master suite, which looks down on the back yard below. Off of the great room is a vast deck, with built in barbecue, fire place and heaters, ideal for outdoor entertaining year round. The house, adorned in lap siding and true craftsman details is flanked by gorgeous oak trees and the creek beyond.

Glass Link is designed for a growing family with a passion for entertaining, nature, and Japanese design. The home features a central glass pavilion with a floating roof that is bordered on both sides by 48 feet of floor-to-ceiling retractable glass doors. The site has forests on both the northside and southside and the design links the two spaces. This graceful home has a direct connection to nature, perfect for gatherings with family and friends, while equally suited for quieter moments. 2020 AIA Oregon Merit Award 2020 Oregon Home Structure & Style Award 2020 Gold Nugget Award Best Custom Home

Glass Link is designed for a growing family with a passion for entertaining, nature, and Japanese design. The home features a central glass pavilion with a floating roof that is bordered on both sides by 48 feet of floor-to-ceiling retractable glass doors. The site has forests on both the northside and southside and the design links the two spaces. This graceful home has a direct connection to nature, perfect for gatherings with family and friends, while equally suited for quieter moments. 2020 AIA Oregon Merit Award 2020 Oregon Home Structure & Style Award 2020 Gold Nugget Award Best Custom Home