This commission involved the renovation and conversion of two duplex apartments into one single residence/retreat. The two existing external stairs were removed and replaced by a single internal staircase. This intervention made it possible to create one large outdoor area and maximise the existing view. The steel canopies and wooden sun terraces act as visual links between the two original living units. In collaboration with Minimum Arquitectura. Foto's © Verne en Raül Candales Franch

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This re-design took a dated split level and transformed it into an attractive and functional home to meet the needs of a growing family. Additional square footage was added to incorporate a larger master suite and a second garage. The front entry became a bright and open space, with an open to below music room above it. The master suite took advantage of the large trees in this established neighbourhood giving it a feeling of being in a secluded treehouse. See this project and more at www.beginwithdesign.com Photos: Carol Ellergodt

California Contemporary Style Custom Home 3,476 square foot two-story home. 4 Bedroom and 3 1/2 Bathrooms, Mud Room, Upstairs Laundry Room, Library off the dining room, outdoor fire pit, oversize spa, basketball court, glass garage doors, custom interior stair railing, and wood flooring. Photos By: Latham Architectural

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Paint by Sherwin Williams https://goo.gl/nb9e74 Body - Foothills - SW7514 https://goo.gl/Qy9JEe Trim - Black Magic - SW6991 https://goo.gl/nL8Anj Accent - Familiar Beige SW6093 https://goo.gl/CHdEVI Exterior Stone by Eldorado Stone https://goo.gl/q1ZB2z Mountain Ledge in Bitteroot - https://goo.gl/FRIfP0 Garage Doors by Wayne Dalton https://goo.gl/2Kj7u1 9600 Series - https://goo.gl/xYW1KE Windows by Milgard Window + Door https://goo.gl/fYU68l Style Line Series - https://goo.gl/6AljnT Supplied by TroyCo https://goo.gl/wihgo9 Lighting by Destination Lighting https://goo.gl/mA8XYX Maxim Lighting - Exterior Wall Light https://goo.gl/SbnSNY Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living https://goo.gl/1vgr0k Built by Cascade West Development Inc Cascade West Facebook: https://goo.gl/MCD2U1 Cascade West Website: https://goo.gl/XHm7Un Photography by ExposioHDR - Portland, Or Exposio Facebook: https://goo.gl/SpSvyo Exposio Website: https://goo.gl/Cbm8Ya

Our clients were relocating from the upper peninsula to the lower peninsula and wanted to design a retirement home on their Lake Michigan property. The topography of their lot allowed for a walk out basement which is practically unheard of with how close they are to the water. Their view is fantastic, and the goal was of course to take advantage of the view from all three levels. The positioning of the windows on the main and upper levels is such that you feel as if you are on a boat, water as far as the eye can see. They were striving for a Hamptons / Coastal, casual, architectural style. The finished product is just over 6,200 square feet and includes 2 master suites, 2 guest bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sunroom, home bar, home gym, dedicated seasonal gear / equipment storage, table tennis game room, sauna, and bonus room above the attached garage. All the exterior finishes are low maintenance, vinyl, and composite materials to withstand the blowing sands from the Lake Michigan shoreline.

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Situated in Kenwood, Maryland just outside of Washington, D.C., this whole-house renovation reinterprets a 1950s split-level into a rustic French country house. Published 3 times, The French country house plans for this renovation inform and guide the remodel. Short double-hung existing windows of various sizes on a 1950s brick front wall (see below) were replaced by straightforward openings along the front facade. By replacing them with a series of similar openings, the end result is a principled, simple elegance inspired by French country style homes. The rustic application of field stone arches and rough stucco are both inviting and enchanting, echoing French country interior design. Elements of French country home decor complement the home. The traditional French country home design has been widely published, including features in Renovation Style and Maryland Life magazines, among others. One singular continuous walkway runs the entire length of the main front under each of the French doors, and a courtyard created by stucco walls and stone piers create an inner sanctum in the front yard. In the back of the property, added French gates lead to a newly constructed pavilion.

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