Tom Holdsworth Photography Our clients wanted to create a room that would bring them closer to the outdoors; a room filled with natural lighting; and a venue to spotlight a modern fireplace. Early in the design process, our clients wanted to replace their existing, outdated, and rundown screen porch, but instead decided to build an all-season sun room. The space was intended as a quiet place to read, relax, and enjoy the view. The sunroom addition extends from the existing house and is nestled into its heavily wooded surroundings. The roof of the new structure reaches toward the sky, enabling additional light and views. The floor-to-ceiling magnum double-hung windows with transoms, occupy the rear and side-walls. The original brick, on the fourth wall remains exposed; and provides a perfect complement to the French doors that open to the dining room and create an optimum configuration for cross-ventilation. To continue the design philosophy for this addition place seamlessly merged natural finishes from the interior to the exterior. The Brazilian black slate, on the sunroom floor, extends to the outdoor terrace; and the stained tongue and groove, installed on the ceiling, continues through to the exterior soffit. The room's main attraction is the suspended metal fireplace; an authentic wood-burning heat source. Its shape is a modern orb with a commanding presence. Positioned at the center of the room, toward the rear, the orb adds to the majestic interior-exterior experience. This is the client's third project with place architecture: design. Each endeavor has been a wonderful collaboration to successfully bring this 1960s ranch-house into twenty-first century living.

The main family room area of this loft condo features a two story wall that was clad with reclaimed barn wood. The master bedroom over looks onto this space from the bi-fold door opening above. Peter Nilson Photography

This Tween Rock Star Room was custom designed for a girl who loves Taylor Swift, playing the guitar, and the colors blue and purple. The stage is all set for this new shining STAR! Photography by David Berlekamp

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This large, open area for entertaining was softened with the addition of custom Patio Lane bench cushions. They brighten the space and invite guests to sit, relax, and enjoy the fire in the company of friends and family. Best of all, we love that the Sunbrella Spotlight Azure fabric matches the blue fire glass! CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL "They are a perfect addition to my patio and seating area. They are also very comfortable. I appreciate the quality! Patio Lane was very thorough and quick with my order, and I would not hesitate to order again."

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Modern dream home Featuring: a combination of vertical and horizontal wood siding, large picture windows, and a grey modern Belleville series front door with ODL® 842 Spotlights™ with clear glass

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ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home--room by room, top to bottom.

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A combination of warmth and modern this modern dining room showcases chic style. Photos by: Rod Foster
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Amber Frederiksen Photography
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