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Inspiration for a large contemporary wooden floating open and metal railing staircase remodel in Chicago

A spacious colonial in the heart of the waterfront community of Greenhaven still had its original 1950s kitchen. A renovation without an addition added space by reconfiguring, and the wall between kitchen and family room was removed to create open flow. A beautiful banquette was built where the family can enjoy breakfast overlooking the pool. Kitchen Design: Studio Dearborn. Interior decorating by Lorraine Levinson. All appliances: Thermador. Countertops: Pental Quartz Lattice. Hardware: Top Knobs Chareau Series Emerald Pulls and knobs. Stools and pendant lights: West Elm. Photography: Jeff McNamara.

Photography by Sarah M. Young, www.smyphoto.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor home studio remodel in Boston with blue walls

The newest Grand Illusions Vinyl WoodBond wood grain from Illusions Vinyl Fence is Driftwood (W106). Created to have the look of a finely aged eastern white cedar privacy fence without the maintenance. This stunning fence will look amazing for years to come. It is also available to be mix 'n' matched with 35 colors and 6 wood grains of Illusions Vinyl Fence.

The custom gas fire pit is built on a raised patio. Natural stone pavers were selected to contrast the walkway and main patio pavers. Both the change in material and the elevated patio distinguish this area as a separate outdoor room--one of seven on this 1/2 acre property.

Washing dishes with a view is so much better than staring at a wall. Not only does this large window give us a pretty view, but provides lots of natural light to come into the kitchen.

Vantage Architectural Imagery
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Example of a cottage kitchen design in Minneapolis

CJ Walker
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Formal Grand Salon of Florida home, with dual Knole Sofas and antique furnishings. Taylor Architectural Photography
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Inspiration for a modern bedroom remodel in Los Angeles

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This elegant staircase is the perfect focal point of this elegant home. Photo Credit: Shane Organ Photography
Large transitional carpeted curved wood railing staircase photo in Wichita with carpeted risers

Piston Design
Example of a classic home design design in Houston

The classic appeal of traditional shingle style architecture is, in my professional opinion, one of America's greatest architectural contributions. While we will always stare in wonderment at the architectural mastery of the architecture that grew out of the European Renaissance, those masters of ornamental architecture can never take claim to the American hampton style home. The real magic of the shingle style home is that it bears its roots in the american barn. While the barn style is fundamentally a product of its function, there are those few architects who will continually challenge themselves take it once step further by interpolating the unique gambrel roof lines of the American barn and combine it with elegant architectural details of today high- end home to create a habitable sculpture. Without some semblance of historic precedence, we can never truly achieve architectural enlightenment , as that requires not just elegant design details, but a touch or nostalgia to lift the spirit.