We love this rustic-modern Houston patio addition with an outdoor kitchen and double pergola! It not only made the most of a long, narrow space while satisfying strict homeowners association rules, but did so affordably in a warm, timeless style. “The client really enjoys outdoor living, but had a specific budget they wanted to meet,” explains Outdoor Homescapes owner Wayne Franks. “They also live on a golf course and had to meet particular HOA requirements.” The HOA requirements restricted how far back the new 450-square-foot patio and pergola could extend back into the yard. The HOA also wanted to make sure the patio’s colors and materials matched the existing home and others around it. “We chose colors and materials that offered texture and character, but that would go with just about anything around it,” says Wayne. “We found what we were looking for in the Fantastico travertine and Austin limestone – two materials clients love and just can’t go wrong with.” The Austin limestone facing the 8-foot-square, L-shaped kitchen island is dry-stacked in a castle pattern for a naturalistic, rustic look. Yet its light, neutral color keeps the style fresh and modern. Adding to the modern look are the stainless steel appliances: an RCS 30-inch stainless steel grill, double burner and outdoor fridge. Even though the finishes on the sink and light fixtures (Hunter pendant lamps and Hampton Bay light/fan combos) have a different finish – oil-rubbed-bronze – this actually follows the recent trend of mixing different metals, materials and finishes. “The look’s not so matchy-matchy anymore,” explains Wayne. “Mixing it up makes it look more authentic and personalized.” That’s why backsplashes like the one in this project – done in glass and metal mosaic – are also becoming more popular than traditional ceramic tile. Another recent trend can be seen here, too – an amping up of color variation and texture. “In addition to the split-face texture of the rock, you can definitely see the bold color variation in the travertine,” says Wayne. The flooring is a Fantastico travertine, laid out in a Versailles pattern. “The Fantastico tile is killer,” says Wayne. “The warm reds go great with red brick, which we have a lot of around here.” The countertop with the rounded, raised bar at the end is English walnut travertine. The red bar stools also add a pop of exciting color that contrasts nicely with the greenery around the patio. The double pergola, continues Wayne, is No. 2 pine stained a Minwax honey-gold. One side of the pergola – the side over the seating area – is covered with Lexan, a clear material that keeps out rain, heat and UV rays. The pergola also juts further into the yard on that side. “It’s called a scallop, and it just lends some visual interest,” explains Wayne. “It prevents the pergola from just looking like one big rectangular hunk of wood.” Wayne particularly likes how everything blended so well with the brick – which was a big concern – yet didn’t come off as too neutral or boring. “The Fantastico travertine and red chairs do an excellent job of pulling the red from the brick and working with the warmth of that color to make a super-inviting space,” says Wayne. “We’re really pleased with how it all ties together so well.”

Located in, Summit Park, Park City UT lies one of the most efficient houses in the country. The Summit Haus – designed and built by Chris Price of PCD+B, is an exploration in design and construction of advanced high performance housing. Seeing a rising demand for sustainable housing along with rising Carbon emissions leading to global warming, this house strives to show that sensible, good design can create spaces adequate for today’s housing demands while adhering to strict standards. The house was designed to meet the very rigid Passiv House rating system – 90% more efficient than a typical home in the area. The house itself was intended to nestle neatly into the 45 degree sloped site and to take full advantage of the limited solar access and views. The views range from short, highly wooded views to a long corridor out towards the Uinta Mountain range towards the east. The house was designed and built based off Passiv Haus standards, and the framing and ventilation became critical elements to maintain such minimal energy requirements. Zola triple-pane, tilt-and-turn Thermo uPVC windows contribute substantially to the home’s energy efficiency, and takes advantage of the beautiful surrounding of the location, including forrest views from the deck off of the kitchen. Photographer: Douglas Burke

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The house and pool sit high above the sea level according to strict federal and state requirments, but the height of the dune and the sea grapes in the foreground disguise the true height of the structure. The bottom of the augercast concrete piles are about 55 feet below the water level, making the actual height of this house nearly 100 feet.

Renovations to Eichler kitchens require a strict attention to the integrity of the design. This Eichler in Sunnyvale uses cabinets from the Aran Cucine Penelope collection in Ash Larch, with white glossy cabinets from the Doga collection. The countertop is Silestone in White Storm, with a sink and faucet from Blanco. The refrigerator and freezer are from Liebherr, BlueStar range and FuturoFuturo hood, with a dishwasher, oven, and steam oven from Miele. In the bathrooms we used vanities from GB Group’s Sahara collection.

Renovations to Eichler kitchens require a strict attention to the integrity of the design. This Eichler in Sunnyvale uses cabinets from the Aran Cucine Penelope collection in Ash Larch, with white glossy cabinets from the Doga collection. The countertop is Silestone in White Storm, with a sink and faucet from Blanco. The refrigerator and freezer are from Liebherr, BlueStar range and FuturoFuturo hood, with a dishwasher, oven, and steam oven from Miele. In the bathrooms we used vanities from GB Group’s Sahara collection.

Renovations to Eichler kitchens require a strict attention to the integrity of the design. This Eichler in Sunnyvale uses cabinets from the Aran Cucine Penelope collection in Ash Larch, with white glossy cabinets from the Doga collection. The countertop is Silestone in White Storm, with a sink and faucet from Blanco. The refrigerator and freezer are from Liebherr, BlueStar range and FuturoFuturo hood, with a dishwasher, oven, and steam oven from Miele. In the bathrooms we used vanities from GB Group’s Sahara collection.

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Renovations to Eichler kitchens require a strict attention to the integrity of the design. This Eichler in Sunnyvale uses cabinets from the Aran Cucine Penelope collection in Ash Larch, with white glossy cabinets from the Doga collection. The countertop is Silestone in White Storm, with a sink and faucet from Blanco. The refrigerator and freezer are from Liebherr, BlueStar range and FuturoFuturo hood, with a dishwasher, oven, and steam oven from Miele. In the bathrooms we used vanities from GB Group’s Sahara collection.

Renovations to Eichler kitchens require a strict attention to the integrity of the design. This Eichler in Sunnyvale uses cabinets from the Aran Cucine Penelope collection in Ash Larch, with white glossy cabinets from the Doga collection. The countertop is Silestone in White Storm, with a sink and faucet from Blanco. The refrigerator and freezer are from Liebherr, BlueStar range and FuturoFuturo hood, with a dishwasher, oven, and steam oven from Miele. In the bathrooms we used vanities from GB Group’s Sahara collection.

Renovations to Eichler kitchens require a strict attention to the integrity of the design. This Eichler in Sunnyvale uses cabinets from the Aran Cucine Penelope collection in Ash Larch, with white glossy cabinets from the Doga collection. The countertop is Silestone in White Storm, with a sink and faucet from Blanco. The refrigerator and freezer are from Liebherr, BlueStar range and FuturoFuturo hood, with a dishwasher, oven, and steam oven from Miele. In the bathrooms we used vanities from GB Group’s Sahara collection.

Renovations to Eichler kitchens require a strict attention to the integrity of the design. This Eichler in Sunnyvale uses cabinets from the Aran Cucine Penelope collection in Ash Larch, with white glossy cabinets from the Doga collection. The countertop is Silestone in White Storm, with a sink and faucet from Blanco. The refrigerator and freezer are from Liebherr, BlueStar range and FuturoFuturo hood, with a dishwasher, oven, and steam oven from Miele. In the bathrooms we used vanities from GB Group’s Sahara collection.

The site for this waterfront residence is located on the Great Neck Peninsula, facing west to views of NYC and the borough bridges. When purchased, there existed a 50-year-old house and pool structurally condemned which required immediate removal. Once the site was cleared, a year was devoted to stabilizing the seawall and hill to accommodate the newly proposed home. The lot size, shape and relationship to an easement access road, overlaid with strict zoning regulations was a key factor in the organization of the client’s program elements. The arc contour of the easement road and required setback informed the front facade shape, which was designed as a privacy screen, as adjacent homes are in close proximity. Due to strict height requirements the house from the street appears to be one story and then steps down the hill allowing for three fully occupiable floors. The local jurisdiction also granted special approval accepting the design of the garage, within the front set back, as its roof is level with the roadbed and fully landscaped. A path accesses a hidden door to the bedroom level of the house. The garage is accessed through a semicircular driveway that leads to a depressed entry courtyard, offering privacy to the main entrance. The configuration of the home is a U-shape surrounding a rear courtyard. This shape, along with suspended pods assures water views to all occupants while not compromising privacy from the adjacent homes. The house is constructed on a steel frame, clad with fiber cement, resin panels and an aluminum curtain wall system. All roofs are accessible as either decks or landscaped garden areas. The lower level accesses decks, an outdoor kitchen, and pool area which are perched on the edge of the upper retaining wall.

This dark, claustrophobic kitchen was transformed into an open, vibrant space where the homeowner could showcase her original artwork while enjoying a fluid and well-designed space. Custom cabinetry materials include gray-washed white oak to compliment the new flooring, along with white gloss uppers and tall, bright blue cabinets. Details include a chef-style sink, quartz counters, motorized assist for heavy drawers and various cabinetry organizers. Jewelry-like artisan pulls are repeated throughout to bring it all together. The leather cabinet finish on the wet bar and display area is one of our favorite custom details. The coat closet was ‘concealed' by installing concealed hinges, touch-latch hardware, and painting it the color of the walls. Next to it, at the stair ledge, a recessed cubby was installed to utilize the otherwise unused space and create extra kitchen storage. The condo association had very strict guidelines stating no work could be done outside the hours of 9am-4:30pm, and no work on weekends or holidays. The elevator was required to be fully padded before transporting materials, and floor coverings needed to be placed in the hallways every morning and removed every afternoon. The condo association needed to be notified at least 5 days in advance if there was going to be loud noises due to construction. Work trucks were not allowed in the parking structure, and the city issued only two parking permits for on-street parking. These guidelines required detailed planning and execution in order to complete the project on schedule. Kraft took on all these challenges with ease and respect, completing the project complaint-free! HONORS 2018 Pacific Northwest Remodeling Achievement Award for Residential Kitchen $100,000-$150,000 category

Renovations to Eichler kitchens require a strict attention to the integrity of the design. This Eichler in Sunnyvale uses cabinets from the Aran Cucine Penelope collection in Ash Larch, with white glossy cabinets from the Doga collection. The countertop is Silestone in White Storm, with a sink and faucet from Blanco. The refrigerator and freezer are from Liebherr, BlueStar range and FuturoFuturo hood, with a dishwasher, oven, and steam oven from Miele. In the bathrooms we used vanities from GB Group’s Sahara collection.

Renovations to Eichler kitchens require a strict attention to the integrity of the design. This Eichler in Sunnyvale uses cabinets from the Aran Cucine Penelope collection in Ash Larch, with white glossy cabinets from the Doga collection. The countertop is Silestone in White Storm, with a sink and faucet from Blanco. The refrigerator and freezer are from Liebherr, BlueStar range and FuturoFuturo hood, with a dishwasher, oven, and steam oven from Miele. In the bathrooms we used vanities from GB Group’s Sahara collection.

Wooden Classicism Nesbitt House – Seaside, Florida Architect: Robert A. M. Stern Builder: O.B. Laurent Construction E. F. San Juan produced all of the interior and exterior millwork for this elegantly designed residence in the influential New Urban town of Seaside, Florida. Challenges: The beachfront residence required adherence to the area’s strict building code requirements, creating a unique profile for the compact layout of each room. Each room was also designed with all-wood walls and ceilings, which meant there was a lot of custom millwork! Solution: Unlike many homes where the same molding and paneling profiles are repeated throughout each room, this home featured a unique profile for each space. The effort was laborious—our team at E. F. San Juan created tools for each of these specific jobs. “The project required over four hundred man-hours of knife-grinding just to produce the tools,” says Edward San Juan. “Organization and scheduling were critical in this project because so many parts were required to complete each room.” The long hours and hard work allowed us to take the compacted plan and create the feel of an open, airy American beach house with the influence of 1930s Swedish classicism. The ceiling and walls in each room are paneled, giving them an elongated look to open up the space. The enticing, simplified wooden classicism style seamlessly complements the sweeping vistas and surrounding natural beauty along the Gulf of Mexico. --- Photography by Steven Mangum – STM Photography

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The site for this waterfront residence is located on the Great Neck Peninsula, facing west to views of NYC and the borough bridges. When purchased, there existed a 50-year-old house and pool structurally condemned which required immediate removal. Once the site was cleared, a year was devoted to stabilizing the seawall and hill to accommodate the newly proposed home. The lot size, shape and relationship to an easement access road, overlaid with strict zoning regulations was a key factor in the organization of the client’s program elements. The arc contour of the easement road and required setback informed the front facade shape, which was designed as a privacy screen, as adjacent homes are in close proximity. Due to strict height requirements the house from the street appears to be one story and then steps down the hill allowing for three fully occupiable floors. The local jurisdiction also granted special approval accepting the design of the garage, within the front set back, as its roof is level with the roadbed and fully landscaped. A path accesses a hidden door to the bedroom level of the house. The garage is accessed through a semicircular driveway that leads to a depressed entry courtyard, offering privacy to the main entrance. The configuration of the home is a U-shape surrounding a rear courtyard. This shape, along with suspended pods assures water views to all occupants while not compromising privacy from the adjacent homes. The house is constructed on a steel frame, clad with fiber cement, resin panels and an aluminum curtain wall system. All roofs are accessible as either decks or landscaped garden areas. The lower level accesses decks, an outdoor kitchen, and pool area which are perched on the edge of the upper retaining wall.