A glimpse into the office space from the living room reveals the large custom built-in painted wood filing and storage cabinet below the windows. Clerestory windows above the desk bring in additional natural light. Photo by Lincoln Barber

The Living Room is one of the first rooms seen right off the entry so the interior design demanded something unique. Strong color was added and curves in furnishings and patterns to offset all the rectangular shapes so the room is softer. This room sets the stage for what is to come throughout. Not your typical "only neutral colors" seen in most Modern Farmhouse architecture, they are there, but there is a layer of specifically selected colors added. The color palette moves you through the entire house utilizing different percentages of selected colors so each room feels like its own design but holds together with all other rooms.

To fully express its character, timeless classic architecture demands timeless classic materials. Stone offers mixed color variation in a strong block pattern. A solid and established masonry exterior with enduring stonework excellence appears.

Photographer: Angie Seckinger | Interior: Cameron Ruppert Interiors | Builder: Thorsen Construction
Dining room - traditional dark wood floor and brown floor dining room idea in DC Metro with blue walls

Minimalist gardens rely on strong architectural elements and hardscapes to bring the beauty of an outdoor space without demanding lush, heavy plantings and, hence reducing maintenance. The concept is to bring what you expect of a traditional garden… color, texture, balance, harmony, comfort, etc., into an outdoor space that still stimulates your senses but rely on fewer elements to create beauty. Repetition is the key word when planning minimalist gardens. Common elements used in a minimalist garden include plants with strong architectural features, hardscape structures, straight or graceful curve lines, gravels, water and strong focal point like a modern, powerful artwork piece or sculpture.

Minimalist gardens rely on strong architectural elements and hardscapes to bring the beauty of an outdoor space without demanding lush, heavy plantings and, hence reducing maintenance. The concept is to bring what you expect of a traditional garden… color, texture, balance, harmony, comfort, etc., into an outdoor space that still stimulates your senses but rely on fewer elements to create beauty. Repetition is the key word when planning minimalist gardens. Common elements used in a minimalist garden include plants with strong architectural features, hardscape structures, straight or graceful curve lines, gravels, water and strong focal point like a modern, powerful artwork piece or sculpture.

Hazelwood(R), part of the AZEK Deck Arbor Collection(R) was developed specifically to coordinate with current trends seen in hardscapes and other exteriors. Hazelwood was formulated in response to strong consumer demand for a light colored variegated decking and it offers a great option for contemporary or modern design spaces with its aged and antiqued appearance. All AZEK Deck products carry a limited lifetime warranty and are designed to last beautifully.

Classically updated design details with a strong architectural program. Family heirlooms with fresh upholstery. Just steps from the city, this family estate offers a great reprieve from modern demands.

Integrity Sliding French Patio Doors from Marvin Windows and Doors are made from Ultrex, a patented pultruded fiberglass, a material that is 8 times stronger then vinyl. Integrity doors are made with Ultrex®, a pultruded fiberglass Marvin patented that outperforms and outlasts vinyl, roll-form aluminum and other fiberglass composites. Ultrex and the Integrity proprietary pultrusion process delivers high-demand doors that endure all elements without showing age or wear. With a strong Ultrex Fiberglass exterior paired with a rich wood interior, Integrity Wood-Ultrex doors have both strength and beauty. Constructed with Ultrex from the inside out, Integrity All Ultrex doors offer outstanding strength and durability.

Integrity Sliding French Patio Doors from Marvin Windows and Doors with a wood interior and Ultrex fiberglass exterior. Available in sizes up to 16 feet wide and 8 feet tall. Integrity doors are made with Ultrex®, a pultruded fiberglass Marvin patented that outperforms and outlasts vinyl, roll-form aluminum and other fiberglass composites. Ultrex and the Integrity proprietary pultrusion process delivers high-demand doors that endure all elements without showing age or wear. With a strong Ultrex Fiberglass exterior paired with a rich wood interior, Integrity Wood-Ultrex doors have both strength and beauty. Constructed with Ultrex from the inside out, Integrity All Ultrex doors offer outstanding strength and durability.

While creating a residence near Cracow, we have faced the challenge of meeting the needs and expectations of very demanding, strong and creative “successful” people. For them a house is not just a private space where they need to feel comfortably, but also an expression of their aesthetic tastes and proof of their sophisticated style.

Eating al fresco on one of our Wooden Rectangular Dining Tables is truly an enjoyable experience and one that you can have for years to come when you order online from Forever Redwood. We have styles and sizes to fit any need and can customize all of our tables to meet even the most specific demands. These tables are built strong and meticulously designed for unmatched aesthetics and quality.

Classically updated design details with a strong architectural program. Family heirlooms with fresh upholstery. Just steps from the city, this family estate offers a great reprieve from modern demands.

The finishes of this gorgeous bath demanded simplicity in the Staging. Strong colors would have overwhelmed the classic details. Photo by Marilyn Peryer

Extremely strong and durable hardwood decking! Red Balau "Mahogany" has been used for over 50 years extensively in the USA and abroad in the most demanding applications such as wharves, boardwalks, fishing boat decks and mine shaft timbers, it is resistant to termites and fungus.

Classically updated design details with a strong architectural program. Family heirlooms with fresh upholstery. Just steps from the city, this family estate offers a great reprieve from modern demands.

Integrity Sliding French Doors from Marvin Windows and Doors feature Ultrex fiberglass on the outside and natural wood on the inside. Integrity doors are made with Ultrex®, a pultruded fiberglass Marvin patented that outperforms and outlasts vinyl, roll-form aluminum and other fiberglass composites. Ultrex and the Integrity proprietary pultrusion process delivers high-demand doors that endure all elements without showing age or wear. With a strong Ultrex Fiberglass exterior paired with a rich wood interior, Integrity Wood-Ultrex doors have both strength and beauty. Constructed with Ultrex from the inside out, Integrity All Ultrex doors offer outstanding strength and durability.

Classically updated design details with a strong architectural program. Family heirlooms with fresh upholstery. Just steps from the city, this family estate offers a great reprieve from modern demands.

Classically updated design details with a strong architectural program. Family heirlooms with fresh upholstery. Just steps from the city, this family estate offers a great reprieve from modern demands.