Architect: Cheryl Hughes, Seattle | Location: Leschi neighborhood | 6400 SF | Steep terrain, landslide area Technical Features: Complex 60’ deep concrete pile foundation; Imported cement board siding installed on a rain screen system; Lindal windows executed at an unusually large scale, pushing the manufacturer’s abilities to new levels; Oil-finished end-grain fir floors. Simple and precise execution of the details create a warm nurturing environment.

Architect: DCHGlobal Inc. AIA Housing Award Recipient. Relic Rock is designed with a simple, flexible, sustainable prototype building system that is adaptable to a broad range of different climates and terrains. This prototype architectural solution sits lightly on the land, with cantilevered floors that minimize site disruption. A distinctive connection to nature is achieved by dissolving the division of interior and exterior space. Bill Timmerman

The home sits into an extremely steep, half-acre lot that shares a property line with a ski resort and allows for ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain’s 61 trails. This unique location and challenging terrain informed the home’s siting, footprint, program, design, interior design, finishes, and custom made furniture. Credit: Samyn-D'Elia Architects

Our most recent redecking projects is located in the Macon, GA, neighborhood, Westchester Hills. Archadeck of Central GA fixed the design of the deck to ensure it landed on the concrete pad below and redecked the entire field with TimberTech Terrain decking in brown oak. The new railing we installed is 2" Fortress iron posts alongside Fortress iron panels.

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Large minimalist master medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Austin with white walls

South Facade at Dusk - Architect: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Builder: WERK | Building Modern - Photo: HAUS
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This 6,100 SF hilltop home commands a spectacular view of the golf course below and city beyond, while nestling gently and unassumingly into the native terrain. With its horizontal lines and deep overhangs, reminiscent of the Prairie Style of architecture, the home’s design and layout focus all attention toward the expansive windows along the west wall, providing an unparalleled panorama of the multi-level terraces surrounding the pool. Photo by Dror Baldinger.

This 6,100 SF hilltop home commands a spectacular view of the golf course below and city beyond, while nestling gently and unassumingly into the native terrain. With its horizontal lines and deep overhangs, reminiscent of the Prairie Style of architecture, the home’s design and layout focus all attention toward the expansive windows along the west wall, providing an unparalleled panorama of the multi-level terraces surrounding the pool. Photo by Dror Baldinger.

JEI Design collaborated with Shiflet Architects and Classic Constructors to build this home among the rising foothills of West Austin. Statement details in the custom-made furniture, rugs, and lighting fixtures are accentuated by the raw beauty of the exposed stone, dramatic archways, and antiqued wood beams. Lush fabric delicately adorns the furniture and creates a cohesive balance between modern and antique accents. With expansive views of the sweeping terrain of Austin, abounding natural light fills this home with an airy opulence.

This family of 5 was quickly out-growing their 1,220sf ranch home on a beautiful corner lot. Rather than adding a 2nd floor, the decision was made to extend the existing ranch plan into the back yard, adding a new 2-car garage below the new space - for a new total of 2,520sf. With a previous addition of a 1-car garage and a small kitchen removed, a large addition was added for Master Bedroom Suite, a 4th bedroom, hall bath, and a completely remodeled living, dining and new Kitchen, open to large new Family Room. The new lower level includes the new Garage and Mudroom. The existing fireplace and chimney remain - with beautifully exposed brick. The homeowners love contemporary design, and finished the home with a gorgeous mix of color, pattern and materials. The project was completed in 2011. Unfortunately, 2 years later, they suffered a massive house fire. The house was then rebuilt again, using the same plans and finishes as the original build, adding only a secondary laundry closet on the main level.

The home sits into an extremely steep, half-acre lot that shares a property line with a ski resort and allows for ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain’s 61 trails. This unique location and challenging terrain informed the home’s siting, footprint, program, design, interior design, finishes, and custom made furniture. Credit: Samyn-D'Elia Architects

We love the rustic look of the cedar ceiling and rafters paired with the neat and tidy interior trim. But what really carries this screen porch are the broad expanses of screen and the sturdy construction of posts and beams.

This 6,100 SF hilltop home commands a spectacular view of the golf course below and city beyond, while nestling gently and unassumingly into the native terrain. With its horizontal lines and deep overhangs, reminiscent of the Prairie Style of architecture, the home’s design and layout focus all attention toward the expansive windows along the west wall, providing an unparalleled panorama of the multi-level terraces surrounding the pool. Photo by Dror Baldinger.

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Example of an eclectic exterior home design in New York

Wide, long plank skip sawn hardwood flooring. Each floor plank was specially milled from logs removed from the client's property and prefinished in Eutree's Terrain finish. Installation by floor pro M.S. Construction Services.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean shade courtyard stone formal garden in San Francisco.

Tile: Cassia Effesso Faucets: Delta Lahara Deco border: Bella Ceramics Noce Tuscola Hardware: Hardware Resourses H519Ni Cabinets: Homecrest Hershing maple terrain with cocoa finish

Do you like the decorative design up in the gable? The vertical beam in the middle supports the ridge beam above, and the additional pieces on either side of it provide a decorative accent forming the shape of a W.

Nestled in the hill country along Redbud Trail, this home sits on top of a ridge and is defined by its views. The drop-off in the sloping terrain is enhanced by a low-slung building form, creating its own drama through expressive angles in the living room and each bedroom as they turn to face the landscape. Deep overhangs follow the perimeter of the house to create shade and shelter along the outdoor spaces. Photography by Paul Bardagjy