Resting upon a 120-acre rural hillside, this 17,500 square-foot residence has unencumbered mountain views to the east, south and west. The exterior design palette for the public side is a more formal Tudor style of architecture, including intricate brick detailing; while the materials for the private side tend toward a more casual mountain-home style of architecture with a natural stone base and hand-cut wood siding. Primary living spaces and the master bedroom suite, are located on the main level, with guest accommodations on the upper floor of the main house and upper floor of the garage. The interior material palette was carefully chosen to match the stunning collection of antique furniture and artifacts, gathered from around the country. From the elegant kitchen to the cozy screened porch, this residence captures the beauty of the White Mountains and embodies classic New Hampshire living. Photographer: Joseph St. Pierre

Their family expanded, and so did their home! After nearly 30 years residing in the same home they raised their children, this wonderful couple made the decision to tear down the walls and create one great open kitchen family room and dining space, partially expanding 10 feet out into their backyard. The result: a beautiful open concept space geared towards family gatherings and entertaining. Wall color: Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter Sofa: Century Leather Leatherstone Coffee Table & Chairs: Restoration Hardware Photography by Amy Bartlam

Photography: Jasmin Latona
Kitchen - mid-sized galley medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in Hobart with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood countertops and an island

A composition of precision, scale, and timeless materiality. In collaboration with Jeff Taaffe Designs (@jefftaaffedesigns) and Hollingsworth Design (@hollingsworth.design), this light-filled foyer features a custom geometric pattern crafted from Marble Systems’ Britannia Limestone and Snow White Marble. The precise layout draws the eye toward the grand glass doors, creating a foundation where every step is an experience.

Fitted cupboards frame the bed on both sides and across the top, bringing storage into a single architectural composition. Open compartments above the headboard interrupt the pale cabinet fronts, while low bedside surfaces keep smaller objects within reach. A cognac-colored headboard introduces warmth against the soft gray background, paired with white textured bedding and a bold dark stripe across the throw. Slender black reading lights descend from the overhead joinery, directing light toward the pillows without occupying the bedside surfaces. Daylight from the side gives the pale materials a gentle gradation. The integrated arrangement suggests a restrained contemporary approach, creating a sheltered sleeping area with useful storage held close to the bed.

The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

This 14,000sf estate sits on four acres in Montecito overlooking the green rolling hills and ocean beyond. This architectural style was inspired by the villas around Lake Como in northern Italy. The formal central part of the home contains the formal rooms, while the less formal areas are reflected in simpler detailing, more rustic materials, and more irregular building forms. The property terraces towards the view and includes a koi pond, pool with cabana, greenhouse, bocce court, and a small vineyard.

Designer: Allen Construction General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Mid-sized 1950s u-shaped concrete floor eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and red countertops

Jay Sinclair

An angled view of the primary bath at Saguaro Reserve looks past a white oak vanity and black plaster wall toward the freestanding tub and brass-tinted shower. Bedrosians countertops and tall faucets sit under a row of vertical sconces in this North Scottsdale luxury design-build remodel. Living with Lolo kept the bath in the same material story as the primary suite and the rest of the house.

From the ground-floor circulation area, the open timber stair forms a direct visual axis toward the waterfront living space. Warm lighting beneath each tread is reflected in the polished pale floor, while the glass upper balustrade keeps the staircase visually open. The full-height stone-clad wall provides a continuous material backdrop through both floors.

Design Visualization | Original Lakeside Exterior Concept Early architectural visualization of the contemporary lakefront residence, showing the original exterior design and material palette. The concept featured a lighter warm-grey exterior with contrasting natural stone, expansive glazing and strong horizontal rooflines intended to frame views toward the water. As the project progressed through design development and construction, the exterior colour palette was revised to a deeper, more contemporary tone while maintaining the original massing, proportions, glazing and overall architectural character.

Resting upon a 120-acre rural hillside, this 17,500 square-foot residence has unencumbered mountain views to the east, south and west. The exterior design palette for the public side is a more formal Tudor style of architecture, including intricate brick detailing; while the materials for the private side tend toward a more casual mountain-home style of architecture with a natural stone base and hand-cut wood siding. Primary living spaces and the master bedroom suite, are located on the main level, with guest accommodations on the upper floor of the main house and upper floor of the garage. The interior material palette was carefully chosen to match the stunning collection of antique furniture and artifacts, gathered from around the country. From the elegant kitchen to the cozy screened porch, this residence captures the beauty of the White Mountains and embodies classic New Hampshire living. Photographer: Joseph St. Pierre

A view down the island toward the fridge and oven wall: white countertops, dark wood shaker doors with brushed pulls, and three pendant lights. Sourcing materials is a service we offer on San Jose remodels.

Sited on a hill sloping towards eastern views of Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains beyond, this home for a vibrant family of four carefully weaves together their rituals of daily life with an awareness of the site's existing natural elements. Garden courts washed in natural light and lush with native vegetation are delicately carved out between earthen concrete masses, giving a meditative pause between the active living spaces. These negative spaces create a foreground of intimacy with light, earth, air, and native plantings, in contrast to the expansive framed vistas of water, mountains, and sky that are ever present in the distance beyond. The upper volume nestles the bedroom spaces into tree canopies above, modulating daylight, privacy and views with delicate wooden screens. The home acts as a lens that gives material presence to the ephemeral qualities of life and place.

Resting upon a 120-acre rural hillside, this 17,500 square-foot residence has unencumbered mountain views to the east, south and west. The exterior design palette for the public side is a more formal Tudor style of architecture, including intricate brick detailing; while the materials for the private side tend toward a more casual mountain-home style of architecture with a natural stone base and hand-cut wood siding. Primary living spaces and the master bedroom suite, are located on the main level, with guest accommodations on the upper floor of the main house and upper floor of the garage. The interior material palette was carefully chosen to match the stunning collection of antique furniture and artifacts, gathered from around the country. From the elegant kitchen to the cozy screened porch, this residence captures the beauty of the White Mountains and embodies classic New Hampshire living. Photographer: Joseph St. Pierre

The absolutely amazing home was a complete remodel. Located on a private island and with the Atlantic Ocean as the back yard. The wrap around porch views are breath taking. Notice the mahogany ceiling in the soffit. Stunning. The ipe handrail and wood decks are equally amazing. All details beck you towards the ocean. materials are specified to withstand the harsh environment,

A large waterfall island combining prep space with casual seating - reflecting the growing trend of multi-functional kitchen hubs. The space blends natural wood cabinetry with matte dark cabinets, creating a sophisticated two-tone contrast that feels both modern and inviting. Paired with quartz countertops and backsplash, the design highlights the current shift toward natural materials and subtle veining for a timeless, high-end look.

A doorway frames the primary bath at Saguaro Reserve, looking toward the freestanding tub, woven pendant, and brass-tinted shower. Stone floors and warm plaster pull the eye into the room in this North Scottsdale luxury design-build remodel. Living with Lolo designed the sequence from suite to bath so the material story stays consistent from threshold to shower.