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Mid-sized arts and crafts white two-story concrete fiberboard house exterior photo in Houston with a gambrel roof

Imagine a lazy morning in this casually elegant kitchen, sipping your freshly brewed coffee as natural light pours through floor to ceiling windows. Then imagine being in this kitchen sipping your morning coffee and gazing out at the beautiful rolling landscape of one of New England’s prestigious golf clubs. Imagine . . . The owner of this beautiful contemporary kitchen with its idyllic setting imagined ! And her kitchen designer captured her imagination and brought this inspired space to life in both style and function. Columns of stainless steel are balanced by columns with the warmth of birch wood with just a hint of stain. On an adjacent wall one more wood column rises from floor to ceiling. A strong horizontal line of cabinetry seemingly intersects the vertical columns. While contemporary in design, the cabinetry in this kitchen found its beginnings with the Shakers and the designers of the Craftsman period. Increasing the size of the framing on the doors, accenting the cabinet shapes with square-edged trim and blocks of wood at varying depths, thinly slicing and randomly sizing the natural stone on the accent wall, and choosing oversized stainless steel handles definitively bring this kitchen forward in time. Recycled glass countertops in a soft, quiet color continue to help this kitchen live so harmoniously with its surroundings. As the day unfolds and the lazy morning turns into ambitious meal preparation, it is clear that this kitchen is a chef’s delight. The stainless steel columns incorporate double ovens, a microwave and a steam oven. Two wood columns house a refrigerator and a freezer. The separate wood column reveals pantry storage, and a TV is hidden behind a lift-up door. On the island with its clean, rectangular shape two dishwashers flank the sink. Imagine ! how much more pleasant the task of clean-up is when you overlook the family living space and vista beyond. In the cook center, a complement of drawers provides excellent storage for pots and pans, utensils, spices and herbs around the 5-burner cooktop. A powerful vent with a rear exhaust maintains the horizontal design of the space. And the freshly-brewed coffee in the morning ? It comes from a built-in coffee maker that’s just around the corner from the refrigerator. Along with a wine refrigerator, it creates a beverage and serving center between the kitchen and the dining room. The homeowner envisioned a kitchen that is as beautiful as its surroundings. Her kitchen designer wanted her kitchen to be as functional as it is beautiful. Both agree that this kitchen lives up to their expectations!

The clients wanted a traditional bathroom that felt fresh, sophisticated and more spacious. Designer Mary Maney, CKD, ASID, removed the rarely used bathtub and downsized from two sinks to one. This gained counter top space and the ability to add wall cabinets for storage. Pocket doors were added to keep the room more open and spacious. To create a fresh new look, a color palette of white and green was selected. With the addition of a clear glass shower surround, the new shower feels much larger. One wall of the shower is covered in jade-green marble mosaic tile. The remaining walls have a vinyl wallcovering that looks like hand-woven linen in a soft shade of green. A traditional faucet and plumbing fixtures were chosen for their timeless beauty and crown moulding encircles the entire room to add the finishing touch to the space.

This Blaze Outdoor Product Features: Aluminum construction for outdoor durability Screened rear venting Adjustable feet for easy leveling Powder coated panels with copper vein finish Lightweight for easy installation Textured black countertop Overall Dimensions:37" H x 84 9/16" W x 29" D Enjoying outdoor kitchen grilling and entertaining has never been easier than with the Blaze Island. Featuring lightweight, all-aluminum construction with a welded frame for durability, the Blaze Island is light enough for two people to easily install and set up! The Blaze Island houses the Blaze Power Burner LTE (BLZ-PBPLTE-LP/NG), Blaze 4-Burner Traditional/LTE gas grill (BLZ-4-LP/NG or BLZ-4LTE2-LP/NG), Blaze 5.2 Outdoor Refrigerator (BLZ-SSRF-50DH), Blaze Double Drawer (BLZ-DRW2-R), and Blaze Double Access Doors (BLZ-AD32-R).

The clients wanted a traditional bathroom that felt fresh, sophisticated and more spacious. Designer Mary Maney, CKD, ASID, removed the rarely used bathtub and downsized from two sinks to one. This gained counter top space and the ability to add wall cabinets for storage. Pocket doors were added to keep the room more open and spacious. To create a fresh new look, a color palette of white and green was selected. With the addition of a clear glass shower surround, the new shower feels much larger. One wall of the shower is covered in jade-green marble mosaic tile. The remaining walls have a vinyl wallcovering that looks like hand-woven linen in a soft shade of green. A traditional faucet and plumbing fixtures were chosen for their timeless beauty and crown moulding encircles the entire room to add the finishing touch to the space.

5,411 SF two story home in the Encino Hills overlooking Los Angeles. This home features an attached two-car garage, 4 Bedrooms, 5 1/2 Baths, 2 Offices, Foyer, Gallery, Gym, Great Room, Den, Dining, Kitchen, Morning Room, Mud Room, Laundry, Loggia, Jacuzzi, and a pool with a gorgeous view overlooking Los Angeles. Walls of glass, natural stone surfaces featuring Porcelanosa tile, high ceilings, and sweeping vistas fuse the home's indoor and outdoor environments. The outdoor space features a fire pit, Jacuzzi, and swimming pool; the extensive use of windows not only brings the view inside but maximizes the use of natural light. Photovoltaic panels supply power to the home and pool and dramatically reduce energy consumption year round. Tankless water heaters, bamboo cabinetry and flooring, and tight high quality insulation further reduce the environmental footprint of the home and make it more sustainable...this home is also featured in FIND BLISS and LUXE Magazine. Eco Friendly and Green Home. Photo by: Latham Architectural

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Large trendy open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room photo in San Francisco with a bar, white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace

Large island style l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Hawaii with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, paneled appliances and no island

The clients wanted a traditional bathroom that felt fresh, sophisticated and more spacious. Designer Mary Maney, CKD, ASID, removed the rarely used bathtub and downsized from two sinks to one. This gained counter top space and the ability to add wall cabinets for storage. Pocket doors were added to keep the room more open and spacious. To create a fresh new look, a color palette of white and green was selected. With the addition of a clear glass shower surround, the new shower feels much larger. One wall of the shower is covered in jade-green marble mosaic tile. The remaining walls have a vinyl wallcovering that looks like hand-woven linen in a soft shade of green. A traditional faucet and plumbing fixtures were chosen for their timeless beauty and crown moulding encircles the entire room to add the finishing touch to the space.

The clients wanted a traditional bathroom that felt fresh, sophisticated and more spacious. Designer Mary Maney, CKD, ASID, removed the rarely used bathtub and downsized from two sinks to one. This gained counter top space and the ability to add wall cabinets for storage. Pocket doors were added to keep the room more open and spacious. To create a fresh new look, a color palette of white and green was selected. With the addition of a clear glass shower surround, the new shower feels much larger. One wall of the shower is covered in jade-green marble mosaic tile. The remaining walls have a vinyl wallcovering that looks like hand-woven linen in a soft shade of green. A traditional faucet and plumbing fixtures were chosen for their timeless beauty and crown moulding encircles the entire room to add the finishing touch to the space.

Surrounded by 30 year old trees, the homeowners were looking for an organic, modern, low maintenance finish to their outdoor environment. Utilizing the pre-existing mature apple tree in the backyard VisionScapes developed a tranquil retreat that extended the sq.ft of the home through a series of terraced concrete and wood decks. Pathways and patio systems were locally sourced from a quarry on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. Photo credit: Jamen Rhodes

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Great Room designed by Veronica Martin Design Studio www.veronicamartindesignstudio.com Photography by Urszula Muntean Photography
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One of Saskatoon's true executive homes with arguably the best view of the historic Delta Bessbourough. This property underwent a full reno in 2014/15. New Cuisine Ideal kitchen with walnut/white shaker cabinets and a massive granite island, Thermidor appliance package;pro gas range w dual oven, panel ready DW and fridge, hidden microwave, Thermidor dual zone wine cooler, 1200 cfm range hood vented to the exterior. The kitchen/dining room can easily host parties of 20-30 people and with the control 4 audio system and 4 panel bi-parting doors leading to the outdoor kitchen. 3 sided fireplace, in-floor LED lighting in entry and stairs, laundry room with all the built in's and hide aways, 2pc main bath, large family room as well as a main floor office. Walnut curved staircase to 2nd floor; 4 bds, 4pc bath and 7pc luxury ensuite and huge walk in closet of master bd. The basement has a theatre room with full service wet bar, separate family/play room, huge guest bd with 3 piece ensuite, another 4pc bath and completely redone mechanic room. 2 new HE furnaces and AC along with a commercial hot water tank. New plumbing and electrical.Exterior was redone with Indiana lime stone and tindel stone along with acrylic EFIS stucco; new eaves, soffits, fascia and downspouts. Tilt n turn triple pane windows, new front double drive, sidewalks and front step. New deck with 4 radiant heaters, outdoor kitchen with a 60" ng BBQ, hot tub, pergola and outdoor sound.. Dbl heated garage and 2 extra parking stalls beside the garage(8 spots total). This home is truly exceptional!

BLUE BOX of intense atmospheric quality, standing in stark contrast with the original pared-down interior. Photography by Beton Brut.
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On the left, the original pared-down Living and on the right, the new BLUE BOX of Open Kitchen, Dining and ancillary spaces. Photography by Beton Brut.

On the 2nd Storey, the courtyard provides visual relief to the Master Bedroom (within the Original House) and the new ‘extension’ shields this space from visual intrusions from its taller neighbors. Photography by Beton Brut.

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