We used the timber frame of a century old barn to build this rustic modern house. The barn was dismantled, and reassembled on site. Inside, we designed the home to showcase as much of the original timber frame as possible. The custom-made brackets hold the stainless lights over the dining table. Photography by Todd Crawford

John Welsh
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For a family who believes fitness is not only an essential part of life but also a fun opportunity for the whole family to connect, build and achieve greatness together there is nothing better than a custom designed obstacle course right in your back yard. THEME The theme of this half mile trail through the woods is evident in the fun, creative and all-inclusive obstacles hidden in the natural flow of the land around this amazing family home. The course was created with adults and children, advanced and beginner athletes, competitive and entertaining events all accounted for. Each of the 13 obstacles was designed to be challenging no matter the size, skill or ability of the athlete lucky enough to run the course. FOCUS The focus for this family was to create an outdoor adventure that could be an athletic, social and personal outlet for their entire family while maintaining the natural beauty of the landscape and without altering the sweeping views from the home. The large scale of the challenging obstacles is camouflaged within the landscape using the rolling hills and mature trees as a natural curtain in every season. The beauty of the course does not diminish the functional and demanding nature of the obstacles which are designed to focus on multiple strength, agility, and cardio fitness abilities and intensities. STORAGE The start of the trail includes a raised training area offering a dedicated space clear from the ground to place bags, mats and other equipment used during the run. A small all-terrain storage cart was provided for use with 6 yoga mats, 3 medicine balls of various weights, rings, sprinting cones, and a large digital timer to record laps. GROWTH The course was designed to provide an athletic and fun challenge for children, teens and adults no matter their experience or athletic prowess. This course offers competitive athletes a challenge and budding athletes an opportunity to experience and ignite their passion for physical activity. Initially the concept for the course was focused on the youngest of the family however as the design grew so did the obstacles and now it is a true family experience that will meet their adapting needs for years. Each obstacle is paired with an instructional sign directing the runners in proper use of the obstacle, adaptations for skill levels and tips on form. These signs are all customized for this course and are printed on metal to ensure they last for many years. SAFETY Safety is crucial for all physical activity and an obstacle course of this scale presents unique safety concerns. Children should always be supervised when participating in an adventure on the course however additional care was paid to details on the course to ensure everyone has a great time. All of the course obstacles have been created with pressure treated lumber that will withstand the seasonal poundings. All footer pilings that support obstacles have been placed into the ground between 3 to 4 feet (.9 to 1.2 meters) and each piling has 2 to 3 bags of concrete (totaling over 90 bags used throughout the course) ensuring stability of the structure and safety of the participants. Additionally, all obstacle lumber has been given rounded corners and sanded down offering less splintering and more time for everyone to enjoy the course. This athletic and charismatic family strives to incorporate a healthy active lifestyle into their daily life and this obstacle course offers their family an opportunity to strengthen themselves and host some memorable and active events at their amazing home.

Vertical fence - Bottom 6 ft- Top section = Horizontal fence topper - 2 ft tall - Painted White
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We used: Custom cherry cabinetry in Arts & Crafts Shaker style by Kabinart in Boulder and Espresso stains. Liberty Hardware Venetian bronze 1-1/2" cabinet knobs. KitchenAid Architect II Series 22 CF counter-depth French door refrigerator. KitchenAid Architect Series II 27" convection single wall oven. KitchenAid 36" 6-burner dual fuel freestanding commercial-style range. KitchenAid Architect II Series 24" dishwasher. Sharp Insight Pro Series 24" built-in microwave drawer (Model #KB6524PS). Crystorama Solaris 12" wide pendant lights in English bronze. Granite countertops in Brown Fantasy. 3"x6" polished marble backsplash. Paint colors: Walls: Glidden Silver Cloud 30YY 63/024 Ceilings/Trims/Doors: Glidden Swan White GLC23 Robert B. Narod Photography

Unlimited Style Photography
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Andrew Buchanan of Subtle Light Photography
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Starboard & Port http://www.starboardandport.com/
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1.5 inch by 1.5 inch steel square tube, Paint Black Semi-Gloss
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Sean Stiegemeier
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These slabs are cut from Big Leaf Maple Trees from the Canada West Coast. Big Leaf Maple is a rare tree that has a ton of character and beauty. (Custom sizes available upon request please contact for pricing) _____________________________________________________________________ PROCESS // The depth of this live edge floating shelf makes it a perfect bookshelf. It's also ideal for a variety of other uses such as to hold kitchenware, bathroom products or next to your bed as a floating nightstand. Each shelf comes fitted with a steel support brace with a support anchor made of 1/2" thick steel. Can support up to 50lbs per 24". (If mounted properly) Comes with all mounting screws #12 x 2.5". Drilled to accommodate studs 16"oc or 24"oc. Finished with 3 coats of OSMO Polyx Oil Finish to protect from moisture and other elements. Low VOC. Each live edge shelf is one-of-a-kind. Dimensions: Length - Available in several different lengths, choose while adding to cart Depth - 8-12" (With live edge shelves the front edge has some curvature, the depth can vary +/- around 1" from stated size.) Height - 1.75-2.25" (Custom sizes upon request, please let me know if you have a minimum depth needed) If you purchase this listing you'll receive a shelf similar to those in the photos. Although may be different in tone and curvature/ live edge. Each shelf varies in detail. If you need a different size or larger quantity you can request a custom order by hitting the 'Ask a question' button on this page. Could also be used as a Mantel.

This was an old barn wood lather that we transformed in an unsual towel rack
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Unilocks Roman Pisa walling makes up the wall, step risers, and pillars on this job. We hand chiselled the Limestone steps, wall copings, and pillar caps. Good sized upper patio for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Bliss Garden Design
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A stainless steel kitchen integrated into a large scale landscaping makeover. The bronze undertone to a grey stainless steel cabinets adds a complementary contrast to the light grey tones of the house and landscaping. With an oversized sink that doubles as an ice bar and a fridge, this kitchen was designed with hosting poolside in mind.