The bridge extends through the home and becomes a cantilevered deck. #FOASmallSpaces Photo credit: Louis Habeck
Small industrial exterior home idea in Other

Rustic mixed siding exterior home idea in Other with a shingle roof

Photography by William Quarles. Designed by Shannon Bogen. Built by Robert Paige Cabinetry. Contractor Tom Martin
Example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen design in Charleston with gray cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets and an island

Rustic mixed siding exterior home idea in Other

The family’s wish list was extensive but clearly directed toward providing a fun place for entertaining. The downstairs family room opens to the under-the-deck bar area. The fire pit end of the "resort" caters to the kids with a movie screen, hammocks, and a cool audio system for playing great tunes. The cabana area is a comfortably furnished living space with fireplace for the adults. A large-screen TV mounted over the fireplace makes it the perfect spot for Sunday afternoon football in the fall.

Example of a mountain style house exterior design in Other with a hip roof

Gregg Schwartz
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in Chicago with green walls

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Design Build Phi Builders + Architects Custom Cabinetry Phi Builders + Architects Sarah Szwajkos Photography Cabinet Paint - Benjamin Moore Spectra Blue Trim Paint - Benjamin Moore Cotton Balls Wall Paint - Benjamin Moore Winds Breath

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The hot tub, which is finished in stone veneer, is a focal point of the design and a favorite hangout. The swimming pool and hot tub systems are separate, allowing the family to use the hot tub in winter. Night-lighting highlighting the trees and pool adds visual interest and drama while making it easy to navigate through the dark.

Gregg Schwartz
Example of a large classic look-out carpeted basement design in Chicago with beige walls

Focus on the Details: Notice how the smooth stone pool deck transitions to a more rustic and rough stone for the fire circle? Without walls to create separate spaces, landscape designers had to rely on more subtle clues to divide this luxurious backyard into different areas.

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This outdoor living space is fully loaded with amenities: a swimming pool, hot tub, pool house, multiple fire features. For this family, it's like having their own private resort.

Gregg Schwartz
Example of a large classic look-out carpeted basement design in Chicago with beige walls

Just as fashionistas swear by tailoring, if you can’t find furnishings that are the right size for your space, get them made! In Susan’s case, this meant a custom bookshelf and a blue-velvet couch crafted to fit in the nook.

These gardens are planted with hardy flowers that will fill out and need very little day-to-day maintenance.
Photo of a huge rustic full sun backyard stone landscaping in Minneapolis for summer.

Dave Adams Photographer
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