Kitchen with a view.
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View of the restaged Dining Room. There is now an intimacy to the dining area in it's sunken space. The sitting area in the front window space allows for a more social environment. This allows conversation, after dinner drinks or dessert to be served in a more casual atmosphere.

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The kitchen, dining room, and porch now read as one continuous social room, with the chandelier, dining table, and flanking wine towers aligned along the view.

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.

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz
Example of an eclectic medium tone wood floor family room design in New York with green walls

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The peninsula separates the working area from the more casual/social areas while still allowing for great views and communication. The chamfered end of the peninsula gives more room to the dining area and creates an opportunity for more display cabinets while not impeding flow.

Small L-shaped outdoor kitchen built below finished floor elevation of avoid obstruction of view to lake from entertainment area and house interior. Kitchen includes built in stainless steel grill and round table/seating area complete with hole to allow usage of an umbrella during the season.

The peninsula separates the working area from the more casual/social areas while still allowing for great views and communication. The chamfered end of the peninsula gives more room to the dining area and creates an opportunity for more display cabinets while not impeding flow.

A Thomas Fire rebuild in the hills of Ventura, Ca with 180 degree ocean views. This modern farmhouse is a 2-story, 3,600 square foot with gorgeous great room with open kitchen plan and multiple social spaces that open to the outdoors with sliding glass systems.

The challenge: take a run-of-the mill colonial-style house and turn it into a vibrant, Cape Cod beach home. The creative and resourceful crew at SV Design rose to the occasion and rethought the box. Given a coveted location and cherished ocean view on a challenging lot, SV’s architects looked for the best bang for the buck to expand where possible and open up the home inside and out. Windows were added to take advantage of views and outdoor spaces—also maximizing water-views were added in key locations. The result: a home that causes the neighbors to stop the new owners and express their appreciation for making such a stunning improvement. A home to accommodate everyone and many years of enjoyment to come.

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Roberto Garcia Photography
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Inspiration for a modern living room remodel in Albuquerque

Open and screened porches are strategically located to allow pleasant outdoor use at any time of day, particular season or, if necessary, insect challenge. Dramatic cantilevers allow the porches to extend into the site’s beautiful mixed hardwood tree canopy. Essential client goals were a sustainable low-maintenance house, primarily single floor living, orientation to views, natural light to interiors, establishment of individual privacy, creation of a formal outdoor space for gardening, incorporation of a full workshop for cars, generous indoor and outdoor social space for guests and parties.

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View from island toward Foyer. The wide arch is new. Before there were just two smaller openings. The goal was to create a seamless connection between all the social gathering areas. Photos by Elemental Pixtours

This is an example of a contemporary porch design in Sacramento with a standard ceiling.