This home has been through many transformations throughout the decades. It originally was built as a ranch style in the 1970’s. Then converted into a two-story with in-law apartment in the 1980’s. In 2015, the new homeowners wished to take this to the next level and create a modern beauty in the heart of suburbia. Photography: Jame R. Salomon

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The large center island provides ample amounts of counter space suited for preparing large family dinners or entertaining a small group of close friends.

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This contemporary home in Jupiter, FL combines clean lines and smooth textures to create a sleek space while incorporate modern accents. The modern detail in the home make the space a sophisticated retreat. With modern floating stairs, bold area rugs, and modern artwork, this home makes a statement.

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Visible kitchen appliance storage. Photography by Leigh Ann Saperstone
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This edgy urban penthouse features a cozy family room. Grounded by a linear fireplace, the large sectional and two lounge chairs creates the perfect seating area. Carefully chosen art, sparks conversation.

This man cave incorporates masculine design elements—and wine storage—to create a well-appointed retreat for the refined man. • Cashmere Classic finish creates a dark, dramatic backdrop. • Highly textured black door fronts lend a rugged look. • The absence of hardware contributes to the sleek, monochromatic color palette. • Black high-gloss drawer fronts offer a modern, minimalist aesthetic. • Recycled black leather belt back panel adds masculine texture. • Black powder-coated Aluminum frame with clear glass insert provides visible storage.

Home office with hidden craft table. The craft table doors open and close to fully conceal the area via sliding pocket doors. The desk is built-in with tons of functionality. Hidden printer with locking file cabinets, pull-out printer drawer, hidden paper and printer ink storage, desk top power unit for easy gadget plug-in, all wires are concealed inside the desk. If you look behind the desk no wires are visible. The top is walnut wood veneer. The desk had to be designed so the operable windows could open and close.

Custom 3 Bedroom villa constructed on Mahe, Seychelles. The villa was built on an extremely challenging and steep site amongst large trees while ensuring the house is barely visible externally.

A small understairs closet was conditioned to place a cooling system and a very light racking and shelving structure. Acrylic, low iron glass and thin metal racks with light colored wood shelves provided a great place to display wine and spirits and be visible to various parts of the home. LEDs placed throughout to have a unique glow and visible thru the frameless glass door.

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A small understairs closet was conditioned to place a cooling system and a very light racking and shelving structure. Acrylic, low iron glass and thin metal racks with light colored wood shelves provided a great place to display wine and spirits and be visible to various parts of the home. LEDs placed throughout to have a unique glow and visible thru the frameless glass door.

Custom plantation shutters with custom craftsman trim. Shutters feature 3 1/2" louvers, divider rail, visible tild rod and custom craftsman trim to match throughout the house. Mark Edmondson

Mid-sized transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry photo in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

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Besides being a beautiful porch, the visibility out into the yard is a great feature. Because local code dictates the height of the railing, there is a way to have your cake and eat it too. This porch has a partial kneewall with thin horizontal rails atop creating that wonderful visibility from chair level. J. Paul Moore Photography