A hardscaped walkway ties the driveway to the entrance to provide visitors with a sturdy clear path to the home's entrance.
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The entry to the basement once drab and closed in, now welcomes visitors with the opened stair wall and addition of three art niches at the upper stair wall. The inclusion of a carpet runner with tread caps adds to the elegance of the entry.

The parkway was cleaned up with welcoming stepping stones for visitors to have easy access to the home.
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Just as enchanting in the warmer months, the patio invites the eye as well as visitors. The French style door between two same size sidelights is visually pleasing and functional.

The entry to this contemporary home is a study in layering—of both materials and sight lines. Custom steel gates surrounded by a rammed earth wall guide visitors inside.

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the grill is near the kitchen, and close enough to the fire pit to socialize with visitors
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On the opposite side of the garage, a Fond du Lac flagstone stepper pathway immerses visitors in beds of perennials, shrubs and vines to the back patio.

Starting as a blank canvas, this debonair home office is designed with a balance of modern tradition and masculine industrialism styles to create a polished at home work space that welcomes the entire family to sit for a spell. Shown in this photo: home office, custom etagere, architectural moulding, accessories, antiques & finishing touches designed by LMOH Home. | Photography Joshua Caldwell.

Photo: Faith Towers © 2015 Houzz The guest bedroom has a quaint style, welcoming visitors with an eclectic mix of toile, florals and even animal prints.

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Curved path enticing visitors to the front door
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An Ice vanity we installed before Christmas. We were able to get it turned around in just a few days so it was ready for holiday visitors!

The couch turns into a bed, transforming the basement a guest suite for visitors. Photo: Andrew Ryznar
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An expansive two story entry featuring dramatic orb chandeliers greet visitors upon arrival.
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Natural and irregular, this path leads visitors to explore the gardens beyond. (Photo by RStarovich)
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Hideaway, Le Marche - San Marino, Italy A historical Hideaway. Image courtesy on the realtor, Leo Trippi. A well-hidden place where the spirit finds its peace, nested between the Romagna, the Marches and Tuscany. Entering the gate, one leaves behind the pace of chaotic lives, and abandons itself to the joy of living of this ancient land. It is meant to be understood as a site of experience, where nature, culture, history and pleasure are elevated to the centre of things in order to finally rediscover it in oneself. A sort of “back to the simplicity”, aiming to dedicate oneself to observation and drawing from it valuable experiences for one’s life. Each of the three houses presents itself as an unexpected world in its own right, closed in on itself and yet a harmonious part of the whole, waiting to be enlivened by lively laughter, animated conversation and playfulness. This territory is a paradise for lovers of nature and the great outdoors. The sheer variety of places and landscapes enables visitors to take excursions on foot, on horseback or by mountain bike. History and architecture enthusiasts can follow an itinerary of strongholds and castles dotted around the area. Lovers of gourmet food will discover a full range of traditional dishes and quality local produce all year round. The rich variety of museums enables exploration into the rural arts, medieval architecture, archaeological finds and contemporary art.

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