Example of a mid-sized transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room design in New York with beige walls and no fireplace

Contemporary home remodel family room. Central gas fireplace is enhanced by custom wood details and stone clad wall. The curve of the hearth, mantel and soffit carry the viewer eye across the room. A large leather sectional creates a perfect seating area for a large family. Photography: Bill Web

Landscape by Kim Rooney Fire, Water, Wood, & Rock - A Northwest modern garden for family and friends
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard gravel formal garden in Seattle.

Multi-functional spaces are here to stay! We created a built-in as the focal point in the space for storage, a freestanding desk and bar cart, and a separate zone to maximize additional seating for this dreamy office. We love the stained beams and decorative light as well. Studio KW Photography

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours The design goal was to produce a corporate or family retreat that could best utilize the uniqueness and seclusion as the only private residence, deep-water hammock directly assessable via concrete bridge in the Southeastern United States. Little Hawkins Island was seven years in the making from design and permitting through construction and punch out. The multiple award winning design was inspired by Spanish Colonial architecture with California Mission influences and developed for the corporation or family who entertains. With 5 custom fireplaces, 75+ palm trees, fountain, courtyards, and extensive use of covered outdoor spaces; Little Hawkins Island is truly a Resort Residence that will easily accommodate parties of 250 or more people. The concept of a “village” was used to promote movement among 4 independent buildings for residents and guests alike to enjoy the year round natural beauty and climate of the Golden Isles. The architectural scale and attention to detail throughout the campus is exemplary. From the heavy mud set Spanish barrel tile roof to the monolithic solid concrete portico with its’ custom carved cartouche at the entrance, every opportunity was seized to match the style and grace of the best properties built in a bygone era.

This modern beach house in Jacksonville Beach features a large, open entertainment area consisting of great room, kitchen, dining area and lanai. A unique second-story bridge over looks both foyer and great room. Polished concrete floors and horizontal aluminum stair railing bring a contemporary feel. The kitchen shines with European-style cabinetry and GE Profile appliances. The private upstairs master suite is situated away from other bedrooms and features a luxury master shower and floating double vanity. Two roomy secondary bedrooms share an additional bath. Photo credit: Deremer Studios

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A simple low deck off the back of this mid century split level means the home owners can walk out to enjoy the view. An extra wide slider replaces the old leaky wood door and low windows. Where before the den just inside was dark and dreary is is now filled with light. The deck is Ipe' with cedar side boards. The awning is cedar with polycarbonate sheeting. The lamps are bronze. photo credit: Damon Landry

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Bobcat Lodge- Lake Rabun Be welcomed to this perfect mountain/lake lodge through stone pillars down a driveway of stamped concrete and brick paver patterns to the porte cochere. The design philosophy seen in the home's exterior extends to the interior with 10 fireplaces, the finest materials, and extraordinary craftsmanship. Great Room Enter the striking foyer with the antique heart pine, walnut and bird's-eye maple inlaid pattern that harmonizes with the natural unity of the spacious great room. The visually anchored stone fireplace accented by hand hewn circa 1800 oak beams silhouettes the soft lake views making a dynamic design statement. The great room was designed with togetherness in mind and features high vaulted ceilings, wormy oak flooring with walnut borders, a spacious dining area, a gourmet kitchen and for softer and more intimate moments a keeping room. Kitchen: Wormy chestnut cabinets, Complimenting South American granite countertops Wolf cooktop, double oven Preparation bar Serving Buffet Separate wet bar Walk-in Pantry Laundry Room: entrance off the foyer, wormy chestnut cabinets and South American granite Keeping Room: Nestled off the kitchen area intimately scaled for quieter moments, wormy chestnut ceilings with hand hewn oak beams from Ohio and Pennsylvania, wormy oak flooring accented with walnut and sycamore, and private fireplace Powder Room off foyer Three Master Bedroom Suites: each with its own unique full bathroom and private alcove with masonry wood burning fireplace Master suite on the main floor with full bath enlivened by a fish theme with earthtones and blue accents, a copper soaking tub, large shower and copper sinks Upstairs master suite with wormy oak flooring sits snug above the lake looking through a tree canopy as from a tree house facilitating a peaceful, tranquil atmosphere- full bath features jetted tub, separate shower, large closet, and friendly lizards sitting on copper sinks Terrace Level Master Suite offers trey ceilings, entrance to stone terrace supported by cyprus tree trunks giving the feel of a rainforest floor: Full bath includes double mosaic-raised copper sinks, antler lighting, jetted tub accented with aquatic life tiles and separate water closet This warm and inviting rustic interior perfectly balances the outdoor lake vistas with the comfort of indoor living.moving directly to the outdoor living spaces. A full length deck supported by cyprus trees offers the opportunity for serious entertaining. The stone terrace off the downstairs family room leads directly to the two stall boathouse for lakeside entertaining with its own private fireplace. Terrace Level: 14 foot ceilings, transom windows A master suite A guest room with trey ceilings, wool carpet, and full bath with copper sinks,double vanity and riverock shower Family room with focal stone fireplace, wet bar with wine cooler, separate kitchen with sink, mini refrigerator and built in microwave Wine closet with hand painted plaster finish A full bath for drippy swimmers with oversized river rock shower accented with crayfish and salamander tiles Extras All windows are Loewen windows A ridge vent system Custom design closets Poured foundation for house and boathouse European spruce framing Exterior siding: 1 x 12 pressure treated pine with 1 x 4 batten strips Siding has three coat process of Sikkens stain finish Ten masonry fireplaces Stacked rock from Rocky Gap Virginia Eight foot custom Honduran Pine True plaster walls with three coat process faux finish Locust hand rails for the deck Support cyprus tree trunks from Charleston Outside light fixtures custom made in NY Five hot water heaters, circulating pump Duel fuel heat pump/propane, 1000 gallon buried propane tank, four zone heating system Two laundry rooms All Fireplaces set up for flat screen TV's Adjacent lot available for purchase

John Grover
Example of a large classic formal and open concept medium tone wood floor family room design in Boston with green walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Example of a large 1960s backyard deck design in New York with an awning

Pool built within tight parameters at the beach. The under house was used as an outdoor kitchen / entertainment area with the storage room as a pantry and kitchen. This is a vinyl lined pool that helped save on cost. There is special engineering involved with the location of the pool being close to the house pilings . The pool is located within 1" of the allowed footprint. Custom steps and bench seat are made as an integral part of pool. Pool has color LED lighting and salt resistant handrail. Cameron Purser, Creative Web

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Spacious East Beach cottage in a great location with wrap around porches on every level allowing marsh and ocean views. Open floor plan with kitchen, family room, dining room, and additonal sitting area on the main level. Two bedrooms and full bathroom as well on the main level. On the top level, there is a laundry room, master bedroom suite with walk in closet and sitting room, as well as two additonal bedrooms and a bath. A roof top deck allows views from all angles including the The Coast Guard station as well as slight ocean and marsh views. The gound level has an outside bar and entertainment area by the pool. There is also a one car garage with tons of storage. This property is just steps to the Coast Guard station and the public beach access. Membership Application rights available.

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Spacious cottage in prime location on 4th street, just steps from The Cloister, Beach Club and Spa. Boasting over 7,000 sq ft, Cottage 12 provides two separate wings each offering a living area with fireplace, three bedrooms and three baths, laundry area and 1/2 kitchen. The master encompasses the entire upstairs with a spacious master suite including the third laundry room. The main level includes a wet bar, study, butler pantry and open kitchen and living area perfect for entertaining. The ground level has an additional 6,000 sq ft non-conditioned space. Multiple sets of barn style doors open up to the patio and pool. This unique cottage in the ideal location on Sea Island is truly something special. Being sold furnished.

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Spacious cottage in prime location on 4th street, just steps from The Cloister, Beach Club and Spa. Boasting over 7,000 sq ft, Cottage 12 provides two separate wings each offering a living area with fireplace, three bedrooms and three baths, laundry area and 1/2 kitchen. The master encompasses the entire upstairs with a spacious master suite including the third laundry room. The main level includes a wet bar, study, butler pantry and open kitchen and living area perfect for entertaining. The ground level has an additional 6,000 sq ft non-conditioned space. Multiple sets of barn style doors open up to the patio and pool. This unique cottage in the ideal location on Sea Island is truly something special. Being sold furnished.

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Spacious East Beach cottage in a great location with wrap around porches on every level allowing marsh and ocean views. Open floor plan with kitchen, family room, dining room, and additonal sitting area on the main level. Two bedrooms and full bathroom as well on the main level. On the top level, there is a laundry room, master bedroom suite with walk in closet and sitting room, as well as two additonal bedrooms and a bath. A roof top deck allows views from all angles including the The Coast Guard station as well as slight ocean and marsh views. The gound level has an outside bar and entertainment area by the pool. There is also a one car garage with tons of storage. This property is just steps to the Coast Guard station and the public beach access. Membership Application rights available.

The extra-large Hancock sofa has a pleasing, modern silhouette created by chunky track arms and flowing channel stitching from the back to seat base. The tightly upholstered seat and back cushion look prim and tailored, but still offer you the comfort you require, thanks to the durable support of Propex webbing and fiber cushions sewn into a cotton ticking. This ultra long sofa is ideal for those that love to entertain.

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Spacious cottage in prime location on 4th street, just steps from The Cloister, Beach Club and Spa. Boasting over 7,000 sq ft, Cottage 12 provides two separate wings each offering a living area with fireplace, three bedrooms and three baths, laundry area and 1/2 kitchen. The master encompasses the entire upstairs with a spacious master suite including the third laundry room. The main level includes a wet bar, study, butler pantry and open kitchen and living area perfect for entertaining. The ground level has an additional 6,000 sq ft non-conditioned space. Multiple sets of barn style doors open up to the patio and pool. This unique cottage in the ideal location on Sea Island is truly something special. Being sold furnished.

Stuart Wade, Envision Virtual Tours Spacious cottage in prime location on 4th street, just steps from The Cloister, Beach Club and Spa. Boasting over 7,000 sq ft, Cottage 12 provides two separate wings each offering a living area with fireplace, three bedrooms and three baths, laundry area and 1/2 kitchen. The master encompasses the entire upstairs with a spacious master suite including the third laundry room. The main level includes a wet bar, study, butler pantry and open kitchen and living area perfect for entertaining. The ground level has an additional 6,000 sq ft non-conditioned space. Multiple sets of barn style doors open up to the patio and pool. This unique cottage in the ideal location on Sea Island is truly something special. Being sold furnished.