This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield

Hooker Furniture Melange Sofia Writing Desk in White/Cream/Beige You'll be drawn again and again to the Sofia Writing Desk, with its antique reproduction hardware and pretty ribbon motif trim and fluted leg detail.

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Adjacent to the kitchen, this eat in area with a functional writing desk becomes a great area to gather around the fireplace.
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Sumptuous spaces are created throughout the house with the use of dark, moody colors, elegant upholstery with bespoke trim details, unique wall coverings, and natural stone with lots of movement. The mix of print, pattern, and artwork creates a modern twist on traditional design.

Angie Seckinger
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No master suite has more personality than this luxurious bedroom. Take a break from the ordinary with this lustrous, oversized tufted velvet headboard with slightly curved sides, custom bedding and oval-shaped nightstands. Soft neutrals throughout blend seamlessly with the intensity of fuchsia and pink hues. We added whimsical touches like a faux bois writing desk and a chandelier reminiscent of bubbling champagne, all centered around a plush shag rug that is the base of this marvelous feminine haven.

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My client wanted bold colors and a room that fueled her children’s creativity. We transformed the old storage space underneath the staircase into a playhouse by simply adding a door and tiny windows. On one side of the staircase I added a blackboard and on the other side the wall was covered in a laminate wood flooring to add texture completing the look of the playhouse. A custom designed writing desk with seating to accommodate both children for their art and homework assignments. The entire area is designed for playing, imagining and creating. Javier Fernandez Transitional Designs, Interior Designer Greg Pallante Photographer

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The client was referred to us by the builder to build a vacation home where the family mobile home used to be. Together, we visited Key Largo and once there we understood that the most important thing was to incorporate nature and the sea inside the house. A meeting with the architect took place after and we made a few suggestions that it was taking into consideration as to change the fixed balcony doors by accordion doors or better known as NANA Walls, this detail would bring the ocean inside from the very first moment you walk into the house as if you were traveling in a cruise. A client's request from the very first day was to have two televisions in the main room, at first I did hesitate about it but then I understood perfectly the purpose and we were fascinated with the final results, it is really impressive!!! and he does not miss any football games, while their children can choose their favorite programs or games. An easy solution to modern times for families to share various interest and time together. Our purpose from the very first day was to design a more sophisticate style Florida Keys home with a happy vibe for the entire family to enjoy vacationing at a place that had so many good memories for our client and the future generation. Architecture Photographer : Mattia Bettinelli

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A loft renovation for a New York artist. Photos by Taggart Sorensen
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