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My Houzz: Popular 'My Houzz' Tours 2014

My Houzz: Popular 'My Houzz' Tours 2014 - The series My Houzz has creative personality filled homes and the people who inhabit them. O ver the past year, we were lucky enough to have many generous loans to owners let us take a look inside their beautiful properties . We met many fascinating people and explored their homes and covetable styles. Here is a sample of visits My Houzz from 2014 that has delighted, thrilled and inspired the Houzz community.

Chris Snook

a bright and airy Victorian house
a renovation which preserved period features while working in a contemporary system created an elegant and welcoming home for the family of Beth Dadswell in south London.

Chris Snook

The space is filled with an eclectic mix of colors, patterns and styles. Midcentury buys parts meet the high street and ancient finds to give this house the unique character that appealed Houzz users this year.

Tower of the rest of this update Victorian house

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a beautiful home Cotswolds
Cabbages & Roses creative director Christina Strutt went for the quintessential English look in his family home in the countryside. In a property dating back to the 1500s, a palette of soft colors, floral motifs and antique furniture are at home.

relaxed linen and many homes are for a lot of spots in which to curl up, while old pictures and ornaments give a sense of the character and history of the house.

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Houzz users also admired the beautiful gardens that surround the house. With a swimming pool heated by a wood heating system and a nice pavilion for outdoor dining this was a success with many Houzzers.

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Take a tour of the gardens

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A London apartment industrial style
eccentric house interior designer and blogger Rachel Christie tickled fancy Houzz users this year. A flexible industrial look with exposed brick and stainless steel makes it a friendly and trendy space.

Amelia Hallsworth Photography

most property items have been upcycled by Rachel, or found in various stores and second hand on eBay. The result shows how a small craft and creativity can take you, and makes his style both covetable and accessible.

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Amelia Hallsworth Photography

A Scottish castle beautifully renovated
in their wing of the castle in the Glaswegian campaign, Fred and Nicola Hallsworth chose to marry original features with fatty tissue and wallpaper to create something that was really their own, while respecting the building's history.

Amelia Hallsworth Photography

Rooms flit between daringly bold, traditional and understated, creating an interesting and varied interior that kept intrigued and surprised the Houzz users.

Take a closer look at this dramatic Scottish castle

Chris Snook

converted Victorian school
This historic school in Nottinghamshire has been carefully converted into a house by the Jackson family in 2013.

Chris Snook

the exposed brick walls and of preserved period features appealed to Houzz users and well restored in the kitchen was a nice feature.

Take the full tour of the renovated school

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Houzz Tour: A West Sussex House Gets a Makeover architect

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Houzz Tour: A West Sussex House Gets a Makeover architect - New England Simon Randell worked with interior designer Lizzie Stueck on a glorious renovation of this house West Sussex near the reserve Pagham Harbour Nature, a project that has not been without challenges. The architect and designer started the project for the previous owners, but more or less after the demolition of the original three-bedroom house on the site, the ground work dramatically stopped when the owners have hit a snag. "Unfortunately, they ran out of money," recalls Simon. "They were renovating their main home in London at the same time and unforeseen costs meant that something had to give, so the project was abandoned.

Incredibly, Simon was aware of a former client who was also looking for a weekend retreat in the region. "I called them immediately and they came to look at the site the next day. A few weeks later, they bought it!

The new owners Simon reset to work on the project, with a short revised to transform the site into a robust family home, with a casual nod to New England style. "I was working in America for 10 years and renovated a number of properties New England, so it was a wonderful opportunity to apply my firsthand knowledge," he explains.

The renovation and extension of large-scale project, which took 18 months in total, delivered a relaxed, comfortable home with generous living spaces for families and detail. "The owners wanted a place where they could turn on a Friday night and the ease seamlessly into a relaxing weekend," says Simon. "The devil is in the detail in this house, but nothing screams for attention."

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here the property is a retreat weekend for a family with two young children
Location Near the nature reserve of Pagham Harbour in West Sussex
date of existing original home in 1960; renovation completed 2012
Architect Simon Randell at Randell Design Group
Interior Designer Lizzie Stueck Driftwood & Velvet Interiors
Size 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

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After incorporating the garage on left in the main body of the house, Simon turned out ugly previously removing the painted wooden shabby, coarse brick and concrete tiles. He created the dazzling façade style New England Cape Cod using coat, where the paint is impregnated into the wood and is perfectly suited to withstand harsh coastal environment.

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"We have used cedar shingles on the roof - , they are basically like tiles and are widely used in America, "says Simon. "They are incredibly durable and money nicely over time, so that the roof will be a beautiful coastal feel in a year or two.

Simon is currently working on the second phase of the project, which consists in integrating a pool house in the generous garden.

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The kitchen open and spacious dining room is perfect for relaxed family life. "The kitchen and the bench of the old carpenter who form the dining table is very usable and versatile," says Simon. "The family wanted something that was easy to use and maintain, so they can maximize their time fun the weekend.

"the interior has been kept pretty sweet," he adds. "the old carpenter's bench has a nice sturdy feel and I sanded painted oak floor so it looks quite irregular and Beachy.

Kitchen, Kitchen Handmade Christchurch. Island clad in reclaimed wood.

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White Tolix bar stools add a touch of industrial style to the kitchen, while pendants globe above the island inject a touch of drama.

"kitchen cabinets is to measure, but it is designed to blend effortlessly into the background," says Simon. "All this is very relaxing -. not scream for attention in this space

Replica Tolix bar stools, Cult Furniture. Large globe lamps hanging, Davey Lighting.

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built banquettes hugging the corner of the kitchen-dining room and are a favorite place for the couple's children to sit and read. "They also hidden speakers, and generous amounts of storage - which helps make it a great space for entertaining," says Simon. "There is a lot of space, and the disorder can just be popped under the seats when guests arrive.

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The large dining table in the family actually is the bench of an old carpenter Lizzie sourced. "It has been very popular. I did recreated on other projects using wood recovered for a similar effect, he said.

Tolix 'A' dining chair, John Lewis.

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Plantation shutters, built-in units and tongue and groove paneling successfully create an authentic feel of New England in the family sitting room.

"The client went for an informal beach diet in this room," says Simon. "With the soft grays and blues, it's very subtle, but all the elements come together to create a calming, beautiful space.

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This corridor connects the living room and kitchen-dining room on the ground floor and the master bedroom with the other bedrooms upstairs. 'This is essentially the landing zone. We kept as open as possible to improve the view from the floor to ceiling windows, "explains Simon. "There is actually a bridge connecting the master bedroom to the rest of the house with an incredible view of the ocean in the distance.

pendants and vintage industrial furniture was awarded by Lizzie of recovery and restoration court to give the house a timeless appeal. "The electrician initially refused to answer pendants," he recalls. "They're a little rusty and he thought they were defective, but the owners actually benefit the distressed look and wanted to keep it.

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a slouchy sofa in the master bedroom is the perfect place to see the ocean through a gap in the landscape. This room opens onto a private terrace through folding doors.

'Lead the family busy lives, to make connections with the landscape was very important to the design, "says Simon. "It is incredibly relaxing here.

Antibes linen sofa, Graham & Green.

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A glass wall separates the walk-in double shower bath in the en-suite bathroom of the couple, while reference groove and tongue paneling subtly England pattern from the living room.

"It is quite glamorous in many ways, but we tried to keep the system as simple as possible here," said Simon. "There is a huge bathroom, and we put in so you can watch parts of the countryside.

Geminus plinth bath double ended burnished iron Albion Bath Co. London sink, CP Hart. combined hotel, Lefroy Brooks.

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vaulted ceilings in bedrooms and bathrooms enhance the sense of space upstairs, while more tongue and groove paneling subtly links the room with the rest of the house. "There is a real momentum and direction of flow to the system," says Simon. "It is simple but very effective."

The exposed beams and woodwork, he says, a link back to his experience in the United States. "It is a very traditional way of building there. It is not used that often here, but it really works in this context. "

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the This child's room was designed with sustainability and pleasure in mind. "The built-in beds are made from MDF and we have the right to extra space for friends can stay over," says Simon. fun embellishments, such as drawer pulls shaped cricket balls and colorful wallpaper, are family friendly without being too childish, so allow room to grow with the children.

Cricket ball Cabinet knobs, Chloe Alberry. Spitfires wallpaper, PaperBoy Wallpaper.

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Houzz Tour: A Fitzrovia Mews House Gets a New York loft style Makeover

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Houzz Tour: A Fitzrovia Mews House Gets a New York loft style Makeover - This sophisticated live-work space is away from the office building without soul who praised the architect and designer Thomas Griem when first stepped over the threshold in 2012. the customer - who works as a freelance photographer - was moved to Notting Hill to the spiritual heart of London's Fitzrovia creator, but while the location was perfect, the extent of the renovation was intimidating

"we still had offices in here when we started," recalls Thomas. "But the case was simple: the client wanted a comfortable, New York loft-style space with a charming British touch. He also had to work as a studio for his work

During the renovation process of six months, Thomas completely empty inside -. Which is set over three floors - and reconfigured to make way for a glorious opening -plan living space, as well as the extension of a number of windows to the ground to allow natural light to pour and create the loft feel desired customer.

To reach the open space, Thomas has successfully navigate regulatory requirements and difficult fire using the latest misting technology. "Fortunately, this technology is now approved by building regulations, which meant that we should not have a cumbersome fire escape doors or fire," he says. "There are very few doors in the apartment at all, which really enhances the sense of openness."

For the interior, a rear sober palette colors of cream and taupe has was chosen to complement the brick, while the buttons bright colors have been introduced to add interest and depth of the plan.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here A professional photographer
Location Fitzrovia, London
built Rebuilt in the 1970s
renovation Year Completed in 2013, after six months of renovation
designer Thomas Griem TG-studio
Size 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
This is interesting The building was previously used as an office

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"The property has lots of windows, but they were all rather small," recalls Thomas. "We decided to break some of them out and extend them to the ground to increase the feeling of warehouse space."

metal railings were then mounted on the outside and painted dark gray to give the property a more industrial feel.

painted railings Ramps, Farrow & Ball.

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Thomas chose a neutral, warm palette of soft creams and browns to allow the art collection of the owner to shine, while brick slips were used on the outside wall facing to create an industrial atmosphere.

To give the illusion of more space and higher ceilings, Thomas has also played with the proportions of the floor. "We ran the oak floor on the wall, then brought the wall over a little so we can hide behind LED lighting. It improves the height of the room, and also adds a touch of glamor to space, "he explains.

Touches of bright colors such as green lacquered wardrobe TV and turquoise chair, to add depth and interest to the space.

Green lacquered TV cabinet, TG-Studio. Viscose carpets, Jacaranda Carpets & Rugs. wooden stool in ARATON; Milano sofa, two Flamant. coffee table Gala, Home. Walls painted in the elephant's breath, Farrow & Ball.

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spacious, open first floor living room has a sleek kitchen back, Thomas teamed with marble backsplash arabascato for a touch of glamor . "We wanted to allow the artwork to take center stage, so we focused on the texture to add interest to the regime," he says. "The finishing of kitchen cabinets is a new matte finish that feels a bit like gum to the touch. It looks fantastic and is incredibly convenient and resistant to wear, too.
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To complete the kitchen, Thomas chose blasted for work and the island plans. "It's very tactile, but the effect is very subtle and beautiful, he said.

The black and white photograph on the back wall was taken in Africa by the owner.

kitchen, Doca. Armchair Drouot leather Maisons du Monde. Max Lamppost, Flamingo. Large dining table Irony Zeus. Dining room chairs, Billiani. Marseille lamp by Le Corbusier, Nemo.

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A generously proportioned workshop on the ground floor is the perfect canvas for stunning photographs of the owner. "He wanted a comfortable environment to work and see the customers," says Thomas. "We kept very simple but luxurious.

Pimlico sofa; Perf table lamp by Foscarini Diesel With the two The Conran Shop. Loop table by Hay, Made in Design. Cyborg comfortable chair, Magis. Kubrik coffee table, Home. Black No 214 wall lamp, La Lampe Gras, available at Made in Design.

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the guest room and bathroom are on the ground floor next to the studio work, and are decorated in very calm, neutral palette as the rest of the house to improve the flow direction.

Taiga wardrobe, Maisons du Monde. Gervasoni Gray 45 bedside table, The Conran Shop. bedside lamp Binic Foscarini.

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A custom bed - designed and produced by TG-studio - and most of the client illustration dominate the room of New York-style. "The sliding brick wall adds another layer of interest in this room, but if we kept simple, with only a few well-chosen pieces," says Thomas. A pair of chairs Cassina believed, brought the previous house owner, complete the sophisticated look adult.

Hollo bedside table in matt gold, Small Fry. Lean wall lamp black and gold Orsjo Belysning Nest.

TG-Studio

"the client wanted a walk-in incorporating in the master bedroom, so we created this space behind the wall where the bed is, Thomas said. The 8m long closet has custom closets oak and a deep pile carpet for a luxurious feel.

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'The spacious master bathroom feels like a bedroom in many ways, "Thomas said. "We have juxtaposed retro metro New York-style tiles on the walls glamorous marble in the hollows, and created a sculptural feel with oak shelves and globe lights.

The dark wooden floor stained and 1930s- style fixtures and fittings give the classic pattern, masculine look that is softened by well of natural light flowing from the large window in the freestanding bath.

bath faucets and shower, Lefroy Brooks.

TG-studio

arabascato Glamorous marble, painted matte black and gray basalt stone sitting along the brick wall next to the bathroom. "In many ways, there are many things in this room," says Thomas. "There are five different materials, but the emphasis is on texture, so that the overall effect is very calming.

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TG-studio

Thomas decided to take the locker room completely in oak paneling to create a warm, comfortable space. "Woodwork really a small room much warmer and more interesting," he says. "It is better to embrace the limits of an area and work with it."

TG- Studio

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Houzz Tour: A Great Beach House evokes a luxury Resort

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Houzz Tour: A Great Beach House evokes a luxury Resort - The owner of this amazing vacation home had a vision when he acquired for use as a weekend and holiday home - for it to feel like a resort where he could relax from the stress of the week and relax with family and friends. He had recently been to Hamilton Island, staying at the exclusive Qualia resort and decided he wanted the same look and feel at his beach house. He even named the same interior design firm that had worked to create the six stars style Qualia - Pike Withers - and called the architectural expertise of Justin Long design rework the house inside and the outside to bring light and make the most of these magnificent ocean views.

Houzz at a glance
who lives here a businessman who uses it as home holiday, and rents when not in use.
Location Palm Beach, Sydney, Australia
Size 4 bedrooms

Contemporary Swimming Pool & Hot Tub by justin long design

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Built on a hill overlooking iconic Palm Beach Sydney, the ocean views are hard to beat. The owner had initially hired another architect to renovate the house, but when renovations were three-quarters of the way through, he decided to go in another direction with the help of Justin Long design. The owner was not happy with them, we started again, "said the architect Justin Long. The same manufacturer has been used for both renovations, however - Rod Verduci RBV manufacturers. "We could not have done it without him," Justin said.

In addition to this platform by the pool and relaxation area, the ground floor has a large open plan living area opens ocean views and the guest rooms and sauna. Justin chosen spotted gum timber for the patio and the coating to its warm color and durability. There black steel contrasting elements throughout, Justin adds.

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There are many places to sit and relax or gather with friends and family. This barbecue and pool terrace is one of the owner of the preferred characteristics.

swing, Roda Mistral from Domo. U mbrella, Cosh Living.

Contemporary Living Room by justin long design

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the ground floor has a large kitchen, living room, dining room and study with an opening large glass area on both sides for breathtaking views of the ocean. This is the perfect weekender , "Justin said.

Chairs, Gervasoni Gray 07 in the "natural American Walnut" of Anibou. coffee table, Gervasoni Gray 46 natural American Walnut "from Anibou. Lamp Gervasoni Bolla Anibou.

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wide bench has been implemented in living areas, bedrooms and bridges to add to the feel of the resort. There is always somewhere inviting to lie on and enjoy the view.

A usable wall glazing maximizes cross ventilation and enjoy the ocean breezes. The living room also has a large usable roof 4m x 3m which can open skyward.

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wood screens can slide to open the room to the view or slide closed to protect from the sun when needed.

Justin was the memory of m ake the most of the appearance, and view available solar access and 'implement the level of finish but sustainable luxury required for a weekender and high range of rented necessary. "

usable roof is Justin characteristic is most proud of in this project , and the "discreet but luxurious" feel of the house.

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Get the operable roof built has been the biggest challenge of the project for Justin. He first contacted various specialist suppliers but it was a chance encounter that helped make his vision a reality. in the end, I met a friend of a friend to a party that specializes in the front doors and motorized he designed the entire system to me . I could not do it without her technique knowhow.’

Trunk, Gervasoni Log L with shiny black lacquered sides of Anibou. Side table, Gervasoni Gray 44 natural American Walnut "of Anibou.

Contemporary Bathroom by justin long design

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the red cedar and dark eucalyptus teams well with Basaltina tiles in this room guest suite Basaltina is a beautiful dark stone such as bluestone;.. timber provides a warm contrast and brings out the warmth in stone, "says Justin

Contemporary Kitchen by justin long design

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interior designer Amanda Pike, Pike Withers, has worked with Justin long design to bring the look and feel of the resort of Hamilton island Qualia in the interiors of the house. "The owner wanted a casual feeling that was inherently soothing, says Amanda. A special application was to be able to "sit at the sight.

"This required a thorough overhaul of the planning of the entire house," said Amanda. Areas of cooking and life have been completely redesigned to create larger spaces flowing seamlessly into the next; balconies were extended, and Amanda said automated sliding roof installed on the living room allows the house to "open literally.

Worktop, Silver travertine.

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'I love the relaxed atmosphere and the sight of this house, "said Amanda. The house had been renovated, but was devoid of "serene" beach house feel the need owner, she said.

Honed floor Basaltina of Artedomus was used throughout the house.

Contemporary Staircase by justin long design

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wooden stairs and wall covering connect the two levels of the house in style.

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the lower ground floor of the living room can be a nice place to relax at night on wintery, windy days when temperatures drop. The warmth of the fireplace and wood joinery contrast to the sofa and light walls to give the call of the room, no matter what the weather. Fees walls painted with Dulux 'Natural White', working to link the different areas of the house together.

Corner sofa, Jardan. coffee table, Koskela. Chair, Domo. side table, Domo.

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ceramic vases, Gervasoni InOut blue and Jade Anibou.

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"It was important for us to maintain an Australian sensation and avoid the clichés of Bali in the production of a radio station's aesthetics," says Amanda. "Although the goal was to have open spaces that were more social and community, this had to be balanced with calmer areas.

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outdoor dining room overlooks the infinity pool to the ocean beyond. The pool was rebuilt cantilever beyond the existing retaining wall in renovation.

Table, Dedon Pontoon coal-Domo. Chairs, Roda Harp 359 Domo.

Contemporary Exterior Elevation by justin long design

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This side view shows how the pool now extends into view.

Contemporary Dining Room by justin long design

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Although it may seem unnecessary to renovate a house, only to be renovated again, Amanda and Justin tried to reuse what they could.

"The bones of the house were good, so nothing was demolished without justification, and some elements of the existing house, as some large wooden beams, were reused in landscaping" Amanda said.

There was also an emphasis on improving the equipment of the house. "Structural changes means that the ventilation and light penetration were improved greatly," says Amanda. 'The use of sliding wooden screens, and custom glass louvres means that these could be controlled and flexible and thus prevented a drain on artificial heating / cooling and lighting.

Contemporary Bedroom by justin long design

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South Pacific ramie fabrics give this room an island feel, plus the sliding doors that open to the view.

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Contemporary Home Office & Library by justin long design

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president, chair Aluminium Eames Group in black leather from Living Edge . Kelvin LED lamp Euroluce.

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Table, pickled Oak Furniture Hub. Fraser presides Hughes Commercial Furniture

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main bedroom has the same color and material palette as the rest of the house, and has a large bathroom. This room is the only one on this floor, offering privacy when the house is full of guests.

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Pike said one of the project's challenges was to get the balance right materials. "We wanted to combine wood and natural stone - materials that have real texture and depth to the -. But do not over design, and keep what is a very upscale relaxed home and unpretentious "

tiles, made with Italian hand Aeria Country Floors.

Contemporary Site And Landscape Plan by justin long design

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