Paul Owen of Owen Photo, http://owenphoto.net/.

Photography: Tim Brown

farmhouse set in an avocado orchard

Photo by: Michael Woodall

The main level at this modern farmhouse has a great room and den bookended by stone fireplaces. The kitchen is at the center of the main living spaces where we designed multiple islands for smart base cabinet storage which still allows visual connection from the kitchen to all spaces. The open living spaces serve the owner’s desire to create a comfortable environment for entertaining during large family gatherings. There are plenty of spaces where everyone can spread out whether it be eating or cooking, watching TV or just chatting by the fireplace. The main living spaces also act as a privacy buffer between the master suite and a guest suite. Photography by Todd Crawford.

Photo by Ethington

Featuring a spectacular view of the Bitterroot Mountains, this home is custom-tailored to meet the needs of our client and their growing family. On the main floor, the white oak floors integrate the great room, kitchen, and dining room to make up a grand living space. The lower level contains the family/entertainment room, additional bedrooms, and additional spaces that will be available for the homeowners to adapt as needed in the future. Photography by Flori Engbrecht

James Yochum

Photo by Gordon Gregory, Interior design by Carter Kay Interiors.

With enormous rectangular beams and round log posts, the Spanish Peaks House is a spectacular study in contrasts. Even the exterior—with horizontal log slab siding and vertical wood paneling—mixes textures and styles beautifully. An outdoor rock fireplace, built-in stone grill and ample seating enable the owners to make the most of the mountain-top setting. Inside, the owners relied on Blue Ribbon Builders to capture the natural feel of the home’s surroundings. A massive boulder makes up the hearth in the great room, and provides ideal fireside seating. A custom-made stone replica of Lone Peak is the backsplash in a distinctive powder room; and a giant slab of granite adds the finishing touch to the home’s enviable wood, tile and granite kitchen. In the daylight basement, brushed concrete flooring adds both texture and durability. Roger Wade

Asheville 1131: Carolinas Luxury Custom Design, French Country elevation “B”, open Model for Viewing at Springfield in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Visit www.ArthurRutenbergHomes.com to view other Models 4 BEDROOMS / 3.5 Baths / Den / Bonus room / Great room 3,916 square feet As its name implies, this stately two-story home provides the perfect setting for true Carolinas-style living. Steeped in Southern charm with sophisticated, artful touches found around every corner. Plan Features: • Great room with recessed ceiling, fireplace and 8'-tall sliding glass pocket doors • Butler's pantry with wine chiller and wet bar • Upstairs bonus room with wet bar and vaulted ceiling

James Hughes Landscaping

Tom Marks Photography