Emily Followill

Rustic grey exterior with vertical wood siding, cedar shingles and cedar roof.

Corey Gaffer Photography

The front of the house features an open porch, a common feature in the neighborhood. Stairs leading up to it are tucked behind one of a pair of brick walls. The brick was installed with raked (recessed) horizontal joints which soften the overall scale of the walls. The clerestory windows topping the taller of the brick walls bring light into the foyer and a large closet without sacrificing privacy. The living room windows feature a slight tint which provides a greater sense of privacy during the day without having to draw the drapes. An overhang lined on its underside in stained cedar leads to the entry door which again is hidden by one of the brick walls.

Greg Hadley Photography The clients opted to use Ikea glossy white cabinets. Our crew assembled and installed the cabinetry on site. To provide an organic accent, we included walnut doors and open shelves. These pieces were purchased from a company that builds real wood veneer doors that fit over Ikea cabinet boxes. The island is sized to fit the space and provide adequate clearances around it for good traffic flow. The client requested the waterfall feature. The stone tops in the kitchen are Calacatta. Brass lamps above the sink (the original trim around the window was narrower, but once the client found these fixtures, we widened the trim to accommodate the lights.) Glass globe pendants. Brass lamp over built-in table. Glazed white brick subway backsplash tile. Black painted Pella window and door.

Praised for its visually appealing, modern yet comfortable design, this Scottsdale residence took home the gold in the 2014 Design Awards from Professional Builder magazine. Built by Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes, the 5,877-square-foot residence features an open floor plan that includes Western Window Systems’ multi-slide pocket doors to allow for optimal inside-to-outside flow. Tropical influences such as covered patios, a pool, and reflecting ponds give the home a lush, resort-style feel.

Contemporary White Kitchen

Project name / Photographer: Northwest Peach Farm - NY (Winner), Michael Moran 1930's Private Residence - Washington - DC, Alan Karchmer / Sandra Benedum Private Residence - Bridgehampton - NY, Manolo Llera, Courtesy of Selldorf Architects Carhart Residence - NY, Pieter Estersohn Laborde Residence - New Orleans - LA, Chad Mellon and Julie Wage Private Residence - TN, Chad Mellon and Julie Wage Burn Barn Residence - VA, Interior pictures: Paul Goossens

Photography: Jeff Cate

Elizabeth Kelley Photography

Ryann Ford

Rob Karosis Photography

This cozy breakfast nook required heavy roman shades to protect the area from intense Sonoma heat, but we still wanted them to look light. We achieved this by heavily backing a beauitful watery blue linen.

David Laurer