Cozy living room with stone fireplace and large picture window overlooking Lake Michigan.

Alex Hayden

A recent John Kraemer & Sons built home on 5 acres near Prior Lake, MN. Photography: Landmark Photography

photographer: Balfour Walker

Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph

Tile floors, gas fireplace, skylights, ezebreeze, natural stone, 1 x 6 pine ceilings, led lighting, 5.1 surround sound, TV, live edge mantel, rope lighting, western triple slider, new windows, stainless cable railings

Architect: David Kotzebue / Designer: MODtage Design / Photography: Paul Dyer

Photo c/o Revolution Design & Build

Brad Meese

Pennsylvania Bluestone Fire Place with Outdoor Kitchen

The open shelf library and fireplace create an intimate atmosphere while still keeping the living room open and light. Designed by Michelle Walker Architects, Northern Beaches Residential Architect Photos by Tania Niwa

Jason Sandy www.AngleEyePhotography.com

Photo credit: Charles-Ryan Barber Architect: Nadav Rokach Interior Design: Eliana Rokach Staging: Carolyn Greco at Meredith Baer Contractor: Building Solutions and Design, Inc.

After living in their 1,300 square foot condo for about twenty years it was a time for something new. Rather than moving into a cookie-cutter development, these clients chose to embrace their love of colour and location and opted for a complete renovation instead. An expanded “welcome home” entry and more roomy closet space were starting points to rework the plan for modern living. The kitchen now opens onto the living and dining room and hits of saturated colour bring every room to life. Oak floors, hickory and lacquered millwork provide a warm backdrop for new and refurbished mid-century modern classics. Solid copper pulls from Sweden, owl wallpaper from England and a custom wool and silk rug from Nepal make the client’s own Venetian chandelier feel internationally at home. Photo: Lucas Finlay