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An unusual four-seated settee upholstered in a bold red fabric anchors the rotunda entry of this 10,000 square foot Paradise Valley home. The custom round area rug reflects an elegant silk-pleated fabric ceiling detail. Beyond the foyer, the formal living room is enhanced with unique touches, such as the silk window treatments topped with one-of-a-kind fused glass drapery hardware. The rich red and gold color palette includes an iridescent wall finish achieved in a five-part process. Plush furniture, a baby grand piano, and an adjacent bar make this living room a grand place for entertaining.

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Drive up to practical luxury in this Hill Country Spanish Style home. The home is a classic hacienda architecture layout. It features 5 bedrooms, 2 outdoor living areas, and plenty of land to roam. Classic materials used include: Saltillo Tile - also known as terracotta tile, Spanish tile, Mexican tile, or Quarry tile Cantera Stone - feature in Pinon, Tobacco Brown and Recinto colors Copper sinks and copper sconce lighting Travertine Flooring Cantera Stone tile Brick Pavers Photos Provided by April Mae Creative aprilmaecreative.com Tile provided by Rustico Tile and Stone - RusticoTile.com or call (512) 260-9111 / info@rusticotile.com Construction by MelRay Corporation

Builder: Markay Johnson Construction visit: www.mjconstruction.com Project Details: Located on a beautiful corner lot of just over one acre, this sumptuous home presents Country French styling – with leaded glass windows, half-timber accents, and a steeply pitched roof finished in varying shades of slate. Completed in 2006, the home is magnificently appointed with traditional appeal and classic elegance surrounding a vast center terrace that accommodates indoor/outdoor living so easily. Distressed walnut floors span the main living areas, numerous rooms are accented with a bowed wall of windows, and ceilings are architecturally interesting and unique. There are 4 additional upstairs bedroom suites with the convenience of a second family room, plus a fully equipped guest house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Equally impressive are the resort-inspired grounds, which include a beautiful pool and spa just beyond the center terrace and all finished in Connecticut bluestone. A sport court, vast stretches of level lawn, and English gardens manicured to perfection complete the setting. Photographer: Bernard Andre Photography

Traditional Kitchen and Family Room, Benvenuti and Stein, Design Build Chicago North Shore

The outstanding characteristics of the model "Twist" is its absolute novelty in the table range as well as its fascinating charming way of combinability. Three mouth-blown cones are arranged like an equilateral triangle. A slightly curved glass top connects the cones. Glass as used material mystifies the cones, appearing like icicles. The Twist is a marvelous composition, which leads the thoughts far away to the famous glassblowers of the Venetian Islands. This coffee or lounge table is excellently suitable for grouping arrangements because of its adaptable shape. The unexpected Twist becomes clear in the swings of the outside lines and the intermediate spaces. The Twist is available in clear white glass, with mirror effect optics or in grey colored glass.

Given a challenging lot configuration and topography, along with privacy issues, we had to get creative in designing this home. The home is divided into four basic living zones: private owner’s suite, informal living area, kids area upstairs, and a flexible guest entertaining area. The entry is unique in that it takes you directly through to the outdoor living area, and also provides separation of the owners’ private suite from the rest of the home. There are no formal living or dining areas; instead the breakfast and family rooms were enlarged to entertain more comfortably in an informal manner. One great feature of the detached casita is that it has a lower activity area, which helps the house connect to the property below. This contemporary haven in Barton Creek is a beautiful example of a chic and elegant design that creates a very practical and informal space for living.

A recently completed John Kraemer & Sons home in Credit River Township, MN. Photography: Landmark Photography and VHT Studios.

Whether replacing an existing roof or building a new extension, an Atlas lantern roof from QKS is a great way to pull natural light into a room. The Atlas lanterns offer exceptional benefits unmatched by any other roof on the market. The internal and external design compliments any home whilst flooding any room with maximum light.

Lammfelle und ein Kuhfell tragen zur Gemütlichkeit bei. Interior Design: freudenspiel by Elisabeth Zola Fotos: Zolaproduction

Shelley Gardea Photography © 2012 Houzz

An abundance of living space is only part of the appeal of this traditional French county home. Strong architectural elements and a lavish interior design, including cathedral-arched beamed ceilings, hand-scraped and French bleed-edged walnut floors, faux finished ceilings, and custom tile inlays add to the home's charm. This home features heated floors in the basement, a mirrored flat screen television in the kitchen/family room, an expansive master closet, and a large laundry/crafts room with Romeo & Juliet balcony to the front yard. The gourmet kitchen features a custom range hood in limestone, inspired by Romanesque architecture, a custom panel French armoire refrigerator, and a 12 foot antiqued granite island. Every child needs his or her personal space, offered via a large secret kids room and a hidden passageway between the kids' bedrooms. A 1,000 square foot concrete sport court under the garage creates a fun environment for staying active year-round. The fun continues in the sunken media area featuring a game room, 110-inch screen, and 14-foot granite bar. Story - Midwest Home Magazine Photos - Todd Buchanan Interior Designer - Anita Sullivan

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