Photo Credits: Annie M Design

Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas

Eric Piasecki

This beautiful apartment is part of an English Country House in rural Hertfordshire. The house, Wormleybury Manor, was built by Robert Mylne in 1767-69, and embellished by Robert Adam in 1777-79. The drawing room has painted roundels by Angelica Kauffman. This apartment is set within the Portico, and has been decorated in classic/contemporary style, layering traditional silks and crushed velvets with modern artworks and oriental cabinetry. Photot Credit - Steve Russell Studios

Location: Bethesda, MD, USA We demolished an existing house that was built in the mid-1900s and built this house in its place. Everything about this new house is top-notch - from the materials used to the craftsmanship. The existing house was about 1600 sf. This new house is over 5000 sf. We made great use of space throughout, including the livable attic with a guest bedroom and bath. Finecraft Contractors, Inc. GTM Architects Photographed by: Ken Wyner

Conroy Tanzer

The Victoria era ended more then 100 years ago, but it's design influences-deep, rich colors, wallpaper with bold patterns and velvety textures, and high-quality, detailed millwork-can still be found in the modern-day homes, such as this 7,500-square-foot beauty in Medina. The home's entrance is fit for a king and queen. A dramatic two-story foyer opens up to 10-foot ceilings, graced by a curved staircase, a sun-filled living room that takes advantage of the views of the three-acre property, and a music room, featuring the homeowners' baby grand piano. "Each unique room has a sense of separation, yet there's an open floor plan", explains Andy Schrader, president of Schrader & Companies, the builder behind this masterpiece. The home features four bedrooms and five baths, including a stunning master suite with and expansive walk-in master shower-complete with exterior and interior windows and a rain showerhead suspended from the ceiling. Other luxury amenities include main- and upper level laundries, four garage stalls, an indoor sport court, a workroom for the wife (with French doors accessing a personal patio), and a vestibule opening to the husband's office, complete with ship portal. The nucleus of this home is the kitchen, with a wall of windows overlooking a private pond, a cathedral vaulted ceiling, and a unique Romeo-and-Juliet balcony, a trademark feature of the builder. Story courtesy or Midwest Home Magazine-August 2012 Written by Christina Sarinske Photographs courtesy of Scott Jacobson

This 1899 townhouse on the park was fully restored for functional and technological needs of a 21st century family. A new kitchen, butler’s pantry, and bathrooms introduce modern twists on Victorian elements and detailing while furnishings and finishes have been carefully chosen to compliment the quirky character of the original home. The area that comprises the neighborhood of Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY was first inhabited by the Native Americans of the Lenape people. The Dutch colonized the area by the 17th century and farmed the region for more than 200 years. In the 1850s, a local lawyer and railroad developer named Edwin Clarke Litchfield purchased large tracts of what was then farmland. Through the American Civil War era, he sold off much of his land to residential developers. During the 1860s, the City of Brooklyn purchased his estate and adjoining property to complete the West Drive and the southern portion of the Long Meadow in Prospect Park. Architecture + Interior Design: DHD Original Architect: Montrose Morris Photography: Peter Margonelli http://petermorgonelli.com

Two-story entrance looking out to the ocean.

Beautifully renovated 2-family brownstone in the heart of Hoboken with a large private backyard retreat. This 4 story home features an owners 4 bedroom, 2 bath triplex that merge both contemporary and old-world surroundings seamlessly. Other brownstone details include 10 foot extension that encompasses the family room on parlor level. Gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops & backsplash, Viking fridge and Bosch dishwasher, Marvin windows, marble bath with Carrera marble, custom closets throughout, hand planked wood floors, high ceilings, recessed lighting, exposed brick, new rear deck, private yard with shed, Unico AC and forced hot air and upgraded electric. Additional 1 bedroom apartment on ground level perfect for an in-law/au pair suite or collect monthly rent. 843 Garden Street is in a non flood zone that is close to everything Hoboken has to offer like NYC transportation, restaurants, parks, nightlife and shopping.

9728 Single Family, Park Ridge IL This charming yet modern single family residence features a curved staircase, open floor plan and a detached garage. A comfortable family room with vaulted ceiling and stone faced fireplace is fully wired for family entertainment and opens to the kitchen and breakfast room. This house is exemplary of the positive result of having a design/build firm follow through on the intent of the architect in cooperation with the client.

This new construction features an open concept main floor with a fireplace in the living room and family room, a fully finished basement complete with a full bath, bedroom, media room, exercise room, and storage under the garage. The second floor has a master suite, four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a laundry room.