Although Gayle's favorite summertime spot is in the back sun porch, it is the living room that gets her vote throughout the cold months, thanks to the wood-burning fireplace. "Need I say more?!", she jokes. The feeling of the space is akin to an elegant lodge, with a cut stone hearth and plenty of wood. Gary splits logs to stack alongside the fireplace, which brings both form and function to the arrangement. Armchairs: Tommy Bahama, From Direct Buy Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2013 Houzz

Beth Singer Photographer

Ron Blunt

Paul Crosby

Michelle Drewes 2012

Photo Credit: Laure Joliet

© Susan Gilmore Photo

An over-scaled artwork, an Hermes bench, and John Robshaw pillows on a comfy L-shaped couch cozy up a contemporary living room.

This is the farmhouse that I designed and built in Franschhoek, South Africa on a 12 hectare old vineyard. It was the start of my 3D visualisation & design activities and have since grown and built my business in The Netherlands.

Beautiful soft contemporary home combining traditional and contemporary elements. This the master bedroom that is elegant and inviting with rich finishes. Architect: SKD Architects, Steve Kleineman Builder: MS&I Building company Interior Designer: Nancy Langton Photographer: Jill Greer Photography

villa ascosa

Atrium hallway with storefront windows viewed toward the tea room and garden court beyond. Shingle siding spans interior and exterior. Floors are hydronically heated concrete. Bridge is stainless steel grating.

Modern Kitchen with Trend Stone counters and clear VG Tamarack cabinets. Stained concrete floors Design by: Dan Schaafsma, Concept Builders, Inc.

Interior Design by Tucker & Marks: http://www.tuckerandmarks.com/ Photograph by Matthew Millman

Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Susan Gilmore, Photography

Traditional family room, fireplace, beam celings, Chicago north

Architect: Brandon Architects Inc. Contractor/Interior Designer: Patterson Construction, Newport Beach, CA. Photos by: Jeri Keogel