The classic 5,000-square-foot, five-bedroom Blaine boasts a timeless, traditional façade of stone and cedar shake. Inspired by both the relaxed Shingle Style that swept the East Coast at the turn of the century, and the all-American Four Square found around the country. The home features Old World architecture paired with every modern convenience, along with unparalleled craftsmanship and quality design. The curb appeal starts at the street, where a caramel-colored shingle and stone façade invite you inside from the European-style courtyard. Other highlights include irregularly shaped windows, a charming dovecote and cupola, along with a variety of welcoming window boxes on the street side. The lakeside includes two porches designed to take full advantage of the views, a lower-level walk out, and stone arches that lend an aura of both elegance and permanence. Step inside, and the interiors will not disappoint. The spacious foyer featuring a wood staircase leads into a large, open living room with a natural stone fireplace, rustic beams and nearby walkout deck. Also adjacent is a screened-in porch that leads down to the lower level, and the lakeshore. The nearby kitchen includes a large two-tiered multi-purpose island topped with butcher block, perfect for both entertaining and food preparation. This informal dining area allows for large gatherings of family and friends. Leave the family area, cross the foyer and enter your private retreat — a master bedroom suite attached to a luxurious master bath, private sitting room, and sun room. Who needs vacation when it’s such a pleasure staying home? The second floor features two cozy bedrooms, a bunkroom with built-in sleeping area, and a convenient home office. In the lower level, a relaxed family room and billiards area are accompanied by a pub and wine cellar. Further on, two additional bedrooms await.

This lake house porch uses a palette of neutrals, blues and greens to incorporate the client’s favorite color: turquoise. A bead board ceiling, woven wood blinds, wicker ceiling fan and outdoor grass rug set the stage for Indonesian rain drum tables and a vintage turquoise planter.

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We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/

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Pool Courtyard Photo by Reynold Scott Magnuson

This contemporary aluminum pergola kit design with its exclusive Suncloth fabric provides protection from the suns rays while creating a beautiful outdoor room. A powder coated finish and a low maintenance structural aluminum material provides a lifetime of enjoyment and use. Unique "L" shaped support posts add a charming subtle accent. With this easy to install Serenity-Solis pergola kit you will be ready to enjoy your backyard with family and friends every day.

Patterned Designer Roller Shades & Skyline Panels by Hunter Douglas - If you are looking for cjustom window treatments that will cover large windows including blinds for sliding door, the combination of a Hunter Douglas roller shade and gliding, sliding panels might do the trick. This living room design idea is transformed by the pattern on the window shade and window panel. The upholstered gray chairs and ottoman blend with the walls to let the window treatments stand out. Windows Dressed Up is a Hunter Douglas Showcase Dealer located in NW Denver, 38th at Tennyson. We offer the complete line of Hunter Douglas window treatments, including Duette, Luminette, Silhouette, Vignette, Screen Shades, Verticals, Alustra, Skyline Gliding Panels, and Woven Textures. Visit our Virtual Showroom online at www.windowsdressedup.com to get more window treatment ideas and living room ideas. Windows Dressed Up also is your source for custom drapes, custom curtains, custom valances, custom roman shades as well as curtain hardware & drapery hardware. Hunter Douglas patterned sliding panel living room idea photos.

Nestled into the quiet middle of a block in the historic center of the beautiful colonial town of San Miguel de Allende, this 4,500 square foot courtyard home is accessed through lush gardens with trickling fountains and a luminous lap-pool. The living, dining, kitchen, library and master suite on the ground floor open onto a series of plant filled patios that flood each space with light that changes throughout the day. Elliptical domes and hewn wooden beams sculpt the ceilings, reflecting soft colors onto curving walls. A long, narrow stairway wrapped with windows and skylights is a serene connection to the second floor ''Moroccan' inspired suite with domed fireplace and hand-sculpted tub, and "French Country" inspired suite with a sunny balcony and oval shower. A curving bridge flies through the high living room with sparkling glass railings and overlooks onto sensuously shaped built in sofas. At the third floor windows wrap every space with balconies, light and views, linking indoors to the distant mountains, the morning sun and the bubbling jacuzzi. At the rooftop terrace domes and chimneys join the cozy seating for intimate gatherings.

Cold Spring Farm Entry. Photo by Angle Eye Photography.

Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades and Window Treatments Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades have a wide array of fabrics, pleat sizes, colors and textures to enhance any décor while offering luminous colors and true, crisp pleats. The state-of-the-art patented design with three distinct air pockets provides a high level of energy efficiency. Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades with LiteRise® Operating Systems: LiteRise Room: Den Room Styles: Casual Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer #Hunter_Douglas #Duette #Honeycomb_Shades #LiteRise #Den #Den_Ideas #Casual #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades and Window Treatments Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades have a wide array of fabrics, pleat sizes, colors and textures to enhance any décor while offering luminous colors and true, crisp pleats. The state-of-the-art patented design with three distinct air pockets provides a high level of energy efficiency. Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades with LiteRise® Operating Systems: LiteRise Room: Kitchen Room Styles: Contemporary, Transitional Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer #Hunter_Douglas #Duette #Honeycomb_Shades #LiteRise #Kitchen #Kitchen_Ideas #Contemporary #Transitional #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades and Window Treatments Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades have a wide array of fabrics, pleat sizes, colors and textures to enhance any décor while offering luminous colors and true, crisp pleats. The state-of-the-art patented design with three distinct air pockets provides a high level of energy efficiency. Hunter Douglas Duette® Architella® Honeycomb Shades with LiteRise® Operating Systems: LiteRise Room: Home Office Room Styles: Traditional Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer #Hunter_Douglas #Duette #Architella #Honeycomb_Shades #LiteRise #Home_Office #Home_Office_Ideas #Traditional #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades and Window Treatments Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades have a wide array of fabrics, pleat sizes, colors and textures to enhance any décor while offering luminous colors and true, crisp pleats. The state-of-the-art patented design with three distinct air pockets provides a high level of energy efficiency. Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades with Vertiglide™ Operating Systems: Vertiglide or UltraGlide Room: Den Room Styles: Casual Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer #Hunter_Douglas #Duette #Honeycomb_Shades #Vertiglide #UltraGlide #Den #Den_Ideas #Casual #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades and Window Treatments Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades have a wide array of fabrics, pleat sizes, colors and textures to enhance any décor while offering luminous colors and true, crisp pleats. The state-of-the-art patented design with three distinct air pockets provides a high level of energy efficiency. Hunter Douglas Duette® Architella® Honeycomb Shades PowerRise® 2.1 with Platinum™ Technology Operating Systems: PowerRise 2.1 with Platinum Technology or Specialty Shapes Room: Bedroom Room Styles: Formal Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer #Hunter_Douglas #Duette #Architella #Honeycomb_Shades #PowerRise #Platinum #Technology #Specialty_Shapes #Bedroom #Bedroom_Ideas #Formal #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.