
A Beautiful contemporary building addition to a residence and becomes A nice home for the art collection is done by the XTEN Architecture. This architectural firm have recently completed the Sapphire Gallery, which is a residential addition designed to display a private collection of contemporary art while also providing for a home office with views to the surrounding hills. The design is so nice and clean with modern touch in every single detail...

Another Modern residence design building is done by Taylor Smyth Architects. This architects have designed the conversion of a 3,500 square foot two storey office building into a stunning modern urban residence in Toronto, Canada. The great idea of the architect in designing this house is designing the raised door to the pool, viewing the auto through the kitchen and living room. This house design is Stunning and Absolutely one of the finest examples...

The luxury homes that Leo Dowell designs for his affluent clients may be the most authentic French Country homes available in the U.S. Not long ago, the Charlotte based designer heard about an 18th century Paris wine shop set to be demolished on the Champs Elysees. He bought the dismantled treasure and adapted its design to a wine cellar in a new 15,000 sq. ft. North Carolina luxury home. Stand outside that wine cellar today and you’d swear the...

Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial folding glass walls; greenhouses; conservatories; sunrooms; tilting, sliding, and stacking glass doors, walls, windows, and screens; completes several sports venue folding glass wall projects across the country. Solar Innovations® folding glass wall systems are commonly incorporated into retail, restaurant, and hospitality projects, creating flexible commercial space. The...

An entirely new option in window treatments has revolutionized the window industry with a one-of-a-kind window product having residential, commercial, and religious applications. Samuel K Designer Windows are the stylish and affordable alternative to pricy leaded or stained glass windows and a new addition to the DIY market. The hand assembled, seamless, layered designs are easily applied to the existing window, enhancing the strength and integrity...

On quiet leafy street, this comfortable home enjoys rustic features in a contemporary setting. All bedroom designs have built-in robes, with an ensuite servicing the main. Raked ceilings and exposed wooden beams give the residence an air of spaciousness, whilst retaining its warm and homely feeling. The rustic home ideas lounge / dining room is fitted out with high-quality drapery while bi-fold doors from the kitchen/meals area reveal a slate-floor...

With great gardens & even greater accommodation, this freestanding 3 bedroom villa unit is an upfront opportunity with houselike space. Sized up with separate lounge & dining & a flexible third bedroom, this stylish unit features a vibrant kitchen updated with De Longhi appliances & a well-positioned skylit bathroom with separate WC. Inside, ducted heating & cooling add to the comfort, but the biggest benefit is outdoors...

With picturesque presence out front & surprising space to the rear, this fully renovated 3 bedroom home is pretty perfect! Step beyond a charming verandah into a stylish space with a large lounge (with fireplace) wrapping around to a generous dining area beside a streamlined stainless-steel appliance kitchen. Then step through dual french doors to family-sized gardens with an undercover al fresco deck for entertaining with, lawns to play on...

Looking for an extraordinary place to live? Consider the convenience of downtown loft living, then imagine a residential loft clad in science-fiction and celebrity. A famous rock musician is offering to rent her very unique living space where she has spent the last few years creating a fantasy dream home. Actress and rhythm guitarist Jane Wiedlin, of the all-girl 80’s punk rock band The Go-Go’s, has been setting trends for decades in...

Kwikset®, an innovation leader in the residential door hardware industry, today expanded its portfolio of Home Connect™ products with the introduction of the SmartCode™ Lever at CES 2010. This keyless, touchpad, electronic lock is developed for interoperability with home automation and security systems, and is designed for use on external and internal entryways, such as: the door from the garage to the home; the door to a home office, which may...