The challenge of this modern version of a 1920s shingle-style home was to recreate the classic look while avoiding the pitfalls of the original materials. The composite slate roof, cement fiberboard shake siding and color-clad windows contribute to the overall aesthetics. The mahogany entries are surrounded by stone, and the innovative soffit materials offer an earth-friendly alternative to wood. You’ll see great attention to detail throughout the home, including in the attic level board and batten walls, scenic overlook, mahogany railed staircase, paneled walls, bordered Brazilian Cherry floor and hideaway bookcase passage. The library features overhead bookshelves, expansive windows, a tile-faced fireplace, and exposed beam ceiling, all accessed via arch-top glass doors leading to the great room. The kitchen offers custom cabinetry, built-in appliances concealed behind furniture panels, and glass faced sideboards and buffet. All details embody the spirit of the craftspeople who established the standards by which homes are judged.

Entrance to this home features ship lap walls & ceilings that are off set with a brilliant blue barn door and abstract ocean theme art. Photography by Patrick Brickman

Playful Bubblicious tile acts as a backsplash in this simple, spacious laundry room. Photo: Matt Edington
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The addition acts as a threshold from a new entry to the expansive site beyond. Glass becomes the connector between old and new, top and bottom, copper and stone. Reclaimed wood treads are used in a minimally detailed open stair connecting living spaces to a new hall and bedrooms above. Photography: Jeffrey Totaro

Front Entry: 41 West Coastal Retreat Series reveals creative, fresh ideas, for a new look to define the casual beach lifestyle of Naples. More than a dozen custom variations and sizes are available to be built on your lot. From this spacious 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom model, to larger 4 and 5 bedroom versions ranging from 3,500 - 10,000 square feet, including guest house options.

Photographer: Shelly Harrison The entry door was custom made for this project by LePage Millwork.
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Lake Front Country Estate Entry Porch, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling
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Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle"
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Published around the world: Master Bathroom with low window inside shower stall for natural light. Shower is a true-divided lite design with tempered glass for safety. Shower floor is of small cararra marble tile. Interior by Robert Nebolon and Sarah Bertram. Robert Nebolon Architects; California Coastal design San Francisco Modern, Bay Area modern residential design architects, Sustainability and green design Matthew Millman: photographer Link to New York Times May 2013 article about the house: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/16/greathomesanddestinations/the-houseboat-of-their-dreams.html?_r=0

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The shower is universally designed and has no curb or step at its entry. The drawer pulls are also designed for easy use. A Bonisolli Photography
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Thumblatch entry set with the Stepped escutcheon (G301) and D grip (G609), shown in silicon bronze, medium patina.
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This Mill Valley residence under the redwoods was conceived and designed for a young and growing family. Though technically a remodel, the project was in essence new construction from the ground up, and its clean, traditional detailing and lay-out by Chambers & Chambers offered great opportunities for our talented carpenters to show their stuff. This home features the efficiency and comfort of hydronic floor heating throughout, solid-paneled walls and ceilings, open spaces and cozy reading nooks, expansive bi-folding doors for indoor/ outdoor living, and an attention to detail and durability that is a hallmark of how we build. See our work in progress at our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/D.V.RasmussenConstruction Like us on Facebook to keep up on our newest projects. Photographer: John Merkyl Architect: Barbara Chambers of Chambers + Chambers in Mill Valley

Custom mahogany double doors and hand cut stone for exterior masonry combined with stained cedar shingles
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Convert a small space to a polished eye-catching and functional home office. We used white painted maple wood veneers and solid wood painted doors, moldings and trims to give the space a formal style. This home office boasts under cabinet LED lighting, doors with glass inserts, upper cabinets surrounded by wrap around shelving for books and accent pieces and sturdy maple wood drawers for storing office supplies or filing important documents.

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*The Dining room doors were custom designed by LDa and made by Blue Anchor Woodworks Inc in Marblehead, MA. The floors are constructed of a baked white oak surface-treated with an ebony analine dye. Chandelier: Restoration Hardware | Milos Chandelier Floor Lamp: Aqua Creations | Morning Glory Floor Lamp BASE TRIM Benjamin Moore White Z-235-01 Satin Impervo Alkyd low Luster Enamel DOOR TRIM Benjamin Moore White Z-235-01 Satin Impervo Alkyd low Luster Enamel WINDOW TRIM Benjamin Moore White Z-235-01 Satin Impervo Alkyd low Luster Enamel WALLS Benjamin Moore White Eggshell CEILING Benjamin Moore Ceiling White Flat Finish Credit: Sam Gray Photography

Classic style 8 foot tall Therma Tru fiberglass double entry doors. Smooth surface painted Cranberry. 3/4 lite Saratoga glass design and Emtek Ares handle sets. Installed in Yorba Linda, CA home.

Photo By Whit Preston
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