Rory Gardiner

Andrew Rugge/archphoto

Entry hall with groin vault ceilings Nestled among the citrus groves, olive trees, rolling foothills and lush fairways of Rancho Santa Fe is Casa Tramonto -- a Mediterranean-style estate for a multi-generational family. The home is laid out in a traditional U shape, providing maximum light and access to outdoor spaces. A separate courtyard connects to a guest house for an elder parent that now lives with the family, allowing proximity yet plenty of privacy for everyone.

Photography: Nicole Katz

Joe Nuess Photography

Home by: Katahdin Cedar Log Homes Photos by: Geoffrey Hodgdon

Photo Credit: Chipper Hatter Architect: Kevin Harris Architect, LLC Builder: Jarrah Builders Arched walls, built-in bookshelf, interior design, wood floors, LED tape lighting in bookshelf.

photos by Alpinfoto Photography

Werner Straube Photography

DLFstudio ©

This rustic Cherry 4-Panel door was made with pieces of solid Cherry wood selected for character such as knots, wormholes, mineral streaks, and dark "gum pockets" to yield an authentic rustic appearance. This door features flat panels and square sticking. The main element of this door is the distressed finish. Distress marks and a glaze finish were artistically applied by our expert finisher to make the door look like it is over a century old. The stain makes the beautiful reddish tones of the Cherry wood really stand out. Doors made of rustic, knotty wood and distressed finishes are perfect for any home that desires old fashioned colonial, country or old world, mediterranean charm. Doors can be made of any type of wood and stained various colors to suit your design. Contact us to discuss your door project Call 419-684-9582 Visit https://www.door.cc

Photo by: Warren Lieb

Spike Mafford Photography

Like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/centresky Designed as a prominent display of Architecture, Elk Ridge Lodge stands firmly upon a ridge high atop the Spanish Peaks Club in Big Sky, Montana. Designed around a number of principles; sense of presence, quality of detail, and durability, the monumental home serves as a Montana Legacy home for the family. Throughout the design process, the height of the home to its relationship on the ridge it sits, was recognized the as one of the design challenges. Techniques such as terracing roof lines, stretching horizontal stone patios out and strategically placed landscaping; all were used to help tuck the mass into its setting. Earthy colored and rustic exterior materials were chosen to offer a western lodge like architectural aesthetic. Dry stack parkitecture stone bases that gradually decrease in scale as they rise up portray a firm foundation for the home to sit on. Historic wood planking with sanded chink joints, horizontal siding with exposed vertical studs on the exterior, and metal accents comprise the remainder of the structures skin. Wood timbers, outriggers and cedar logs work together to create diversity and focal points throughout the exterior elevations. Windows and doors were discussed in depth about type, species and texture and ultimately all wood, wire brushed cedar windows were the final selection to enhance the "elegant ranch" feel. A number of exterior decks and patios increase the connectivity of the interior to the exterior and take full advantage of the views that virtually surround this home. Upon entering the home you are encased by massive stone piers and angled cedar columns on either side that support an overhead rail bridge spanning the width of the great room, all framing the spectacular view to the Spanish Peaks Mountain Range in the distance. The layout of the home is an open concept with the Kitchen, Great Room, Den, and key circulation paths, as well as certain elements of the upper level open to the spaces below. The kitchen was designed to serve as an extension of the great room, constantly connecting users of both spaces, while the Dining room is still adjacent, it was preferred as a more dedicated space for more formal family meals. There are numerous detailed elements throughout the interior of the home such as the "rail" bridge ornamented with heavy peened black steel, wire brushed wood to match the windows and doors, and cannon ball newel post caps. Crossing the bridge offers a unique perspective of the Great Room with the massive cedar log columns, the truss work overhead bound by steel straps, and the large windows facing towards the Spanish Peaks. As you experience the spaces you will recognize massive timbers crowning the ceilings with wood planking or plaster between, Roman groin vaults, massive stones and fireboxes creating distinct center pieces for certain rooms, and clerestory windows that aid with natural lighting and create exciting movement throughout the space with light and shadow.