Inspired by the surrounding landscape, the Craftsman/Prairie style is one of the few truly American architectural styles. It was developed around the turn of the century by a group of Midwestern architects and continues to be among the most comfortable of all American-designed architecture more than a century later, one of the main reasons it continues to attract architects and homeowners today. Oxbridge builds on that solid reputation, drawing from Craftsman/Prairie and classic Farmhouse styles. Its handsome Shingle-clad exterior includes interesting pitched rooflines, alternating rows of cedar shake siding, stone accents in the foundation and chimney and distinctive decorative brackets. Repeating triple windows add interest to the exterior while keeping interior spaces open and bright. Inside, the floor plan is equally impressive. Columns on the porch and a custom entry door with sidelights and decorative glass leads into a spacious 2,900-square-foot main floor, including a 19 by 24-foot living room with a period-inspired built-ins and a natural fireplace. While inspired by the past, the home lives for the present, with open rooms and plenty of storage throughout. Also included is a 27-foot-wide family-style kitchen with a large island and eat-in dining and a nearby dining room with a beadboard ceiling that leads out onto a relaxing 240-square-foot screen porch that takes full advantage of the nearby outdoors and a private 16 by 20-foot master suite with a sloped ceiling and relaxing personal sitting area. The first floor also includes a large walk-in closet, a home management area and pantry to help you stay organized and a first-floor laundry area. Upstairs, another 1,500 square feet awaits, with a built-ins and a window seat at the top of the stairs that nod to the home’s historic inspiration. Opt for three family bedrooms or use one of the three as a yoga room; the upper level also includes attic access, which offers another 500 square feet, perfect for crafts or a playroom. More space awaits in the lower level, where another 1,500 square feet (and an additional 1,000) include a recreation/family room with nine-foot ceilings, a wine cellar and home office. Photographer: Jeff Garland

Rocky Point - Pebble Beach

Colby Construction

Lincoln Park Transitional

BGD&C Custom Homes

The most used room in the home- an open concept kitchen, family room and area for casual dining flooded with light. She is originally from California, so an abundance of natural light as well as the relationship between indoor and outdoor space were very important to her. She also considered the kitchen the most important room in the house. There was a desire for large, open rooms and the kitchen needed to have lots of counter space and stool seating. With all of this considered we designed a large open plan kitchen-family room-breakfast table space that is anchored by the large center island. The breakfast room has floor to ceiling windows on the South and East wall, and there is a large, bright window over the kitchen sink. The Family room opens up directly to the back patio and yard, as well as a short flight of steps to the garage roof deck, where there is a vegetable garden and fruit trees. Her family also visits for 2-4 weeks at a time so the spaces needed to comfortably accommodate not only the owners large family (two adults and 4 children), but extended family as well. Architecture, Design & Construction by BGD&C Interior Design by Kaldec Architecture + Design Exterior Photography: Tony Soluri Interior Photography: Nathan Kirkman

Herndon, Va- 2

Studio Starrs Interiors

Maple Hurst Drive Remodel

Java Construction LLC.

3800 T St NW

Red House Staging

Whisper Rock

Urban Design Associates

Traditional family room with exposed beams and natural stone. Architect: Urban Design Associates Builder: R-Net Custom Homes Interior Designer: Ashley P. Design

Windsong

Studio McGee

Beach House on Point

SGDI - Sarah Gallop Design Inc.

This beach house was renovated to create an inviting escape for its owners’ as home away from home. The wide open greatroom that pours out onto vistas of sand and surf from behind a nearly removable bi-folding wall of glass, making summer entertaining a treat for the host and winter storm watching a true marvel for guests to behold. The views from each of the upper level bedroom windows make it hard to tell if you have truly woken in the morning, or if you are still dreaming… Photography: Paul Grdina