The dining room provides the perfect space to entertain. The plank inlay at the alcove has a built in buffet cabinet for additional storage and service space. A mixture of materials and heavy timber beams provide another example of Modern Rustic Living.

Lake Front Country Estate Pool Terrace, designed by Tom Markalunas and JDP Design, built by Resort Custom Homes, The Collins Group and Signature Pools. Photography by Rachael Boling

Twilight Close-up Photographer: Paul Roysdon - Aero Analysis LLC

We call this plan "High End Drama With Bonus", with the bonus being the fully-finished walkout basement with media room and more. This home easily sleeps five, and gives you just under 5,000 square feet of heated living space on the main and upper floors combined. Finish the lower level and you have almost 2,000 square feet of additional place to plan your dreams. The plans are available for construction in PDF, CAD and prints. Where do you want build? Plan 26600GG Link: http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/house-plan-26600GG.asp TWITTER: @adhouseplans

The Lake Forest Park Renovation is a top-to-bottom renovation of a 50's Northwest Contemporary house located 25 miles north of Seattle. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Chad Holder

Photography: Hixson Studio

Photo Credit: Mountain Home Photo The east side of the residence faces a protected open space, and provides the residents of the home with a large outdoor living area. Large lift and slide doors allow the main living room to act as an inside/outside living area.

Karen Bobotas

Natural and neutral finishes provide a modern look and feel to this western inspired bedroom. The built in ship's ladder leads to a play loft above for the owner's young son. Modern Rustic Homes

Sarah Rossi, Photographer

Photo by Durston Saylor

Sam Holland

Situated on a private cove of Lake Lanier this stunning project is the essence of Indoor-outdoor living and embraces all the best elements of its natural surroundings. The pool house features an open floor plan with a kitchen, bar and great room combination and panoramic doors that lead to an eye-catching infinity edge pool and negative knife edge spa. The covered pool patio offers a relaxing and intimate setting for a quiet evening or watching sunsets over the lake. The adjacent flagstone patio, grill area and unobstructed water views create the ideal combination for entertaining family and friends while adding a touch of luxury to lakeside living.