The bespoke, retro-style dining area with a high table and bench seat make a perfect place for relaxed family mealtimes

HGTV Smart Home 2013 by Glenn Layton Homes, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

Petr Myska

Photography by Living Maui Media

Arthur Rutenberg Homes - http://arhomes.us/Castellina109

Synergy Property Design Consultants

Geza Darrah

Distinguished Pools, custom private waterpark

The Florida residence is a winter home, not a beach house, and the clients requested it (1) not look like typical Florida retreat and (2) be conducive to entertaining. To that end, all the primary living areas are open to each other -- and the outdoors. Daniel Newcomb Photography

Tom Harper

Ethan Tweedie Photography

Photography by Living Maui Media

Mosaic tile creates a sense of smoke lifting up to the hood, seamless transition cooktop is created by recessing into 3 cm counter. Photo byRoger Turk