Photo Credit: Thomas McConnell

Level Two: The family room, an area for children and their friends, features a classic sofa, chair and ottoman. It's cool, ergonomic and comfy! The bear-shaped shelving adds an element of fun as an accent piece that's also practical - it's a storage unit for DVDs, books and games. Birch doors at left open into a powder room and ski room, the latter offering convenient access to the ski trail and nearby ski area. Photograph © Darren Edwards, San Diego

This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield

Bob Greenspan Photography

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry

Freesia is a courtyard style residence with both indoor and outdoor spaces that create a feeling of intimacy and serenity. The centrally installed swimming pool becomes a visual feature of the home and is the centerpiece for all entertaining. The kitchen, great room, and master bedroom all open onto the swimming pool and the expansive lanai spaces that flank the pool. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a summer kitchen, fireplace, and 2.5 car garage complete the home. 3,261 square feet of air conditioned space is wrapped in 3,907 square feet of under roof living. Awards: Parade of Homes – First Place Custom Home, Greater Orlando Builders Association Grand Aurora Award – Detached Single Family Home $1,000,000-$1,500,000 – Aurora Award – Detached Single Family Home $1,000,000-$1,500,000 – Aurora Award – Kitchen $1,000,001-$2,000,000 – Aurora Award – Bath $1,000,001-$2,000,000 – Aurora Award – Green New Construction $1,000,000 – $2,000,000 – Aurora Award – Energy Efficient Home – Aurora Award – Landscape Design/Pool Design Best in American Living Awards, NAHB – Silver Award, One-of-a-Kind Custom Home up to 4,000 sq. ft. – Silver Award, Green-Built Home American Residential Design Awards, First Place – Green Design, AIBD

Robert Brantley Photography

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

Casey Dunn Photography

Los Altos Hills, CA.

HOME FEATURES Contexual modern design with contemporary Santa Fe–style elements Luxuriously open floor plan Stunning chef’s kitchen perfect for entertaining Gracious indoor/outdoor living with views of the Sangres

Almost every room in the house offers stunning views of the outdoor living space and golf course. The dining room is subtly elegant creating an intimate dining space but also a space to enjoy looking outdoors. The custom chairs have a curved back design to contrast with the linear dining table. The host and hostess chairs add texture and Texas chic with their velvet alligator skin fabric. Permanently set, the tableware sparkles under the crystal chandelier revitalized by a talented faux finisher. Erika Barczak, By Design Interiors Inc. Photo Credit: Daniel Angulo www.danielangulo.com Builder: Kichi Creek Builders

Gender-neutral nursery featuring SISSY+MARLEY for Lucky Star Walk wallpaper in Rain.

Sergio Sabag