"Rustic-Luxe" Guest House- Barn Renovation Before Photo Credits:- Ron Parker AIBD Building Designer /Custom Builder - - Lila Parker: ASID Interior Designer - - Richard Berry: Residential Building Designer - - Paul Diseker: Project Manager - - Bryce Moore: Photographer

A cutting garden and privet hedge hide the pool mechanicals.

Bruce Cole Photography

This natural stone veneer fireplace is made with the Quarry Mill's Torrington thin stone veneer. Torrington natural stone veneer is a rustic low height ledgestone. The stones showcase a beautiful depth of color within each individual piece which creates stunning visual interest and character on large- and small-scale projects. The pieces range in color from shades of brown, rust, black, deep blue and light grey. The rustic feel of Torrington complements residences such as a Northwoods lake house or a mountain lodge. The smaller pieces of thin stone veneer can be installed with a mortar joint between them or drystacked with a tight fit installation. With a drystack installation, increases in both the mason’s time and waste factor should be figured in.

Rob Schwerdt

A beautiful Oak Annexe featuring a porch and french doors. The french doors allow easy access into the garden and help to extend the room. The log store provides a sheltered area to store wooden logs, bicycles or outdoor accessories, such as muddy wellies!

Beautiful subdued elegance permeates this kitchen, with its hints of farmhouse style and gorgeous stones. The counter and large island are finished in a Brazilian granite called New Kashmir. The Farmhouse sink is a nice feature for the island. The beautiful backsplash above the stovetop is made with blue-gray hand painted Ceramic tiles, called Duquesa. The white Shaker cabinets, warm hardwood flooring and the large island all speak of the lowcountry, easy living and coastal charm. Love this kitchen!

Traditional design blends well with 21st century accessibility standards. Designed by architect Jeremiah Battles of Acacia Architects and built by Ben Quie & Sons, this beautiful new home features details found a century ago, combined with a creative use of space and technology to meet the owner’s mobility needs. Even the elevator is detailed with quarter-sawn oak paneling. Feeling as though it has been here for generations, this home combines architectural salvage with creative design. The owner brought in vintage lighting fixtures, a Tudor fireplace surround, and beveled glass for windows and doors. The kitchen pendants and sconces were custom made to match a 1912 Sheffield fixture she had found. Quarter-sawn oak in the living room, dining room, and kitchen, and flat-sawn oak in the pantry, den, and powder room accent the traditional feel of this brand-new home. Design by Acacia Architects/Jeremiah Battles Construction by Ben Quie and Sons Photography by: Troy Thies

Cute farmhouse style kitchen, looks a bit like Mary Englebreit was here baking cookies. Needlepoint, roosters, blue and yellow and white. Touches of black and white.

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz

MillerRoodell Architects // Benjamin Benschneider Photography

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