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Ann Matesi, Contributing Editor

A Well-Appointed Room

With its rich, warm details, fireplace-oriented conversation area and carefully-planned traffic pattern, the great room in this custom residence near Denver serves as the home...
Sept. 1, 2006

Lasting Beauty

An architect-builder team craft a sea worthy coastal home with a touch of universal design.
July 1, 2006

Finely Tuned Features

Early planning with consultants and tech-saavy homeowners is the key to a four-star high-tech media room.
July 1, 2006

Old-World Hospitality

The massive center island that dominates the kitchen in this upscale model home north of Tampa is reminiscent of the traditional family table found in classic European kitchens...
May 1, 2006

Design Idea File: Tidy Treasure

With its custom-designed storage options, upscale trim, built-in desk and big, beautiful windows, this clutter-busting link between the outdoors and in proved to be an attention...
April 1, 2006

Design Idea File: Great Escape

Builder Scott Lowell brought a bit of his New England roots to the rolling hills of Southern Wisconsin's lake country with this bright and cheerful Cape Cod-inspired beauty designed...
April 1, 2006

Design Idea File: Social Connections

Old World style for the young at heart.
March 1, 2006

Design Idea File: Fresh Perspective

Florida classics inspire California architect’s courtyard design for Gulf Coast gem.
March 1, 2006