CB May 2004

Inspired by the residential architecture of Barbados, where abundant windows and doors open to capture ocean breezes, this 4,500-square-foot, spec-built beauty in Charleston, S.C., features a floor plan that wraps around an open-air piazza.

This 5,214-square-foot, Tuscan-style residence is infused with Western spirit by using indigenous materials such as rock from Texas' Hill Country along with a warm, Southwestern color palette.

Hidden in a secluded niche on the lower level of a 9,500-square-foot custom residence in Sparta, N.J., is a gem prized by the homeowners - a wine cellar painstakingly crafted to resemble a centuries-old space even though it's brand-new.

Constructing this family lodge required a complex marriage of materials, including conventional milled lumber, steel, and structural and decorative logs, successfully executed by skilled local craftsmen.

Creating the kitchens and baths that buyers love often separates one builder from another with prospects.

Looking for the extra something in the bath or around the pool? Think of adding glitter to the grout to make an ordinary application extraordinary.

The entrance to this 7,112-square-foot residence in Scottsdale, Ariz., celebrates the arrival of friends and family in a style that reflects the homeowners' passion for entertaining.

Although well-suited for formal entertaining, this Gothic Mediterranean home in Manalapan, Fla., has a fun side, too.

This Rocky Mountain retreat reinforces a family's connection to community.

High-end furniture retailer Robb & Stucky recently partnered with 25 high-end home builders in South Florida for its first Luxury Property Showcase.