Outdoor fireplace and stone seat wall by Daco Stone
Inspiration for a mid-sized country side yard patio in Atlanta with with fireplace, concrete slab and no cover.

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The captivating DRC3000 Series is the quintessence of modern hearth. Fashioned with an elegant two-piece façade, porcelain liners, and black crushed glass media, the DRC3000 standard features represent dapper simplicity. Optional features like high-definition driftwood logs and tumbled river stones punctuate its contemporary appeal. The DRC3000 is modern value at its best. FEATURES Available in 35” and 40” clean-faced models Combo top/rear flue configuration for all models Electronic ignition with seamless battery backup to provide continued operation in the event of a power outage (IPI/CPI switch conveniently hidden on façade base, standard) Wall switch provides variable flame settings Outstanding heating efficiency for increased comfort and lower operating costs Standard two-piece façade in black, stainless or mixed Standard tempered glass and 2015 ANSI barrier compliant Reflective crushed glass media available in a variety of colors Full three-piece black reflective porcelain liners Optional On/Off remote control and blower available for all models 20 year limited warranty

Douglas Custom Homes PROUDLY PRESENTS #6 Meadow Green Court, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 Offered at $470,000 Country French Style Home with stone, stucco and brick treatment. Located in beautiful Bridge Creek Estates addition Two Story, 4 Bedrooms ad 3 ½ Baths with 3 Car Garage Two stories with secluded downstairs master bedroom Amenities Include: Kitchen Aid Stainless Appliances: Double convection Oven 36” Professional six burner gas Cook-top, with hand Pot Filler over cook-top Recessed 25 cu. Ft. Refrigerator Energy qualified dishwasher Microwave Oven Spacious Open Kitchen with 8’ x 5’ floating/work island with sink and dishwasher Granite countertops, Travertine Subway Wall Tile backsplashes Custom Alder Cabinets, with under cabinet lighting Large Walk-in Pantry Open Breakfast Area with view to Outdoor Living area. Upstairs Game Room, pre-wired Surround Sound System Upstair Bedroom, and upstairs Bath includes large walk-in shower, toilet & vanity Great Room, 21’ x 17’9”, with 10’ ceiling and magnificent stone fireplace Formal Dining Room, 12’7” x 13’9”, includes hardwood flooring, step ceiling & double crown molding Study, 11’6” x 11’2”, with beautiful custom Alder bookshelves and tray ceiling Master Bedroom, spacious 19’ x 16’ with tray ceiling, recessed lighting & gas fireplace Master Bathroom, includes 42” x 60” walk in shower and corner spa tub Large walk-in closet with access door into laundry room. Laundry Room, has 2 accesses from Master closet and from hallway. Also included is a utility sink storage cabinets, hanging rod, and Mudroom bench. Laundry room is also a Storm room. Outdoor living/Patio , 18’ x 12’6”, with 10” cathedral ceiling that has exposed cedar ridge beams. Also included is built-in gourmet Barbeque grill. Structured communications wiring maximizes entertainment and networking venues. Whole house security system is active on all operating windows and exterior doors. Dual energy efficient, 14 Seer Air-Conditioners & gas heater systems includes Zone controls. Energy efficiencies include: Low E Windows, Vapor Barrier moisture protection, Solar boad radian heat deflection, foam wall insulation, R38 attic insulation, Energy Star appliances and lighting, tank-less hot water heaters. Privacy fencing & Irrigation system in front and back yards included Landscaping includes Bermuda grass, automatic sprinklers, Oak trees, shrubs, & flowers.. 500 sq. ft. Upstairs Bonus Room with Wet Bar and Surround Sound. Doug McCulloch, Builder Cell (940) 704-1461 Office (940) 692-3435

James Hughes Landscaping
Traditional patio in Atlanta with a fire feature and a gazebo/cabana.

Outdoor gas fire pit with custom rock surround and electronic ignition fire pit insert by Fine's Gas.
Photo of a large modern backyard garden in Other with a fire feature.

arthur rutenberg homes
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open concept family room in Tampa with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Custom Fire Art
Design ideas for a traditional patio in Other.

Denver backyard firepit photo courtesy of landscape connection
Inspiration for a traditional backyard garden in Denver with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Sunset Construction and Design specializes in creating residential patio retreats, outdoor kitchens with fireplaces and luxurious outdoor living rooms. Our design-build service can turn an ordinary back yard into a natural extension of your home giving you a whole new dimension for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. If you’re interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, look us up! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours. Greg, Sunset Construction & Design in Fresno, CA.

A backyard retreat in Dallas, Texas that features a wonderful outdoor living area and luxury swimming pool. This private oasis features a custom designed covered outdoor living pavilion with exposed timber beams and stone columns. The pavilion also features an BBQ grill, outdoor kitchen and seating area for entertaining the entire family. The luxury swimming pool features a travertine terrace and limestone coping. A backdrop fountain feature with decorative spouts, urns and tile which provides a focal feature and relaxing background noise.

Acucraft Custom Peninsula Gas Fireplace Side viewing areas: 78" wide x 30" tall Front viewing area: 28" wide x 30" tall 72" long burner creating a tall lazy flame Custom fabrication to be dropped through a small skylight http://acucraftfireplaces.blogspot.com/ Acucraft's patent-pending glass cooling system Custom heat relief system Porcelain reflective panels Custom bronze & copper glass media

Photography by Rob Karosis
Traditional patio in New York.

The DRT4040/45 combines traditional fireplace style and exceptional value. Equipped with appealing standard features, the DRT4040/45 also allows simple versatility with a number of optional features. If a “superior” fireplace is what you seek, then the DRT4040/45 is the right choice. EXCLUSIVE FEATURES Available in 40” and 45” clean-faced models Combo Top/Rear flue configuration Millivolt or electronic ignition with seamless battery backup provides continue operation in the event of a power outage (IPI/CPI switch standard) Standard tempered glass and 2015 ANSI barrier compliant Beautifully crafted ceramic fiber logset with diamond shaped heavy-duty grate Black painted interior (optional liners available) Durable textured powder coat finish Optional blower and remote control available for all models 20 year limited warranty This fireplace meets all 2015 ANSI barrier requirements.

Inspiration for a traditional exterior in New York.

Becky Hulsey, Envision Virtual Tours The Lodge at Gold Mine Falls A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity Awaits…. Have you dreamed of owning your own spectacular waterfall, a serene trout pond, or a one of a kind mountain lodge filled with high end touches, all near Lake Burton? If the answer is yes…..then “The Lodge at Gold Mine Falls” is for you! Located just off HW 76 .3 miles to Anchorage Marina, this unique 2.8 acre property borders the National Forest, boasts a fully remodeled 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2000+ square foot rock lodge that is adjacent to its own private, spectacular 60 foot waterfall all surrounded by native landscape such as rhododendron and mountain laurel. Tumbling under the 40 foot suspension bridge, the pristine, crystal clear water continues to ramble on its way to large pond ready to be stocked with trout. Picture yourself fly fishing for a trout dinner right at your front door, or delight your friends or family while entertaining on your new porch or extensive, multi-level deck that connects your new home to your own waterfall. The kids or grandkids will be entertained for hours wading in the pool at the base of the waterfall, exploring the crooks and crannies among the stream’s boulders while looking for salamanders, or panning for “fool’s gold” in the stream. Just imagine….The Lodge at Gold Mine Falls has all this and more! As you walk up the front steps to The Lodge at Gold Mine Falls, you will notice the craftsmanship of this uniquely one of a kind home made from local stone and granite from a period gone by. If you look closely at some of the stones, you will find raw garnets, some the size of a nail head. Upon opening the front door constructed of solid oak and a tasteful piece of leaded glass, you will be amazed at the spaciousness of the lodge room. Once upon a time, the 20 x 30 foot room with 10 foot ceilings was the entire home. The focal piece of the room is the new floor to ceiling field stone fireplace, hand honed solid maple mantel, rounded hearth, accentuated by a hand-cut keystone, and flanked by raw cedar columns. The new gas logs can be remotely controlled with programmable heat. A built-in floor to ceiling cherry wood wall unit, with granite serving surface, highlights a side wall and is topped off with a large piece of stained glass from an English pub. The mood lighting behind the stained glass and the antique library ladder really highlights this unique bookcase. Distinctive lighting fixtures and fans provide dining area lighting and circulation from the cool breezes off of Lake Burton. On the bottom, the solid oak 1.5 inch flooring is a remnant of the past on the top, the height of the ceilings is enhanced by double crown moldings throughout and a touch of the outdoors is brought indoors by the three new skylights. Surrounded by rustic cedar window boxes, additional ambient light streams through the four windows facing south, and the new French doors. As you open the French doors to the new porch, you are immediately struck by the sights and sound produced by the rushing water as it cascades over the spectacular multilevel waterfall. You will also notice that the mountain has literally been carved away as you view the layers and striations in the granite that surround the back of the porch. The peaked cathedral ceiling sports a glass apex and the bead board on the ceiling accentuated by the raw cedar plank framing and the five cedar trees used as cornerstones all bring the outdoors within your reach. The addition of “E-Z Breeze” vinyl windows along with the cast iron gas stove will allow you and your family to enjoy the beauty and continually changing scenery at The Lodge at Gold Mine Fall during all four seasons. Opening the Adirondack style door on the other side of the lodge room allows you to step into the Lodge’s addition built at a later date. The four foot wide hallway boasts stained glass light fixtures and an architectural feature from the new stairwell that divides the living and the bedroom spaces. Knowing that the east wall in the kitchen and study were once on the home’s exterior allowed us to investigate and reveal the true character of these walls by removing the two layers of drywall and 4 inches of plaster exposing a striking addition to both rooms…… beautiful granite rock walls. The hallway flows into the granite breakfast bar which fully complements the newly exposed granite wall. From the Viking SS refrigerator to gas Jenn Air ceramic cooktop and microwave the appliances are a chef’s delight. Lighting is a critical component in a gourmet kitchen and the light from the double window is enhanced by two spotlights over the cooking area, LED task lighting under the cabinets, mood lighting over the top cabinets, and four “Murano” hand blown glass pendant lights over the sink and bar area. Scoring points in the design category, the full wood “Thomasville” two tone glazed cabinets that are country white and palomino scream style and sophistication, and are accentuated by the cool copper glass backsplash and refined stainless steel hardware. The porcelain, two bowl farmhouse sink is large enough for your biggest pots while the stainless steel sink guards will protect it from scratches. The SS faucet is professional quality and the Insinkerator will help the chef in the house save time with instant 190 degree water. An eight foot long exposed cedar tree trunk hangs over the cooking area allowing the chef to hang his/her favorite utensils and pots or pans in full lodge style. And who wouldn’t crave a large walk in pantry with commercial grade slides that will up to 120 pounds. With all these features, the cook/cooks in the family will love spending time in this room. Across from the kitchen is a study/office area which can be closed off from the hallway by a double barn door. Except for the remarkable exposed granite rock wall mentioned earlier, the entire room has been paneled with raw cedar boards treated with Australian Tree Oil for true lodge feel. The triple crank out window provides a superb view of the pond and blazing Japanese maple trees in the fall. Outside, the hallway leads to the utility room which has been fully upgraded with all the modern amenities. The oak cabinetry with granite tops also has an extra deep sink with commercial kitchen sprayer. The sink area is surrounded by white subway tile while slate and green glass mini tile accents bring the outdoor colors inside. The doggy door, new exterior door and crank out window provide access to the back yard and additional light. From the new “Rinnai” point of use, gas hot water heater to the new “LG” full size, stackable washer and dryer, this utility room delivers. The master bedroom has four windows which provide outstanding light and air circulation. To take the chill off of nippy evenings, this bedroom also has its own romantic fireplace with travertine marble surround, remote controlled gas logs, and a beautiful antique oak and mirror mantle. To top it off, the en-suite bath contains high end fixtures, a spacious vanity, and floor to ceiling rain shower with independent valves allowing you to turn on the shower and not get wet. Multiple safety handrails and a fold down shower seat give bathers assurance and provide an additional measure of safety. The earthy color tiles, glass tile accents and hand blown light fixtures continue the lodge theme in this end of the house. Located across the hall, the guest bedroom is light and airy with its white window boxes and double crown molding, and also has an attached bathroom. This bathroom also has an entrance door leading to the hallway and doubles as the guest bathroom for the house. Its antique oak vanity and mirror, stained glass lights and wrought iron accents remind me of a past era while the vessel sink, modern fixtures, and floor to ceiling travertine and glass tile rain shower all bring the bathroom up to modern standards. Located at the end of the hallway, and next to the guest bathroom, is the handcrafted stairwell leading to the sleeping loft. The distinctive maple stair treads with their grain and raw edge being displayed, were milled locally in Clayton and then installed from underneath so that no screw or nail heads are visible. The staircase was completed with wrought iron spindles, raw cedar handrail and floor to ceiling end post. Upon your entry into the sleeping loft, you will notice the amount of light that enters through the two skylights and large window facing the pond. The sound of water rushing over the pond’s spillway is a delightful addition to this large sleeping loft. Finished with engineered hardwood flooring and two built in double beds with tree trunks for legs, the room can accommodate four additional twin beds. The sleeping loft is also equipped with a kitchenette and a distinctive cedar and rock walled bathroom. The bath features an antique dresser vanity with marble vessel sink, distinctive fixtures and a floor to ceiling polished travertine marble shower with rain head. This bathroom also has an exterior door leading to a secondary upstairs staircase in the back yard. Just envision the great sleepovers the kids or grandkids will have here or how your out of town friends or family will just love this special area designed with their comfort and needs in mind. Originally constructed in 1925 by “off Broadway” star Rose Grant, this property is rich in history. In the early years, this home was one of the first in Rabun County to generate its own electric from the waterfall. Several small cabins were also built on the property and rented out to guests who came for the waterfall, swim in the pond and connect with nature. Other notable residents were Mrs. and Doctor Fowler who was a local pediatrician. According to an aged newspaper article, Mrs. Fowler was very interested in the indigenous flora and fauna and grew a variety of native plants on the property including some that were rare or endangered. Many metal name tags still remain along the various paths on the property thus reminding you of times gone by and the true beauty of property. Lastly, this solidly built home has just been structurally solidified, become more energy efficient, and reconfigured to further usable space all while retaining the Lodge’s original charm. After removing the flooring in the kitchen, hall and both bathrooms, the home’s structure and roof were fortified with numerous concrete footers to support both bathrooms, kitchen, and stairwell walls that extend from floor to roof. To make this home more comfortable, energy efficient, and bring it up to modern standards, the electrical system was upgraded to 220 service with the wiring, outlets, electrical panels and fixtures replaced throughout the entire home. A whole house surge protector was also installed to protect against damage that may occur with lightning strikes. Speaking of electric…..the pond’s newly poured formed concrete wall contains a pipe enabling you to install your own hydro-electric system. And whether you might decide to tie into the grid or store you energy in a battery system, you could generate your own electric 24/7. The homes plumbing was also replaced with new pipes, energy/water efficient fixtures in each bathroom (including three Toto toilets), and a new cistern was installed behind the garage with a laboratory grade water filtration system. The task of water heating was completed by a gas Rinnai point of use hot water heater in the utility room and all windows were replaced with Anderson thermal pane and 6 Velux skylights were mounted to bring the outdoors inside. The home’s HVAC system was top of the line several years ago and both sets of new gas logs are controlled with remotes. Formerly a summer home, all exterior walls were studded out with insulation added, and whole house fans were installed in the attic and upstairs bathroom. Although many of these upgrades may not be visible, they allow the home to be more energy efficient and more comfortable……allowing The Lodge at Gold Mine Falls to become your four season retreat.

Birds Eye Maple Fireplace Surround with Floating Shelves, Bay Style Fireplace, Vertical Aluminum Cable Railings at Interior Catwalk / Loft and at Exterior Deck, Porcelain Tile Floor, Custom Drywall Ceiling Panel with Accent Lighting, Custom Finished Pine Ship Lap Paneling Tray Ceiling in Background with Accent Lighting, Multi-slide Door to Deck Allows for 16' Clear Opening to combine indoor living with outdoor decks as one space.

Who says green and sustainable design has to look like it? Designed to emulate the owner’s favorite country club, this fine estate home blends in with the natural surroundings of it’s hillside perch, and is so intoxicatingly beautiful, one hardly notices its numerous energy saving and green features. Durable, natural and handsome materials such as stained cedar trim, natural stone veneer, and integral color plaster are combined with strong horizontal roof lines that emphasize the expansive nature of the site and capture the “bigness” of the view. Large expanses of glass punctuated with a natural rhythm of exposed beams and stone columns that frame the spectacular views of the Santa Clara Valley and the Los Gatos Hills. A shady outdoor loggia and cozy outdoor fire pit create the perfect environment for relaxed Saturday afternoon barbecues and glitzy evening dinner parties alike. A glass “wall of wine” creates an elegant backdrop for the dining room table, the warm stained wood interior details make the home both comfortable and dramatic. The project’s energy saving features include: - a 5 kW roof mounted grid-tied PV solar array pays for most of the electrical needs, and sends power to the grid in summer 6 year payback! - all native and drought-tolerant landscaping reduce irrigation needs - passive solar design that reduces heat gain in summer and allows for passive heating in winter - passive flow through ventilation provides natural night cooling, taking advantage of cooling summer breezes - natural day-lighting decreases need for interior lighting - fly ash concrete for all foundations - dual glazed low e high performance windows and doors Design Team: Noel Cross+Architects - Architect Christopher Yates Landscape Architecture Joanie Wick – Interior Design Vita Pehar - Lighting Design Conrado Co. – General Contractor Marion Brenner – Photography

Arthur Rutenberg Homes
Transitional verandah in Charlotte with with fireplace and a roof extension.