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GREENville House, Greenville, N.C.

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 05:53:06 EST

A new North Carolina house combines contemporary design with modern technology to reach an exemplary level of sustainability.

Modern Farmhouse by Barnes Vanze Architects

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 01:39:42 EST

For this new house in rural Virginia, architect Stephen J. Vanze looked to nearby agrarian structures and the bucolic hillside site for design inspiration. The result is a luxurious custom home perched above the Shenandoah Valley that mimics building forms inherent to the region, while its casual open interiors fulfill the clients’ program requirements.

Master Bedrooms with a View

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:14:12 EST

The accompanying slideshow presents examples of some transformative master bedrooms with walls of glass framing skylines, oceans, and wooded panoramas.

Great Rooms With Wood Ceilings

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:03:21 EST

The phrase “great room” evokes images of open, airy, expansive spaces capable of housing various activities in multiple gathering areas. Great rooms often have vaulted or double-height ceilings to generate a sense of awe, but such large volumes also can be overwhelming or cold if not thoughtfully designed.

Private Residence, Brookline, Mass.

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:33:20 EST

Designed to be the hub as well as the centerpiece of a large suburban home, this stylish kitchen connects to all the major rooms in the house—living room, dining room, family room—plus the breakfast and mud rooms.

Historic log cabin renovation in the Virginia countryside.

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:10:13 EST

A trio of historic structures comes together in the Virginia countryside.

This house in Washington state preserves the best of its island site

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:47:12 EST

Site-sensitive architecture and construction marry this new island house with its extraordinary place on the earth.

Living in Nature

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:10:52 EST

Architect John Carney designed his 950-square-foot home as a guest house on a wooded Wilson, Wyo., property, and he and his wife are living there while he works on schematic design for an eventual main residence.

Custom Home of the Year

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:44:28 EST

Dramatic geometry and a subtle palette of colors and materials give this new Northern California house an assertive yet respectful presence in its rural landscape.

Sculptural Custom Stairwells

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 04:43:06 EST

Stairs traditionally have been a practical element in the home used for circulation. Imbuing the clients’ personality or program into this utilitarian space is part of what creating a truly custom home entails. This collection of stairwells showcases how architectural detailing can put the fun in functional.

Breakfast Rooms

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:04:08 EST

With strong connections to the kitchen and usually offering ample daylight, breakfast rooms are used for much more than sitting down to the morning meal.

Kyle House, Brewster, Mass.

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:48:43 EST

A Cape Cod house is divided into four linked pieces.

Barrio Historico House, Tucson, Ariz.

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 05:55:52 EST

The 2012 Custom Home of the Year is a brilliant reinterpretation of the traditional urban courtyard house.

Custom Home of the Year Award-Winners 2003-2012

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:41:40 EST

A more comprehensive Custom Home awards' program is being introduced in 2013. Gain inspiration to enter this new, improved design awards by reviewing our collection of past Custom Home of the Year winners.

RainShine House, Decatur, Ga.

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 05:08:07 EST

As an exercise in green design, this LEED Platinum–certified house puts a check in every column: passive solar, active solar, rainwater collection, natural daylighting and ventilation, energy-efficient electrical and mechanical systems, resource-conserving materials, a tight building envelope, low-VOC finishes, and no-irrigation landscaping. What got the attention of our judges, though, was that its environmental ethos also yields a thoroughly pleasing aesthetic experience.

Residential Roof Deck Review

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:35:01 EST

Sitting on a roof can feel like sitting on top of the world. And considering how little it takes to make a roof habitable, a deck up top may deliver the biggest bang for the buck in residential construction.

This Philadelphia home with a split-floor layout perfectly fits its corner lot location

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:33:53 EST

A Philadelphia city house rethinks the suburban split.

Peaks View Residence, Wilson, Wyo.

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:09:17 EST

Carney Logan Burke designed a family friendly residence in Jackson Hole.

Step Up on Fifth, Santa Monica, Calif.

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:28:56 EST

This affordable housing for homeless and mentally disabled residents impressed the jury with its artful blend of private and semi-public zones.

2012 Award-Winning Custom Outdoor Projects

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:04:44 EST

Custom Home editors have compiled a slideshow featuring the winners in the Outdoor Spaces and Accessory Building categories from our 2012 Custom Home Design Awards.