Garage Gives Homeowners Private Entrance

Garage Gives Homeowners Private Entrance On the lower level of the Spanish diverse, split level house, a garage gives a private, secure entry to the house.



Spanish Eclectic Home's Rear Elevation with Lots of Windows for accessibility to Natural Light and Mountain View The rear elevation of this Spanish eclectic home is full of windows so that the interior spaces are able to benefit from a wealth of natural light and the home's beautiful opinion of Morgan Junction below.



Flagstone Pathway Leads to Spanish Eclectic Home's Front Entrance In the lower level garage, a flagstone walkway leads around the Spanish eclectic home to the front door. The pathway is simply but elegantly landscaped, and it enables visitors to take in the beauty of the house's authentic masonry.



Dark Wood Door with Stained Glass Window The front door of the home actually sets the tone for the Spanish eclectic design of the home. The dark, wood door is warm and inviting, beckoning guests into the house, while the stained glass provides a pop of diverse color.



Mountain View from Living Room Window From the living room, two big windows let in lots of natural light and provide a gorgeous view of the hills below.



Fireplace with Warm, Wood Mantel and Spanish Inspired Hearth To make a focal point and help heat the area, a decorative timber mantel and Spanish tile hearth were installed around the fireplace. This elegant feature complements the exposed beams and makes the living space feel more like home.



Exposed Beams and Arches Bring Spanish Layout to Life The exposed beams and special arches help bring the Spanish feel to life during the house's spaces.



Dining Room with Big Window to Permit in Mountain View The huge window at the dining area can help to connect with the tasteful, Spanish diverse home to the beautifully landscaped mountainside around it, allowing diners to enjoy their encompassing inside the comfort of their property.



Rich Woods Produce Warm, Inviting Dining Area Beautiful, rich forests in the dining room make the space inviting and warm for guests and occupants alike.



Sitting Area with Mountain View and Plenty of Natural Light A sitting room located off the kitchen is bathed in light. With its beautiful view, it gives the ideal place to take in your morning coffee.



Neutral, Spanish Eclectic Kitchen The kitchen, filled with warm, neutral tones and plenty of cabinet space for storage and counter space for food preparation, includes a Spanish tile backsplash that brings the Spanish eclectic design of the house to life. To complement the design, a natural rock flooring was set up to deliver a more earthy feel to this area.



Neutral Bedroom with Rich, Wood Accents The neutral shade palette-throughout the house and within this particular guest space-makes use the home's natural light, reflecting it off each surface, maintaining the home's spaces light and bright. To warm the area, wood trim and wood floors run across the spaces, adding an inviting feel to the home.



Neutral Bedroom with Pops of Turquoise into Complement the Mountain Surroundings This entire Spanish eclectic home has strategically placed windows to take advantage of this natural light and supply a mountain perspective from every one of the house's spaces. This bedroom is no exception. Once again, the neutral colour palette reflects light, while pops of turquoise include color and complement the house's mountain environment. Finally, semi-sheer curtains help to restrain the area's sunlight.



Bath Tub and Shower in Master Bathroom The master bath is equipped with both a shower and a bath tub, giving alternatives to homeowners.



Decorative Fireplace at Neutral Living Room To warm the area, a fireplace with stone surround and decorative tile mantle have been added into the room to give it an excess bit of personality in addition to help control the house's temperature on trendy, Seattle nights.



Ample Chairs in Neutral Living Room The living area in this eclectic, Spanish inspired home has a big sectional for plenty of seating, which makes the space perfect for entertaining or relaxing after a very long moment.



Master Bedroom with Sitting Area A sitting room in the master bedroom provides the room extra chairs, giving homeowners another fantastic relaxing area.



Beautiful, Brown Guest Bathroom with Spanish Tile Detail This guest toilet only has a little window to let in natural lighting, therefore sconces and recessed lighting have been added to help soften the space. On the walls, a brown color bathes the walls adding heat and complementing the neutral tile whose details contribute to the home's Spanish eclectic layout.



Private Garden with Kitchenette The house's private garden has an outdoor kitchenette making this the perfect space for entertaining or relaxing. The space consists of durable materials, such as flagstone, brick and Spanish tile, making sure that this space will stand the test of time and the components.



Private Garden with Mountain View The home's private garden-just away from the home's kitchenette-is perfectly landscaped to make the most of mountain view.

1 Basic Dough Can Make Three Beautiful Houses

1 Basic Dough Can Make Three Beautiful Houses This holiday season, craft a job that is fun for the entire family. Stunning gingerbread houses are easy to construct with a solid dough recipe plus also a thick royal icing to keep all of the pieces intact. Learn how to make miniature Victorian, log cabin and Cape Cod homes from edible pieces this winter.



Produce a Victorian-Style Gingerbread House A tasteful Victorian-inspired gingerbread house decked out in yellow icing and dusted in powdered sugar "snow" makes for a cheerful holiday display. Get the step-by-step directions.



Cut Out Gingerbread Pieces After rolling out gingerbread dough, utilize the Victorian house template to cut house pieces with a sharp knife.



Bake Pieces and Re-Cut After baking, then re-cut the gingerbread pieces to guarantee they will fit together flawlessly if assembled.



Construct House With Candy Melts Use warm candy melts to construct and attach the gingerbread pieces to form the Victorian house and porch.



Cover House With Royal Icing Cover the front, back, sides and roof of the house with royal icing in a soft yellow hue.



Utilize Chocolate Fondant as Roof Roll out chocolate and gently drape over the roof and press to stick into the icing.



Create Scalloped Shingles Utilize a scallop-edge cookie cutter or a small spoon to make scalloped shingle impressions in the fondant on the roof.



Produce Front Door Use white and green fondant to make the home's front door. Press onto a dragree since the "doorknob".



You're Finished! To finish, dust with powdered sugar "snow" and add little model trees for embellishment around the house.



Make a Log Cabin-Style Gingerbread House Use pretzel rods to craft a log cabin gingerbread home to serve as the centerpiece for a holiday dessert table or mantelscape. Get the step-by-step instructions.



Cut Out Gingerbread Pieces After rolling out gingerbread dough, use the log cabin template to cut home pieces using a sharp knife.



Construct House With Candy Melts After baking, use hot candy melts to build and attach the four sides of the log cabin. Then, coat the under edges of the roof pieces together with melted candy and place them on top.



Attach Chocolate Fondant Shingles to Roof Cut bits of chocolate fondant and use a knife or toothpick to serrate each slice to produce the look of shingles. Attach the pieces to the roofing.



Quantify Pretzel Rods Against House Use a sharp knife to quantify pretzel rods against the front of the house, cut to size.



Attach Pretzel Rods into Royal Icing Cover the front of the house with royal icing and attach the properly-sized pretzel rods.



Add Chocolate Fondant Planks Attach strips of chocolate just beneath the roof using royal icing. Use a knife or toothpick to serrate, making the look of wooden planks.



Add Chocolate Fondant Doors Use small pieces of chocolate to create doors. Serrate using a knife or toothpick, and then press a dragee into each one to make "doorknobs".



Publish a Fondant Wreath Circular fondant covered in green sanding sugar and confetti sprinkles is changed to a miniature holiday wreath.



You are Finished! To complete, dust with powdered sugar "snow", add small model trees and build a fondant snowman to get an extra-festive touch.



Make a Cape Cod-Style Gingerbread House This enchanting blue Cape Cod-inspired gingerbread house is guaranteed to delight holiday party guests. Dust with powdered sugar "snow" for a complete wintry effect. Get the incremental instructions.



Cut Out Gingerbread Pieces After rolling out gingerbread dough, use the Cape Cod template to cut out house pieces using a sharp knife.



Bake Pieces and Re-Cut After baking, re-cut the gingerbread pieces to ensure they will fit together perfectly if assembled.



Construct House With Candy Melts Collect the gingerbread pieces and use melted candy to start construction. Attach with a side piece to form the Cape Cod structure.



Cover House With Royal Icing Cover front, back and sides of the home with royal icing in a soft blue hue.



Use Chocolate Fondant as Roof Coat the roof with royal icing and press on chocolate fondant. Use a knife or toothpick to make shingles.



Create Front Door Use a small bit of red fondant to make the house's front door. Serrate using a knife or toothpick and press on a dragree into the right side as a "doorknob".



Produce Holiday Wreath Decorate a round bit of chocolate fondant with green sanding sugar and confetti sprinkles to make a festive holiday wreath to your property's exterior.



You're Finished! To complete, dust with powdered sugar "snow", add small model trees and construct a tiny fondant snowman for a festive effect.

Old-World Style

Old-World Style In this layout by Thomas Oppelt, the tasteful casita offers a glimpse of the surrounding countryside. Picture courtesy of Gene Northup of Synergy Sotheby's International Realty



Small Wonder Maintaining the historic integrity and character of this landscape was the main aim of this design. Rustic and understated elements add personality and authenticity. Style by Chad Robert



Garden Ambience A circular ring inscribed within the bluestone terrace continues through the outdoor kitchen and around the dining room. Design by Bob Hursthouse



Green Terrace Deeply textured stonework provides the frame to an intimate grotto decorated from the operator's unique orchid and fern collection. Wide stairs ascend to the adjacent terrace that's ideal for entertaining. Design by Bob Hursthouse



Hamptons Inspiration Pergolas provide poolside shade, while cozy furnishings and blue accents infuse the outdoors with a design all their own. Style by Debbie Talianko



Step Into Morocco Built-in seating doubles as a planter and a retaining wall to get a front yard garden area. Design by Lori Dennis; Photo by Ken Hayden



Tranquil Courtyard A vintage bench and Susani-print blanket make a beautiful seating option in this stone courtyard. Design by Lori Dennis



Alfresco Beauty Climbing vines and vertical gardens help make a romantic courtyard setting, perfect for dining outside. Style by Living Green Design



Making History This beautiful terrace was created and furnished to complement the historical residence. "Rustic and understated components add personality and authenticity," says landscape architect Chad Robert.



Relaxing Pool House The pool house is reminiscent of a Mediterranean beach cabin with soothing neutral shades and a great deal of natural lighting. Style by Rebecca Johnston



Secret Garden This stone cottage-style patio features a backyard, outdoor fireplace and a stunning water feature. Style by Mitch Kalamian



Dreamy Outdoor Entertaining A full-size kitchen, a cascading fountain and a raised pool flank the large lawn area, which includes an in-ground trampoline, which makes this an ideal place for entertaining families. Layout by Christopher J. Grubb



One-of-a-Kind Pergola Landscape designer Jamie Durie made an Asian-style space for relaxing and dining where the "walls" of the pergola function as an enclosure in addition to a place to showcase potted specimens.



Laid-Back Patio Sleek, modern loungers add a modern flair to this traditional patio. Style by Lori Dennis



Totally French This stunning doorway contributes to a romantic patio with black-and-white marble tile and a beautiful vertical backyard. Design by Jamie Durie



Fiesta Time An outdoor space with Puerto-Rican design sensibilities creates a family backyard haven. Traditional turned-wooden spindles that encircle the windows of the houses in Puerto Rico now divide the vivid colours of the walls. Design by Jamie Durie



Colorful Hardscape In this Sedona-inspired layout by Jamie Durie, ceiling tiles create the wall for the planter's seating surround. A dining grotto is concealed in the rear of this beautiful patio.



Destination: Comfort This patio is situated away from the house, surrounded by colorful landscaping and protected by trees. A short wall provides a sense of enclosure. The walkway continues on into some potting bench and a secluded arbor swing. Design by Jamie Durie



Contemporary Classic A lovely wall with Spanish arches serves as the background for this stunning backyard lounge area. The look merges all the clean lines of modern design and elements of Old World design. Style by Jamie Durie



Formal Touch Boxwood planters surround the pool, pool and lounging areas on this patio.



Rustic Chic A rustic fence encloses the backyard comprising herbs, flowers and vegetables in The Swag Country Inn at Waynesville, N.C.



Gathering Area Inspired by a visit to a Native American pueblo, Jamie Durie designed this circular adobe outdoor area. A conventional drying rack serves as an artistic shade structure over the new outdoor dining area.



Three Tiers of Relaxation Designed by Mitch Kalamian this tri-level backyard includes a refurbished pool on the first level, a spa on the second plus a lighted column onto the third.



Drab Entryway No More A terra-cotta tile patio and rich wall colour convert front entry into a stylish waiting and relaxation area. Layout by Pamela Berstler



Sculptural Elements A sculptural component adds an artistic touch to an Asian backyard filled with Sedum rupestre 'Angelina.' Design by Katharine Webste



European-Style Garden This gorgeous eight-sided pavilion is the focal point of a European-style backyard. Design by Keith Anderson



The Place for Pizza The focal point of the new kitchen is a pizza oven imported from Italy. The 36-inch oven was have a 52-inch base, so landscape architect Mark Schisler had to maneuver the counters three feet to accommodate it. The oven is covered with a stone veneer, instead of real rock, to save more space.



Pergola Lighting This outdoor kitchen and patio, designed for entertaining, is available from the deck, cellar and driveway of the house. The cedar pergola helps define the room and supply overhead lighting.



Outdoor Theater This terrace went out of a place with no place to sit into the ultimate in a resort-like sofa and dining space. When day comes, the place turns into an extra-comfy place to watch movies. A 3-D water feature along with a fire pit table finish the ambiance.



Extra Shade This modern kitchen space is nestled among the trees. Layout by Paul Wrona



Personal Playspace Whether it's for roasting marshmallows with the kids or grown-up fun, the fireplace frequently becomes the outdoor gathering spot for the family. A new retaining wall on the steep slope provided the terrain to get this terrace and fresh lawn. A berm of cryptomeria trees will provide privacy from the neighbors. Design by Mark Schisler



Western Outdoors An extra-large fountain and a Western-style fireplace are the focal points of this patio; the design and materials create a seamless extension of living space to your house. Layout by Scott Cohen