Three years ago, Joe and Julie Walsh moved into a Cazenovia home best described as a natural extension of their elegant but active equestrian lifestyle….

What is that elusive trait that transforms a house into a home?

In Buffalo, New York, a stately, old Queen Anne Victorian proudly sits as a statement of elegant formality from another era.

“When we had our house built we introduced many new design elements that had not been used before,” observe the homeowners.

Defined by authenticity and permanence, there is an elemental attraction to mature neighborhoods.

It’s no surprise, for all the home’s splendor, it is ultimately built on a foundation of family.

Picturesque and full of flavor, the cottage truly is a lakeside treat.

The form and functionality do more than produce excellent design. For this home, they create an awareness of living. It’s a space to enjoy the water and experience that you’re in a beautiful place.

What is a perfect home?

It was time for a transition; remove the original house and build the dream.

It’s beautiful. It’s unique. It’s local. It’s homebrewed high style, enjoyment, and flavor. Cheers!

Their contemporary ranch-style home is all about contrasts – dark and light, stone and wood, Old World craftsmanship and sleek modern lines. And yet these contrasts are precisely how the home creates an oasis of stability and equilibrium.

“We wanted a place where everyone could come home and stay connected; a trust for our children, future grandchildren and generations,” explained Pam Reeves. Finding such a place and making it a home took patience, sensitivity, and a passion for design.

Like Buffalo, the Hotel Lafayette is revealing itself as a beautiful place ready for a new future.

A home where everyone can live happily ever after.

In a perfect world, homeowners, architects, and builders would integrate regional characteristics into the form, function and personality of a house. In Amherst, New York, one couple had this luxury.

Walking through Global Village you feel as if you’ve entered a bustling urban community.

It’s the place to be.

Thermally Modified Wood provides all of wood’s attractive qualities without the problems of rot and buckling. The thermal process gives wood those coveted dark, rich tones ... naturally.

Most remodeling projects begin with homeowners dreaming of everything they could wish for to make a room perfect for their lifestyle. But what if your dream wasn’t one of luxury or convenience, but rather a wish to brighten the life of a child with mitochondrial disease, a rare, life-threatening, genetic disorder?