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Exquisite Modern Residence

December 14, 2015

From: Specht Architects

This modern home, designed by Specht Harpman, exudes modern elegance from the inside, out. Together, the exquisite architecture and decor create an awe-inspiring residence.

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Midcentury Modern Exterior

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Midcentury Modern Exterior and Front Lawn

The approach to this midcentury modern home takes you through a long expanse of velvety green lawn. The house itself is set back a bit, nestled in amongst trees, allowing visitors to take in the full vista as they walk up.

White and Brown Modern Home Exterior

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White and Brown Modern Home Exterior and Yard

Is it a private home or a sophisticated modern art museum? This beautiful house features impeccable modern design and architecture, starting with the front yard and entryway.

Modern Lawn With Topiaries

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Modern Lawn With Topiaries and Walkway

A whimsical exercise in geometry, this spacious lawn includes topiary globes, square patches of emerald lawn, hedges and a long central walkway.

Modern Living Room With Bench

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Neutral Modern Living Room With Bench

High ceilings give a loft-like, airy feel to this modern living room that features a serene white, gray and black palette. Touches of texture—a glass coffee table, a fur throw—add depth and visual interest to the sleek space.

Modern Open Plan Dining Area

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Modern Neutral Open Plan Dining and Living Area

Pendant lights at different heights seem to spiral down, down, down to hover above the dining table. The entire far wall of the open concept space is windows, making the interior seem like the chic-est of treehouses.

Neutral Modern Bar

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Neutral Modern Bar With Forest View

At cocktail hour, invite guests to the sophisticated bar with spacious sectional seating and a beautiful woodland view.

Neutral Modern Wet Bar

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Neutral Modern Wet Bar With Glass Case

The glittering greens and golds of the wet bar's wares become colorful decor thanks to a glass storage case. A long floating sink stands ready to assist in cocktail hour.

Black and White Asian Bedroom

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Black and White Asian Bedroom With Forest View

Get the feeling of camping out while never leaving the lap of luxury in this simple, beautiful bedroom that features a platform bed and a huge window wall looking out onto the surrounding forest.

Deck Balcony and Trees

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Deck Balcony Overlooking Trees

Walk out onto the simple balcony that runs the length of the house and it's as though you're stepping into the treetops.

Swiveling Glass Door

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Swiveling Glass Door

To enter and exit the home, the huge wall-sized door swivels in the middle to open it to the outdoors.

White Modern Outdoor Kitchen

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White and Brown Modern Outdoor Kitchen

A chic outdoor kitchen is tucked into this boxy space by the swimming pool and stocked with everything you need for luxurious al fresco entertaining.

Patio and Walkway to Pool

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Patio With Fireplace and Walkway to Pool

By taking advantage of multiple levels, this beautiful home packs lots of outdoor entertaining areas into a narrow space. Below a long walkway, a patio sits with built-in benches and an outdoor fireplace. Follow the path to the end and arrive at the serene pool.

Modern Pool and Patio

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Modern Pool and Patio at Night

In the back corner of the poolside patio sits a sleek, modern cabana. Duck inside and order up a nightcap.

Modern Bar Cabana and Pool

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White Modern Bar Cabana and Pool at Night

This sophisticated pool has thought of everything, including a poolside bar and inviting landscape lighting. Pool parties are a must.

Modern Pool at Night

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Modern Pool at Night With White Lounge Chairs

Minimalist and oh-so-sophisticated, this modern pool twinkles with reflected light from the nearby house. Sofa-size loungers round out the ultimate relaxing retreat.

Walkways to Modern Patio

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Walkways to Modern Neutral Patio

A series of sheltered walkways intriguingly lead to a rectangular patio tucked alongside the house. At the far end, an outdoor fireplace warms the space.

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