Woodworking is the crowning touch

A very traditional painting sits at the top of the staircase, which when paired with the nearby runner rug, antique-looking desk and the elegant staircase design creates a more formal look in this space.

Extensive woodwork flows around this home, enhancing the wrapping concept and adding a contemporary feel.

This elegant staircase curves up gracefully to the second floor and was handmade by Murray Fox.

Sliding doors are an interesting addition to any home design. They add interest and intrigue without straying too far from a traditional design. To take it a step further, sliding barn doors often provide a custom look.

The new overhead millwork and stove hood, as with all the new millwork and cabinetry in the home, were built locally by Busby Custom Cabinetry.

In addition to being pleasing to the eye, Lapacho is a very safe wood with a Class A fire rating, making it a very dependable flooring option. It shares the same class of fire-retardant materials as steel.

Open cabinetry keeps bathroom necessities-like hand towels and soap-at a convenient reach.

The Fuji Mahogany floors and cherry cabinetry give this homeowner's old world library a warm glow and a welcoming atmosphere.

Custom woodwork, including the curved wainscoting in the breakfast room and the built-in wine storage, add to the elegant feel of this home.

The cabinetry in this kitchen and the nearby dining room table were created from the same type of wood.

An old-fashioned looking staircase leads up to additional storage space in this studio.

This unique staircase was built by an old-time craftsman who, for the railing, laminated strips of wood and twisted them together at the same time to the final shape required and then set aside for three month to harden and cure.