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The kitchen features a 10-foot marble island and large windows to frame picturesque views of the waterfront landscape in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Also adding to the bright and airy feeling are two large picture windows, which the homeowners selected instead of upper cabinetry.
The kitchen features a 10-foot marble island and large windows to frame picturesque views of the waterfront landscape in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Also adding to the bright and airy feeling are two large picture windows, which the homeowners selected instead of upper cabinetry.
Fotsch reframed the upper-level floor system to maximize the height of the doors and take them all the way to the ceiling. The expansive multi-slide doors from Kolbe provide a seamless transition to the outdoors and an uninterrupted view.
Fotsch reframed the upper-level floor system to maximize the height of the doors and take them all the way to the ceiling. The expansive multi-slide doors from Kolbe provide a seamless transition to the outdoors and an uninterrupted view.
The extra 14-inch ceiling height brings light and harbor views into the space, while transom windows add a bonus sky view.
The extra 14-inch ceiling height brings light and harbor views into the space, while transom windows add a bonus sky view.
At the heart of the home is a bright family room offering unobstructed water views through a large sliding door and picture windows. Clerestory windows illuminate the beamed ceiling.
At the heart of the home is a bright family room offering unobstructed water views through a large sliding door and picture windows. Clerestory windows illuminate the beamed ceiling.
With views of trees, sky, and water, the home’s all-glass living and dining space is enveloped by the landscape.
With views of trees, sky, and water, the home’s all-glass living and dining space is enveloped by the landscape.
A wood-and-glass abode in Nashville.
A wood-and-glass abode in Nashville.
An open-concept living room and kitchen in a pavilion-like space features views of the pool, a stone retaining wall and stairs that continue up the slope.
An open-concept living room and kitchen in a pavilion-like space features views of the pool, a stone retaining wall and stairs that continue up the slope.
The kitchen underwent the most dramatic change, being relocated to the back of the house adjacent to the living room. White Oak floors and casework and new Kolbe windows warm up the space. The pendant light is from Design Within Reach, and the bar stools are custom from Sean Woolsey.
The kitchen underwent the most dramatic change, being relocated to the back of the house adjacent to the living room. White Oak floors and casework and new Kolbe windows warm up the space. The pendant light is from Design Within Reach, and the bar stools are custom from Sean Woolsey.
Folding doors open the home’s dining room up to a large deck. Developed collaboratively with architects, Kolbe’s VistaLuxe Collection includes a wide selection of windows and doors, with low-maintenance extruded aluminum exteriors and warm wood interiors.
Folding doors open the home’s dining room up to a large deck. Developed collaboratively with architects, Kolbe’s VistaLuxe Collection includes a wide selection of windows and doors, with low-maintenance extruded aluminum exteriors and warm wood interiors.
The windows were manufactured by Kolbe Windows & Doors. Louvers cover the clerestories, reducing glare and helping with passive climate control.
The windows were manufactured by Kolbe Windows & Doors. Louvers cover the clerestories, reducing glare and helping with passive climate control.
The sheer amount of glass encasing the house warrants a strong connection to the natural beauty of the grounds, and serves as a constant reminder of its surroundings.
The sheer amount of glass encasing the house warrants a strong connection to the natural beauty of the grounds, and serves as a constant reminder of its surroundings.
Kolbe‘s VistaLuxe AL LINE help keep the newly added primary suite sun-drenched.
Kolbe‘s VistaLuxe AL LINE help keep the newly added primary suite sun-drenched.
A staircase leading to the lofted ADU keeps it connected yet independent. A stylish multi pane door from Kolbe’s Ultra Series helps bring natural light into the home.
A staircase leading to the lofted ADU keeps it connected yet independent. A stylish multi pane door from Kolbe’s Ultra Series helps bring natural light into the home.
With four children under the age of six, the Ruells have learned not to be overprotective of their collection of contemporary and vintage furniture. In the living room, an Eames lounge chair and ottoman sit on a Moroccan rug from M.Montague, while the family’s eldest child, Mirene, surveys the indoor/outdoor view. Throughout the house, Kolbe windows and fixed glass (in existing jambs) were added to increase energy efficiency.
With four children under the age of six, the Ruells have learned not to be overprotective of their collection of contemporary and vintage furniture. In the living room, an Eames lounge chair and ottoman sit on a Moroccan rug from M.Montague, while the family’s eldest child, Mirene, surveys the indoor/outdoor view. Throughout the house, Kolbe windows and fixed glass (in existing jambs) were added to increase energy efficiency.
At this point, Kolbe windows are a staple of a Goorevich project. “I’ve used Kolbe several times for the same reasons,” says the architect. “The windows are performing well and still look great on all of the projects.“
At this point, Kolbe windows are a staple of a Goorevich project. “I’ve used Kolbe several times for the same reasons,” says the architect. “The windows are performing well and still look great on all of the projects.“
The backside of the home was opened with Kolbe’s Ultra Series windows and doors which provide sweeping mountain views from almost every room. <span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204); font-size: 13px;">Photos by Carl Amoth Photography</span>
Photos by Carl Amoth Photography
Groff’s ADU is flooded with light year round thanks to its expansive corner windows by Kolbe, which Sanchez says were “a perfect match” for the project. “Kolbe had the clean, contemporary aesthetic we wanted,” he notes.
Groff’s ADU is flooded with light year round thanks to its expansive corner windows by Kolbe, which Sanchez says were “a perfect match” for the project. “Kolbe had the clean, contemporary aesthetic we wanted,” he notes.
Kolbe at AIA in Philadelphia
Kolbe at AIA in Philadelphia
Kolbe’s dedication to providing windows for visionaries allowed Strait to create the workspace of her dreams. Surrounded by glass, she consistently gains inspiration from the light that streams through and the way it changes throughout the day.
Kolbe’s dedication to providing windows for visionaries allowed Strait to create the workspace of her dreams. Surrounded by glass, she consistently gains inspiration from the light that streams through and the way it changes throughout the day.
Kolbe Windows & Doors gives a midcentury house a fresh outlook on its surroundings.
Kolbe Windows & Doors gives a midcentury house a fresh outlook on its surroundings.
VistaLuxe WD metal finished, asymmetrical square paned Kolbe windows.
VistaLuxe WD metal finished, asymmetrical square paned Kolbe windows.
the kitchen opens up through a 12' wide sliding glass door by Kolbe Vistaluxe
the kitchen opens up through a 12' wide sliding glass door by Kolbe Vistaluxe
Kolbe multi-slide doors cleanly pocket into the walls, fully opening the home to outdoor vistas and canyon breezes.
Kolbe multi-slide doors cleanly pocket into the walls, fully opening the home to outdoor vistas and canyon breezes.
Outside, the minimalist aesthetic is reinforced by the sleek lines of the Kolbe windows and doors that frame the exterior like a grid.
Outside, the minimalist aesthetic is reinforced by the sleek lines of the Kolbe windows and doors that frame the exterior like a grid.
Kolbe multi-slide doors cleanly pocket into the walls, fully opening the home to outdoor vistas and canyon breezes.
Kolbe multi-slide doors cleanly pocket into the walls, fully opening the home to outdoor vistas and canyon breezes.
Stone runs from the interior floor to the exterior terrace, creating a cohesive flow when the 5-panel Kolbe Lift &amp; Slide door is fully opened.
Stone runs from the interior floor to the exterior terrace, creating a cohesive flow when the 5-panel Kolbe Lift &amp; Slide door is fully opened.
The windows were manufactured by Kolbe Windows &amp; Doors. Louvers cover the clerestories, reducing glare and helping with passive climate control.
The windows were manufactured by Kolbe Windows &amp; Doors. Louvers cover the clerestories, reducing glare and helping with passive climate control.
“The black frames of the Kolbe windows and doors add such class and dignity to the project without distracting from the interior design and exterior views,” Campbell says.
“The black frames of the Kolbe windows and doors add such class and dignity to the project without distracting from the interior design and exterior views,” Campbell says.
Natural light and striking views are welcomed through Kolbe VistaLuxe WD LINE windows which the design team selected for their construction quality, thin wood profiles, and extruded aluminum exteriors.
Natural light and striking views are welcomed through Kolbe VistaLuxe WD LINE windows which the design team selected for their construction quality, thin wood profiles, and extruded aluminum exteriors.
“The black frames of the Kolbe windows and doors add such class and dignity to the project without distracting from the interior design and exterior views,” Campbell says.
“The black frames of the Kolbe windows and doors add such class and dignity to the project without distracting from the interior design and exterior views,” Campbell says.
Kolbe has updated one of its most popular window lines to include a huge 120-by-96-inch system. Manufactured in Wausau, Wisconsin, it goes big on views without com-promising on energy efficiency.
Kolbe has updated one of its most popular window lines to include a huge 120-by-96-inch system. Manufactured in Wausau, Wisconsin, it goes big on views without com-promising on energy efficiency.
Kolbe Windows &amp; Doors began in 1946 as a two-brother team based in Wisconsin. Today, it is one of the nation’s leading window and door manufacturers known for superior quality, custom craftsmanship, attention to detail, as well as innovative and unique designs.
Kolbe Windows &amp; Doors began in 1946 as a two-brother team based in Wisconsin. Today, it is one of the nation’s leading window and door manufacturers known for superior quality, custom craftsmanship, attention to detail, as well as innovative and unique designs.
We applaud the emphasis on sustainability and energy savings we saw articulated at the show. Kolbe Windows & Doors tops the list, with their windows snagging Energy Star's most efficient rating for 2015.
We applaud the emphasis on sustainability and energy savings we saw articulated at the show. Kolbe Windows & Doors tops the list, with their windows snagging Energy Star's most efficient rating for 2015.
Fotsch reframed the upper-level floor system to maximize the height of the doors and take them all the way to the ceiling. The expansive multi-slide doors from Kolbe provide a seamless transition to the outdoors and an uninterrupted view.
Fotsch reframed the upper-level floor system to maximize the height of the doors and take them all the way to the ceiling. The expansive multi-slide doors from Kolbe provide a seamless transition to the outdoors and an uninterrupted view.
Rectangular clerestory windows above a four-panel Kolbe TerraSpan® lift &amp; slide door opens up the entire wall and creates a strong indoor-outdoor connection. The expansive areas of glass accentuate the home’s bright, airy interiors and spacious open floor plan.
Rectangular clerestory windows above a four-panel Kolbe TerraSpan® lift &amp; slide door opens up the entire wall and creates a strong indoor-outdoor connection. The expansive areas of glass accentuate the home’s bright, airy interiors and spacious open floor plan.
Fotsch reframed the great room, adding 14” to the overall height of the space in order to accommodate eight-foot-tall Kolbe multi-slide doors with transom windows above—dramatically highlighting the home’s most spectacular view.
Fotsch reframed the great room, adding 14” to the overall height of the space in order to accommodate eight-foot-tall Kolbe multi-slide doors with transom windows above—dramatically highlighting the home’s most spectacular view.

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