Web Exclusive: More Photos From Our “Homes” Issue!

From a dream retreat at Smith Mountain Lake to Bedford's first and only Passivhaus, the homes profiled in our September/October 2012 issue are each uniquely stunning.
From a dream retreat at Smith Mountain Lake to Bedford's first and only Passivhaus, the homes profiled in our September/October 2012 issue are each uniquely stunning.

Looking for some design inspiration? Here are more photos from three beautiful homes featured in our September/October “Homes” issue to help spark your imagination!

Slideshow: Smith Mountian Lake Dream Home

Retired Major General Galen Jackman and his wife Cathy looked at countless homes at their desired location of Smith Mountain Lake before finding their “forever” home, and at the right price.

Slideshow: “Good Bones” – Ranch Reborn Under Design Couple

John and Theresa Dorlini – architect and interior designer respectively – took a sturdy four-bedroom, three-bath, 1960s ranch and made it distinctively their own.

Slideshow: Bedford’s Only Passivhaus Exceeds Expectations

Jason Specht has placed thermometers all around the home he and his wife Stephanie built with Passivhaus technologies – just part of the package of steps and techniques that has kept energy costs in the $40-$50 per-month range.

For more information about each of these beauftiful homes pick up a copy of our September/October 2012 “Homes” issue on newsstands today!

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