Exotic Mediterranean Style Living - The elevated front entry creates an old world feel

Exotic Mediterranean Style Living - The elevated front entry creates an old world feel

Exotic Mediterranean Style Living - Barreled vaulting, custom beams and two islands allow for plenty of space to entertain

Exotic Mediterranean Style Living - The octagonal living space is defined by the dome ceiling and a view to the interior courtyard

Exotic Mediterranean Style Living - The master closet functions with maximum flexibility

Exotic Mediterranean Style Living - Located in the courtyard, this patio is characterized by the refreshing summer night breezes

Tuscan Cottage - Stone detail, plaster and tile roofing give the house a cottage feel

Tuscan Cottage - The Kitchen is one of several volume spaces with high windows

Tuscan Cottage - The house lives much larger than its small footprint because of large volume spaces

Tuscan Cottage - The back living porch has a more cozy scale with wood ceilings and outdoor fireplace

Hill Country Modern - The hillside creates a beautiful opportunity for the stepped front entry and landscaped front pool terrace

Hill Country Modern - The pool terrace is located in front of the house and is perfect for entertaining

Hill Country Modern - The gallery is lit with high glass

Hill Country Modern - The living room has a custom fireplace and a sloped ceiling looking out to the landscape

Hill Country Modern - The outdoor living room with a fireplace and wood ceiling enjoys the afternoon sunsets

Hill Country Modern - The boundaries between inside and out merge on the pool terrace

Hill Country Modern - Perched high on the hill, the upstairs flex room looks out to the Hill Country

Mediterranean Design on the Lake - Beautiful landscaping compliments the dynamic front elevation and courtyard

Mediterranean Design on the Lake - Water feature in the entry court

Mediterranean Design on the Lake - The rear living porch overlooks the lake

Italian Style Home with Guest House on the lake - The guest house is placed closest to the shoreline for access to boat house

Italian Style Home with Guest House on the lake - Large hand hewn wood beams at entry covered porch and cooking area

Italian Style Home with Guest House on the lake - Great room has wood beamed ceiling and stone walls

Italian Style Home with Guest House on the lake - At other end of great room the kitchen is set into an arch

Italian Style Home with Guest House on the lake - Main house is set at top of hillside property for great lake views

Hill Country Lake House - The sloping site creates an opportunity for a majestic elevation

Hill Country Lake House - The kitchen is accented with an earthy stone

Hill Country Lake House - The patio is covered with a warm wood finished, cross gable roof

A French Manor House - French influences create a stately look

A French Manor House - Grand entry and ceiling treatments bring guest into living room

A French Manor House - Living room has story and a half volume with beams and wood floor

A French Manor House - Master bath with lounging tub and walk around shower

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Ed Urbanek specializes in thoughtfully creating homes which live to serve the unique personalities of their owners. Every house is made as a harmonious reaction to the client’s needs and the natural environment. This allows each design to be comfortable, fresh, and stimulating.

We believe that the only element that makes a house into a comfortable home is you. Therefore, our bias is not overwhelmingly impressed upon you during the process so that, together, we can achieve a truly custom home design sensitive to your needs and your budget. Every copious detail is carefully planned to achieve Ed Urbanek Designs’ high standard of original and innovative architectural language and unique material selection. His ability to transform inimitable lives into timelessly sculpted environments transcends the ordinary.