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Ramble House
Ramble House
Ambiance InteriorsAmbiance Interiors
David Dietrich
Freestanding bathtub - traditional subway tile freestanding bathtub idea in Other with a console sink
Custom Pantry- Savannah, GA
Custom Pantry- Savannah, GA
JAWS Enterprises of GA LLCJAWS Enterprises of GA LLC
Constructed From 3/4 Maple Plywood with Solid Hardwood Face Frame
Kitchen pantry - mid-sized traditional medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen pantry idea in Atlanta with white cabinets and open cabinets
Master Bath
Master Bath
Denise Fogarty InteriorsDenise Fogarty Interiors
Alise O'Brien
Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized traditional master freestanding bathtub idea in Other with gray cabinets, green walls and recessed-panel cabinets
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Classic New Construction
Classic New Construction
Castle DesignCastle Design
Alise O'Brien Photography
Elegant freestanding desk carpeted and beige floor study room photo in St Louis with brown walls
Planters & WIndow Boxes
Planters & WIndow Boxes
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard concrete paver landscaping in Portland Maine.
Vinyl Pool Renovation and Landscaping
Vinyl Pool Renovation and Landscaping
Neave Group Outdoor SolutionsNeave Group Outdoor Solutions
Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
Example of a mid-sized classic backyard concrete paver and rectangular lap pool design in New York
HOMER 008
HOMER 008
david phillipsdavid phillips
renovation and addition / builder - EODC, LLC.
Mid-sized elegant gray three-story wood house exterior photo in Boston with a shingle roof
Our Work
Our Work
Liquid Assets Pools, Inc.Liquid Assets Pools, Inc.
Custom pool and outdoor living space designed and constructed by Liquid Assets Pools in St. Louis. Contact us for a free consultation.
Mid-sized elegant backyard concrete paver and rectangular lap hot tub photo in St Louis
Soothing Charmer | Bath Remodel
Soothing Charmer | Bath Remodel
UserUser
By Thrive Design Group Attention to detail in key in a successful project. The perfect placement of a shower niche with the correct trims makes it make effortless.
Avalon II Project Photos
Avalon II Project Photos
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
Mid-sized elegant freestanding desk carpeted craft room photo in Jacksonville with blue walls and no fireplace
Master Closet
Master Closet
Showhomes HoustonShowhomes Houston
Large elegant gender-neutral light wood floor and beige floor walk-in closet photo in Houston with open cabinets and white cabinets
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
Table2GardenTable2Garden
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard landscaping in Other.
Buckhead Residence
Buckhead Residence
The Design AtelierThe Design Atelier
Staircase - traditional staircase idea in Atlanta
Kitchen & First Floor Renovation - Pitman
Kitchen & First Floor Renovation - Pitman
Cipriani Remodeling SolutionsCipriani Remodeling Solutions
Kitchen Addition & Renovation, First Floor Renovation
Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, an undermount sink and granite countertops
Chestnut Hill Renovation & Addition
Chestnut Hill Renovation & Addition
Pauli & Uribe ArchitectsPauli & Uribe Architects
Greg Premru
Example of a mid-sized classic gender-neutral carpeted and beige floor walk-in closet design in Boston with beaded inset cabinets and white cabinets

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French Country Modern
French Country Modern
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
A couple by the name of Claire and Dan Boyles commissioned Exterior Worlds to develop their back yard along the lines of a French Country garden design. They had recently designed and built a French Colonial style house. Claire had been very involved in the architectural design, and she communicated extensively her expectations for the landscape. The aesthetic we ultimately created for them was not a traditional French country garden per se, but instead was a variation on the symmetry, color, and sense of formality associated with this design. The most notable feature that we added to the estate was a custom swimming pool installed just to the rear of the home. It emphasized linearity, complimentary right angles, and it featured a luxury spa and pool fountain. We built the coping around the pool out of limestone, and we used concrete pavers to build the custom pool patio. We then added French pottery in various locations around the patio to balance the stonework against the look and structure of the home. We added a formal garden parallel to the pool to reflect its linear movement. Like most French country gardens, this design is bordered by sheered bushes and emphasizes straight lines, angles, and symmetry. One very interesting thing about this garden is that it is consist entirely of various shades of green, which lends itself well to the sense of a French estate. The garden is bordered by a taupe colored cedar fence that compliments the color of the stonework. Just around the corner from the back entrance to the house, there lies a double-door entrance to the master bedroom. This was an ideal place to build a small patio for the Boyles to use as a private seating area in the early mornings and evenings. We deviated slightly from strict linearity and symmetry by adding pavers that ran out like steps from the patio into the grass. We then planted boxwood hedges around the patio, which are common in French country garden design and combine an Old World sensibility with a morning garden setting. We then completed this portion of the project by adding rosemary and mondo grass as ground cover to the space between the patio, the corner of the house, and the back wall that frames the yard. This design is derivative of those found in morning gardens, and it provides the Boyles with a place where they can step directly from their bedroom into a private outdoor space and enjoy the early mornings and evenings. We further develop the sense of a morning garden seating area; we deviated slightly from the strict linear forms of the rest of the landscape by adding pavers that ran like steps from the patio and out into the grass. We also planted rosemary and mondo grass as ground cover to the space between the patio, the corner of the house, and the back wall that borders this portion of the yard. We then landscaped the front of the home with a continuing symmetry reminiscent of French country garden design. We wanted to establish a sense of grand entrance to the home, so we built a stone walkway that ran all the way from the sidewalk and then fanned out parallel to the covered porch that centers on the front door and large front windows of the house. To further develop the sense of a French country estate, we planted a small parterre garden that can be seen and enjoyed from the left side of the porch. On the other side of house, we built the Boyles a circular motorcourt around a large oak tree surrounded by lush San Augustine grass. We had to employ special tree preservation techniques to build above the root zone of the tree. The motorcourt was then treated with a concrete-acid finish that compliments the brick in the home. For the parking area, we used limestone gravel chips. French country garden design is traditionally viewed as a very formal style intended to fill a significant portion of a yard or landscape. The genius of the Boyles project lay not in strict adherence to tradition, but rather in adapting its basic principles to the architecture of the home and the geometry of the surrounding landscape. For more the 20 years Exterior Worlds has specialized in servicing many of Houston's fine neighborhoods.
Mountain & Lakeside Living
Mountain & Lakeside Living
Candelaria Design AssociatesCandelaria Design Associates
Bedroom - huge traditional master carpeted and beige floor bedroom idea in Phoenix with beige walls
Beautifully Appointed Cottage in Linstead
Beautifully Appointed Cottage in Linstead
Sew BeautifulSew Beautiful
This beautifully appointed cottage is a peaceful refuge for a busy couple. From hosting family to offering a home away from home for Navy Midshipmen, this home is inviting, relaxing and comfortable. To meet their needs and those of their guests, the home owner’s request of us was to provide window treatments that would be functional while softening each room. In the bedrooms, this was achieved with traversing draperies and operable roman shades. Roman shades complete the office and also provide privacy in the kitchen. Plantation shutters softly filter the light while providing privacy in the living room.
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