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Example of an island style natural water slide design in Orange County

Weatherwell Aluminum shutters were used to turn this deck from an open unusable space to a private and luxurious outdoor living space with lounge area, dining area, and jacuzzi. The Aluminum shutters were used to create privacy from the next door neighbors, with the front shutters really authenticating the appearance of a true outdoor room.The outlook was able to be controlled with the moveable blades.

Bedroom - tropical bedroom idea in Santa Barbara

Inspiration for a large tropical indoor stone and custom-shaped natural pool house remodel in Miami

Enveloped by the dramatic Hollywood Hills, this private mid-century residence required the ultimate outdoor room. The design concept was to link exotic plantings with spaces for entertaining, working, bathing, and even sleeping - urning the home 'inside-out'.

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical front yard stone driveway in Miami.

Mid-sized island style galley beige floor seated home bar photo in Miami with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and beige backsplash

Example of an island style bathroom design in Chicago

Ian Lindsey
Example of a large island style u-shaped brown floor and dark wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, an island, a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Ciro Coelho Photography
Island style freestanding bathtub photo in Santa Barbara with a vessel sink

Mid-sized island style backyard tile patio photo in Hawaii with a pergola

This project combines high end earthy elements with elegant, modern furnishings. We wanted to re invent the beach house concept and create an home which is not your typical coastal retreat. By combining stronger colors and textures, we gave the spaces a bolder and more permanent feel. Yet, as you travel through each room, you can't help but feel invited and at home.

Rob Downey
Inspiration for a tropical dark wood floor and black floor sunroom remodel in Miami with a standard ceiling

Bedroom - large tropical master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Hawaii with white walls and no fireplace

Bar seating area of shed with shutters closed by Historic Shed
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical detached shed remodel in Tampa

Inspiration for a tropical balcony remodel in Hawaii with a roof extension

Inspiration for a large tropical backyard stone patio remodel in Miami with a fire pit and no cover

The architectural vocabulary draws upon British Colonial precedents in the West Indies with masonry-stucco walls, a standing seam metal hip roof with a kick at the eaves, a wooden balcony supported by wood brackets on the more public street facade, and a wooden gallery atop hefty masonry columns framed with wood brackets on the more private waterfront façade. These features have been developed and refined over hundreds of years to accommodate comfortable living in the Caribbean and have evolved into a living tradition of beautiful vernacular architecture that is, as a result, truly sustainable. The covered outdoor spaces in conjunction with the protected courts, deep overhangs and operable wood shutters provide a sustainable home that respects the context and climate, maximizes energy-efficiency and minimizes environmental impact. The simple massing and layout of this house with its simple and flexible spaces can accommodate many different family types and lifestyles and can even change uses as market demands change over time. These characteristics together with a timeless elegance and beauty support the firmness, commodity and delight required for truly sustainable living.

This outdoor oasis overlooks the beautiful infinity edge pool and tropical fire pits. Tropical detailing can be seen in the use of natural topical hardwood in the ceiling paneling, Monsteria leaf lanterns, and woven outdoor fans. The white patio furniture creates matching outdoor spaces on either side of the lanai in this open floor plan.