Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern formal and open concept concrete floor and brown floor living room remodel in Other with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a media wall

Secret Gardens has been developing this stunning harbourside garden over a number of years. A simple layout at water level provides a subtle foreground to the harbour view beyond. Simple, modern plant combinations draw from a simple but consistent colour palette. The main courtyard space is the highlight . A five metre high green wall and water wall provide the backdrop to a large banquet seat. The built in bbq, retractable ceiling, customised firepit and coffee table provide options for year round entertainment. Extensive soundproofing was incorporated into the boundary wall as well as behind the green wall to absorb noise from a neighbouring property.

Picket fence on stone wall
Design ideas for a farmhouse landscaping in New York.

Achieve a Royalty Look with Calacatta Gold Tiles We all have that dream home we want to have. Better yet, some of us dream of a fantastic renovation of our homes; transforms them into glossy nests we can always be glad to perch in. For those of us who are already on the way to the dream house, you probably are shopping for material to use. So how about we introduce you to the good old Calacatta Gold marble? If you are asking what that is, we can say it’s a unique way of inspiring royalty to your home using tiles. Calacatta Gold is a special stone tile mined in the hearts of Italy, on the Appian Mountains. Ever since it was discovered, it has been heavily used as a floor tile as well as wall tile, creating remarkable artistic visuals with a touch of natural gold in it. Calacatta gold tile also has one unique trait you won’t notice in most tiles; you can easily mix it with other slab colors, specifically gold extra, Calacatta Borghini, Crema and Super Extra. Calacatta gold is also one of the few tiles with a unique pencil vein detail centering the white hue background and grey veins on the tile as well. This is the perfect choice for artistic walls and floors but be sure to use the right slab colors if you want to bring in more colors; if the slab and tile don’t match in color tones then it may affect the overall look of your walls/floors. There are plenty of places in the house you can experiment with the pristine Calacatta gold tile. How about the living room wall that is a background for your TV and home theater system? Calacatta wall tile will create a covetable golden hue that will always shine before you. Moreover, you will definitely fall in love with your walls in the morning, when a streak of sunlight illuminates the golden yellows. Installing the beautiful Calacatta gold tile is a pretty easy job as well. However you just need to be careful to use white thinset instead of grey. White thinsets will absorb the trowel lines whereas grey may leave behind ugly marks which may taint the exquisite nature of the tiles. If you also want your Calacatta floor tile or wall tile to last longer make sure it is properly sealed with grout. You still have that dream home in mind? We already have you covered on the best tiles to you use. Just think Calacatta gold tile all the way, all your friends will definitely take selfies beside your shiny golden walls. http://AllMarbleTiles.com

Tucked back into the hill behind the beach at Wategos Byron Bay, ‘The Wing House’ as it is known occupies a commanding position with great views out to Julian Rocks. The slope is steep and the house is positioned at the rear of the block so the garden needed to enhance the entrance experience; help absorb the house into the terrain and simplify the outlook from the house to the ocean. The structural gestures in the garden are subtle with emphasis on natural materials of local origin and plant material that was cohesive with the natural surrounds and requiring minimal maintenance.

Photo: Kayla Stark © 2015 Houzz
Bathroom - eclectic bathroom idea in New Orleans

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Inspiration for a small contemporary green tile and ceramic tile marble floor sauna remodel in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, marble countertops, a two-piece toilet and beige walls

Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts multicolored tile and mosaic tile mosaic tile floor bathroom design in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets and granite countertops

Photos by Brian Reitz, Creative Vision Studios
Example of a small trendy gray one-story stucco house exterior design in Los Angeles with a shed roof

Living room and kitchen with sweeping views of both the river and parkland. Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC
Family room - small contemporary open concept concrete floor and black floor family room idea in DC Metro with white walls, no tv and no fireplace

Total renovation of a traditional master bathroom into a modern showpiece. m.a.p. interiors created the new floor plan, custom designed the floating vanities and other built-ins, and selected all the finishing materials for the space. The result is a serene master bath with spa quality and understated elegance.

This lovely landscape sports a poured in place concrete slab patio with drought tolerant sedum plants between the slabs. This sedum mix is sold in sheets then cut to fit but it’s actually grown for green-roof application. It works perfectly in this hot environment too as it is extremely drought tolerant and can go a month without water. Because the water runoff is absorbed between the slabs the patio drainage works perfectly and there are no need for drains.The swimming pool is of the fiberglass variety. Though the initial investment is greater than that of vinyl pools the ROI is greater over a 10 year period. Fiberglass pools retains more heat as the pool shell is all one piece and they don’t ever require a new liner.. This fiberglass pool has cool built-in benching and steps. And there is even a swim jet built into one side great for those cardio blasting swims. The pool interior colour is grey though it shows a soft blue/grey when water is added due to the reflection of the sky and other surroundings. The pool coping is natural stone with rock face edge. The steel arbour was custom made. Metal (steel) was chosen for it’s slim strength as wood placed here would have been too chunky. The best rooms (indoors or our) have a subtle layering of textural elements. To me this landscape needed a structure here to define the “rooms” It will look even better in a few years when the vines reach the top and the Miscanthus on either side reaches its 7′ height!The 12′ x 16′ pavilion is also made of steel and houses an alfresco dining table and sofa set. The pavilions built in cupola makes the warm breezes comfortably pass through with no need for a fan. It’s also sunken 2′ from the pool/patio height and nestled nicely in the corner. I must also mention the large slim planters with “Red Shades” Canna lily within. They are the perfect boldness/balance!Step through the arbor and a linear pond with “floating” natural stone step is revealed! Two smooth flow scuppers are responsible for the quiet waterfalls either side. A wood deck overhangs the pond adding softness to the setting. A modern retaining wall with natural stone cap runs the full width of the pond and pool adding interest and dimension. In the covered outdoor living area this wall is the perfect seat wall - adding lots of extra party seating! The lesson to be learned here is that good design can be applied to any space. This backyard is only 50′ x 45′ and look what can be achieved! Landscape design and photography by Melanie Rekola

Secret Gardens has been developing this stunning harbourside garden over a number of years. A simple layout at water level provides a subtle foreground to the harbour view beyond. Simple, modern plant combinations draw from a simple but consistent colour palette. The main courtyard space is the highlight . A five metre high green wall and water wall provide the backdrop to a large banquet seat. The built in bbq, retractable ceiling, customised firepit and coffee table provide options for year round entertainment. Extensive soundproofing was incorporated into the boundary wall as well as behind the green wall to absorb noise from a neighbouring property.

Beach style patio photo in Miami

Add a bit of green to your outdoor space with GreenSmart Decor. With artificial leaf panels, we've eliminated the maintenance and water consumption upkeep for real foliage. Our high-quality, weather resistant panels are the perfect solution to a bare, exterior wall. Redefine your patio, balcony or deck with modern elements from GreenSmart Decor.

Cork is one of the most popular contemporary flooring choices. It has many advantages – it absorbs sound, insulates from the heat and cold, is fire resistant, anti-allergenic and environmentally conscious, to name just a few. Cork is available in many styles and finishes to give a fresh and novel look to any home. Cork is the perfect choice for a gym –it is hypoallergenic. It provides a soft cushion floor exercise and a mat for yoga yet is tough enough to handle the workload of a weight room. At Flooring Lane our experts are ready to help you find the cork floor that fits your taste and needs.

Example of an eclectic gray tile marble floor and gray floor freestanding bathtub design in Seattle with white cabinets, blue walls and a hinged shower door

Korbin - Santa Monica room addition
Mid-sized trendy backyard concrete patio photo in Los Angeles with a pergola

This outdoor garden space allows for a connection with nature as well as be used as a gathering space for socialization and interaction. This area consists of pavement tile flooring, landscaping, wooden dining table with cushion seats, and Moroccan centrepieces to top it off.