Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard stone patio idea in DC Metro with a fireplace

Juniper delights with beautiful shades of blue and just a hint of black, grey and soft white. There is no need to compromise beauty for durability. Our Ultra Durable indoor/outdoor rugs are amazing. They resist stains from food, pets, and liquids, while adding color, texture and interest to all your living spaces. This amazing absorbent material leaves the surface below dry with most moderate spills. To clean, simply run under water in your sink or use a hose.

Cool and contemporary shades of light and dark grey form the perfect backdrop to your living space. There is no need to compromise beauty for durability. Our Ultra Durable indoor/outdoor rugs are amazing. They resist stains from food, pets, and liquids, while adding color, texture and interest to all your living spaces. This amazing absorbent material leaves the surface below dry with most moderate spills. To clean, simply run under water in your sink or use a hose.

Sunrose adds the warm glow of red, gold, green and off white. There is no need to compromise beauty for durability. Our Ultra Durable indoor/outdoor rugs are amazing. They resist stains from food, pets, and liquids, while adding color, texture and interest to all your living spaces. This amazing absorbent material leaves the surface below dry with most moderate spills. To clean, simply run under water in your sink or use a hose.

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2015 Houzz
Contemporary exterior home idea in Dallas

Cedar fence upgraded with post caps. Not only do they look good, they cover the exposed end of your wood post and help them last longer - water no longer gets absorbed through the open top.

Sisal fiber is exceptionally strong and durable and is one of the most hard-wearing natural fibers. It does not absorb moisture easily and resists saltwater deterioration so it’s an excellent option for seaside home decor. Sustainably harvested in Southern China where the hot, dry climate offers perfect growing conditions. Mitered cotton borders and non-skid latex backing.

Foyer - large traditional painted wood railing, dark wood floor and brown floor foyer idea in Portland Maine with wooden risers, beige walls and a dark wood front door

The needs for this project included an expansive outdoor space that provides an unobstructed view of the open space behind the home while also being able to enjoy the sunny Colorado weather. Through an in depth design process the decision to use Tigerwood, a hardwood decking, was established. Tigerwood provides a long lasting decking option that looks beautiful and absorbs wear and tear much better than its softwood and composite counterparts. For the roof it was decided that a timber frame design with cedar tongue and groove would be the best duo for form, function, and aesthetics. This allowed for multiple lights, outlets, and a ceiling fan to be integrated into the design.

This recreation space has an actual stardust ceiling that is usually found only in grand theaters. Other lighting fixtures are installed in different areas and surfaces to achieve variety in lighting effects. The vibrantly coloured carpet adds to a feel of a real theater. Aside from being an avid car collector, the owner also loves to collect speakers and they are showcased in this beautiful home theater. We used painted MDF wallpanel and sound absorbing fabric.

The Living Room absorbed the former Play Room, creating an expansive seating area for family and friends. Whether it's cuddling on the velvety couch with the kids to watch a Disney movie on the wall-mounted flat screen TV, or sipping a glass of wine after the kids are tucked in, four small rooms have become a Great Room for this family of four. Credits: Marilyn Cunningham Photography, Gordon Reese Photography

A large solar panel array on the roof absorbs sunlight and powers the entire home and pool! Outside is truly paradise: Granite pool with new heater & new filter situated in a beautifully landscaped, park-like yard!

This house in the high Mesa desert of Southwestern Utah is sustainable. It is built with non-combustible fire-resistant materials of steel, concrete, copper and stucco. Water-recapturing, passive heating and passive cooling are used for a low impact on the environment and energy efficiency. Large overhanging eaves provide essential shade in the summer, solid concrete floors release the heat absorbed from the low winter sun. A steel structure allows for deep cantilevered balconies and eaves, which also supports heavy snowfall in winter. The standing seam copper roofing freely allows expansion and contraction from the daily temperature swings. The eaves are covered in copper panels and an integrated copper gutter. The balcony railing made of steel channels and wire was also fabricated by Patrice.

Across the yard, anchoring the back corner is a sophisticated, custom concrete L-shaped bench, fire table and patio with stunning views of the Santa Monica mountains. Beneath the sighing Eucalyptus branches, it’s an enchanting spot to absorb the magic of the Los Angeles night.

A wood cook stove by La Nordica. We love La Nordica because of their approach to product design and general business philosophy: old ideas but with new technology and design. They don't scrap the old and concentrate on the new but rather they develop the old into something new. This wood cook stove is just that - a wood stove - but just look at it. Main parts are made from cast iron - doors, cooktop, rings, etc. Sides and bottom drawer are covered with maiolica tiles. Tiles change the looks of the stove completely and bring about a huge practical benefit - longer lasting heat. When a regular cook stove gets hot it heats up the cooktop and baking oven but a lot of heat still goes up the chimney. With maiolica tiles the heat is transferred first into tiles which have the thermal mass to absorb and contain the heat longer than steel or cast iron. When the cook stove is no longer hot the tiles are still radiating heat back into your room! Available also in white and cappuccino colors.

Assuming you agree that sleep is good, fill your mind with the simple sleep science of our cooling, comforting pre-washed Linen Duvet and Shams. Absorbent and breathable, linen stays cool and fresh against your body even on tropical nights so you can enjoy a healthy, restful slumber. But wait: linen feels cozily warm on chilly nights, too. Ipso facto, use it to improve the quality of your personal zzz-fest year-round. Lightweight yet twice as durable as cotton, and with more luster, linen grows even softer over time. We’ve pre-washed our duvet and shams for a lived-in look and feel to give them (and you) a happy start.

This two storey Austrian masonry heater is fired once a day and heats the log home for more than 24 hours per firing. The fire is made downstairs and passes through almost 12 meters(39') where it protrudes into the main living area where it is clad with hand made ceramic tiles(Kachel) that are specifically produced for use in Austrian masonry heaters. These tiles and the rest of the material used in the units production are designed to absorb the heat from the fire and slowly radiate it outwards

TRANSFORM your outdoor living space with our Transform™ railing systems. Transform's resin based, state of the art Resalite™ core contains no wood! Transform has the look and feel of a wood railing- without the hassles of wood. Resalite won’t absorb water so it resists rot, weathering, discoloration, and sagging. Transform’s exterior surface is 100% acrylic which is so durable, that Transform CRUSHES composite railing with a limited lifetime warranty. Did you know that bulletproof shields are made of acrylic?

The size of this Kitchen was small for the size of the house not mention out of date. By removing the Peninsula and absorbing the Nook eating area the size of the Kitchen was almost doubled. We were also able to add an Island for increased function. You can see the changes in the Before and After Floor Plans below.