The Henriksen Residence was an amazing project. The owner Jorgen Henriksen, who is a retired Art Professor from the Boston University and a painter, had very clear ideas about which colors to use. The problem for TRC was the amount…there were 5-different color hardeners broadcast onto the slabs and a week later we were acid staining those floors with 3-different acid stains. At one point we pulled out our power trowels to assist with the color lay down because there was just far too much color to handle by hand. Later Jorgen added colorful concrete countertops and a shower with an exposed Mexican pebble floor.

"Brandon Stengel - www.farmkidstudios.com”
Large minimalist single-wall concrete floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a double-bowl sink, glass-front cabinets, gray backsplash, black appliances, an island, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops and stone tile backsplash

Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman backyard brick and rectangular lap pool fountain remodel in Houston

Example of a mid-sized trendy u-shaped concrete floor and beige floor open concept kitchen design in New Orleans with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Summer herbs | Lore Patterson
Photo of a mid-sized rustic landscaping in Seattle.

Patterson Architecture + Interior Photography
Kitchen - rustic l-shaped light wood floor kitchen idea in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

At this Saratoga, Calif., home of an NFL star, there is no such thing as simple. The quarterback had visions of a pool deck connected to an outdoor kitchen that featured a fireplace, barbecue and trash compactor. Tom Ralston of Tom Ralston Concrete, in Santa Cruz, Calif., was chosen as the man for the job. "He wanted the pool to have somewhat of an organic feel," Ralston says. "But at the same time, he wanted to have more of a conventional look." The customer's wishes were met by Ralstons team painting the kitchen components white. The pool deck was also tied in to the look. . "The concrete is acid-stained, and what that does is play off his conventional-looking barbecue and pizza oven with organics," Ralston says. "I always view acid stain as an organic because it comes from the iron oxides that are in the Earth. The way the iron oxides play out, they have this variation that is hard to reproduce with any other medium." 25% To create the color on the pool deck, Ralston blended L.M. Scofield Co.'s Padre Brown and Faded Terracotta acid stains. Three Rivers Flagstone was employed to create a band around the pool. Although Ralston and his project foremen did a large amount of work, no one person can take credit for the design. "It's really a result of many minds," he says. Preconstruction meetings were held with Ralston and his crew, an architect, a landscape architect, a pool contractor and the homeowner. Ralston suggested what hardscape mediums to use and provided samples for the group. "It was like a Mr. Potato Head," Ralston says. "We pieced things together and mixed and matched until we came to agreement with all parties." picture In order to keep all of the deck's elements cohesive, the same tile was used in a spa, around the pizza oven and barbecue, and in the pool coping. "It ties itself together that way," Ralston says. "It's really nice to have juxtaposition in our hardscapes." Because there were so many elements to the kitchen, there were a lot of different types of workers in the area. "It was a challenge to keep everything coordinated between the electrician, pool contractor, landscaper, architect, and the homeowner's desire to have t is built in three months," Ralston says. The project ended up taking around five months to complete. Thankfully for Ralston, he had three foremen on the site - a masonry foreman, concrete foreman, and staining and sealing foreman. "All of those guys have years and years of experience with me," he says. "A key to success is to have people in the field who really know at they were doing."

Cesar Hernandez
Kitchen - rustic kitchen idea in Austin

© Lisa Russman Photography www.lisarussman.com
Example of a large trendy backyard concrete patio kitchen design in New York with a roof extension

Cesar Hernandez
Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in Austin

acid etch patio acid etching concrete camp fire camping space camping style curved wood pergola custom water fountain fire pit fire pit with reflection wall flagstone patio log benches outdoor curtains outdoor fire place outdoor tent area pergola Picture frame fire pit seat wall stone wall wood structure dining patio, lounge patio, child's play structure, lawn, boulder steps to campsite

This beautiful & expansive property was the perfect setting for a Mediterranean-style concrete aesthetic - using advanced concrete techniques to imitate the natural color and texture of the Tuscan landscape. Here's the full project description... "The Alma Johnson Street Project in Saratoga, CA was an expansive concrete acid staining project with lots of nooks and crannies that included pool and jacuzzi copings, stepping stones, stairs, porches and a BBQ concrete countertop. The acid stain is a Faded Terra Cotta that was liberally applied so that it could mimick what nature can do over hundreds…even thousands…of years. Thus the Alma Johnson Street Acid Staining project boasts of an aged Tuscan style home and surrounds." View more of the many acid staining projects we have designed on our website here http://bit.ly/1vO4Lux

By Steve M. Homa
Example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall concrete floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Milwaukee with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, quartz countertops and multicolored backsplash

White Photography
Example of a 1960s bedroom design in Dallas

My customer wanted a mix of blues, browns and blacks for this formerly carpeted room. I think we nailed it! She loves this room!

This new construction kitchen features Centra and Premier Cabinetry by Mouser, Heartland Door Style, Beaded Inset Construction in Maple Painted White/20-Matte. Also features Acid Washed Zinc Countertop, square edge, all sides Mirror Stainless Steel Edge Banding Acid Washed Zinc Hood, Mirror Stainless Steel Accent Bands, Square Hammered Zinc Clavos Stainless Steel 900CFM Blower Insert with Lights and controls included

This new construction kitchen features Centra and Premier Cabinetry by Mouser, Heartland Door Style, Beaded Inset Construction in Maple Painted White/20-Matte. Also features Acid Washed Zinc Countertop, square edge, all sides Mirror Stainless Steel Edge Banding Acid Washed Zinc Hood, Mirror Stainless Steel Accent Bands, Square Hammered Zinc Clavos Stainless Steel 900CFM Blower Insert with Lights and controls included

Mid-sized trendy formal and enclosed concrete floor and beige floor living room photo in New Orleans with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

cleaned polished and ready for acid stain!