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Example of a cottage gray floor mudroom design in Chicago

Rickie Agapito
Home design - coastal home design idea in Orlando

Marlon Hazlewood
Example of a small trendy u-shaped slate floor dining room design in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and gray walls

Keeping track of all the coats, shoes, backpacks and specialty gear for several small children can be an organizational challenge all by itself. Combine that with busy schedules and various activities like ballet lessons, little league, art classes, swim team, soccer and music, and the benefits of a great mud room organization system like this one becomes invaluable. Rather than an enclosed closet, separate cubbies for each family member ensures that everyone has a place to store their coats and backpacks. The look is neat and tidy, but easier than a traditional closet with doors, making it more likely to be used by everyone — including children. Hooks rather than hangers are easier for children and help prevent jackets from being to left on the floor. A shoe shelf beneath each cubby keeps all the footwear in order so that no one ever ends up searching for a missing shoe when they're in a hurry. a drawer above the shoe shelf keeps mittens, gloves and small items handy. A shelf with basket above each coat cubby is great for keys, wallets and small items that might otherwise become lost. The cabinets above hold gear that is out-of-season or infrequently used. An additional shoe cupboard that spans from floor to ceiling offers a place to keep boots and extra shoes. White shaker style cabinet doors with oil rubbed bronze hardware presents a simple, clean appearance to organize the clutter, while bead board panels at the back of the coat cubbies adds a casual, country charm. Designer - Gerry Ayala Photo - Cathy Rabeler

Photo: Mina Brinkey © 2013 Houzz
Example of a transitional hallway design in Tampa

Example of a cottage black floor utility room design in Portland with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, wood countertops, white walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Example of a classic dining room design in Chicago

VELUX skylights with blinds brighten and refresh the cooktop area in this kitchen.
Cottage kitchen photo in Charlotte

Ross Howard Use the scheduling feature to set your Scenes to operate independently. You can program any Scene to activate on specific days and times. You can even schedule multiple-room Scenes to activate simultaneously. http://www.rosshoward.com/blog/automated-window-shades-powerview/

The illumination of the landscape and spool provides either a dynamic night time party spot or a calming respite from their active schedules. The masonry walls and plant material further help by insulating their space from the neighboring property.

With two VELUX skylights in this bedroom, you can fall to sleep with sky views and wake up to gently swaying treetops. And schedule automated room-darkening shades to close and open at preset times to ensure a darkened room for sleeping.

Remotes in a rainbow of colours

Embarking on a garage remodeling project is a transformative endeavor that can significantly enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of the space. By investing in tailored storage solutions such as cabinets, wall-mounted organizers, and overhead racks, one can efficiently declutter the area and create a more organized storage system. Flooring upgrades, such as epoxy coatings or durable tiles, not only improve the garage's appearance but also provide a resilient surface. Adding custom workbenches or tool storage solutions contributes to a more efficient and user-friendly workspace. Additionally, incorporating proper lighting and ventilation ensures a well-lit and comfortable environment. A remodeled garage not only increases property value but also opens up possibilities for alternative uses, such as a home gym, workshop, or hobby space, making it a worthwhile investment for both practicality and lifestyle improvement.

Control your entire environment

Savant Metropolitan Lighting enables a homeowner to create whole house scenes that are activated on a schedule or with a touch of a button. The best part? Savant Wi-Fi Switches have built in dimmer knobs, volume controls, and the ability to control any item in the home that is part of the Savant System.

For a large multi-unit residence, it's important to pick a contractor who excels at communication, logistics and coordinating schedules. Eden Prairie contractor Trinity Exteriors is renowned for proactively communicating, and for working with all residents to ensure a large multi-unit roof replacement project goes smoothly, with as little interruption in day-to-day activity as possible.

Automated Shading simply makes your life easier. From voice activated to scheduled raising/lowering of your shades, will become an everyday convenience. You’ll wonder how you lived without them.

To ensure that your sprinkler system is active throughout the watering season, we allow clients to begin scheduling startups as early as the winter season, but typically advise clients to schedule their startup during March.