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Design Actually, LLC
Ample storage and function were an important feature for the homeowner. Beth worked in unison with the contractor to design a custom hanging, pull-out system. The functional shelf glides out when needed, and stores neatly away when not in use. The contractor also installed a hanging rod above the washer and dryer. You can never have too much hanging space! Beth purchased mesh laundry baskets on wheels to alleviate the musty smell of dirty laundry, and a broom closet for cleaning items. There is even a cozy little nook for the family dog.
Murray Homes
Living room - contemporary living room idea in Tampa with beige walls and a ribbon fireplace
w.b. builders
Classic Foursquare addition remodel now reflects the charm and character of the rest of the house
Eat-in kitchen - rustic eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, wood countertops, white backsplash and stone tile backsplash
Eat-in kitchen - rustic eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, wood countertops, white backsplash and stone tile backsplash
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Penn Contractors Inc
Hub Willson Photography
Example of a large country master white tile ceramic tile and brown floor freestanding bathtub design in Philadelphia with white walls, quartz countertops, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, light wood cabinets and flat-panel cabinets
Example of a large country master white tile ceramic tile and brown floor freestanding bathtub design in Philadelphia with white walls, quartz countertops, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, light wood cabinets and flat-panel cabinets
Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Steve Keating - http://www.steve-keating.com/
Example of a mid-sized trendy gray three-story mixed siding flat roof design in Seattle
Example of a mid-sized trendy gray three-story mixed siding flat roof design in Seattle
Lands End Development - Designers & Builders
Powder room - rustic powder room idea in Minneapolis with a vessel sink, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops and brown countertops
Craig O'Connell Architecture
Unique features of this chef's kitchen include a Blue Star stove, Italian marble backsplash and custom copper hood.
Kitchen - mid-century modern kitchen idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, marble backsplash and beige countertops
Kitchen - mid-century modern kitchen idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, wood countertops, marble backsplash and beige countertops
KuDa Photography
Photo by KuDa Photography
Example of a farmhouse l-shaped gray floor laundry room design in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer and brown countertops
Example of a farmhouse l-shaped gray floor laundry room design in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, a side-by-side washer/dryer and brown countertops
O’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Susan Gilmore, Photography
Elegant living room photo in Minneapolis with gray walls
Elegant living room photo in Minneapolis with gray walls
Ashby Collective
Nursery - mid-sized contemporary boy medium tone wood floor, brown floor, wallpaper ceiling and wallpaper nursery idea in Houston with blue walls
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association
Terren Landscapes http://www.terrenlandscapes.com
2014 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner
Category: Residential $60,000-$120,000
Award Level: Silver
Project Description:
We were contracted by the family to create a master plan for the property. They
were experiencing extreme drainage and erosion problems due to the surrounding properties’
drastic grade changes. Erosion had caused the rear lawn to sink in various areas and the existing
rear patio spaces were failing. The client wanted to rebuild their patios and walkways, repave
their driveway and give their home more visual appeal. Most importantly, they wanted an
environmentally friendly solution.
Our design solution was to create a rain garden that would slow storm water runoff, allow
for percolation, and promote infiltration, while permitting excess clean water to enter the storm
drain at the street with slower velocity. The rain garden acts as a temporary holding space that
allows the earth to slowly absorb water, rather than overwhelm the nearby storm drain. Our first
objective was to conduct a percolation test to determine the amount of clay soil that needed to be
removed before reaching the sandy loam layer. A percolation test and storm water calculations
were generated to accommodate a 1” rain event. Based on our calculations and the small size of
the property, we determined a depth of 18” was necessary for optimal holding capacity. We
removed 18” of clay soil until a layer of sandy loam was encountered. Next, the soil was amended
with compost and sand to create a highly porous planting media for the basin of the garden. We
piped the three existing rear downspouts to the rain garden area to capture for infiltration and
alleviate runoff throughout the rear lawn and patio space. We installed an 18” wide over-flow
standpipe at a 24” depth into the ground that outlets to a stone swale that carries the water to the
property edge. As an added means of holding the maximum amount of water, we designed the
standpipe to sit 14” above grade. The height of this standpipe allows this rain garden to capture
14” of water before reaching the overflow capacity. We placed geotextile fabric to help reduce
migration of the stones into the soil and aid in the prevention of weeds and erosion. We heavily
planted the rain garden to further aid in absorption and to attract local wildlife. A native plant
palette of butterfly weed, Panicum, Joe-Pye weed, and asters form a colorful backdrop while the
basin was filled with obligate wetland plants such as royal ferns, irises and cardinal flowers. The
upper edges in the foreground are planted with Echinacea, Rudbeckia and Monarda, satisfying
the local bird community and adding bright seasonal colors. This garden effectively collects and
cleanses rainwater while creating a habitat for birds, frogs, and butterflies.
Our next challenge was to redesign the existing patios and walkways without increasing
impervious surfaces. According to township regulations this property was currently at its
maximum capacity, therefore we designed the front and rear patios with a slightly smaller
footprint to decrease their existing impervious surfaces.
New planting beds were designed throughout the entire property. Plants were chosen that
were tolerant of specific site conditions. For the rear yard, we choose a backdrop of witch hazel
and hollies to provide an evergreen screen as well as early spring color. We placed hydrangea
throughout to add summer color. We planted ostrich fern under the existing spruce tree to create
a lush floor. This area became an additional backdrop for the rain garden as well as a screen for
the neighboring property. We choose a combination of ‘Blue Star’ juniper and creeping jenny to
soften the existing rear wall with creepers. Around the rear patio areas we choose a combination
of Liatris, Rudbeckia and ‘Lo and Behold’ butterfly bush. This combination of plants works in
harmony with the rain garden and attracts additional butterflies.
For the front of the property we worked with an existing Japanese maple that provided
dense shade. We choose a shade-tolerant combination of Heuchera, Astilbe, ferns and hostas for
this area. We added more hydrangeas to the front foundation of the house to provide lush
layering of plant material and visual interest with additional summer blooms.
Overall, we were able to exceed the client’s needs and expectations in transforming their
property into a colorful paradise that attracts wildlife from season to season. The plant palette
provides seasonal interest and the rain garden has successfully decreased storm water runoff.
The new hardscape surfaces were designed and built with a slightly smaller footprint to decrease
impervious surfaces. This project is a positive example of how all properties, regardless of size,
can make an ecological difference by decreasing impervious surfaces and maintaining proper
storm water management.
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Terren Landscapes
Coronado Stone Products
It’s not Wood, it’s Stone! Add the authentic look and feel of reclaimed barn wood to any installation. Sourcing authentic reclaimed barn wood can be expensive and unpredictable. To help our customers alleviate these problems, we created Barn WoodStone. This highly textured concrete based barn wood replica requires little maintenance and is also fire resistant. Now, anyone can achieve an authentic barn wood look! Product Featured - Barn WoodStone / Rustic Farmhouse. Image by Lennar Inland Empire/Los Angeles and Applied Photography. http://www.coronado.com/BarnWoodStone
Jennifer Michele LLC
Gibeon Photography
Example of a mountain style utility room design in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets and white walls
Example of a mountain style utility room design in Other with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets and white walls
HOME & DESIGN MAGAZINE NAPLES
This home was featured in the January 2016 edition of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. To see the rest of the home tour as well as other luxury homes featured, visit http://www.homeanddesign.net/beauty-exemplified-british-west-indies-style/
Centre Sky Architecture Ltd
Set in a wildflower-filled mountain meadow, this Tuscan-inspired home is given a few design twists, incorporating the local mountain home flavor with modern design elements. The plan of the home is roughly 4500 square feet, and settled on the site in a single level. A series of ‘pods’ break the home into separate zones of use, as well as creating interesting exterior spaces.
Clean, contemporary lines work seamlessly with the heavy timbers throughout the interior spaces. An open concept plan for the great room, kitchen, and dining acts as the focus, and all other spaces radiate off that point. Bedrooms are designed to be cozy, with lots of storage with cubbies and built-ins. Natural lighting has been strategically designed to allow diffused light to filter into circulation spaces.
Exterior materials of historic planking, stone, slate roofing and stucco, along with accents of copper add a rich texture to the home. The use of these modern and traditional materials together results in a home that is exciting and unexpected.
(photos by Shelly Saunders)
Locati Architects
Cassiopeia Way Residence
Architect: Locati Architects
General Contractor: SBC
Interior Designer: Jane Legasa
Photography: Zakara Photography
Minimalist exterior home photo in Other
Minimalist exterior home photo in Other
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GALAXY OUTDOOR LLC
Whether it’s arthritis, joint or back pain, restless leg syndrome, muscle injuries or fibromyalgia, hot tubs are a proven form of chronic pain relief. The heat of the water increases blood flow and relaxes the body, while the massaging action of the jets and the water’s buoyancy loosen muscle tension and soothe sore joints.
The New England Journal of Medicine (08-16-1999) found that, after just 10 days, patients with Type 2 Diabetes who used hot tubs 30 minutes a day/6 days per week required reduced doses of insulin, lost weight, slept better and showed distinct decreases in plasma glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin.
Hot tubs can be a great fix for those suffering from insomnia, helping your body to wind down before bed and get the natural sleep you need. Even if you don’t suffer from chronic sleep problems, the Better Sleep Council recommends establishing a relaxing bedtime routine, such as soaking in hot water to help maintain a healthy sleep cycle. According to the Council’s findings, warm water releases muscle tension and increases blood flow, both of which contribute to a relaxed and deeper, more comfortable sleep.
Whether it’s a new exercise routine or an unusually active day on your feet, most of us know the “day after” feeling of sore, overworked muscles that make it hurt to move, period. The water pressure from hot tub jets relieves muscle tightness and soreness by removing lactic acid, opening up the blood vessels and promoting the flow of endorphins. LPGA Sports Medicine Director Caroline Nichols and former President of the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine Dr. James Andrews recommend hydrotherapeutic activity for athletes at every level. Nichols says that hot tubs especially help with recovery since jets focus on overused muscle and joint regions, while Andrews supports hydrotherapy as a good tool for improved circulation, sensory impulses and stiff joints.
Whether you’re looking to alleviate stress, feel healthier or simply spend more time with your loved ones, you’d be amazed at how as little as 10 minutes in a hot tub can help you relax and put everything in perspective. There are hot tubs for every type of user, regardless of whether it’s just you or it’s the entire gang piling in, looking for some much-needed relief after a long day.
Beckwith Interiors
Photo Credit: Bill LaFevor
Example of a classic l-shaped kitchen design in Nashville with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and stainless steel appliances
Example of a classic l-shaped kitchen design in Nashville with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and stainless steel appliances
Skyhorse Publishing
"Honey Sphere"
O2 Treehouse
Beverly Hills, California
(Photo credit: O2 Treehouse)
This is an example of an eclectic landscaping in New York.
This is an example of an eclectic landscaping in New York.
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