If you could only imagine what is happening in this backyard. The outdoor living space all circumvents around the views of the coastal inlet of West Islip, NY. A complete redo after the pool installation by the waterfront backyard. This amazing transition took into account the limited space and desires of the homeowner to be able to cook, dine, entertain and relax under the Cabana by the pool at any given moment anytime of the season.

We're calling this project our "Love It Or List It" project because our clients were debating whether or not they wanted to renovate or put their home on the market while the market was hot. They opted for the renovation & with the help of the Simply Stunning Spaces team, it's safe to say, they're loving their new space & aren't planning on leaving anytime soon!

We're calling this project our "Love It Or List It" project because our clients were debating whether or not they wanted to renovate or put their home on the market while the market was hot. They opted for the renovation & with the help of the Simply Stunning Spaces team, it's safe to say, they're loving their new space & aren't planning on leaving anytime soon!

Our clients came to us wanting to maximize the space they had. They were not planning on moving anytime soon, as they loved their neighborhood. They wanted to renovate the front of their house, which included the front atrium, living room, kitchen, and powder bath. They hated their kitchen because it was completely closed off, had low ceilings, was dark and outdated, not to mention the floors were different in each of these rooms! The pantry was in the breakfast area and the kitchen table became a junk catcher, being the first thing you see when coming in from the garage/laundry room. In their living room, they wanted the spaces on either side of the fireplace to be symmetrical, whether that be bookshelves, a wet bar or closed off. Both parents are working professionals with no time and/or desire to design, create and figure this out on their own. They needed help figuring out how to reconfigure their current space in order to maximize what they already had, as they could not see an obvious solution. They could not envision how it would look so the fact that our designers were able to show them their new kitchen in 3D was pertinent. We removed the pass-through windows that surrounded the atrium and front dining room, as well as the entire kitchen wall, completely opening up those two rooms. We removed a hall that used to lead between the kitchen and the living room since it was a complete waste of space! The ceilings were raised to 10’ in the kitchen and we were able to leave the skylight, letting in that natural light they wanted. We were able to give them a much larger pantry with tons of shelving and increase the size of their laundry room by utilizing the space of their old breakfast nook. We relocated the door to the garage into their new elongated laundry room, built a wet bar across from their new larger pantry (with a pocket door) and the flow and functionality of these new spaces is just perfect! All new Waypoint cabinets were installed one two main kitchen surrounding walls painted Linen. Calacatta Bianco Polished Porcelain Tile 4x12 was used for the backsplash. A large eat-at island was installed, painted Stone, where the family can now gather for homework, meals, and mingling. The soft champagne bronze hardware and accent lighting really give this white and gray kitchen a soft classic look. In the living room, we removed the built-in bookshelves to the left of the fireplace and closed off the wet-bar on the other side, giving them more space in their master suite. White Oak wood flooring, stained Putney, was installed throughout the entire new space, giving it the continuity they were looking for. In the guest bathroom, Carrara white herringbone marble mosaic 12x12 tile was used on the shower floor and niche, while basic marble Bianco polished 12x24 porcelain tile was used on the walls. Luxart polished chrome traditional hardware gives this timeless bathroom the perfect shine. Our clients are so happy with the new functionality and look of their space. It has definitely changed their lives in a way they could have never imagined!

What can we say, this project packs a big punch! Featuring a little bit of everything, this homeowner is ready for a “stay-cation”. We were able to tie into the existing roofline of the home and create a very fitting A.Frame porch that is screened in for anytime comfort. Stepping out onto the deck, we created a small but efficient grilling station to both cook dinner or cater the Monday night football parties. And with all those guests over for the game, we have “overflow” seating down on the patio. But let’s be honest, you might have to fight for a seat around the custom built firepit - because there is nothing better on a fall night, than warmth from a fire. Featuring hand laid stone all around, Timbertech low maintenance decking & a Techo-Bloc paver patio – this project really does pack a lot into a small space.

My clients needed to utilize their rooftop space and transform it into a beautiful clean outdoor space that they could utilize anytime, from parties to a simple outdoor family breakfast area in sunny Cyprus. This outdoor area consists of a hidden sink, fridge and barbecue area which can be easily closed with a shutter door in order to avoid dust and damages during winter.

Turn on your TV to any HGTV or DIY show, and you’ll see them tearing down the walls and opening a home. Open floor plan living is a trend that shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. If you’re still living with “rooms” dividing up your main living space like the kitchen for cooking, the dining room for eating in, and a living room/family room for entertaining, it is now time to check out an open floor plan. This is a fantastic way to open the main living space of your existing home. It will improve workflows in the kitchen and traffic through your home and let in more natural light. As our lifestyles have shifted to a less formal way of living and entertaining, the idea of a traditional living room and dining room no longer fits how we use our space. Using our design build remodeling process, our clients in Howard County Maryland removed several dividing walls and got the open floor plan they had envisioned. Open living as in one room for all reasons, allows you to enjoy more of your home more of the time. It is the trend that keeps on trending.

King of the Painters King of the Painters is the king of the painting jungle when it comes to interior and exterior projects. Our services include simple repainting of interior and exterior walls, basic and finished carpentry services, wall texturing, special wall surface effects (such as “marbleizing” and “faux finishes”), installation of recessed ceiling lights, all the way to drywall and acoustical ceiling repair. We also offer expert application of color glazes, specialty industrial coatings, including industrial enamels, epoxy, and urethane coatings. We are proud of the fact that a major portion of our new clients are referrals. King of the Painters, Inc. has earned its reputation by not only being locally owned and operated, but by ensuring quality and satisfaction. Our goal is to minimize the hassles typically associated with painting and construction work by making your painting project an enjoyable experience . . . rather than one you would like to forget. Remember, there is no substitute or compromise for quality and professionalism. Just ask some of our past and current clients gladly provided on request! Whether you need to paint your home, business, office building, shopping center or homeowners association, request a royal appointment right now by calling us anytime for a free, no-obligation estimate and expert color consultation.

Festive string lights permanantly installed on this patio make it a fun place to entertain friends anytime.
Transitional exterior home photo in Minneapolis

At 45' long this lap pool fits perfectly in this narrow Lewes backyard. 13' at it's widest, a large bench offers the perfect place to relax between laps. Dual automatic covers keep this pool free of debris and ready for a swim at anytime! Interior Finish - WetEdge Technologies, Luna Quartz - St. Maarten Waterline Tile - 3"x3" Cobalt Blue Ceramic Trim Tile - 1"x1" Cobalt Blue Ceramic Coping - Grecian Beige Travertine

A modern diving pool with all the amenities! From the fire features, to the planters, spa, fire pit, diving board, and outdoor BBQ. This pool has it all and can be enjoyed anytime of day or any season!

As a manager of a building or property, you quickly learn the art of mediation. One minute you may be working with a vendor to keep the building’s operating system running efficient and smooth; the next moment you may be calming a tenant down after finding the change in the system disrupted his office’s workflow. Give and take; it’s the only way to make sure every day runs perfectly. Overall, you have two goals to strive for in everything you do. 1. Keep the building running properly, upgrading systems as appropriate, and striving to do all you can on a pre-established budget. 2. Keep the building occupants happy, with as little disruption as possible. While some changes are minor, barely registering on a building occupant’s mind, with HVAC challenges, that’s rarely the case. If a HVAC contractor is replacing an air handler, for instance, and disconnects one and moves to the next unit, it may cause major disruptions to sensitive areas of a building. And if the occupant wasn’t prepared for the disruption, you can have a mighty unhappy customer on your hand. Anytime you are working on HVAC projects throughout your building, there are strategies you can put into place to keep things running smooth. Communicate with occupants Communication is key to any good relationship, and as a property manager, this rule is a great place to start. If you will be working with the HVAC equipment, block out the timeframe for work to be done, and understand the potential consequences of the process. Then communicate this process with every point of contact you have throughout the building. The more detail you can provide, the less surprises you’ll have throughout the process. You can also work with your building’s occupants before the process begins, finding out if there are better timeframes than others. Establish a realistic schedule As a property manager, its easy to provide your expectations for the HVAC project at hand, and request that the proposal be written in such a way that work is completed on your timeframe. Unfortunately, many contractors want your business and will agree to anything upfront in order to win the bid, knowing full well the work will take longer than specified. Instead of projecting your timeframes into the proposal process, ask for HVAC project bids to establish realistic schedules of how long the process will take, and what areas of your property will be most effected throughout the schedule. This will help you avoid crises between you and the contractor, and you and your tenants. Plan for the whole system If one small piece of your HVAC system is weak, its easy to fix that one small piece. But how will that impact your overall system? Will it cause weak spots in different parts of the building – maybe a corner office will have reduced air flow, and therefore be colder in the winter and warmer in the summer? When retrofitting new pieces with older existing systems, its easy to reduce the efficiency of your entire system. Before agreeing to certain repairs, make sure you understand how it will impact your entire system overall. An easy way of handling this problem is by working with the same HVAC contractor again and again, He will understand your system’s potential, and know when to make repairs, and when to replace. Have points of contact available for immediate assistance In many cases, problems arise because connections can’t be made. Can the HVAC contractor get a hold or you or another person that can make decisions at a moments notice if a problem arises? Do you have access to decision makers throughout the building that may be impacted by this change? Many projects have been put on hold simply because a person in authority can’t be found to give the go-ahead to move forward. If you have access to these people during the time of the project, you’ll be able to complete the project in record time. Test Finally, if you can test things in stages, or test when the potential for problems is the smallest, you reduce the chances of bigger emergency issues falling into your lap. If you’ll be installing a new terminal unit, can you make the switch on a Saturday morning when the building is largely unoccupied? If you’re replacing a large system, can you replace and test in phases so the entire project isn’t released at once? Most issues can be avoided with just a little strategy from the beginning. If you’ve never had a HVAC maintenance team to help you stay on track with your building’s heating and cooling, now may be the time to find out how easy a team approach makes the process.

If you could only imagine what is happening in this backyard. The outdoor living space all circumvents around the views of the coastal inlet of West Islip, NY. A complete redo after the pool installation by the waterfront backyard. This amazing transition took into account the limited space and desires of the homeowner to be able to cook, dine, entertain and relax under the Cabana by the pool at any given moment anytime of the season.

Young teenage girl wanted a glamorous bedroom but also needed storage. Blue walls dramatically feature the white satin vinyl upholstered bed (washable) and white cabinetry. all her favorite colors are in her room, Teal, Lime, amethyst and coordinated with light gray for bedding. Note the crystal drops on the chest drawer pulls, a little feminine custom touch to the chest that can be removed anytime. Crystal chandelier Wall color: Benjamin Moore 1555 Winter Orchard

Cozy retreat for anytime of day!
Bedroom - small transitional master dark wood floor bedroom idea in San Francisco with blue walls

Paul Bartell
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean master carpeted and beige floor bedroom remodel in Phoenix with gray walls

An amazing view of the Texas Hill Country through these kitchen windows. New Quartz Counter Tops in Cambria Torquay, DVX Farmhouse sink and Delta Faucet sets the tone of this kitchen. Brushed Nickel Hardware dresses up the cabinets. A welcoming kitchen anytime of the day

Covered pergola provides year round protection from the rain to let you enjoy your outdoor fire chat area anytime.
Patio - mid-sized transitional backyard stone patio idea in Vancouver with a fire pit and a pergola

This bathroom was in desperate need of a makeover, it hadn't been updated since the owners first moved in. This has been their family home for many years and they don't plan on leaving it anytime soon but they wanted to give it a bit of an update one room at a time. The owners wanted to completely change their current traditional style to more of a contemporary style. Photo Credits: Samantha Crane Design