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Solving the problem of a wet backyard is accomplished by including all the entertaining needs in the deck. (Photo by Frank Gensheimer.)
Example of a large transitional backyard deck design in New York with no cover and a fire pit
Example of a large transitional backyard deck design in New York with no cover and a fire pit

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The original layout of this bathroom underutilized the spacious floor plan and had an entryway out into the living room as well as a poorly placed entry between the toilet and the shower into the master suite. The new floor plan offered more privacy for the water closet and cozier area for the round tub. A more spacious shower was created by shrinking the floor plan - by bringing the wall of the former living room entry into the bathroom it created a deeper shower space and the additional depth behind the wall offered deep towel storage. A living plant wall thrives and enjoys the humidity each time the shower is used. An oak wood wall gives a natural ambiance for a relaxing, nature inspired bathroom experience.
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Garden travels. Saguaro cactuses, candelilla, and a prickly pear cactus thrive in a median without irrigation.

Open shelves with structural strapping add storage and display options. Custom divided lite window sash above the fridge and behind the shelving separate the pantry space from the display area, inspired by the feeling of small town grocery shop storefronts. Photos by Photo Art Portraits

Originally, there was no access to the lower level from the Entry level. Installing a new stairwell solved the problem. We also vaulted the ceiling and added wooden beams.

Cooking Fumes? No Problem....Bi-fold doors and a sliding door solves this problem With an Aesthetically Pleasing Solution....
With a Powerful 1200m3/hr Extractor Hood, even the heaviest of a medium well done steak will not let anything out, keeping the home fresh for longer.....
Asian & indian Cooking..... Welcome :)

The client was excited to purchase a home in the beautiful resort of Sandestin, but was not pleased with the dark interiors, heavy mouldings, tile floors, dated fixtures and heavy feel of the interior of the home. We solved their problems by completely renovating the interiors. Ceilings were raised, floors were replaced, cabinetry and fixtures were replaced and a problem area in the living room was solved. They now have the open, clean, airy beach home of their dreams and I couldn't be more pleased with how this home turned out for them.
anthony vallee

Garden travels. Colorful 'Sticks on Fire' Euphorbia makes a great drought tolerant substitute for flowering annuals.

Garden travels. Golden barrel cactuses thrive in a narrow planting area.

This Sunroom proved to be a real challenge with this narrow length and lack of privacy. A four chair conversation area and woven natural shades helped solved these problems and make the space incredible.

I was recently asked to this property in Wimbledon in to see if there was anything we could do to resolve the problem with a recently laid Black Limestone tiled floor. The builders that had laid the Limestone did not cover or clean the tiles prior to sealing with an impregnating seal thereby trapping in all the dirt from the building works. They then grouted the tiles but didn’t clean the grout off the surface before putting on another two coats of sealer all of which resulted in a very poor finish.
Naturally the customer was not happy so called them back to rectify the problem and so they came back and tried to strip the sealer off with cloths and a chemical stripper. Then without rinsing the stone to remove the chemicals they added another two coats of sealer; in desperation the lady gave up with them and called me in.
To resolve I tried all the sealant strippers available to me but couldn’t budge the mess effectively. The only other option available was to diamond grind the surface so I discussed this with the customer and she agreed to this and left me to carry on.
Initially I started with a coarse 400 grit diamond pad but even that wasn’t having much effect so in the end I had to cut back the surface using a 100 grit pad moving up to 200 grit, then 400 before finally stopping at 800. To lubricate the process you need to use a little water and then rinse away the resultant soil after each pad. If this was a polished stone surface I would have continued with finer and finer grits to restore the surface polish however these tiles were rough limestone and I needed to leave it as near to how it should be.
Once all the Limestone had been stripped back the stone turned an uninviting grey colour, so to bring it back to black I applied two coats of Tile Doctor Stone Oil which enhanced the colour.
I left the floor overnight to allow the Stone Oil to dry out and then returned to seal the Limestone using two coats of Tile Doctor Colour Grow which is an impregnating sealer that enhances the colour in the stone and will protect it from staining going forward.
When the customer saw the final result she was overwhelmed and said she felt like crying with relief, because the floor now looked how she had imagined it to be. It was a great feeling for me to know that I had solved the problems for her.

Sandpiper came to life to solve a problem faced by many homeowners trying to sell their empty home. On average, it takes 2 to 6 months to sell a house. While the house is on the market, homeowners are left with a problem of paying the mortgage, tax, insurance, and utility bills every month.

The client was excited to purchase a home in the beautiful resort of Sandestin, but was not pleased with the dark interiors, heavy mouldings, tile floors, dated fixtures and heavy feel of the interior of the home. We solved their problems by completely renovating the interiors. Ceilings were raised, floors were replaced, cabinetry and fixtures were replaced and a problem area in the living room was solved. They now have the open, clean, airy beach home of their dreams and I couldn't be more pleased with how this home turned out for them.
anthony vallee

Garden travels. A container filled with Moroccan mound (Euphorbia resinifera).

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 brown tile and mosaic tile beige floor bathroom remodel with an undermount sink, open cabinets, glass countertops and blue countertops
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 brown tile and mosaic tile beige floor bathroom remodel with an undermount sink, open cabinets, glass countertops and blue countertops

The client was excited to purchase a home in the beautiful resort of Sandestin, but was not pleased with the dark interiors, heavy mouldings, tile floors, dated fixtures and heavy feel of the interior of the home. We solved their problems by completely renovating the interiors. Ceilings were raised, floors were replaced, cabinetry and fixtures were replaced and a problem area in the living room was solved. They now have the open, clean, airy beach home of their dreams and I couldn't be more pleased with how this home turned out for them.
anthony vallee

Garden travels. Desert spoon (Dasylirion wheeleri) makes a suitable container plant in areas where access to water is difficult.
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