Home design - modern home design idea in Los Angeles

michael saia
Pool fountain - rustic backyard stamped concrete and custom-shaped infinity pool fountain idea in Sacramento

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with black walls

Lucas Fladzinski Photography
Example of a small trendy master gray tile and cement tile bathroom design in San Francisco

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows before and after pictures of master bathroom remodel including the following: - 12 x 24 shower wall tile (gray) with 1/3 offset layout pattern. - 12 x 24 bathroom floor tile (taupe) with 1/3 offset layout pattern. - Tile shower niche / box - Granite (River White) floating seat / bench - 2" x 2" mosaic shower floor tile - Semi-custom dark wood dual sink vanity recessed panel dual sink vanity with recessed panel doors. - Granite vanity counter / backsplash (Riiver White) - Moen chrome plumbing fixtures and hardware accessories - Kohler rectangular under mount sinks - Kohler one-piece elongated seat - Frameless sliding glass door - Kichler brushed metal vanity mirrors - Frameless sliding glass door - Kichler brushed metal vanity mirrors

This a large pondless waterfall at Lodi Farms in Ann Arbor, Mi. Photo by Cory Mann
Photo of a huge rustic partial sun backyard mulch pond in Detroit for summer.

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.

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Toronto with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Contemporary backyard. White stucco wall retains slope. Ceramic tile flows from inside out. Concrete steppers and mexican beach pebbles keep it clean and contemporary. Benches to be installed at the firepit and dining area. More photos to come as plants grow in and furniture arrives.

Powder room - cottage wallpaper powder room idea in New York

A detailed view of creekside rocks adorned with native plants, some blooming with vibrant purple flowers. The plants growing directly on and around the existing rocks help stabilize the soil while enhancing the natural beauty and ecological health of the creekside environment.

Island style pool photo in Phoenix

LavArte - MGO Stone Classics Enameled lava stone counter tops are perfect for outdoor kitchens. 36 standard colors to chose from. Please call for info and details.

- Interior Design Rhode Island
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master light wood floor bedroom remodel with white walls and no fireplace

Easily access the whole cabinet, and never lose anything in those "blind" areas again!
Transitional kitchen photo in Raleigh

Example of a small trendy master medium tone wood floor bedroom design with beige walls

Small elegant underground cork floor and brown floor home design photo with beige walls and no fireplace

Work on this historic Buckhead estate has evolved through three owners since 1986. Each owner had their own vision and program of needs for the property. From reclaimed meadows to pool house, each was accommodated gracefully on this eight acre lot. A significant non-native invasive plant removal program has been in place for 15 years with great success and benefit.