Black & Steil
Transitional light wood floor kitchen photo in New York with an undermount sink and an island

Hallway - coastal light wood floor hallway idea in San Diego with white walls

Mikiko Kikuyama
Dining room - mid-century modern dining room idea in New York

Photo Credits: Pixil Studios
Small mountain style l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Denver with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, wood countertops, wood backsplash, black appliances and no island

John Dolan
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless formal and open concept light wood floor living room remodel in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

Pool - 15,000 to 20,000 gallon, 50 to 54 inch high, 25 to 30 foot wide, 25 to 30 foot long and large transitional steel and backyard round and custom-shaped aboveground pool idea with filtering system included

Trendy bedroom photo in Boston

Home design - 1960s home design idea in Austin

This project began as a wilderness retreat for the homeowners at their rural estate. They already had a large outdoor area complete with a pond, and detached garage in the perfect location to tie into an outdoor entertaining area/kitchen for the swimming pool. The homeowners were hoping that the design team at Legendary Escapes could create something magical for their small grandchildren, and for the grownups to enjoy for summertime relaxation. When the discussion turned to themes, the cartoon SpongeBob came up, and our team found a direction to go, either to the homeowners delight, possibly mixed with a bit of apprehension at the thought of a cartoony theme as a result. We promised subtle surprise and delight - and the homeowner decided to let the team go with their vision. The pool is a very abundant sized swimming pool, much larger than the average residential swimming pool. The sunledge was also made larger after the pool layout, providing even more space for chairs and play area for small children. One of the special surprises the owners didn't even know about until after they were in were the secret port holes that were re-seated with magnifying glass - and showcased miniature characters behind them, that when viewed through the glass looked giant in size. The waterfall/slide combination also features a large grotto - themed and decorated with elements that remind visitors to the space of the lessons and themes of the cartoon. The castle is solid, carved concrete - mixed and sculpted on site and hand placed. As the waterfall began to take shape, the outside was created as a sand castle, providing the perfect whimsical backdrop for the slide, and accents including a pair of flipper outfitted legs of what we can only think is mermaid man. One of the biggest surprises on this project came when Al found an old wooden boat at an auction, which he bought, took back to the job and cut it in half - creating the tail end of a boating incident, much like SpongeBob would have had when he missed the direction of the curve sign while out boating. (The joke in the show is that he can't ever get his drivers license because he doesn't know how to steer.) The other end of the boat became a vertical storage space for firewood or other pool side needs. The two parts of the boat became anchor pieces for what became the "wharf wall" which is the perfect area to lead people into the swimming pool retreat. The pool has three different entertaining patio levels, including the lower wharf level, swim up bar and raised concrete counter at the deep end of the pool. The middle section of patio is perfect for relaxing and watching kids play in the pool with the deck jets and sun ledge, and the upper area is adjacent to the outdoor kitchen area, also designed and created out of concrete (carved timbers) as the cabinetry and under bar areas. The pool was completed with ecoFinish on the sun ledge, interior of the spa, grotto and the slide. The main swimming area of the pool was vinyl liner, constructed in the special hybrid way of the team. With the project complete, the homeowners and family thoroughly enjoyed their backyard retreat. Any hesitation at the initial theme ideas were fully appreciated as they developed along the way, with the final project a subtle blend of function and whimsy, meeting everything that they could have asked for in a backyard entertaining retreat. Their advice is to just trust Al and the team through the process, because the results will be more than you would ever hope for. If our team can help you create a backyard or custom retreat, which includes a pool and plenty of outdoor entertaining options to surprise and delight you and your family, please reach out to start your design discussions.

Old access chair from Sugar Bowl.
Living room - large rustic open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in Sacramento with beige walls

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2017 Houzz
Trendy bedroom photo in New York

Grandma's lamp restyled with additional eclectic treasures. Homeowner has an extensive owl collection, and these two found the perfect perch! Dresser was purchased from a local pre-owned online auction site and repainted to modernize the look to a cool gray and white.

Tessa Neustadt http://tessaneustadt.com
Bedroom - eclectic master bedroom idea in Los Angeles with white walls

Mikiko Kikuyama
Example of a 1960s light wood floor dining room design in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

©Lincoln Barbour
Inspiration for a large country dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, black appliances, white walls and no fireplace

Gibeon Photography
Trendy living room photo in Miami

Example of a trendy formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in Vancouver with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and no tv

As Begg and Baxter pruned and cleared the yard, they were delighted to find that underneath the jungle were the bones of a well laid-out garden. They learned that a previous owner had been a landscaper, and that his schist walls and paths were just waiting to be unearthed. They rescued the sunniest part of the garden for an outdoor patio with a retro cone fireplace.