After the concrete is poured, an occasional sprinkle of water helps it get to the required temperature to avoid cracking. This is called "curing". It an important step that many contractors overlook

rob lowell
Huge transitional open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in New York with white walls and a standard fireplace

Get the biggest window you can over the sink. This one is nearly 100" wide! Be careful of using wood right behind a sink where it has potential to stay wet and rot- we used a matching piece of plastic trim to avoid the issue

1950s freestanding desk carpeted and brown floor study room photo in Detroit with beige walls

Scott Amundson Photography
Mountain style brown wood exterior home photo in Minneapolis

The client was looking to replace a step-down, uneven patio. We constructed a walk out deck with composite materials to avoid splintering and maintenance. The deck boxes complement the the landscaping and frame the deck with color.

At the core of the remodel is a reimagined kitchen layout. The cabinets are a warm cream—purposefully chosen to avoid yellowing over time—while the double wall oven and relocated appliances maximize efficiency.

Antique limestone fireplace, architectural element, stone portals, reclaimed limestone floors, and opus sectile inlayes were all supplied by Ancient Surfaces for this one of a kind $20 million Ocean front Malibu estate that sits right on the sand. For more information and photos of our products please visit us at: www.AncientSurfaces.com or call us at: (212) 461-0245

This was a remodel of a traditional craftsmen/shingle style home. The clients wanted to make their home more energy efficient, warm and functional. The solution was to bring more light into the spaces (master bedroom and kitchen), insulate throughout and redo the existing space and create a fully functional, roomy kitchen to be used for both cooking and entertaining.

To avoid a purse pile-up, we assigned dedicated slots for each piece with our Acrylic Shelf Dividers. A custom TCS Closet in Aspen, a neutral palette that felt timeless which lets a wardrobe shine.

Karen Palmer Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy home design design in St Louis

Transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and brown countertops

Lakeside Photo, balcony cantilevers 10' toward lake to avoid 'no build' area. Memories TTL, Wing Wong photographer
Craftsman green two-story stucco exterior home idea in New York with a hip roof

Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams sectional grounds a gorgeous space with view and a fireplace. Pro tip: The tile around the fireplace was puke green, so we painted it black to keep costs down and avoid a mess.

© Erin Parker, Emerald Coast real Estate Photography, LLC

Pantry Organizing | An organized pantry saves you money! You can find what you need and avoid having duplicate staples that lead to clutter and waste | Professional Organizer | Apex, NC

Example of a mid-sized classic wooden straight staircase design in Birmingham with painted risers

Impeccable Classic Project Details Designer: Amy Van Wie Cabinetry: Brookhaven Framed Cabinetry Wood: Maple Finishes: Nordic White Door: Bloomfield Recessed Countertop: Carrera Marble Awards 2016 NKBA Tri-State Awards, Best New Kitchen Design, Over 300 Square Feet This Loudonville project was designed on a grand scale but the goal my client and I shared was to avoid grand becoming grandiose. Our strategy was relatively simple: keep it classic and let the impeccable execution and the detail of the design add the firepower. The pristine Nordic white finish set the stage, providing a light breezy backdrop for the sun-filled space. The custom arches, double-stacked cabinets and dental moulding elegantly fill the kitchen’s vertical dimension and are beautifully juxtaposed with the dark-stained wood floor. In keeping with our classic elegance theme, we avoided fussy distractions, using Carrera marble for both the countertop and backsplash and selecting hardware and lighting that complement the cabinets and architecture of the room.

Shower bench quartz top to match vanity top. Floor tile smaller mosaic pattern to avoid slippage. Grohe "Arden" hand shower matches sink faucet details. Polished Chrome. Photo: Jamie Snavley