"Transitional" -- what exactly does this term mean? Especially, when describing interior design. Transitional style design, usually means that you have characteristics of both modern and traditional in your space. You kind of fall in that even middle ground between both styles. For this dining room, our client was just that. However, she wasn't aware of it. She was trying to pair multiple traditional elements together, but it left her feeling unhappy. The space was feeling dark, filled with heavy furniture and nothing was popping or even uplifting. She knew she liked to mix patterns and textures, but was also unsure of how to achieve that. As I looked around her home, I realized that their art collection definitely leaned more on the modern and colorful side of the spectrum. This was a big indicator to me, she wasn't fully traditional at all, she was more transitional! That was my que, and we got to work and this is the result. Native House Photography

From the moment you enter the home, you are keening aware of the homeowners love of sculptural art. This bespoke clay sculpture by artist Tabatha Henry reflects the serene lake just steps from the house. The cable railings replaced a well worn rail and now allows a clear view to the colorful artwork above and beyond.

Tracy deShazo Interiors Location: Midlothian, VA, USA Aware of the financial investment clients put into their homes, I combine my business and design expertise while working with each client to understand their taste, enhance their style and create spaces they will enjoy for years to come. It’s been said that I have a “good” eye. I won’t discount that statement and I’d add I have an affinity to people, places and things that tell a story. My clients benefit from my passion and ability to turn their homes into finely curated spaces through the use of beautiful textiles, amazing lighting and furniture pieces that are as timeless as they are wonderfully unique. I enjoy the creative process and work with people who are building their dream homes, remodeling existing homes or desire a fresh take on a well lived-in space. I see the client–designer relationship as a partnership with a desire to deliver an end result that exceeds my client’s expectations. I approach each project with professionalism, unparalleled excitement and a commitment for designing homes that are as livable as they are beautiful.

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Wood flooring adds style and warmth to a home. It can greatly enhance the overall beauty of a home and make it look visually pleasing. Although the popularity of wooden flooring has increased significantly in recent years, many people are not aware of the fact that solid hardwood flooring is not the only option available to them. They can also install engineered wood floors and laminate floors in homes and offices. Although, laminate and engineered wood floors look like solid hardwood floors, but they are very different. Engineered wood flooring is made from natural materials. In this type of flooring, several layers of ply are bonded together. Laminate flooring, on the other hand, is made from synthetic materials.   Let’s take a look at how engineered wood floors and laminate floors stack up against each other-  

1. Composition

Engineered wood flooring is composed of layers of plywood that are bonded together. The topmost layer is of solid wood. Laminate flooring is made up of various layers that are fused together using a lamination process. It has a surface layer made of resin-infused paper.  

2. Installation

Both these types of flooring can be easily installed. Laminate boards lock into each other and there is no need for glue. Engineered wood, on the other hand, is required to be glued to the floor. The entire installation process of both these types of flooring can be easily completed in short time.  

3. Maintenance

The maintenance of both engineered and laminate flooring is easy. Regular vacuuming can be used to keep them clean. A damp cloth can also be used to clean engineered wooden flooring. In the case of laminate flooring, one can be more generous with the use of water. However, the excess use of water must be avoided.  

4. Life Expectancy and Cost

The life expectancy of engineered wooden floors is higher. While most laminate floors last for around 20 years, engineered floors can last for 6-7 decades. However, the cost of laminate flooring is lower than that of engineered floors. Therefore, it is a good option for anyone who wants to revamp the flooring of his home without spending too much.  

5. Options

As far as the choices are concerned, there is no shortage of options. Both engineered floors and laminate floors are available in numerous options. Depending on your specific needs and tastes, you can easily select the right type of flooring that suits your home decor and looks. Over the past few years, the demand for decorative laminates and engineered wooden flooring has increased considerably. Both have their own unique advantages. However, it is important to ensure that you install the best quality wooden flooring manufactured by a renowned company. There are many reliable manufacturers that offer top-quality wooden flooring at affordable prices. Also, make sure that the flooring is properly installed. This will make it easier for you to avoid a number of hassles in future. With wood floor refinishing NJ Science Articles, you can easily transform the overall look and appearance of your home without spending too much money. For More Information Click Here: Flooring Contractors NJ

This deck once a dream has emerged as additional outdoor living space and now represents a significant increase to property value. Outdoor living space has become todays must-have. This design features Zuri Premium Decking by Royal, the latest maintenance free PVC with the look of Ipe hardwood. A gas fire feature accented with EP Henry Stone over a base of Belgard African Tile, is integrated into the deck area. Adjacent, is a gourmet kitchen accented in stone and granite, flanked by an ample seating area for entertainment. Highlighting the design is a stunning covered structure with a tiger wood ceiling, supported by a pair of detailed columns on 36” stone bases joined by custom powder coated aluminum rails. The covered area decked in Belgard Tile, features an outdoor entertainment centers that includes a Flat Screen TV with a Sound Systems mounted on an Ipe and Mahogany Paneled Wall. A built-in Heater and Ceiling Fan transform this space for comfort and an expanded season of enjoyment. An LED Lighting Design extends enjoyment into the evening hours. A project of this scope requires a Deck Professional specializing in all the elements that make up an Outdoor Design. Designing and Building an Outdoor Living Area like this one requires expert techniques and a vast awareness of materials. DeckRemodelers takes ownership of every project that they handle incorporating all these elements into a turnkey delivery for the client concept-to-completion.

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Hall and Master bath remodel in the beautiful neighborhood of Clock Tower in West Chester PA. We remodeled both baths installing new tubs and showers. All floors and showers were tiled. The master bath has a custom glass shower surround and the hall bath has a DreamLine bypass shower door. Quartz countertops and tub decks in both bathrooms are Wilsonart Kolams. Fabuwood cabinetry in the Galaxy Horizon door style coordinate nicely in both baths. Now both new bathrooms have a clean and classic look. We hope these new bathrooms are enjoyed by the clients for years to come.

2010 NATIONAL NARI REGIONAL AWARD WINNER Project Scope The owners of this 7,000 square foot colonial in Oakton, Virginia, were seeking a multi-level Mediterranean-style indoor/outdoor living space off the back of their home. They turned to Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes for a design solution that would include a stone patio, a second-story deck, a screened-in porch and linking staircases. While the structure was designed primarily for family dining and entertaining, it also had to accommodate periodic social gatherings of one hundred guests or more. To meet these needs, the project would include a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen, several serving counters with permanent refrigeration, and well-delineated socializing and dining zones. The existing home’s setting offered several impressive assets the new outdoor living area was designed to exploit. The sprawling acreage features old stand trees, wooded paths and a private lake. Beautifully landscaped, it unfolds as an idyllic panorama that naturally draws people to the outdoors. Challenges Since the rear elevation was situated on a slope that drops away from the house, the Michael Nash team had to raise the grade two feet within in a 2,000 square foot area extending out from the back of the house. Infrastructure plans also called for a sophisticated drainage system that had to accommodate a whole series of water “runoff” considerations to be integrated into the decking itself. Excavation included constructing retaining walls to bolster the elevated grade—which also had to support a concrete slab, the primary foundation for the entire complex. Solutions The ground level decking consists of a 2,000 square foot flagstone patio level with the home’s lower level doors. There is a decorative water fountain mid-patio—an ornate collectible acquired in Florida. Food preparation is concentrated within a specially designed semi-circular wall that creates an “outdoor kitchen” equipped with a 60” Viking barbecue grill, a prep sink, a warming drawer, refrigerator and appropriate storage. There is a granite surfaced dining counter with seating for eight. Wrought iron railing and approximately 20 decorative columns (some encasing steel vertical supports) are incorporated into the design scheme. Many of the columns house accent lights. The top level—supported by horizontal steel beams– is a 2,500 square foot deck constructed entirely of Trex decking. The open air decking is, again, directly accessible from rooms on the second level of the house including the kitchen, sunroom and family room. The platform’s most prominent feature is a U-shaped “kitchenette” with cedar shake shingle roofing. Like its counterpart one level below, the facility is equipped with grill, refrigerator and stainless steel cabinetry. One portion of the deck has been allocated for a 16’ x 16’ octagonal screened-in porch crowned by a pair of 2’ x 4’ skylights. The porch can be accessed from the home’s conservatory via a set of French doors. With its mosaic tile flooring, stained cedar panel ceiling and honed granite counters, the interior is elegant and calming. Hand-painted stenciling and a wall-mounted water feature provide distinctive detailing. Finally, the design introduced elements to highlight and reinforce an awareness of the lovely bucolic setting. Fountains and water features combined with textured surfaces and mosaic tiling and backsplashes to present a villa-like ambiance well-suited to the Virginia countryside.

We had been to maintain this Sandstone floor about two years previously at a property in the pretty area of Windermere in the English Lake District. The client had run out of our Tile Doctor Neutral Tile Cleaner that we left after completing the job and had started using a standard cleaner instead (a well-known ecological cleaner). Unfortunately, this product has a 5% non-ionic surfactant in its chemical structure, which will strip a coat of stone sealer off the surface within 6 months, once that topcoat has been removed the sealed surface is only 50% as strong as it should be. Readers of this article should be aware that even washing up liquid which is a degreaser will strip sealers although it will take many months of regular use before you will start to notice an issue. Stronger bleach-based cleaning products such as Flash and Domestos will cause instant damage to stone sealer which will often go an off-white colour as a result. So, the importance of using the right cleaner is imperative. Having used our services on this floor previously he client knew what to expect and was happy to go ahead with our quote. My first task would be to clean the floor and completely remove what was left of the old sealer to ensure the floor would have a consistent appearance. On this occasion I used a strong 1:3 dilution of Tile Doctor Pro-Clean worked into the floor with a Black buffing pad fitted to a rotary buffing machine. The Sandstone floor was then rinsed with water, scrubbed again and then the waste extracted using a wet vacuum. This was followed with acid rinse using a 1:5 dilution of Tile Doctor Grout Clean-Up, this is a Phosphoric Acid (not a Brick Acid). After being scrubbed into the tile it was rinsed off the floor as before using water and the wet vacuum. This process further cleans the stone and neutralises the floor after the use of the strong alkaline Pro-Clean used earlier. Before leaving for the day I gave the floor one final rinse with water and then dried the floor as much as possible with the wet vacuum. The floor was now clean and free of sealer and left to fully dry off overnight. I came back the following morning and started by testing the floor with the moisture meter. I always do this as I know from experience how important it is to ensure the floor is dry before applying a sealer. Happy the Sandstone was dry I then proceed to apply the first of what would be four coats of sealer. For this I used Tile Doctor Seal and Go which leaves a nice low sheen finish. This product is specially formulated blend of acrylic polymers that provides will protect the floor from ingrained dirt and staining; it will make the floor easy to clean and has the added advantage of being water based so it doesn’t leave a solvent smell as it dries. The client was left another complimentary bottle of Tile Doctor Neutral cleaner and hopefully the seal will last a long longer the 2nd time around. The client was pleased the floor had been restored and vowed to use nothing but Tile Doctor products on it in the future. Heidi Taylor South Cumbria Tile Doctor

CORE Decor used for privacy, delineation and art, at an RV park. Can also be used at campsites, Tiny home communities, Modular sites and more. CORE Screens can be used for gates, fencing, privacy, cultural awareness and so much more. As they are made from PVC, they are designed for outdoors and easy to maintain

The Courtyard House, designed in 1964 by Sarasota School of Architecture's Jack West, is a Homes for Better Living Award winner, published in Architectural Record Houses of 1965. Known for it's simple materiality, open plan, and sweeping curving roof shape, the home had seen several renovations before the current owners came to us with a challenge: let us celebrate the spirit of the Courtyard House with a serene reflecting pool at the entry of the home. The design strategy was to introduce several wall planes, perforated and screened with wood-look aluminum battens, that gradually reveal the home and provide a neutral base for the strong, sweeping curved form of the existing roof. The introduction of the wall planes allowed for a subtle reorganization of the entry sequence, and a unique opportunity to experience the reflecting pool with a sense of privacy. A new pool and terrace with integrated fire feature look over the beautiful Dolphin Waterway, and provide for a relaxing evening for the family, or a backdrop for a large gathering. Winner of 2020 SRQ Magazine Home of the Year Platinum aware for Best Remodel/Renovation and Gold award for Band Best Landscape Design.

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This deck once a dream has emerged as additional outdoor living space and now represents a significant increase to property value. Outdoor living space has become todays must-have. This design features Zuri Premium Decking by Royal, the latest maintenance free PVC with the look of Ipe hardwood. A gas fire feature accented with EP Henry Stone over a base of Belgard African Tile, is integrated into the deck area. Adjacent, is a gourmet kitchen accented in stone and granite, flanked by an ample seating area for entertainment. Highlighting the design is a stunning covered structure with a tiger wood ceiling, supported by a pair of detailed columns on 36” stone bases joined by custom powder coated aluminum rails. The covered area decked in Belgard Tile, features an outdoor entertainment centers that includes a Flat Screen TV with a Sound Systems mounted on an Ipe and Mahogany Paneled Wall. A built-in Heater and Ceiling Fan transform this space for comfort and an expanded season of enjoyment. An LED Lighting Design extends enjoyment into the evening hours. A project of this scope requires a Deck Professional specializing in all the elements that make up an Outdoor Design. Designing and Building an Outdoor Living Area like this one requires expert techniques and a vast awareness of materials. DeckRemodelers takes ownership of every project that they handle incorporating all these elements into a turnkey delivery for the client concept-to-completion.

Here's what our client had to say about this project which is taken from our review page: All Square has completed Phase 1 of an expected 3 phase whole house renovation of our lake home, and we are beyond thrilled with the results. We were demanding clients – my husband is an engineer by education and a program manager by profession, so he is very detailed, exacting and demanding. We solicited bids from 3 other general contractors before engaging All Square, but Micah Purvis won our confidence that he and his team could make our dream a reality. Micah is a master communicator, clear, detailed and pro-active in his approach to problems. We were very happy with all the All Square employees who worked on our job – Daniel and Austin were great and a pleasure to have around – but most especially Justin Solomon, truly a jack of all trades. If there is something Justin can’t do or a skill he doesn’t possess, we aren’t aware of it. Justin was as reliable as the sun, here first thing every morning, troubleshooting problems, dealing with all the sub-contractors and making invaluable structural and design suggestions that made the finished product all the better. I honestly miss having Justin around and our dogs miss him too! It is obvious that All Square has worked hard to identify and nurture relationships with quality tradesmen and a few of them really stand out for their superior work – Mike (stonemason), Jeremiah Cook (painter) and Michael Stewart (electrician). When we are ready to begin Phase 2 of the renovation, there is no doubt that we will call Micah and All Square to do the work. We are so happy with our renovation and grateful that we made the right decision to entrust our forever home to All Square.

The Courtyard House, designed in 1964 by Sarasota School of Architecture's Jack West, is a Homes for Better Living Award winner, published in Architectural Record Houses of 1965. Known for it's simple materiality, open plan, and sweeping curving roof shape, the home had seen several renovations before the current owners came to us with a challenge: let us celebrate the spirit of the Courtyard House with a serene reflecting pool at the entry of the home. The design strategy was to introduce several wall planes, perforated and screened with wood-look aluminum battens, that gradually reveal the home and provide a neutral base for the strong, sweeping curved form of the existing roof. The introduction of the wall planes allowed for a subtle reorganization of the entry sequence, and a unique opportunity to experience the reflecting pool with a sense of privacy. A new pool and terrace with integrated fire feature look over the beautiful Dolphin Waterway, and provide for a relaxing evening for the family, or a backdrop for a large gathering. Winner of 2020 SRQ Magazine Home of the Year Platinum aware for Best Remodel/Renovation and Gold award for Band Best Landscape Design.

Bryan Chavez Photography River City Custom Homes - RounTrey - 2015 Homearama Farmhouse with a Modern Vibe Gold Winner - Master Suite Aware of the financial investment clients put into their homes, I combine my business and design expertise while working with each client to understand their taste, enhance their style and create spaces they will enjoy for years to come. It’s been said that I have a “good” eye. I won’t discount that statement and I’d add I have an affinity to people, places and things that tell a story. My clients benefit from my passion and ability to turn their homes into finely curated spaces through the use of beautiful textiles, amazing lighting and furniture pieces that are as timeless as they are wonderfully unique. I enjoy the creative process and work with people who are building their dream homes, remodeling existing homes or desire a fresh take on a well lived-in space. I see the client–designer relationship as a partnership with a desire to deliver an end result that exceeds my client’s expectations. I approach each project with professionalism, unparalleled excitement and a commitment for designing homes that are as livable as they are beautiful.