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This refaced kitchen is now bright and cheery, reflecting the homeowners personal style. While the home is modest in the range of color choices, it's got lots of style. A sophisticated motif without a lot of clutter.
Cabinet refacing saved a lot of their budget allowing them to upgrade change the countertops and backsplash too. When you remodel the kitchen, the more elements you can change the bigger the transformation. Many times when you try to leave in and work off an existing element of the room, it holds you back in terms of design.
The countertop color highlights the beautiful walnut glazing on the the cabinet doors. Enriching the space with a subtle undertone of warmth.
The Sonora Corian countertops are a warm cocoa color with sublte swirls of gray and brown, contrasting and blancing the rich antique white cabinetry. Corian is a solid surface material that will last for decades. Corian is strong and durable material that is bacteria resistant and doesn't scratch or stain.
We continued with the Corian for the backsplash picking up the colors of the cabinets and the countertops with Sandlewood. The swirls of coco, off white and gray, continue with the muted palette.
They chose Corian for the backsplash because they didn't want to deal with grout and tile as they did in the past. The Corian backsplash will never need sealing or regrouting, creating another maintenance free component to this updated kitchen remodel.
This monochromatic color palette is now rich and inviting.The homeowners love of entertaining are now back and they love showing off their new kitchen!
Photographer: David Glasofer

This was a complete bathroom remodel for a client who didn’t want to sacrifice aesthetics for durability. With that in mind, we incorporated non-porous surfaces in high-end finishes for a completely modernized room. The centerpiece of the room is the beautiful vanity area. With classic, shaker-style cabinetry and a gorgeous Carrera marble sink, this is an attention-grabbing update. The rest of the room accents the marble sink through complimentary shades in unique textures. Using one color palette with a multitude of luxurious textures is a modern-take on making a space feel inviting, warm, and completely unique. To maximize character in the space, we added custom-made, raised panel wainscoting on the walls. When paired with the modern hexagonal tiles on the floor, the result is full of charm and elegance. Next, we moved the older steel tub to re-work the space and update the quality. The tub was replaced with a premium acrylic bath and wall system in a subway pattern. The pattern gives the look of trendy subway tiles, but without the maintenance required with traditional grout. Our premium acrylic bathroom systems are an advantageous alternative to fiber glass. Acrylic does not stain, does not crack, and is long-lasting in terms of looks and feel. Additionally, our systems incorporate an antimicrobial system for a deep clean, bacteria-resistant finish. This custom design was fun to do and showcases some of our favorite ways to remodel bathrooms. Mixing low-maintenance acrylic tub systems with luxurious Carrera marble ensures our clients get the most from their rooms in both form and function.
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Extra thick, with a large reversible cutting surface, this cherry bread cutting board from McClure Tables is perfect for serving your favorite breads, cheeses, and appetizers. Made by hand with pride in our Grand Rapids, MI factory, each one of our cherry bread boards is designed to deliver many years of services. Constructed with edge grain wood, our cherry bread cutting boards are highly durable and beautiful. Our cherry bread broads are the perfect addition to any serious chef's kitchen.
Specifications/Features:
Measures 7.5" x 18"
1" Thick
Great alternative to plastic bread boards
Easier on your knives
Won't harbor bacteria
Hand wash only
Oil regularly for best results

Butcher Block Country Kitchen Island and Walnut Bar Board: A first hand look at our new line of butcher block products, handcrafted in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for your cooking and entertaining needs! Stock up on cherry, maple and hickory bar and bread boards, handcrafted to perfection.
-Variety of uses: serving, slicing, preparing
-Great alternative to plastic is easier on the knives;
-Won't harbor bacteria
-Hand wash and oil regularly for best results

This was a complete bathroom remodel for a client who didn’t want to sacrifice aesthetics for durability. With that in mind, we incorporated non-porous surfaces in high-end finishes for a completely modernized room. The centerpiece of the room is the beautiful vanity area. With classic, shaker-style cabinetry and a gorgeous Carrera marble sink, this is an attention-grabbing update. The rest of the room accents the marble sink through complimentary shades in unique textures. Using one color palette with a multitude of luxurious textures is a modern-take on making a space feel inviting, warm, and completely unique. To maximize character in the space, we added custom-made, raised panel wainscoting on the walls. When paired with the modern hexagonal tiles on the floor, the result is full of charm and elegance. Next, we moved the older steel tub to re-work the space and update the quality. The tub was replaced with a premium acrylic bath and wall system in a subway pattern. The pattern gives the look of trendy subway tiles, but without the maintenance required with traditional grout. Our premium acrylic bathroom systems are an advantageous alternative to fiber glass. Acrylic does not stain, does not crack, and is long-lasting in terms of looks and feel. Additionally, our systems incorporate an antimicrobial system for a deep clean, bacteria-resistant finish. This custom design was fun to do and showcases some of our favorite ways to remodel bathrooms. Mixing low-maintenance acrylic tub systems with luxurious Carrera marble ensures our clients get the most from their rooms in both form and function.

Sleep clean and cool with 100% rayon from Bamboo linens that offer wellness while sleeping! BedVoyage linens are indescribably soft and allow you to sleep cooler as the fabric adjusts to your body’s temperature. Naturally resistant to odors, bacteria, and mildew as well as being hypoallergenic, means that our linens will stay fresh longer and be comforting to sensitive skin. We guarantee against pilling, and our easy-care linens will never fade. Sheet sets include an 18” deep-pocket fitted sheet, a flat sheet, and two pillowcases (1 for Twin/Twin XL size). Available in 7 sizes and 9 colors.

Ecosystem Ponds are the crown jewel of the Water Feature world. They soon become the centerpiece of your landscape. These low-maintenance, natural-looking water gardens work with Mother Nature, not against her, to stay clean and clear without using chemicals or UV sterilizers or anything artificial. The key is the symbiotic relationship between the Pond Fish, the beneficial bacteria, and the Aquatic Plants.
There is no sound in nature quite as relaxing as moving, falling water. It soothes away your stress at the end of a long day and you instantly start to feel more relaxed. Watching the Koi and other Pond Fish gracefully swimming around and nibbling from the underwater rocks and gravel can be almost hypnotizing. A variety of birds come to drink and bathe in the stream and colorful dragonflies flit here and there on mosquito patrol. Water lilies bloom in almost every color you can imagine and you'll soon see that frogs really DO sit on lily pads! Having one of these Ponds in your landscape is like coming home every day to a private vacation retreat right in your own backyard!
Texas Ponds and Water Features creates some of the most beautiful and natural looking Ecosystem Ponds and Water Gardens in the Austin and Central Texas area. We also work in the Houston, Southeast Texas area and almost anywhere in between. Working with only natural stone, our specialists craft waterfalls and ponds that look as if they had been carved by the hand of nature. Our two main pond guys have over 27 years of experience between them. We are at the Master level of Certified Aquascape Contractors--among the best in the world at what we do. Contact us today to get started on your own backyard paradise.

Solid maple wood chopping block with natural oil finis. For chopping, slicing, cutting, dicing and more. Great alternative to plastic is easier on the knives. Won't harbor bacteria. Hand wash and oil regularly for best results.

Creating environments that encourage our families to spend more time outdoors is important in today’s hi-tech world. Designed for the 2014 Chicago Flower and Garden show, this display garden captures a playful sensibility well-suited for any family to enjoy. The clean, modern lines and carefully planned spaces of this 50’ by 50’ garden form an enticing setting to simply unplug. Working within a very limited area, the design organizes a bio pool with sundeck, a spillover water feature and lounge area, and a gravel dining terrace with a built-in fireplace and shade tree canopy.
Unlike traditional pools, our bio pool utilizes aquatic plants, beneficial bacteria, and microbes, rather than harsh chemicals, to filter the water. Impurities and excess nutrients are drawn out of the water naturally, creating a much healthier swimming environment. A native plant palette is incorporated throughout the garden with shade trees, ornamentals, native forbs, and perennials in an emergent spring landscape. We hope this exciting design will encourage green inspiration for visitors, whether they have a tight city lot or a larger suburban property.

Pair Sub-Zero’s refrigeration and Wolf’s cooking appliances and you’ve got a kitchen that can’t be beat. Both are made in the United States with premium grade materials and thoroughly tested for reliability, performance and energy efficiency. Enjoy food preparation and preservation that is technologically advanced and artistically beautiful.
Sub-Zero’s design possibilities are endless with choices including integrated units or built ins with custom cabinetry, stainless steel finishes and even glass doors. Sub-Zero’s dual refrigeration technology has taken the science of food preservation to an all new level. Fresh foods stay fresh, frozen foods last longer. Sub-Zero’s advanced water filtration system keeps water and ice clean and tasting fresh. Air is refreshed every 20 minutes with an antimicrobial purification system (based on NASA technology) scrubbing the air of bacteria, mold and viruses. Vegetables stay crisper, fruits and meats are fresher and food odors are significantly reduced.
Wolf’s vast array of rangetops, cooktops, and integrated modules blend together beautifully with the style of your kitchen and the space you’ve got - all with Wolf’s famous quality and precision cooking technology. Whether your preference be gas, induction, and even infrared; whether you are an expert cook or novice; Wolf’s extraordinary performance will give you consistent, precise and beautiful results.

Quartz countertops are a durable and stylish choice for kitchens and bathrooms, made from engineered stone composed of natural quartz and resin. They offer a non-porous surface that resists stains, scratches, and bacteria, making them easy to maintain. Available in a wide range of colors and patterns, quartz countertops provide a sleek, modern look while mimicking the beauty of natural stone without the need for sealing or extensive upkeep.

Extra thick, with a large reversible cutting surface, this cherry bread cutting board from McClure Tables is perfect for serving your favorite breads, cheeses, and appetizers. Made by hand with pride in our Grand Rapids, MI factory, each one of our cherry bread boards is designed to deliver many years of services. Constructed with edge grain wood, our cherry bread cutting boards are highly durable and beautiful. Our cherry bread broads are the perfect addition to any serious chef's kitchen.
Specifications/Features:
Measures 7.5" x 18"
1" Thick
Great alternative to plastic bread boards
Easier on your knives
Won't harbor bacteria
Hand wash only
Oil regularly for best results

This photo is not one of Deck and Patio's projects. It is of an Aquascape Construction’s recreational pond that they built last fall in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and which they recently shared on Facebook and which we are using with permission. Here’s a link to a video of their amazing pond: https://youtu.be/Tej0QEeKQQg

Exterior: architectural character, curb appeal and integration of the project into its setting
Interior: creative and innovative use of space including architectural detail and form
Functionality of floor plan
Environmental considerations (energy, comfort, health)
Construction details/techniques to achieve industry best practices
Natural-stone façades, mullioned windows, and aggregate sidewalks/paths pay homage to site’s heritage as historic family farm replaced by socially-aware, urban-chic residence.
Columns framing front-door appear to be decorative, but actually provided cross-venting.
Basement includes 3-bedroom/2-bath legal suite with its own hot-water heating and mechanical system. Easily converted to a strata unit in the future if desired. Mortgage-helper for now, retirement planning for the future.
Natural-stone siding (3x-3-inch square) is labour intensive to install but meets clients’ desire for high-end, castle-inspired look.
Extra-wide baseboards and wainscot throughout balance high-profile crown-molding.
Entertainment style kitchen is ready to greet guests with expansive island featuring casual eating-bar on two sides, plenty of space to spread out a buffet of appies when guests come calling, and funky Olympic-inspired, five-ring chandeliers. After all, you know it, the best parties still end up in the kitchen. Two-tone grey-on-white colour palette on gloss cabinets is eye-catching combination of modern minimalism and timeless tradition...and easy-to-clean.
3x3-foot marble-look porcelain floor-tile throughout main-floor adds modern elegance
Master suite with cleverly-designed, generously-sized sleeping/bathing space, full-width east-facing balcony away from busy traffic, plus an efficiently-designed walk-in closet.
Ensuite includes a two-person shower with warm, soft-touch porcelain tile (dramatic in dark texture with vertical racing-stripe of glass-mosaic tile), both rain-head and handheld shower options, and body sprays. Plenty of room for a retreat for one or an efficient rush out the door for two.
W/D intelligently located on bedroom-level: convenient for every generation.
Soundproof windows.
Engineered, white-oak hardwood flooring throughout.
Built to PassiveHaus standards (certification pending), high-level environmental-savvy features include state-of-the-art Lifebreath HRV (removes bacteria from interior air), radiant in-floor heating, and on-demand, tankless hot-water.
EV-charger for two vehicles.

Designing a luxury kitchen means tailoring the space to the people who use it every day. Because the homeowners are shorter in stature, ergonomics played an important role in the design process. While the perimeter countertops remained at standard height to accommodate appliances without the expense of custom-sized models, every opportunity was taken to improve comfort, accessibility, and workflow. The center island was intentionally designed 4 inches lower than the perimeter countertops, creating a more ergonomic work surface for food preparation, baking, and everyday kitchen tasks while enhancing the kitchen's custom character.
Material selection was equally thoughtful. The perimeter countertops feature natural soapstone, prized for its rich patina, soft matte finish, and timeless appearance that complements the home's historic Federal-style architecture. As a naturally nonporous stone, soapstone is highly resistant to bacteria and staining, making it an exceptionally durable and hygienic choice for a hardworking luxury kitchen. Over time, it develops a distinctive patina that enhances its authentic, vintage appeal.
The lowered center island is topped with a premium walnut butcher block, introducing warmth, texture, and natural beauty to the heart of the kitchen. The rich walnut surface provides an ideal workspace for chopping, rolling dough, and serving guests, while its lower height improves comfort and usability for the homeowners. Together, the soapstone perimeter and walnut butcher block island create a harmonious blend of historic authenticity, artisan craftsmanship, ergonomic design, and everyday functionality—demonstrating how personalized design solutions can elevate both the beauty and livability of a luxury kitchen.

Shipping is Always Free to any of the 48 Contiguous States. Please feel free to call 888-864-5853 to either schedule an appointment for our showroom or for more information.
We are located at: 3340 Leonis Blvd. Vernon, CA, 90058
Hours of operation are: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Our sinks have the appearance of natural stone, but are considerably lighter so they can be safely installed in the average home. The composite stone material is hard-wearing, stain resistant and easy to keep clean, which is why our sinks can be found installed in 5-star luxury hotels around the world. These luxury sinks are comfortable and soft to the touch – they offer a sensual washing experience. The classic minimalist designs make our sinks the ideal center piece for any bathroom. Our materials are fire retardant and resistant to mold, mildew and bacteria. Eco-friendly insulation properties help maintain the temperature of the water in our sinks for a longer, more relaxing washing experience.

The Santa Cruz is our most popular surface mount sink. This rectangular copper sink is hand hammered from recycled copper by master artisans. Through years of skill and experience passed down from previous generations, the end result is a one-of-a-kind work of art. Made from 16 gauge copper, the beautiful Santa Cruz has a warm antique finish with an apron allowing for quick drop-in installation. Copper is amazingly easy to maintain. Fingerprints do not show as they will on stainless steel and other metals. For basic cleaning, simply use soap and water. Laboratory testing has shown that, when cleaned regularly, a copper surface continuously kills disease-causing bacteria, achieving 99.9% reduction within two hours of exposure. Copper has a "living finish" and its patina will continue to develop character over time, meaning it will become a richer, darker color. The patina creates a unique look of light and dark tones complementing each other. Made with the highest standards of quality and creative design, Novatto sinks add art and function to any bath or powder room.

We build our ponds to work with mother nature, not against her. By doing so, we have less pond maintenance, allowing us to enjoy the benefits of the pond instead of having to work on the pond. By constructing your water feature to perform as an ecosystem, nature is at the heart of the water cycle, not man. As a result, the root systems of pond plants filter the water, natural bacteria breaks down organic matter and pond fish eat the algae. No chemicals or other devices, just nature, doing what nature does best.
If you live in Kentucky (KY) Contact us to get started with your Backyard Pond design.
Photos By H2O Designs Inc.
Lexington Kentucky
To Learn More about our company and our Ponds visit
http://www.h2odesignsinc.com/backyard-pond-installer.html

Kingsguard Oak – The Courtier Waterproof Collection combines the beauty of real hardwood with the durability and functionality of rigid flooring. This innovative type of flooring perfectly replicates both reclaimed and contemporary hardwood floors, while being completely waterproof, durable and easy to clean.
Nancontrol® Anti-Microbial Defense works to inhibit the growth and reproduction of microorganisms & bacteria – For healthy, clean floors for you & your family.
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