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Inspiration for a small eclectic master medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in New York with gray walls and no fireplace

Melissa McCabe Navaroli
Photo of a small modern drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in San Diego.

Michael J. Lee Photography
Example of a small transitional formal and enclosed living room design in Boston with a tile fireplace, no tv, white walls and a standard fireplace

Example of a mid-sized classic master black and white tile and marble tile porcelain tile and multicolored floor bathroom design in Vancouver with a one-piece toilet, white walls, a pedestal sink and a hinged shower door

Carson-Magness Landscapes, Inc.
Mid-sized minimalist backyard concrete paver patio photo in Los Angeles with a fire pit

Bathroom - mid-sized rustic master gray tile and white tile medium tone wood floor and brown floor bathroom idea in New Orleans with dark wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Photo by Jeremy Bittermann
Inspiration for a modern open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Portland with white walls

This project involved converting a partially finished basement into an ultimate media room with an English pub. The family is big on entertaining and enjoys watching movies and college football. It was important to combine the media area with the pub to create options for guests within the same space. Although the home has a full sized basement the staircase was centrally located, which made it difficult for special configuration. As a result, we were able to work with the existing plan be designing a media area large enough for a sectional sofa and additional seating with the English pub at the far end of the room. The home owner had a projection screen on a bare wall with the electrical components stacked on boxes. The new plan involved installing new cabinets to accommodate components and surround the screen to give it a built-in finish. Open shelving also allows the homeowner to feature some of their collectible sports memorabilia. As if the 130 inch projection screen wasn’t large enough, the surround sound system makes you feel like you are part of the action. It is as close to the I MAX viewing experience as you are going to get in a home. Sound-deadening insulation was installed in the ceiling and walls to prevent noise from penetrating the second floor. The design of the pub was inspired by the home owner’s favorite local pub, Brazenhead. The bar countertop with lift-top entrance was custom built by our carpenters to simulate aged wood. The finish looks rough, but it is smooth enough to wipe down easily. The top encloses the bar and provides seating for guests. A TV at the bar allows guest to follow along with the game on the big screen or tune into another game. The game table provides even another option for entertainment in the media room. Stacked stone with thick mortar joints was installed on the face of the bar and to an opposite wall containing the entrance to a wine room. Hand scrapped hardwood floors were installed in the pub portion of the media room to provide yet another touch to “Brazenhead” their own pub. The wet bar is under a soffit area that continues into the media area due to existing duct work. We wanted to creatively find a way to separate the two spaces. Adding trim on the ceiling and front of soffit at the bar defined the area and made a great transition from the drywall soffit to the wet bar. A tin ceiling was installed which added to the ambience of the pub wet bar and further aided in defining the soffit as an intentional part of the design. Custom built wainscoting borders the perimeter of the media room. The end result allows the client to comfortably entertain in a space designed just for them.

Gibeon Photography
Laundry room - contemporary laundry room idea in Other with black cabinets and black countertops

This peach tree was nearly dead in an abandoned corner of the landscape. Peaches like more water and 'cool' feet than is available here in the high mountain desert. I revived this tree by adding deep mulch out past its drip line and planting a non-spreading variety of comfrey all around. Comfrey is one of the most amazing beneficial plants in the garden, it deserves an article, even a book of its own. In addition to herbal and medical properties comfrey is a powerful dynamic accumulator and mulch plant, it brings a variety of nutrients from deep in the ground and accumulates them on the surface in its leaves. The leaves break down quickly into rich black soil.

Add a bit of green to your outdoor space with GreenSmart Decor. With artificial leaf panels, we've eliminated the maintenance and water consumption upkeep for real foliage. Our high-quality, weather resistant panels are the perfect solution to a bare, exterior wall. Redefine your patio, balcony or deck with modern elements from GreenSmart Decor.

Photo of a large transitional partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Chicago for summer.

Small trendy powder room photo in Los Angeles with brown walls, an integrated sink, solid surface countertops and gray countertops

This relatively small bathroom has been designed to maximise space and useability. The alcoves built into the bath wall, in addition to the open shelving, allow storage for bath items. The large tabular sink offers surface space for vanity items, in the absence of a typical vanity unit. The large mirror matches the width of the sink, and is border-lit and heated. Using the same wood-effect tiling on the floor and feature wall provide continuity and avoids too many differing surfaces in a small area, opening the space up a bit more.

Balcony - small traditional balcony idea in London with no cover

Design ideas for a landscaping.

Deck - mid-sized modern backyard deck idea in San Francisco with no cover

Morgan Howarth Photography, Surrounds Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean front yard stone garden path in DC Metro.

Inspiration for a small contemporary girl light wood floor teen room remodel in Los Angeles with black walls