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It has all the features of an award-winning home—a grand estate exquisitely restored to its historic New Mexico Territorial-style beauty, yet with 21st-century amenities and energy efficiency. And, for a Washington, D.C.-based couple who vacationed with their children in Santa Fe for decades, the 6,000-square-foot hilltop home has the added benefit of being the perfect gathering spot for family and friends from both coasts. Wendy McEahern photography LLC

Example of a classic home design design in Chicago

The kitchen benefits from a multi-slide door and a large operable window that let fresh Santa Barbara breezes course through the space.

This 2 story residence is perched on a landscaped lot that is perfectly elevated to take advantage of the beautiful Kohala and the Hualalai Mountain views. Designed to maximize the benefits of tropical cross breezes, this luxury residence provides a true sense of living without walls.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Black, white and gray modern farmhouse bathroom renovation by Michael Molesky Interior Design in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Black shower grid door. Hexagon mosaic floor. Wall, rain and hand shower heads.

The bathroom is usually the first room they would like to remodel. There are many benefits when it comes to investing in bathroom renovation. Some of those benefits include an increase in the property’s value, improved curb appeal, and whatnot.

What are the main benefits of installing engineered hardwood floors? 1. Enhanced durability 2. Stability 3. Moisture resistance In addition to these benefits, engineered hardwood is suitable for various installation settings, including basements and areas with fluctuating humidity levels. Floors: Hawthorne Oak, Novella Collection

This guest house and courtyard was part of the 2014 Designer Show House in Lighthouse Point, Florida benefitting Food for the Poor. My vision was a space that allowed guests to be transported, which is why I selected the guesthouse and courtyard. With careful attention to every detail, I created a modern sanctuary filled with exquisite, unique pieces that revive the spirit and inspire curiosity. It's a space where guests will feel transported with exotic elegance and leave invigorated.

White and dark wood dressing room with burnished brass and crystal cabinet hardware. Spacious island with marble countertops.
Inspiration for a transitional gender-neutral medium tone wood floor walk-in closet remodel in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets

The central courtyard between the buildings also provides more opportunities for natural light, natural ventilation, and on-site storm water infiltration—all benefits for the environment as well as the residents and neighbors. The central courtyard between the buildings also provides more opportunities for natural light, natural ventilation, and on-site storm water infiltration—all benefits for the environment as well as the residents and neighbors.

The bathroom is usually the first room they would like to remodel. There are many benefits when it comes to investing in bathroom renovation. Some of those benefits include an increase in the property’s value, improved curb appeal.

Rainfall Shower Wedi Waterproof Shower Systems offer reliable, cost-efficient solutions for constructing 100 % waterproof and mold proof showers. These systems are easy to install and open up a whole new world of design possibilities for showers, wet areas and baths. Wedi shower systems blend the traditional values of design flexibility and robustness while offering the added benefits that come with state of the art material and manufacturing technologies. Used in combination with Wedi Building Panels on walls, our shower bases offer an excellent alternative to traditional installation methods. No more pre-sloping, pan liner cracks or membrane pin holes, clogged drain weep holes and mold growth. Plus, reduce the traditional installation time and down times for a full shower floor preparation for tiling. Ironwood Renovation LLC is a Certified Installer for Wedi waterproof shower systems in Snohomish, WA

Inspiration for a timeless wooden l-shaped staircase remodel with painted risers

System Pavers offers fully integrated outdoor lighting systems that help showcase the beauty of your home and provide the secondary benefits of safety features while extending the hours of use of your outdoor living space. Our landscape lighting design experts will help you capture and enhance your home's nighttime curb appeal. Creating the perfect mood lighting for entertaining outdoors whether you're taking an evening swim in the pool, having a BBQ dinner on the patio, or just sitting on the balcony enjoying the outdoors is part of the process of design. We will look at all of your needs and help plan an outdoor living space that not only fits within your lifestyle, but your budget too, all while providing you with the most beautiful and functional outdoor LED lighting arrangement possible for your home.

This contemporary master bedroom is eye-catching with the organic woven wood shades. The natural colors paired with the blues give this space a relaxing ambience. The shades are from our line of blackout shades or also known as blackout woven wood shades. They have a dual shade. This is important because you can operate it with the blackout behind or not. Blackout window treatments have a variety of benefits than just blocking natural light, which make them a wise choice in any home. At Abda, we have a huge selection of blackout window treatments that block most natural light from entering your window, keeping bedrooms, nurseries and media rooms as dark as you like. With a variety of customizable options, blackout window treatments are available as insulating cellular shades, stylish roller shades and fashionable fabric curtains. Each of these window treatments can be personalized with color and control options perfectly suited to your room and style. Benefits of Blackout: 1. Block the light. Some treatments can block up to 98% of the light. A blackout honeycomb shade layered with blackout curtains creates the ultimate darkness. Layering window treatments are also a wise choice because it adds visual interest and softens the space. 2. Block the noise. Blackout window treatments will also help reduce the noise coming from outside. 3. Save Energy. Blackout curtains can trap heat in during the winter and keep light and heat out during the summer. We have shades that can reduce unwanted solar heat through windows by up to 80%. And in the winter, can reduce heat loss through windows by up to 45%. We work with clients in the Central Indiana Area. Contact us today to get started on your project. 317-273-8343

Featured in Architectural Digest, this unique custom home was beautifully designed by the architects of Ike Kligerman Barkley (IKB). The “Shingle Splendor” is located in the private lake community, The Cliffs at Keowee Springs. Luxury, lakeside living, and world-class golf are a few of the benefits to this Upstate South Carolina community. With it’s stone and shingle exterior, this Morgan-Keefe home has the perfect modern cottage flare. The unique shingled roofline extends to the doorline on the front of the home, while the back of the home overlooks Lake Keowee. The cottage feel is extended into the home with unique natural accents and finishes.

When you have the benefit of generous acreage outside your home, you can truly make magic, as is evidenced in this stunning rear courtyard. A moss embraced vintage brock path way is bordered by mature boxwoods on both sides, illuminated by handcrafted copper outdoor lighting by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives. The rear brick-seating wall features a combination of down lights and up lights for stunning wall wash effects.