Floor view of the exposed chimney w/ molding. *NOTE: when the homeowner installed laminate flooring a few years back, he WISELY purchase 3 extra boxes for future repairs. Had he not done that, we would not have been able to remove 2 walls without completely replacing all flooring. This way, the match-up was a breeze!

This finish compliments painted brick.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional full sun front yard concrete paver driveway in DC Metro.

Exterior forms are emphasized with glass and fiber-cement panels at the top level, soaring over and sheltering containers clad in tougher, leathery Corten Steel at the ground level. Exposed concrete walls and rock-filled gabion retaining was selected to anchor the partially day-lighted basement level and garages to the land. Materials were chosen to be low-maintenance, relatively inexpensive, and to contrast the volumes that express the interior spaces.

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Example of a trendy master limestone floor and beige floor drop-in bathtub design in Bridgeport with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, limestone countertops and a hinged shower door

Design ideas for a large traditional partial sun hillside mulch landscaping for spring.

Mountain Brook brick with Light Gray mortar

Example of a huge country brick floor and multicolored floor dedicated laundry room design in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Inspiration for a stamped concrete patio remodel in Atlanta

Petite Alliance 1 | calacatta, aged terracotta & mozet antiqued oak

Permeable paving in the driveway allows water to drain into the soil slowly. This takes stress off sewer and storm drainage systems. Specially designed concrete pavers with gaps let the water flow through to the underlying gravel. The gravel — which has no fine particles — provides a place for beneficial microbes that help clean the runoff water. Pollutants are filtered out before they reach streams and Puget Sound.

The chimney is sealed with a piece of Cobble Stone trim going up the side, this prevents the Hardie siding from seeping moisture due to weather and humidity

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Inspiration for a contemporary deck remodel in San Diego

Inspiration for a contemporary front yard stone driveway in San Francisco.

Inspiration for a small timeless brick front porch remodel in Philadelphia with a roof extension

This brick privacy wall was created to fence in the owner's property while complimenting the homes existing elegance. Brick by General Shale - Cortez

Example of a mid-sized classic two-story stone exterior home design in Richmond

stamped decorative concrete driveway
Inspiration for a one-car carport remodel in Providence

Photo of a mid-sized drought-tolerant backyard concrete paver landscaping in Phoenix.

Example of a transitional kitchen design in New York with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops, multicolored backsplash and stone tile backsplash