Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized modern kitchen/dining room combo idea in Austin with white walls

A distressed side table adds texture to this room.

Mid-sized contemporary white one-story wood house exterior idea in San Francisco with a hip roof

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Eclectic living room photo in Portland

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Small elegant medium tone wood floor hallway photo in Boston with brown walls

Example of a small trendy balcony container garden design in Houston with a roof extension

The Challenge This original mid-century Colorado Springs home hadn’t been updated in 40 years. We were tasked with transforming a dysfunctional, outdated space into a seamless design that maintained the integrity of the original architecture - including a challenging layout, seven different flooring types, and old lighting and electrical. The Solution Within a limited budget we streamlined the finish palette with natural materials to play with the concept of indoor/outdoor living; gutted the bedrooms and combined two guest rooms into one large master suite; updated the electrical with recessed cans and Noguchi fixtures (which pay homage to the home’s 1960s roots); and filled the home with new furniture and accessories that speak to the homeowner’s love of modern design. Dado Interior Design Location: Denver, CO, USA Photographed by: JC Buck

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room remodel in New York

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Inspiration for a timeless yellow wood exterior home remodel in Boston

**Project Overview** This new construction home built next to a serene lake features a gorgeous, large-scale kitchen that also connects to a bar, home office, breakfast room and great room. The homeowners sought the warmth of traditional styling, updated for today. In addition, they wanted to incorporate unexpected touches that would add personality. Strategic use of furniture details combined with clean lines brings the traditional style forward, making the kitchen feel fresh, new and timeless. **What Makes This Project Unique?* Three finishes, including vintage white paint, stained cherry and textured painted gray oak cabinetry, work together beautifully to create a varied, unique space. Above the wall cabinets, glass cabinets with X mullions add interest and decorative storage. Single ovens are tucked in cabinets under a window, and a warming drawer under one perfectly matches the cabinet drawer under the other. Matching furniture-style armoires flank the wall ovens, housing the freezer and a pantry in one and custom designed large scale appliance garage with retractable doors in the other. Other furniture touches can be found on the sink cabinet and range top cabinet that help complete the look. The variety of colors and textures of the stained and painted cabinetry, custom dark finish copper hood, wood ceiling beams, glass cabinets, wood floors and sleek backsplash bring the whole look together. **Design Challenges* Even though the space is large, we were challenged by having to work around the two doorways, two windows and many traffic patterns that run through the kitchen. Wall space for large appliances was quickly in short supply. Because we were involved early in the project, we were able to work with the architect to expanded the kitchen footprint in order to make the layout work and get appliance placement just right. We had other architectural elements to work with that we wanted to compliment the kitchen design but also dictated what we could do with the cabinetry. The wall cabinet height was determined based on the beams in the space. The oven wall with furniture armoires was designed around the window with the lake view. The height of the oven cabinets was determined by the window. We were able to use these obstacles and challenges to design creatively and make this kitchen one of a kind. Photo by MIke Kaskel

1st Place winner of Sedona Arizona HGTV Landscapers Challenge show. Complete redo of front entry. Stained Concrete, Fire-Water feature, Pebble walk, Lighting, Custom Metal-Crafting, Plantings and Walls.

Small minimalist master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, gray floor, single-sink and wallpaper alcove bathtub photo in Dallas with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

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Fence Contractors Challenger Fence Inc. is a fully-licensed and insured fence contractor in NJ that is family-owned and operated. Call Challenger Fence, Inc. at (973) 772-2593 for a free estimate for your fence construction and installation needs. Challenger Fence Inc. - Your fence contractor in NJ. #FenceContractors #FenceContractorsNJ

Fence Installers in Bergen County, NJ Challenger Fence Inc. provides fence installation services in Bergen County, NJ that are done promptly and with the expertise, knowledge, and tools to get the job done efficiently. For more information on our fence installation in Bergen County, NJ, call Challenger Fence Inc. at (973) 772-2593. Challenger Fence Inc. - Your trusted source for fence installation in Bergen County, NJ. #FenceInstallersinBergenCountyNJ #FenceInstallersBergenCountyNJ

Fence Installers in Bergen County, NJ Challenger Fence Inc. provides fence installation services in Bergen County, NJ that are done promptly and with the expertise, knowledge, and tools to get the job done efficiently. For more information on our fence installation in Bergen County, NJ, call Challenger Fence Inc. at (973) 772-2593. Challenger Fence Inc. - Your trusted source for fence installation in Bergen County, NJ. #FenceInstallersinBergenCountyNJ #FenceInstallersBergenCountyNJ

Since the completion of the home our company has maintained this property. Originally built by a local builder as a speculation home, it was purchased by two busy professionals. Why is this important? Let's just say the clients are particular and like it when things aren't just so. Both have high level careers, travel often and expect their landscape to be pristine. Year after year our company rises to this challenge. When originally installed, the builder wanted larger plant material to provide a full and mature look. The continued growth provides a pruning challenge, especially when the client prefers a clean, neat and "compact" landscape. We continually monitor growth and hand prune accordingly, including yearly winter pruning. The backyard is particularly difficult due to the shade, moisture run-off from neighboring properties. The turf requires constant monitoring and adjustment to the irrigation system. The trees create a mess requiring clean up along with yearly power washing of the stone. While the challenges are many, the fine maintenance has led to happy clients and numerous referrals.

Gulf-Front Grandeur Private Residence / Alys Beach, Florida Architect: Khoury & Vogt Architects Builder: Hufham Farris Construction --- This one-of-a-kind Gulf-front residence in the New Urbanism community of Alys Beach, Florida, is truly a stunning piece of architecture matched only by its views. E. F. San Juan worked with the Alys Beach Town Planners at Khoury & Vogt Architects and the building team at Hufham Farris Construction on this challenging and fulfilling project. We supplied character white oak interior boxed beams and stair parts. We also furnished all of the interior trim and paneling. The exterior products we created include ipe shutters, gates, fascia and soffit, handrails, and newels (balcony), ceilings, and wall paneling, as well as custom columns and arched cased openings on the balconies. In addition, we worked with our trusted partners at Loewen to provide windows and Loewen LiftSlide doors. Challenges: This was the homeowners’ third residence in the area for which we supplied products, and it was indeed a unique challenge. The client wanted as much of the exterior as possible to be weathered wood. This included the shutters, gates, fascia, soffit, handrails, balcony newels, massive columns, and arched openings mentioned above. The home’s Gulf-front location makes rot and weather damage genuine threats. Knowing that this home was to be built to last through the ages, we needed to select a wood species that was up for the task. It needed to not only look beautiful but also stand up to those elements over time. Solution: The E. F. San Juan team and the talented architects at KVA settled upon ipe (pronounced “eepay”) for this project. It is one of the only woods that will sink when placed in water (you would not want to make a boat out of ipe!). This species is also commonly known as ironwood because it is so dense, making it virtually rot-resistant, and therefore an excellent choice for the substantial pieces of millwork needed for this project. However, ipe comes with its own challenges; its weight and density make it difficult to put through machines and glue. These factors also come into play for hinging when using ipe for a gate or door, which we did here. We used innovative joining methods to ensure that the gates and shutters had secondary and tertiary means of support with regard to the joinery. We believe the results speak for themselves! --- Photography by Layne Lillie, courtesy of Khoury & Vogt Architects