Jim Schmid Photography
Elegant white brick gable roof photo in Charlotte

Classic Kitchen with a twist of modernity! glass and marble mosaic tiled wall with slate counter tops and window sashes painted in marine blue for a pop of emphasis !

A mountain house dining room designed by Robert Brown in Cashiers, North Carolina.
Example of a classic great room design in Atlanta

Example of a classic beige tile powder room design in Minneapolis with a pedestal sink and a one-piece toilet

Originally designed by one of the most notable landscape architects in town, this once impressive project had faltered in recent years. The pool and spa still functioned well, and the client wanted to keep it intact. In addition, they wanted to keep as much of the existing landscaping as possible. The surrounding decks, walls, and steps were fair game. At first glance, one might think that our changes were simple material changes. Upon closer inspection, however, one can see the subtle, yet transformative changes that come together to update this classic pool in a tasteful, timeless manner, and improve the flow and usability of the deck areas, while softening the feel of the massive hardscape. The subtle changes begin as soon as you walk out the back door of the house. The existing decking had a lot of what we call “tweeners”; areas that are overly generous walkways, yet not large enough to house furniture. The awkwardly small bluestone patio was expanded to accommodate a generous seating area, by pushing the step-down closer to the pool. Our talented stone mason carefully married the new bluestone into the existing, resulting in an imperceptible difference between the two. As you descend the new bluestone steps to the pool level, your bare feet will be thankful for the new smooth-finished limestone colored concrete, with a hand cut pattern carefully etched into its surface. The old red brick decking was so hot that the owners could not walk around the pool in bare feet. The brick coping was also replaced with an eased edge Pennsylvania Premier Stone which matches the new step treads throughout the project. Between the house and the pool, a large raised planter was reconfigured, giving additional space to the pool deck for a shaded lounge chair area. Across the pool, a bank of rather tall painted brick retaining walls were cut down, shortened, and moved. This lessened the visual impact of the walls, which were rather overwhelming in the space, as well as opening up a new seating area, nestled under the arms of the massive pecan at the back of the property. Rather than continuing solid decking around the entire pool, the area near these walls has been transformed to large stone stepper pads set in a sea of beautiful St. Augustine lawn. This creates a visually softened area that is still suited to setting tables and chairs when the guest list calls for additional seating. The spa area is quite possibly the most dramatic change on this project. Yet more raised planter walls divided this area into awkward spaces, unsuited to proper furniture placement. The planters were removed, new stone decks, once again expertly married into the existing, opening the area to house a large dining table and new built in bbq area. The spa itself was re-imagined with the bluestone coping, and painted brick veneer. The most impressive addition though is the new handmade glazed tiles that surround the existing cast stone water feature. This water feature was almost unnoticeable against the painted brick wall, but now the dramatic arch and pop of color draw the eye to this quaint little corner of the property.

Example of a small transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Louisville with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and gray countertops

Large tuscan medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Inspiration for a timeless brick floor mudroom remodel in Phoenix with a dark wood front door

Gino After photo of house after fresh paint job and pressure washed walkway.
Large trendy yellow one-story stucco house exterior photo with a shingle roof

Photography: Christian J Anderson. Contractor & Finish Carpenter: Poli Dmitruks of PDP Perfection LLC.
Example of a mid-sized mountain style galley porcelain tile and gray floor kitchen design in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, slate backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and recessed-panel cabinets

This custom Arts & Crafts Crown Point Cabinetry kitchen and bar area features, Quartersawn White Oak with a Washington Cherry stained finish. The Island and custom Range Hood both feature, Bee’s Wax over Eco Brown stain and Burnished over Maple. The kitchen and bar area cabinetry have a Craftsman style door with Black Walnut pegs, while the island presents an Old Cupboard door style that blends seamlessly. Additionally, the doors and drawers also feature a soft close element. Photo by Crown Point Cabinetry

maverick painting This recently purchased Escondio home got a complete interior color change. The previous color was a bright sunshine yellow. The homeowners chose neutral colors canvas tan and khaki shade by Sherwin Williams

maverick painting This recently purchased Escondio home got a complete interior color change. The previous color was a bright sunshine yellow. The homeowners chose neutral colors canvas tan and khaki shade by Sherwin Williams

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Mid-sized elegant wooden l-shaped wood railing staircase photo in Boston with painted risers

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Inspiration for a small modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel landscaping in San Francisco with a fire pit.

Photography by Trent Bell
Huge trendy backyard patio photo in Las Vegas with a roof extension

Concrete can be made to look like any substance. Tile, stone, wood, brick, etc. With unlimited color options, Ky-Kan Coatings can transform any room in your home or business using lightweight, beautiful concrete.

Design + Photos: Tiffany Weiss Designs
Dedicated laundry room - mid-sized transitional single-wall ceramic tile and multicolored floor dedicated laundry room idea in Minneapolis with white cabinets, quartz countertops, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer, white countertops, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets

The existing laundry room needed a total face-lift, including new white cabinetry; new GE appliances and a large laundry tub sink to facilitate easily completed chores. The large scale, 24” floor tiles help create a roomy feeling, so as not to feel trapped in what seemed like a dungeon previously. Unexpected lighting of a hanging, chain lantern adds to the brightness and character to a workspace. Photography - Grey Crawford