Kitchen: Step into a contemporary culinary space where sophistication meets functionality. The modern kitchen is designed with sleek, black cabinetry that provides a striking contrast against the warmth of natural wood accents. These cabinets, with their clean lines and matte finish, create an elegant and minimalist aesthetic. The centerpiece of this stylish kitchen is the luxurious Calacatta Viola countertop, renowned for its dramatic veining and rich, bold hues of purple and white. This stunning marble surface not only enhances the visual appeal but also offers a durable and practical workspace for all your culinary endeavors. Illuminating the space, strategically placed LED lighting casts a soft, ambient glow, highlighting the beauty of the countertops and cabinetry. The lighting is both energy-efficient and customizable, allowing you to adjust the mood and brightness according to your needs. Adjacent to the kitchen is a state-of-the-art wine cellar, seamlessly integrated into the design. This sophisticated storage solution features climate control to ensure your collection is kept in optimal conditions. The cellar's glass enclosure and sleek black frame harmonize with the kitchen's modern aesthetic, making it a functional and stylish addition.

Stone porch container garden photo in Bridgeport with a roof extension

Patio - traditional patio idea in Toronto

Kitchen: Step into a contemporary culinary space where sophistication meets functionality. The modern kitchen is designed with sleek, black cabinetry that provides a striking contrast against the warmth of natural wood accents. These cabinets, with their clean lines and matte finish, create an elegant and minimalist aesthetic. The centerpiece of this stylish kitchen is the luxurious Calacatta Viola countertop, renowned for its dramatic veining and rich, bold hues of purple and white. This stunning marble surface not only enhances the visual appeal but also offers a durable and practical workspace for all your culinary endeavors. Illuminating the space, strategically placed LED lighting casts a soft, ambient glow, highlighting the beauty of the countertops and cabinetry. The lighting is both energy-efficient and customizable, allowing you to adjust the mood and brightness according to your needs. Adjacent to the kitchen is a state-of-the-art wine cellar, seamlessly integrated into the design. This sophisticated storage solution features climate control to ensure your collection is kept in optimal conditions. The cellar's glass enclosure and sleek black frame harmonize with the kitchen's modern aesthetic, making it a functional and stylish addition.

The ability to slide open patio doors creates a continuous flow of fresh air between the indoors and outdoors. This enhanced ventilation can improve indoor air quality, regulate temperature, and reduce humidity levels. Metal-plastic doors are very low maintenance. They do not require painting or staining, and they can be easily cleaned with soap and water. Glass - double-glazed, see-through, tempered (1/4" thick each). Coating - eco-veneer (pvc). Core - metal-plastic. Type - sliding/ bypass Color - Matte Black Total thickness - 1 9/16" Total Frame thickness 2 3/8" Reliable Protection from Dust and Rain Brush seals provide reliable protection against dust and rain entering the room. Ease of Opening Patio doors are easy to open and close thanks to their design, which utilizes special rollers that glide along aluminum tracks. Perfectly Suited for Moderate Climates: Designed to provide optimal performance and comfort in regions with mild weather conditions, ensuring durability and efficiency year-round.

GLO GRO has launched a revolutionary decorative 45W LED Étagère floor lamp that will make growing plants, flowers and medicinal herbs indoors easy any time of year. With a proprietary patent pending LED engine, GLO GRO is revolutionizing the “grow industry” giving plant enthusiasts the option to successfully nurture and grow plants indoors better than anywhere else, no matter the season or location. Having a green thumb is all about light cycles which at times can make traditional growing challenging. Unpredictable weather coupled with poor conditions and climate change can turn a stress-relieving hobby into a nightmare. It takes the guess work out of gardening and turns a home of any size into the perfect environment for plants to thrive and flourish. Whether a city-dweller in a small apartment or just someone who wants to create a lush indoor environment, GLO GRO is the perfect self-contained growth system.

Kitchen: Step into a contemporary culinary space where sophistication meets functionality. The modern kitchen is designed with sleek, black cabinetry that provides a striking contrast against the warmth of natural wood accents. These cabinets, with their clean lines and matte finish, create an elegant and minimalist aesthetic. The centerpiece of this stylish kitchen is the luxurious Calacatta Viola countertop, renowned for its dramatic veining and rich, bold hues of purple and white. This stunning marble surface not only enhances the visual appeal but also offers a durable and practical workspace for all your culinary endeavors. Illuminating the space, strategically placed LED lighting casts a soft, ambient glow, highlighting the beauty of the countertops and cabinetry. The lighting is both energy-efficient and customizable, allowing you to adjust the mood and brightness according to your needs. Adjacent to the kitchen is a state-of-the-art wine cellar, seamlessly integrated into the design. This sophisticated storage solution features climate control to ensure your collection is kept in optimal conditions. The cellar's glass enclosure and sleek black frame harmonize with the kitchen's modern aesthetic, making it a functional and stylish addition.

The Portofino Sling Chaise Lounges are the ultimate enhancement for backyard retreats, pools, decks, resorts and more. Elegant and ergonomic design features a mixed material shape and design that looks great anywhere. Comfortable five-way adjustable backrest and four-post fold out feet allow you to position the lounger in the most comfortable seating position. This modern design is complimented with soothing, platinum tones to provoke calm and give you peace during a busy life. Features: Sunbrella® acrylic sling is textured with poly fibers for added durability and visual depth, designed to withstand outdoor environment and coastal climates. This outdoor furniture set is softer and more welcoming than traditional rattan furniture. 5-way adjustable back allows you to lounge in comfort. Resistant to fading, mildew, and wear and tear under the most severe weather conditions. Provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy the slow turning of the summer season. Durable, beautiful construction is designed to last for years. Designed to coordinate with the pieces in the Portofino Sling Collection by RST Brands.

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Kitchen: Step into a contemporary culinary space where sophistication meets functionality. The modern kitchen is designed with sleek, black cabinetry that provides a striking contrast against the warmth of natural wood accents. These cabinets, with their clean lines and matte finish, create an elegant and minimalist aesthetic. The centerpiece of this stylish kitchen is the luxurious Calacatta Viola countertop, renowned for its dramatic veining and rich, bold hues of purple and white. This stunning marble surface not only enhances the visual appeal but also offers a durable and practical workspace for all your culinary endeavors. Illuminating the space, strategically placed LED lighting casts a soft, ambient glow, highlighting the beauty of the countertops and cabinetry. The lighting is both energy-efficient and customizable, allowing you to adjust the mood and brightness according to your needs. Adjacent to the kitchen is a state-of-the-art wine cellar, seamlessly integrated into the design. This sophisticated storage solution features climate control to ensure your collection is kept in optimal conditions. The cellar's glass enclosure and sleek black frame harmonize with the kitchen's modern aesthetic, making it a functional and stylish addition.

The ability to slide open patio doors creates a continuous flow of fresh air between the indoors and outdoors. This enhanced ventilation can improve indoor air quality, regulate temperature, and reduce humidity levels. Metal-plastic doors are very low maintenance. They do not require painting or staining, and they can be easily cleaned with soap and water. Glass - double-glazed, see-through, tempered (1/4" thick each). Coating - eco-veneer (pvc). Core - metal-plastic. Type - sliding/ bypass Color - White Silk Total thickness - 1 9/16" Total Frame thickness 2 3/8" Reliable Protection from Dust and Rain Brush seals provide reliable protection against dust and rain entering the room. Ease of Opening Patio doors are easy to open and close thanks to their design, which utilizes special rollers that glide along aluminum tracks. Perfectly Suited for Moderate Climates: Designed to provide optimal performance and comfort in regions with mild weather conditions, ensuring durability and efficiency year-round.

The design is a response to the high piedmont site’s mixed-humid climate; passive solar design features incorporated include proper microclimate orientation, extensive eaves, sheltering porches and high-albedo roofs; all as strategies for considerably reducing solar heat gain. Similar to a radiator, the design’s three wings maximize opportunities for natural ventilation during temperate months. Incorporation¬¬¬ of daylighting with clerestories and solar tubes reduce daytime lighting requirements. Ground source geothermal heat pumps and superior-to-code insulation ensure minimal space-conditioning costs. Corten steel siding and concrete foundation walls satisfy client requirements for low maintenance and durability. All lighting fixtures are LEDs.

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Large contemporary white two-story stucco house exterior idea in Austin with a gambrel roof and a metal roof

Whether or not the fire is lit, it is a favorite foliage-wrapped retreat for reading and morning coffee.
Inspiration for a large contemporary drought-tolerant and shade backyard mulch and wood fence flower bed in Los Angeles for spring.

Stylish and sensible, the Montlake™ 230 fireplace insert from the Country Collection converts any fireplace to an efficient, clean-burning wood heater. Its elegant design features an expansive ceramic glass panel that offers unobstructed views of the fire and enhances the existing fireplace. Each EPA-certified insert comes equipped with IronStrike's innovative Thermal Fin Technology (TFT™), a cast iron heat exchanger system that maximizes heat output to quickly deliver warmth to your living space. And with features like the Montlake's precise one-touch control and smoke-reducing air booster, reliability, efficiency, and technology come together to ensure lasting comfort for your home. Aesthetics Unique, integral airwash system keeps the glass clean and clear for a wide-open view of the fire. Tall opening provides and expansive view of the burning fire. Precision-cut, heavy-gauge steel provides dependable, long-lasting operation. Comfort Innovative Thermal Fin Technology™ (TFT) creates 32% more surface area than a standard design resulting in more heat entering the room. High-density firebrick retains heat, resulting in increased efficiency. Optional 150-CFM variable-speed blower quickly moves heat from the stove into your room. EPA-certified and Washington State-approved for clean and efficient operation. Ease of Operation One-touch control ensures easy operation and comfort. Design Versatility Decorative door trim in standard Black, Brushed Nickel or Nickel allows customization to your style. Top warming surface with classic cast-iron or solid, heavy-gauge steel options allow for easy customization. *Square-feet heating capacities are approximations only. Actual performance may vary depending upon home design and insulation, ceiling heights, climate, condition and type of wood used, appliance location, burn rate, accessories chosen, chimney installation and how the appliance is operated.

Michael Hunter
Eclectic side yard stamped concrete patio container garden photo in Dallas with a roof extension

This single-story golf course home encompasses four bedrooms, five full/two half bathrooms, chef’s kitchen, library, theater/media room, covered loggia with alfresco kitchen, swimming pool with spa and three-car air-conditioned garage. Transitional archways, coffered ceilings, crown moldings, wainscoting details, custom built-ins, meticulous floor plan design and rich materials of marble, stone and hardwood make this home spectacular. The home greets with its curved entry, marble foyer and gallery which unfolds onto the living room with stone fireplace and Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring. Also featured are a theater/media room, formal dining room, 700-bottle, climate-controlled wine room and gourmet kitchen with vaulted cypress ceiling. A family room with bay windows and French doors leads to the covered loggia with summer kitchen and dining area. The master wing includes a separate sitting room, walk-in wardrobes, morning bar and separate his and her bathrooms with volume ceilings, built-in vanities, freestanding pedestal soaking tub and huge glazed showers. The home is perfectly appointed and another example of Marc Julien Homes’ commitment to perfection.

This single-story golf course home encompasses four bedrooms, five full/two half bathrooms, chef’s kitchen, library, theater/media room, covered loggia with alfresco kitchen, swimming pool with spa and three-car air-conditioned garage. Transitional archways, coffered ceilings, crown moldings, wainscoting details, custom built-ins, meticulous floor plan design and rich materials of marble, stone and hardwood make this home spectacular. The home greets with its curved entry, marble foyer and gallery which unfolds onto the living room with stone fireplace and Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring. Also featured are a theater/media room, formal dining room, 700-bottle, climate-controlled wine room and gourmet kitchen with vaulted cypress ceiling. A family room with bay windows and French doors leads to the covered loggia with summer kitchen and dining area. The master wing includes a separate sitting room, walk-in wardrobes, morning bar and separate his and her bathrooms with volume ceilings, built-in vanities, freestanding pedestal soaking tub and huge glazed showers. The home is perfectly appointed and another example of Marc Julien Homes’ commitment to perfection.

Small elegant gray one-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Charleston