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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary gray one-story concrete exterior home remodel in Sunshine Coast with a metal roof

Outdoor seating Raised garden beds Sloped landscaping Hill landscaping
Design ideas for a huge contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel raised garden bed in San Francisco for summer.

Like many projects, this one started with a simple wish from a client: turn an unused butler’s pantry between the dining room and kitchen into a fully functioning, climate-controlled wine room for his extensive collection of valuable vintages. But like many projects, the wine room is connected to the dining room which is connected to the sitting room which is connected to the entry. When you touch one room, it only makes sense to reinvigorate them all. We overhauled the entire ground floor of this lovely home. For the wine room, I worked with Vintage Cellars in Southern California to create custom wine storage embedded with LED lighting to spotlight very special bottles. The walls are in a burgundy tone and the floors are porcelain tiles that look as if they came from an old wine cave in Tuscany. A bubble light chandelier alludes to sparkling varietals. But as mentioned, the rest of the house came along for the ride. Since we were adding a climate-controlled wine room, the brief was to turn the rest of the house into a space that would rival any hot-spot winery in Napa. After choosing new flooring and a new hue for the walls, the entry became a destination in itself with a huge concave metal mirror and custom bench. We knocked out a half wall that awkwardly separated the sitting room from the dining room so that after-dinner drinks could flow to the fireplace surrounded by stainless steel pebbles; and we outfitted the dining room with a new chandelier. We chose all new furniture for all spaces. The kitchen received the least amount of work but ended up being completely transformed anyhow. At first our plan was to tear everything out, but we soon realized that the cabinetry was in good shape and only needed the dated honey pine color painted over with a cream white. We also played with the idea of changing the counter tops, but once the cabinetry changed color, the granite stood out beautifully. The final change was the removal of a pot rack over the island in favor of design-forward iron pendants. Photo by: Genia Barnes

This patio design is inspired by our Travertina Raw slab. The Travertina Raw patio slab mimics the texture of natural travertine in a concrete material; making it a more durable option in harsher freeze-thaw climates. Pave luxurious poolsides, patios, walkways and backyards with this travertine stone alternative. This product line has enjoyed huge success and has now been improved with an ultra robust mix design, making it far more durable than the natural travertine stone alternative. Techo-Bloc has now extended the collection to a double-sided, structural retaining wall system, two wall caps and pool coping in order to fulfill customer demand for this luxurious product. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/travertina-raw-slab/

Hotel boutique Haras de Charme located in Guillermo e. Hudson in Buenos Aires Argentina. ENGLISH VERSION Jardinier du Roi ®, manufactures the famous French planters like the ones at L'Orangerie du “Chateau de Versailles” originally designed during the 17th century by André Le Notre, the gardener of King Louis 14th. Because of the severity of the harsh climate in France and the heavy weight of the trees, the orange planters were manufactured with an exceptional solidity. ​ These planters are hand made with cast aluminum alloy in combination with steel and the side panels are made of wood. Inspired by the work of André Le Nôtre, gardener of the King Louis XIV of France, this beautiful planters from L'Orangerie de Versailles are perfect for topiaries and small trees. ​ Symbol of beauty, perfection, strength and luxury, since ancient times. Just imagine your own Versailles garden. Beautify your world. The touch of color and excellence for your home, or business, simply magnificent. ​ VERSION FRANÇAISE Jardinier du Roi ®, manufactures the famous French planters like the ones at L'Orangerie du “Chateau de Versailles” originally designed during the 17th century by André Le Notre, the gardener of King Louis 14th. Because of the severity of the harsh climate in France and the heavy weight of the trees, the orange planters were manufactured with an exceptional solidity. ​ These planters are hand made with cast aluminum alloy in combination with steel and the side panels are made of wood. Inspiré sur le travail de André Le Nôtre, le jardinier du Roi Louis XIV, cette belle bacs d'Orangerie de Versailles sont Idéal pour les topiaires et les petits arbres. ​ Symbole de la beauté, de perfection, de la force et du luxe, sont parfaits pour les topiaires depuis l'Antiquité. Imaginez votre propre jardin Versailles. Embellissez votre monde. La touche de couleur et d'excellence pour votre Maison, Hôtel, Boutique ou événement" Photo credits: Pablo Plaul, Jardinier du Roi, Versailles planters

When it comes to natural stone, Travertine is a popular choice. Warning: it is key to work with reputable suppliers for this product as some Travertine comes from countries that produces a stone that will not hold up in the freeze/thaw climate of the Northeast. For this glorious expansive Travertine patio, Deck and Patio installed Travertine from Turkey — for its beauty, density and porosity — which we could guarantee would withstand our area’s severe climate changes and maintain its elegance. www.deckandpatio.com

This large premium Redwood wine cellar was capacity built for over 3000 bottles. It incorporates single deep bottle storage, double deep bottle storage, high reveal wine bottle angle displays, box diamond bins, wood case bin storage, half rounds, rope lighting, quarter round shelves, wine vintage cooperage table top, half round displays with bottle cradles, and a ducted climate control system to keep the entire room at the optimal wine cellar temperature. Photo taken by Inviniti Cellar Design

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Trendy backyard concrete and rectangular infinity pool photo in Sunshine Coast

Hillside landscape with Asian antiques from Zentner Collection Berkeley, CA
Photo of a large partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in San Francisco.

This second home outside of Sebastopol, CA is perched on a ridge with sweeping views of Bodega Bay. The stunning scale of this environment also provides challenges to creating the feeling of shelter - making the house a home. Dakin approached this project with sight lines in mind, placing a large boulder so that it anchors a “near” view from inside the home to balance vastness of the ridge and ocean beyond. This attention to the owner’s perspective is also expressed through a layering of climate appropriate plants and California natives seen through the kitchen window. California evergreens such as camellias, silk tassels and madrones harmonize with existing sequoias, redwood groves and a wildflower meadow on site. The diversity of this climate zone is on display in this project, which also features succulents, Douglas fir and an olive grove. In addition to ocean weather, populations of gopher and deer on site made it necessary for Dakin to protect plant roots with baskets and select plant species resistant to deer.

This wine cellar holds 500 bottles in the 100 square foot climate controlled enclosure. It is fitted with its own HVAC system which holds a constant temperature and humidity level year round. The display panels were all custom fabricated for the space and assembled on site. You have a great view of the stunning display from the 12 foot solid slab bar. The bar houses a dishwasher, a 2-drawer refrigerator /freezer combo with ice maker, as well as some storage cabinets. The waterfall top is an absolute black granite with a honed finish. All of the cabinetry as well as the display panels were sprayed onsite. This is the conversation piece of the party!

Experience the perfect balance of light, comfort, and efficiency with Krumpers Solar Blinds. Designed for spring and summer living, these two-sided, turn-around blinds provide exceptional UV protection, climate control, and a clear view of the outdoors. Proudly Made in Canada and featured on HGTV’s Vacation House Rules, Krumpers Solar Blinds are lab-tested and proven to deliver up to 41% energy savings. Whether for a modern condo, sunroom, or lakefront cottage, they help maintain a cool, comfortable indoor environment while preserving natural light and outdoor beauty. Available in manual and motorized options, Krumpers Solar Blinds redefine home comfort through innovative design and sustainable performance.

Inspiration for a large traditional courtyard landscaping in San Francisco.

Photo of a mid-sized rustic drought-tolerant and full sun front yard gravel landscaping in San Francisco.

This patio design and outdoor kitchen idea is inspired by our Travertina Raw slab. The Travertina Raw patio slab mimics the texture of natural travertine in a concrete material; making it a more durable option in harsher freeze-thaw climates. Pave luxurious poolsides, patios, walkways and backyards with this travertine stone alternative. This product line has enjoyed huge success and has now been improved with an ultra robust mix design, making it far more durable than the natural travertine stone alternative. Techo-Bloc has now extended the collection to a double-sided, structural retaining wall system, two wall caps and pool coping in order to fulfill customer demand for this luxurious product. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/travertina-raw-slab/

This basement features A climate controlled glass enclosed wine storage system. The racking is made of teak. The basement ceiling is a tongue and groove wood ceiling stained to match the doors and trimwork throughout the house. We added brick veneer to multiple walls in the space to create the feeling of an old world cellar. The space is equipped with a wet bar. The cabinets are a rich dark stained cherry with raised panel doors and drawers with Cambria counter top. We added under cabinet lighting which really shows off the brick detail. The winding staircase is finished to match the wet bar cabinetry.

Glass-enclosed display cases set in solid walnut millwork showcase key bottles while keeping the room fully climate controlled. Heritage Vine’s custom hardware maintains a clean, modern presentation

Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Philadelphia

The story of this home is very unassuming, but that was the objective, to create the most intuitive, discreet, thoughtful smart home possible for our client. The clients are very tech-savvy individuals, but not over the top. They knew what they wanted, and what they wanted was clean and reliable technology in their home. Simple as that. A complete smart home system built just for them, providing a seamless experience. Automated lighting and shades timed and tuned to their preferences, security and surveillance giving them 24/7 peace of mind, climate control always at the ideal temperature, and an audio/video system that is not only brilliant in sound, but modern, easy to control, and beautiful. Two words come to mind for these clients after the project was complete… “Welcome Home.”