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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary beige one-story stucco exterior home remodel in Phoenix

A dark backyard was given a new life with dramatic additions of built in planting beds, custom cut salvaged pavers, green screen trellis and a ton of charm. The reclaimed barn doors add a focal point to the east wall while the custom built two-tier planting system allows vines to fill this garden which spans two floors of the client's home.

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean gender-neutral carpeted walk-in closet remodel in Phoenix with white walls

Dennis Mayer
Alcove shower - mid-sized contemporary master multicolored tile alcove shower idea in San Francisco with a vessel sink, glass-front cabinets and beige walls

Patio kitchen - mid-sized mediterranean backyard concrete paver patio kitchen idea in Phoenix with a roof extension

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Cottage gray wood exterior home idea in New York with a gambrel roof

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Example of a huge classic open concept carpeted family room design in Phoenix with beige walls, a hanging fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a large trendy formal beige floor living room design in Miami with brown walls

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Example of a trendy enclosed dark wood floor family room design in Salt Lake City with multicolored walls

Great room - huge mediterranean porcelain tile great room idea in Phoenix with beige walls and a hanging fireplace

Pool - large modern backyard tile and rectangular infinity pool idea in Los Angeles

The client purchased this property with grand plans of renovating the entire place; from top to bottom, and from inside to outside. And while the inside canvas was very generous and even somewhat forgiving, the outside space would be anything but. We wanted to squeeze in as much seating space as possible in their limited courtyard area, without encroaching on the already compact-sized pool. The first and most obvious solution was to get rid of the trees and shrubs that separated this house from its zero-lot-line neighbor. With the addition of Lueder limestone pavers, this new area alone would free up nearly 120 additional square feet, which happened to be the perfect amount of space for a mobile gas fire pit and sectional sofa. And this would make for the perfect place to enjoy the afternoon sunset with the implementation of a custom-built metal pergola standing above it all. The next problem to overcome was the disconnected feel of the existing patio; there were too many levels of steps and stairs, which meant that it would have been difficult to have any sort of traditional furniture arrangement in their outdoor space. Randy knew that it only made sense to bring in a wood deck that could be mated to the highest level of the patio, thus creating and gaining the greatest amount of continuous, flat space that the client needed. But even so, that flat space would be limited to a very tight "L-shape" around the pool. And knowing this, the client decided that the larger space would be more valuable to them than the spa, so they opted to have a portion of the deck built over it in order to allow for a more generous amount of patio space. And with the edge of the patio/deck dropping off almost 2 feet to the waterline, it now created the perfect opportunity to have a visually compelling raised wall that could be adorned with different hues of plank-shaped tiles. From inside the pool, the varying shades of brown were a great accent to the wood deck that sat just above. However, the true visual crowning jewel of this project would end up being the raised back wall along the fence, fully encased in a large format, 24x24 slate grey tile, complete with a custom stainless steel, square-tube scupper bank, installed at just the right height to create the perfect amount of water noise. But Randy wasn't done just yet. With two entirely new entertaining areas opened up at opposite ends of the pool, the only thing left to do now was to connect them. Knowing that he nor the client wanted to eliminate any more water space, he decided to bring a new traffic pattern right into the pool by way of two "floating", Lueder limestone stepper pads. It would be a visually perfect union of both pool and walking spaces. The existing steps and walkways were then cut away and replaced with matching Lueder limestone caps and steppers. All remaining hardscape gaps were later filled with Mexican beach pebble, which helped to promote a very "zen-like" feel in this outdoor space. The interior of the pool was coated with Wet Edge Primerastone "Blue Pacific Coast" plaster, and then lit up with the incredibly versatile Pentair GloBrite LED pool lights. In the end, the client ended up gaining the additional entertaining and seating space that they needed, and the updated, modern feel that they loved.

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean master green tile and glass tile porcelain tile walk-in shower remodel in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a one-piece toilet and beige walls

Example of a trendy courtyard patio design in Los Angeles with a fire pit and no cover

The design for this single-family home began and ended with its compelling site. On a piece of dry ground between a pond and a freshwater marsh, the house’s site was ringed by a stand of unusually tall and thin live oak trees (which are typically more dense, thicker and lower to the ground). Phillip Spears Photographer

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Home gym - traditional home gym idea in Milwaukee

GABBY Las Vegas Showroom featuring settee, accent tables, cocktail table, swivel wing chair and bookcase.
Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Atlanta

GABBY Atlanta Showroom 15-E-24 featuring: - antique style dining table, - custom upholstered dining chairs, - accent chairs with nailhead, - transitional style mirrors, - transitional style chandeliers, - antique French buffet from the market exclusive Unique Find Collection of one-of-a-kind pieces

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Mid-sized elegant 3/4 black tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile drop-in bathtub photo in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a one-piece toilet and beige walls