The concept of the garden was based on, “Brazilian Hummingbirds II”, a painting the MFAH has in its collection by the artist, Martin Johnson Heade. Heade travelled to the rainforest in Brazil between 1863 and 1864 and painted a series of small paintings depicting hummingbirds in the lush foliage of the Brazilian rainforests. His painting, Brazilian Hummingbirds, II, evokes the sultry atmosphere of the Brazilian rainforest with its misty quality and subtle lighting. His interest in ornithology can be seen in his detailed depictions of the hummingbirds. The garden location is adjacent to one of Buffalo Bayou’s steep, wooded ravines. The ravine, with its native plant communities and topography, is a perfect back- drop for a garden with a rainforest theme. Because the date for the garden opening coincides with the spring migration of hummingbirds into our region, the hummingbird theme seemed appropriate for this garden competition. The garden will include a variety of tropical plants native to the rainforests such as bromeliads, orchids, heliconia, and passion fruit flowers. In addition, native plants to our region such as the Sabal Minor and Southern Wood Fern will be included to integrate plants that are found nearby in the ravine. The Heliconia flowers produce considerable amounts of nectar, a high energy food essential for hummingbirds who are known to consume three times their bodyweight in a single day. In addition to nectar producing plants, there will be hummingbird nest materials dispersed throughout the garden. A misty quality to the garden will be provided by a misting system, and tropical colored lights will be lit at night for special events. Visitors to the garden will have a unique sensory experience reminiscent to that of Heade’s travels to Brazil’s rainforests.

Designed for a Cliff May "Rancho" home, this project resulted comfortable outdoor spaces for relaxation and entertaining. New walls and fencing, softened with lush planting, create a private atmosphere. And a casual, meadow-style garden filled with California native plants echoes the home's open, airy feeling. Photos by Martin Cox.

This stunning handscraped engineered hardwood flooring features hickory planks that are further enhanced with hand-applied chatter marks giving each plank its unique character. The flooring ads to the comfortable, lived-in atmosphere to this loft-style man cave that invites you to play a game of pool, take a nap, or saddle up and have a beer at the bar. In the flooring industry, there’s no shortage of competition. If you’re looking for hardwoods, you’ll find thousands of product options and hundreds of people willing to install them for you. The same goes for tile, carpet, laminate, etc. At Fantastic Floors, our mission is to provide a quality product, at a competitive price, with a level of service that exceeds our competition. We don’t “sell” floors. We help you find the perfect floors for your family in our design center or bring the showroom to you free of charge. We take the time to listen to your needs and help you select the best flooring option to fit your budget and lifestyle. We can answer any questions you have about how your new floors are engineered and why they make sense for you…all in the comfort of our home or yours. We work with designers, retail customers, commercial builders, and real estate investors to improve an existing space or create one that is totally new and unique...and we’d love to work with you.

This beautiful luxury home offers a tucked-back location nestled next to woods, creating a serene outdoor atmosphere. The custom-made double entry doors feel grand as you enter the flagstone foyer. Shiplap wall and ceiling details sprinkled throughout the home create a warm texture palette against the neutral colored walls. The brick mudroom floor is as beautiful as it is functional. The open kitchen looks out to large dining room windows, displaying nature’s beauty outside. Downstairs, the Terrace Level is a place to gather at the bar and cozy up in front of the fireplace to watch the game. Adjacent to the bar is a game room, the perfect place to let loose and partake in some friendly competition. The back yard fire pit and rock water feature create a restful outdoor destination.

Shaw Avaitor Plank LVT Flooring...0247V-231 Color: Atmosphere. Buy online at FloorMania.com Shaw Aviator Plank Luxury Vinyl Tile is a new locking product that is 3m thick, 6” wide, and 48” long. While at a value price, this product is nicely styled and offers six color/species options, including scraped hickory, European oak, and fashion-forward limed hickory. Tones range from golden to walnut to limed (or white-filled), and include vivid exotic colorations. With this exciting array of choices, there’s something for all tastes. Extra long four foot planks for a realistic hardwood appearance. Warm underfoot for the cold winter days, and cool underfoot in the hot months. Spill a glass of water? No worries. The water will not harm your Aviator Plank. Take your time wiping it up. The locking mechanism on all VersaLock products passes the same tough standards as our laminate flooring. Shaw exceeds 25,000 cycles during NALFA's Caster Chair Test. Competitive products have been shown to fail below 5,000 cycles

A 90's builder home undergoes a massive renovation to accommodate this family of four who were looking for a comfortable, casual yet sophisticated atmosphere that pulled design influence from their collective roots in Colorado, Texas, NJ and California. Thoughtful touches throughout make this the perfect house to come home to. Featured in the January/February issue of DESIGN BUREAU. Won FAMILY ROOM OF THE YEAR by NC Design Online. Won ASID 1st Place in the ASID Carolinas Design Excellence Competition.

A 90's builder home undergoes a massive renovation to accommodate this family of four who were looking for a comfortable, casual yet sophisticated atmosphere that pulled design influence from their collective roots in Colorado, Texas, NJ and California. Thoughtful touches throughout make this the perfect house to come home to. Featured in the January/February issue of DESIGN BUREAU. Won FAMILY ROOM OF THE YEAR by NC Design Online. Won ASID 1st Place in the ASID Carolinas Design Excellence Competition.

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A 90's builder home undergoes a massive renovation to accommodate this family of four who were looking for a comfortable, casual yet sophisticated atmosphere that pulled design influence from their collective roots in Colorado, Texas, NJ and California. Thoughtful touches throughout make this the perfect house to come home to. Featured in the January/February issue of DESIGN BUREAU. Won FAMILY ROOM OF THE YEAR by NC Design Online. Won ASID 1st Place in the ASID Carolinas Design Excellence Competition.

A 90's builder home undergoes a massive renovation to accommodate this family of four who were looking for a comfortable, casual yet sophisticated atmosphere that pulled design influence from their collective roots in Colorado, Texas, NJ and California. Thoughtful touches throughout make this the perfect house to come home to. Featured in the January/February issue of DESIGN BUREAU. Won FAMILY ROOM OF THE YEAR by NC Design Online. Won ASID 1st Place in the ASID Carolinas Design Excellence Competition.

Verellen rocking chairsA 90's builder home undergoes a massive renovation to accommodate this family of four who were looking for a comfortable, casual yet sophisticated atmosphere that pulled design influence from their collective roots in Colorado, Texas, NJ and California. Thoughtful touches throughout make this the perfect house to come home to. Featured in the January/February issue of DESIGN BUREAU. Won FAMILY ROOM OF THE YEAR by NC Design Online. Won ASID 1st Place in the ASID Carolinas Design Excellence Competition.

A 90's builder home undergoes a massive renovation to accommodate this family of four who were looking for a comfortable, casual yet sophisticated atmosphere that pulled design influence from their collective roots in Colorado, Texas, NJ and California. Thoughtful touches throughout make this the perfect house to come home to. Featured in the January/February issue of DESIGN BUREAU. Won FAMILY ROOM OF THE YEAR by NC Design Online. Won ASID 1st Place in the ASID Carolinas Design Excellence Competition.

This beautiful luxury home offers a tucked-back location nestled next to woods, creating a serene outdoor atmosphere. The custom-made double entry doors feel grand as you enter the flagstone foyer. Shiplap wall and ceiling details sprinkled throughout the home create a warm texture palette against the neutral colored walls. The brick mudroom floor is as beautiful as it is functional. The open kitchen looks out to large dining room windows, displaying nature’s beauty outside. Downstairs, the Terrace Level is a place to gather at the bar and cozy up in front of the fireplace to watch the game. Adjacent to the bar is a game room, the perfect place to let loose and partake in some friendly competition. The back yard fire pit and rock water feature create a restful outdoor destination.

A 90's builder home undergoes a massive renovation to accommodate this family of four who were looking for a comfortable, casual yet sophisticated atmosphere that pulled design influence from their collective roots in Colorado, Texas, NJ and California. Thoughtful touches throughout make this the perfect house to come home to. Featured in the January/February issue of DESIGN BUREAU. Won FAMILY ROOM OF THE YEAR by NC Design Online. Won ASID 1st Place in the ASID Carolinas Design Excellence Competition.

A 90's builder home undergoes a massive renovation to accommodate this family of four who were looking for a comfortable, casual yet sophisticated atmosphere that pulled design influence from their collective roots in Colorado, Texas, NJ and California. Thoughtful touches throughout make this the perfect house to come home to. Featured in the January/February issue of DESIGN BUREAU. Won FAMILY ROOM OF THE YEAR by NC Design Online. Won ASID 1st Place in the ASID Carolinas Design Excellence Competition.

This see-through solution allows you to distinguish the environment outside your home while keeping your privacy. The light spreads through the room homogeneously. The heat and direct sun exposure are blocked to ensure a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere. The most convenient way to use your roller shades. This solution also allows to remove the control chain to provide a safe environment for children and pets, and a cleaner design. A custom design for a competitive price. Motorized Roller Shades / Blinds in a modern home located in Encinitas.

A 90's builder home undergoes a massive renovation to accommodate this family of four who were looking for a comfortable, casual yet sophisticated atmosphere that pulled design influence from their collective roots in Colorado, Texas, NJ and California. Thoughtful touches throughout make this the perfect house to come home to. Featured in the January/February issue of DESIGN BUREAU. Won FAMILY ROOM OF THE YEAR by NC Design Online. Won ASID 1st Place in the ASID Carolinas Design Excellence Competition.

This beautiful luxury home offers a tucked-back location nestled next to woods, creating a serene outdoor atmosphere. The custom-made double entry doors feel grand as you enter the flagstone foyer. Shiplap wall and ceiling details sprinkled throughout the home create a warm texture palette against the neutral colored walls. The brick mudroom floor is as beautiful as it is functional. The open kitchen looks out to large dining room windows, displaying nature’s beauty outside. Downstairs, the Terrace Level is a place to gather at the bar and cozy up in front of the fireplace to watch the game. Adjacent to the bar is a game room, the perfect place to let loose and partake in some friendly competition. The back yard fire pit and rock water feature create a restful outdoor destination.

The downstairs recreation room in this Park City ski-in/ski-out property is designed for both relaxation and fun. A large, walnut pool table takes center stage, inviting friendly competition among guests. The room is illuminated by a modern geometric light fixture and floor-to-ceiling windows offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The decor is a mix of modern and rustic elements, with plush seating and a stone fireplace creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Just beyond the recreation room is a dedicated boot room, perfect for prepping for a day on the slopes or other outdoor adventures. With its convenient location and thoughtful amenities, this space is the ideal gathering spot for après-ski activities or a relaxing evening at home.