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This extensive remodel overlooking Lake Austin is a paean to the powerful art it enfolds. Rigorous editing of every distracting, inconsequential element of the original house was critical. So too was the insertion of new complementary components that provide artful ways to move through both interior and exterior rooms. The collection of modern art is arresting. Ranging from a Turrell hologram to a pair of Agnes Martins, the art is framed by the architecture and lighting so that it is experienced in a choreographed, curated way that encourages wandering and an intimate connection to each piece. The mood is set in the entry courtyard. A floating walkway curves down and around a brilliant spiraling blue Clement sculpture. It pauses once, at a moment of surprise, when the first view through the house is filled with the blue water of the lake beyond. Inside, the saturated color of many of the pieces of art are balanced by an absence of other visual clutter in the color palette, furniture, and architecture. A new interior plaster, steel, and bronze stair carves through a space occupied by two small Clement sculptures in niches, a McKay Otto sculpture on a landing and a glass cylinder elevator. This is a very specific place, designed for specific art and for a collector who has a close relationship with each piece.

As you walk in, the main floor unfolds into a seamless living experience. Walls and columns were expertly removed to reveal a voluminous, open-concept great room. Natural light filters through generous windows, illuminating layers of sophisticated textures and warm neutral tones. The thoughtfully integrated millwork subtly divides the space without disrupting flow, while elegant sconces above the breakfast nook infuse intimacy—creating a serene yet inviting atmosphere.
At the heart of the home sits a striking, oversized kitchen arrangement featuring dual islands: one devoted to food prep, the other to gathering and conversation. The islands are finished in complementary palettes—one light, one dark—mirroring the balance of materials and colors across the open floor plan. This innovative layout fosters community and showcases design depth through thoughtful texture layering, from stone countertops to artisanal hardware.
Swatch’s signature layering approach brings dimension and warmth throughout these interconnected rooms. Subtle pops of earthy hues alongside jewel-tone accents are woven through upholstery, decorative lighting, and artwork. Organic elements like wood flooring and natural stone surfaces reinforce the Modern European aesthetic: clean lines with a lived-in elegance, where each material choice feels intentional and inviting .
Styled to feel luxurious yet approachable, the space features a discussed blend of classic European elegance and contemporary comfort. Plush fabrics—such as velvet cushions and soft linens—contrast simple, modern furniture silhouettes. Freestanding lantern-style pendants and delicate sconces enhance ambiance throughout, while curated décor from different European influences tells a rich, nuanced design story.

This striking modern kitchen by Performance Kitchens & Home achieves stunning visual impact through a clean, modern design defined by geometric clarity and a balanced, monochrome palette.
Crisp white perimeter cabinetry and subway tile backsplash amplify the sense of space and light, while a large central island grounds the design with a dramatic black countertop and complementary dark seating. This strategic interplay of light and shadow adds depth while maintaining an airy, cohesive feel. The open layout and sophisticated color scheme make this a timeless and elegant space, perfect for both focused cooking and high-end entertaining—a true reflection of our Gold Standard design approach. Text us at (484) 278-1764 or Call us (215) 482-0700 to get more info about Design, Design-Build and other ways we can help you make your dream a reality!
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Caraway is a 7 inch x 60 inch WPC Vinyl Plank with a soft, minimalist oak design and complementary, dark brown tones. This flooring is constructed with a waterproof SPC core, 20mil protective wear layer, rare 60 inch length planks, and unbelievably realistic wood grain texture.

Everyone wants a versatile light that can be easily transformed so Globe Electric created the Beaufort 1-Light Wall Sconce. A dark bronze and cage shade brings out this sconce's popular industrial side but by removing the cage shade you get a trendy vintage wall sconce! It completely changes the look of the fixture so you can get creative and change the look of your interior any time you want. Part of a collection, the unique styling is complementary to all decor trends and adds drama to any room. Have fun and get decorating!

Remember our big Reservoir remodel? These pictures were taken AFTER the house was staged with beautiful, complementary furnishings. Looking good!
Amanda K

Marsh Kitchen & Bath designer Jan Zuccarello started this project as an update to a 1990s kitchen and quickly turned it into the homeowner's dream kitchen. Taking out a pantry and desk area, changing a window, updating appliances, and adding a new color palette with complementary lighting made the new space light and airy with a feeling of openness. Soft gray countertops complement a light patterned quartz on the contrasting gray island. The custom display cabinet with seeded glass and mullion detail repeated in the chair backs, along with the crown molding details, made this a dream come true for the homeowner.

Advice on interior design is available everywhere—from TV shows and websites to books, magazines and apps.
We love seeing people become engaged in design and educated on the wide range of possibilities. But we hope you’ll proceed with caution.
It’s not that style errors are a matter of life and death. It’s just that it’s easy to choose designs that aren’t necessarily reflective of your own personality and character. And since you’re typically stuck with your interior design decisions for years, styles that don’t quite fit can tend to grate on you.
Interiors that give one person comfort may unleash chaos in someone else. This goes beyond favorite colors or hot trends, right to the heart of interior design, where you find questions of composition, balance, repetition, space and more.
The goal is to find that unique combination of design elements that gives you comfort, support and balance.
In one home, that perfect balance was struck through the use of symmetry. A pair of comfortable swivel chairs sit beneath matching indigo patterned paintings. Matching bookcases below the paintings contain similar, but not identical, arrangements of books, vases and bowls. Woods and bronzes help warm up the simple white bookcase shelving.
Two matching poufs in front of the fireplace provide additional seating. The sofa is accented with a pair of pillows with a blue pattern that echoes the artwork.
The effect of the symmetry is to achieve order and simplicity, which I promote at every opportunity. After all, your home interiors should be the setting or the backdrop of your life—not center stage.
Antique bronze and blue are complementary colors. Together, they offer a rich palette of richness and depth, which brings out the beauty of wood and stone.
In the home office, a unique, whitewash-stained wooden desk rests on metal, Sawhorse-inspired legs for a warm, rustic look. The black leather chair features a contemporary silhouette with an antique brass frame. An adjustable desk lamp has bronze accents.
The bookcase combines a sleek, black metal frame with concrete shelves, for another unusual pairing. It’s kept uncluttered for an orderly, peaceful look. Items on the shelves include a bronze-accented lamp and a pair
of high gloss-finished wooden bookends.
The elegant artwork behind the desk is a simple midnight-blue and bronze with mottled white. Deep blues are again picked up in the rug, which adds a stately vibe with a modern pattern and satisfying texture.
Within the framework of symmetry, the living room repeats the blue-and-bronze color scheme.
A large midcentury brass clock above the fireplace keeps the natural stone visible, rather than hidden behind a painting or television, while its straight lines and color create a beautiful contrast.
The sofa is a soft, neutral blue. The pattern on the round brass side table features echoes the darker blue-patterned rug, as well as the rug in the office, tying the rooms together.
Indigo blue books adjacent to bronze vases on the shelves repeat the color scheme. The soapstone-topped coffee table echoes the shape of the fireplace. A pair of tall, matching floor lamps with long wooden bases, brass pulls and simple linen shades combine both the colors and symmetry found throughout the home.

Encompassing a range of baluster rails, newel posts and complementary decorative accessories, Outwater's new, maintenance free Cast Stone Balustrade System is manufactured utilizing a unique process that combines a mixture of resins with crushed limestone and impregnated fade resistant textured colors to create balustrades that look and feel just like authentic limestone balusters at less than half of their cost and weight.
Intended for indoor or outdoor applications, which can be assembled by laypeople using traditional carpentry tools without the need for masonry, Outwater's Cast Stone Balustrade System meets the 4-inch sphere code when properly set up, and can be placed on sized dimensional lumber without the need for steel supports.
Moreover, unlike lesser quality balustrade systems, which use regular screws to attach their components, also taking into account that the screws' imminent corrosion renders them as an unsafe means by which to attach baluster rails, Outwater's Cast Stone Balustrade System employs a unique incorporated pipe system, connector pins and spacers to increase the Balustrade System's stability while allowing for a more secure and professional installation with barely perceptible seams.
Offered in 34-in. and 48-in. overall heights with a nominal 7-in rail width, baluster rails are sold by the foot up to 16-ft. long to accommodate most any installation.
100% mold resistant, non-porous and unaffected by the harshest elements, Outwater's Cast Stone Balustrade System does not require priming, painting or even occasional touch ups, further enhancing its appeal.
Product Features:
• Create balustrades that look and feel just like authentic stone balusters at less than half of their cost and weight
• Intended for indoor or outdoor use
• Can be installed by laypeople using traditional carpentry tools without the need for masonry
• Meets the 4-inch sphere code when properly set up, and can be placed on sized dimensional lumber without the need for steel supports
• Employs a unique incorporated pipe system, connector pins and spacers to increase stability while allowing for a more secure and professional installation
• Offered in 34-in. and 48-in. overall heights with a nominal 7-in rail width, baluster rails are sold by the foot up to 16-ft. long
• 100% mold resistant, non-porous and unaffected by the harshest elements. Does not require priming, painting or even occasional touch ups
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At a time when many companies appear to have rapidly transitioned away from personalized customer service, having replaced their knowledgeable and immensely valuable human sales representatives with inanimate online marketing channels, which can be helpful to you if you were to know exactly what you might need and were not to encounter difficulties in placing your order, here at Outwater, we still believe that human interaction with a live, well versed, non-commissioned sales representative will undoubtedly better serve your needs in the long run. Even though you can always shop with us at www.outwater.com, you can also always deal directly with our extremely well versed and friendly sales and customer service representatives for their unparalleled support and assistance, most of whom have worked at Outwater for more than 15 years.
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Quite the modern kitchen using slab door style on perimeter & island and a huge wall of shaker white oak cabinets with a light gray wash & white glaze. And we can't leave out the complementary butler's pantry and floating white oak shelves.

Step into a world where style meets functionality. A world where every inch of your home reflects your personality, down to the doors you pass through every day. With our mesmerizing selection of double barn doors, you can be the architect of your dreams.
These double barn doors, with their distinctive Black Matte finish, aren't your conventional, unexciting doors. Swinging open to new realms of design, they represent undying allure and unbeatable quality. They are an artistic statement - a gateway to creative expression.
Matchless Elegance
Is an all-black palette your style? With our doors, you can immerse yourself in the richness of black. The black rail provides a harmonious extension to the color scheme, setting the stage for an extraordinary entrance.
And let's not forget about the glass. The frosted glass embedded in the door isn’t merely functional but also adds an aesthetic charm. It transforms the door from not just a boundary between rooms, but an intriguing design element in itself.
Priceless Craftsmanship
Paying close attention to details, our double barn doors combine masterful artistry and supreme craftsmanship. Every door is carefully structured, seeking to provide an experience rather than just a purpose. The perfect canvas to exhibit your elegant taste and design penchant.
Re-imagine Your Spaces
Why limit yourself to monotonous designs when you can order and buy interior doors with intricate detailing and exceptional style? Our array of interior doors opens up oceans of design possibilities. Whether it's the kitchen, the bedroom, or even a cozy reading corner, you can craft the drama with our interior doors.
Why Choose Our Double Barn Doors?
Stunning black matte finish
Complementary black rail
Gorgeous frosted glass
Unsurpassable craftsmanship
Unbeatable durability
Aesthetic and functional
Equip Your Home with the Art of Entry
Transcend from the ordinary and step into a world of artistic elegance. United Porte is your destination to order and buy doors that intersect impeccable design and structural soundness. Experience the satisfaction of living in a home that reflects your taste, style, and personality through every door, every corner, every detail.
Give your surroundings a personality by choosing the double barn doors. The Black Matte color, accentuated beautifully with a frosted glass finish and a perfectly complementing black rail, gives your entrances a breathtaking touch. It's not just about entering a room; it's about making an entry. So, why wait? Make your doors talk with United Porte.

This softscape with natural boulders is part of a lakeside oasis in Bethel, NY where beauty and relaxation await.
With the goal of further accentuating the breathtaking lakeside views on this Bethel, NY property, designers at Landworx blended a complementary outdoor oasis with the property's stunning features. Unique, natural stone line the walkway and patio around the curved pool and hot tub, snuggly edging along the property's hillside. The poolscape is encircled by a natural boulder retaining wall, separating the structure of the lawn and welcoming guests to travel into the connecting paths of the property. Additionally, the Landworx team chose an ideal spot for a stone fire pit, welcoming its visitors to gaze out over the expansive lake that surrounds the neighborhood.

Advice on interior design is available everywhere—from TV shows and websites to books, magazines and apps.
We love seeing people become engaged in design and educated on the wide range of possibilities. But we hope you’ll proceed with caution.
It’s not that style errors are a matter of life and death. It’s just that it’s easy to choose designs that aren’t necessarily reflective of your own personality and character. And since you’re typically stuck with your interior design decisions for years, styles that don’t quite fit can tend to grate on you.
Interiors that give one person comfort may unleash chaos in someone else. This goes beyond favorite colors or hot trends, right to the heart of interior design, where you find questions of composition, balance, repetition, space and more.
The goal is to find that unique combination of design elements that gives you comfort, support and balance.
In one home, that perfect balance was struck through the use of symmetry. A pair of comfortable swivel chairs sit beneath matching indigo patterned paintings. Matching bookcases below the paintings contain similar, but not identical, arrangements of books, vases and bowls. Woods and bronzes help warm up the simple white bookcase shelving.
Two matching poufs in front of the fireplace provide additional seating. The sofa is accented with a pair of pillows with a blue pattern that echoes the artwork.
The effect of the symmetry is to achieve order and simplicity, which I promote at every opportunity. After all, your home interiors should be the setting or the backdrop of your life—not center stage.
Antique bronze and blue are complementary colors. Together, they offer a rich palette of richness and depth, which brings out the beauty of wood and stone.
In the home office, a unique, whitewash-stained wooden desk rests on metal, Sawhorse-inspired legs for a warm, rustic look. The black leather chair features a contemporary silhouette with an antique brass frame. An adjustable desk lamp has bronze accents.
The bookcase combines a sleek, black metal frame with concrete shelves, for another unusual pairing. It’s kept uncluttered for an orderly, peaceful look. Items on the shelves include a bronze-accented lamp and a pair
of high gloss-finished wooden bookends.
The elegant artwork behind the desk is a simple midnight-blue and bronze with mottled white. Deep blues are again picked up in the rug, which adds a stately vibe with a modern pattern and satisfying texture.
Within the framework of symmetry, the living room repeats the blue-and-bronze color scheme.
A large midcentury brass clock above the fireplace keeps the natural stone visible, rather than hidden behind a painting or television, while its straight lines and color create a beautiful contrast.
The sofa is a soft, neutral blue. The pattern on the round brass side table features echoes the darker blue-patterned rug, as well as the rug in the office, tying the rooms together.
Indigo blue books adjacent to bronze vases on the shelves repeat the color scheme. The soapstone-topped coffee table echoes the shape of the fireplace. A pair of tall, matching floor lamps with long wooden bases, brass pulls and simple linen shades combine both the colors and symmetry found throughout the home.

This coastal home, inspired by the serene surroundings of St. Augustine Beach, is thoughtfully designed with a palette of white and blue hues, perfectly capturing the breezy beach vibe. Patterns on rugs and complementary decor add a sense of dynamism and texture, while carefully curated artwork enhances the character and individuality of each room. Our team at Interiors by Maite Granda meticulously crafted every detail, striving to achieve excellence and create a harmonious, inviting space that reflects the beauty of its coastal setting.

Beautify your home with bold lighting and contrasting complementary colours.
Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in Vancouver
Dining room - contemporary dining room idea in Vancouver

In this home remodeling project, the bathroom was transformed from an outdated space into a more functional and aesthetically pleasing area. To cater to the homeowner's needs, the large, underutilized bathtub was removed, allowing for an extension of the shower area. This extension created a dedicated dry-off space, complete with convenient towel and robe hooks. The shower itself received a makeover with new tile and niche shelves to provide ample storage for shower products. The vanity was updated with stylish dark countertops and fixtures, adding a modern touch to the space. The addition of complementary accessories such as mirrors and lighting fixtures tied the entire look together, resulting in a well-put-together and updated bathroom that seamlessly blended form and function.

In this boys bedroom, a contemporary white metal head board and side table are accentuated by a walnut dresser, a colorful lamp, and a patterned comforter. All items come together to elevate the look of this bedroom, which features a complementary two-colored horizontal stripe on the walls.
Eric & Chelsea Eul Photography

Design Studio™ Roman shades come in a wide variety of timeless fabrics like cotton, silk and linen. Available in four distinct styles. Customize even further with tapes, trims and complementary valances.

Here’s a glimpse of some of the carefully selected samples I used in creating this home’s exterior. From the rich texture of Pecky Cypress for the garage doors to the perfect paint and trim colors, every detail was thoughtfully chosen. Natural stone, a sleek metal roof, and complementary finishes come together to create a cohesive and stunning exterior.

As you walk in, the main floor unfolds into a seamless living experience. Walls and columns were expertly removed to reveal a voluminous, open-concept great room. Natural light filters through generous windows, illuminating layers of sophisticated textures and warm neutral tones. The thoughtfully integrated millwork subtly divides the space without disrupting flow, while elegant sconces above the breakfast nook infuse intimacy—creating a serene yet inviting atmosphere.
At the heart of the home sits a striking, oversized kitchen arrangement featuring dual islands: one devoted to food prep, the other to gathering and conversation. The islands are finished in complementary palettes—one light, one dark—mirroring the balance of materials and colors across the open floor plan. This innovative layout fosters community and showcases design depth through thoughtful texture layering, from stone countertops to artisanal hardware.
Swatch’s signature layering approach brings dimension and warmth throughout these interconnected rooms. Subtle pops of earthy hues alongside jewel-tone accents are woven through upholstery, decorative lighting, and artwork. Organic elements like wood flooring and natural stone surfaces reinforce the Modern European aesthetic: clean lines with a lived-in elegance, where each material choice feels intentional and inviting .
Styled to feel luxurious yet approachable, the space features a discussed blend of classic European elegance and contemporary comfort. Plush fabrics—such as velvet cushions and soft linens—contrast simple, modern furniture silhouettes. Freestanding lantern-style pendants and delicate sconces enhance ambiance throughout, while curated décor from different European influences tells a rich, nuanced design story.
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