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Bamboo floor with hand scraped finish and multi colored stain - We created this transitional style kitchen for a client who loves color and texture. When she came to ‘g’ she had already chosen to use the large stone wall behind her stove and selected her appliances, which were all high end and therefore guided us in the direction of creating a real cooks kitchen. The two tiered island plays a major roll in the design since the client also had the Charisma Blue Vetrazzo already selected. This tops the top tier of the island and helped us to establish a color palette throughout. Other important features include the appliance garage and the pantry, as well as bar area. The hand scraped bamboo floors also reflect the highly textured approach to this family gathering place as they extend to adjacent rooms. Dan Cutrona Photography

Bright and bold, the Arccos Ochre rug from Harlequin features a striking multi-directional stripe pattern in trendy shades of grey and mustard yellow. An ideal choice for a contemporary home, place in a living room or dining room for the perfect statement piece. Handtufted from pure wool, this area rug boasts a luxuriously soft and voluminous pile that quickly recovers its height after furniture compression. Wool rugs are durable, naturally flame retardant and have good stain resistant, making them the perfect choice for busy homes.

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3/8" Duratuf® Tempered Safety Glass. Solid aluminum Extrusions. Full Height or Buttress 180° In-Line and 90° Return Panels. Vinyl Bulb Seals. All hardware included for installation (Silicone required). Your choice of Back-to-Back Handles, Knobs, or Towel Bar Combo. Two Standard Square Glass-to-Wall Hinges. Your Choice of Compression Clamps or U-Channel on In-Line and Return Panels. Drip Rail with Sweep.Butt-Glazed In-Line and 90° Return Panel.
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Cork’s cellular structure mimics that of a honeycomb’s, and each of the cells is filled with air. When you walk on this type of a surface, the air becomes compressed and released. This process not only absorbs the shock of impact but provides a cushioning surface, making it extremely comfortable to walk on. This same ability allows for its thermal and sound properties. Thus with cork floors, you will be insulated against sound vibration transfers thru the floor. Cork is one of the best office floor.

Contractor: Windover Development
Photographer: Steve Dunwell Photography, Olson Lewis Architects Staff
Architects’ design for this home drew upon classic shingle style influences to create a highly articulated exterior. Interiors lead to a sense of compression with intimate spaces and lofty rooms. Hierarchical elements include its monumental chimneys, the “tower” at the heart of the home, and the two story bay windows that dominate one end of its façade. Playful shingle style details such as the eyebrow window lend a whimsical tough to the traditional lines and spaces of the house.

Featured on the Discovery Channel's Renovation Nation, this green solar home built on a narrow infill lot is passively heated, naturally cooled and solar powered. Unlike conventional homes built with wood or masonry, this home is built from the soil from the excavation on site. A machine uses very high pressure to compress the soil into a brick. The compressed earth bricks, wrapped with a continuous layer of foam insulation to retain heat, form a structurally sound massive exterior wall that is an integral part of the home’s passive heating and cooling system. In the winter, the sun coming through the south facing windows heats the house and warms the walls. At night, the massive walls radiate heat back into the home. Features of this house include 3000 gallons of rainwater collection, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation, and non-toxic materials. The home is certified by EarthCraft Virginia green building program.

Photo Credit: www.angleeyephotography.com
Inspiration for a country living room remodel in Philadelphia
Inspiration for a country living room remodel in Philadelphia

This Model Home showcases a high-contrast color palette with varying blends of soft, neutral textiles, complemented by deep, rich case-piece finishes.

Featured on the Discovery Channel's Renovation Nation, this green solar home built on a narrow infill lot is passively heated, naturally cooled and solar powered. Unlike conventional homes built with wood or masonry, this home is built from the soil from the excavation on site. A machine uses very high pressure to compress the soil into a brick. The compressed earth bricks, wrapped with a continuous layer of foam insulation to retain heat, form a structurally sound massive exterior wall that is an integral part of the home’s passive heating and cooling system. In the winter, the sun coming through the south facing windows heats the house and warms the walls. At night, the massive walls radiate heat back into the home. Features of this house include 3000 gallons of rainwater collection, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation, and non-toxic materials. The home is certified by EarthCraft Virginia green building program.

Florals with a contemporary touch, this Harlequin Yassuni Cerise rug is the perfect statement piece. Comprising a multicolour floral pattern in bright shades of pink, blue, yellow and taupe, it would look particularly striking in a living room or dining room. Handtufted from pure wool, this area rug boasts a luxuriously soft and voluminous pile that quickly recovers its height after furniture compression. Wool rugs are durable, naturally flame retardant and have good stain resistant, making them the perfect choice for busy homes.

Bright and bold, the Arccos Ochre rug from Harlequin features a striking multi-directional stripe pattern in trendy shades of grey and mustard yellow. An ideal choice for a contemporary home, place in a living room or dining room for the perfect statement piece. Handtufted from pure wool, this area rug boasts a luxuriously soft and voluminous pile that quickly recovers its height after furniture compression. Wool rugs are durable, naturally flame retardant and have good stain resistant, making them the perfect choice for busy homes.

If you want a flooring material that gets the job done with few drawbacks then go with floating cork flooring. Cork will bring your floors beauty without losing the functionality that makes it one of the best on the market. Here’s but a bit of what it can do. Only the bark of the cork oak tree is used, the tree is left standing, so cork is considered a “green” material. It’s very cellular construction deems it hypoallergenic, anti-microbial and non-toxic. Cork is elastic and compressible, which makes it very comfortable underfoot and durable. Great benefits with few drawbacks, add floating cork flooring to your home today.

Color: Naturals-Fantasie
Bedroom - mid-sized traditional bedroom idea in Chicago with beige walls
Bedroom - mid-sized traditional bedroom idea in Chicago with beige walls

Contractor: Windover Development
Photographer: Steve Dunwell Photography, Olson Lewis Architects Staff
Architects’ design for this home drew upon classic shingle style influences to create a highly articulated exterior. Interiors lead to a sense of compression with intimate spaces and lofty rooms. Hierarchical elements include its monumental chimneys, the “tower” at the heart of the home, and the two story bay windows that dominate one end of its façade. Playful shingle style details such as the eyebrow window lend a whimsical tough to the traditional lines and spaces of the house.

Contractor: Windover Development
Photographer: Steve Dunwell Photography, Olson Lewis Architects Staff
Architects’ design for this home drew upon classic shingle style influences to create a highly articulated exterior. Interiors lead to a sense of compression with intimate spaces and lofty rooms. Hierarchical elements include its monumental chimneys, the “tower” at the heart of the home, and the two story bay windows that dominate one end of its façade. Playful shingle style details such as the eyebrow window lend a whimsical tough to the traditional lines and spaces of the house.

Featured on the Discovery Channel's Renovation Nation, this green solar home built on a narrow infill lot is passively heated, naturally cooled and solar powered. Unlike conventional homes built with wood or masonry, this home is built from the soil from the excavation on site. A machine uses very high pressure to compress the soil into a brick. The compressed earth bricks, wrapped with a continuous layer of foam insulation to retain heat, form a structurally sound massive exterior wall that is an integral part of the home’s passive heating and cooling system. In the winter, the sun coming through the south facing windows heats the house and warms the walls. At night, the massive walls radiate heat back into the home. Features of this house include 3000 gallons of rainwater collection, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation, and non-toxic materials. The home is certified by EarthCraft Virginia green building program.

Featured on the Discovery Channel's Renovation Nation, this green solar home built on a narrow infill lot is passively heated, naturally cooled and solar powered. Unlike conventional homes built with wood or masonry, this home is built from the soil from the excavation on site. A machine uses very high pressure to compress the soil into a brick. The compressed earth bricks, wrapped with a continuous layer of foam insulation to retain heat, form a structurally sound massive exterior wall that is an integral part of the home’s passive heating and cooling system. In the winter, the sun coming through the south facing windows heats the house and warms the walls. At night, the massive walls radiate heat back into the home. Features of this house include 3000 gallons of rainwater collection, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation, and non-toxic materials. The home is certified by EarthCraft Virginia green building program.
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