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A home worthy of Bebb & Gould, this Tudor now sings in concert with its gorgeous PNW landscape to the delight of its green thumbed homeowners. Shown here: new winding stair with iron balusters and hand carved tangent handrail.

In this extensive landscape transformation, Campion Walker took a secluded house nestled above a running stream and turned it into a multi layered masterpiece with five distinct ecological zones. Using an established oak grove as a starting point, the team at Campion Walker sculpted the hillsides into a magnificent wonderland of color, scent and texture. Natural stone, copper, steel, river rock and sustainable Ipe hardwood work in concert with a dynamic mix of California natives, drought tolerant grasses and Mediterranean plants to create a truly breathtaking masterpiece where every detail has been considered, crafted, and reimagined.

Christy Webber Landscapes maintains the shrub beds and the stunning rose garden in Chicago’s Grant Park. We also fertilize all the trees and provide an organic turf program for all areas. Routinely restore the turf after concerts and sporting events to ensure the grounds look good for all seasons. Grant Park has a variety of events on any day of the week, as well as large festivals like Lollapalooza and The Taste of Chicago so keeping the park fresh and tidy is a constant challenge.

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Example of a mid-sized classic backyard concrete paver patio design in Minneapolis with a fire pit and no cover

Northern Michigan is the ultimate getaway destination with serene views and abundance of outdoor recreation. This remote Up North house offers nothing short of that. With the nearest major town almost 45 minutes away, it was essential this vacation home offered all the amenities for entertainment and relaxation. Spire worked with the client to create the perfect lake house retreat with comfort and convenience during any season or weather. The living room with an attached game room is a versatile space that offers endless entertainment. A 65” TV was installed over the fireplace in the custom stone wall. The adjustable mount allows the TV to lower for comfortable viewing from either the couch or pool table. A pair of Meridian Audio DSP7200 custom color matched speakers equipped with a Meridian Audio 218 digital controller were strategically installed on each side of the fireplace. The floor-standing speakers compliment the natural stone while providing astonishingly life-like sound, perfect for streaming live concerts. The powerful audio extends to the upper level of the home. Spire installed B&W 700 series bookshelf speakers in the executive office and a Triad custom speaker bar in the master bedroom. These speakers are ideal for smaller rooms, while elevating the TV experience. The large living room windows offer beautiful lake views and ample lighting. Lutron Palladiom shades were installed to easily control the natural light in the living room, master bedroom and bathroom. They are custom designed and fully automated to let in the morning sun or achieve partial shading or complete privacy. Whether set on a schedule or controlled from an iPad, the shades operate quietly and seamlessly. The technology was designed to be enjoyed just as much indoors as outdoors. With the whole home audio system, high-quality sound can flow throughout the indoor rooms as well as the outdoor patio. While the location may be remote, Spire ensured the WiFi and network connection is strong both throughout the yard and inside the home. A Lutron HomeWorks QS system integrates the control of all the interior and exterior lighting including motion sensing for the exterior pathway. Since this is not a permanent residence, a control and security system was very important. A personalized Savant system was integrated for full home control of lighting, climate, entertainment and security from anywhere with a smart device . This includes the ability to control the multiple landscape light zones with timed scenes. The Doorbird cameras and chimes with the integration of camera feeds into the Savant Control provides remote communication with visitors at any of the exterior doors. Remote access also allows rebooting of all essential systems from any location.

A home worthy of Bebb & Gould, this Tudor now sings in concert with its gorgeous PNW landscape to the delight of its green thumbed homeowners. Shown here: new winding stair with iron balusters and hand carved tangent handrail.

Merillat Cabinets
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized eclectic u-shaped travertine floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen idea in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Architecture: Sutro Architects Landscape Architecture: Arterra Landscape Architects Builder: Upscale Construction Photography: Christopher Stark
Photo of a modern landscaping in San Francisco.

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Example of a large country light wood floor living room library design in New York with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace

A West Coast Contemporary custom house built by Satori Homes Inc. This home's unique shape and layout was guided in part by a grove of long standing and protected cedar trees. The result is a home which now exists in concert with it's green surroundings and features it's characteristics.

This is an organic Lime Wash done with a true lime wash product as opposed to a brick mortar or concrete that is often seen on new houses. This product can be applied as a solid coating making the surface completely white, or can be applied and "washed off" in many artistic ways, as seen here. If you hate your brick or just want something unique this is a great option! Photo credit: Jeff Murrey

Southwest carpeted and multicolored floor home theater photo in Salt Lake City with multicolored walls and a projector screen

Example of a mid-sized minimalist gray three-story mixed siding house exterior design in Vancouver with a shed roof

Since we were introducing Modernist, sustainable residential design to this old urban neighborhood, we made a concerted effort to recall architectural elements from the existing structures. Front porches, created and shaded by cantilevered upper forms, pay tribute to the importance of "public" outdoor space in these and all historic Southern homes. The houses address the sidewalk at the same distance as neighboring houses and floor-to-ceiling windows on the lower levels engage the neighborhood while high windows on the upper levels provide privacy for the personal spaces there. Photo by Raymond Goodmon

Mid-sized elegant backyard concrete patio container garden photo in Oklahoma City with no cover

An enlargement of circle drive island with a synthetic turf play lawn anchored by terraced steel tree planters. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography
This is an example of a large modern full sun front yard brick driveway in Austin for spring.

This outstanding Yonkers, NY "natatorium" was designed by Architects Fred Cox and Will Parker in concert with Janet McHugh of Artistic Tile - Downtown NYC 21st St Showroom. This palatial pool-house uses a medley of our proprietary designs, including our Granada pattern in Smoke, Arpell in Bianco Carrara, Danse Lucido, Damask Azul, Valencia Lucido, Fiori in Calacatta Gold, Estrella in Grey and Calacatta Gold field tile. The project was recently featured in Westchester Home.

This Demarest, NJ home received a full makeover by our Retail President, Lauren Cherkas. in concert with the homeowners. With a mix of patterns, stones, and stone-look porcelains, their tile choices make a unique statement in each room.