Adding a screened porch to your home can contribute positively to its overall value. It is typically a covered structure attached to the exterior of a house, designed to provide an open-air experience while protecting occupants from insects, debris, and adverse weather conditions. Whether you're looking to create a tranquil retreat, a dining area, or an entertainment space, a well-designed screened porch can provide a perfect balance between the comfort of indoor living and the refreshing experience of the outdoors.

The WhisperKOOL Ceiling Mount 8000 Split System features digital temperature and humidity controls, which can be easily adjusted to maintain the perfect storage conditions of wines. Read more: https://www.winecellarcoolinglosangeles.com/wine-cellar-construction/residential/modern-home-wine-cellars/ M&M Cellar Systems 1551 East Gage Ave Los Angeles California 90001 +1 (323) 578-3330

Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Flamingo Park in West Palm Beach, this synthesis of historical and contemporary coastal architecture draws inspiration from the legacy of South Florida Modernism. As a Florida Historic Resource site, the planning approvals process requires that changes to the original property maintain specific historic and stylistic conditions.

Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Flamingo Park in West Palm Beach, this synthesis of historical and contemporary coastal architecture draws inspiration from the legacy of South Florida Modernism. As a Florida Historic Resource site, the planning approvals process requires that changes to the original property maintain specific historic and stylistic conditions.

A gym / garage combination building built entirely of steel from and US Steel kit and heated with heat pump driven radiant floors. Extremely insulated and built to last in extreme conditions of the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Exterior repaint on a hillside home in Fountain Hills, AZ: faded tan stucco body, columns, patio beams, three-car garage doors and the perimeter walls, where the old paint was cracking and peeling at the base. We pressure-washed, masked the arched windows, repaired the walls, conditioned the stucco with Loxon, and sprayed and back-rolled the new finish. Maricopa Valley Painting, Mesa AZ: licensed, bonded and insured, 5-year written warranty.

"Beach Signs" by Canadian photographer Paula Whitlock. This print comes in 5 sizes, starting at 22.5" x 15" and prices start at $190. Our prints are weatherproof and guaranteed outdoors in all weather conditions for 5 years. Free shipping anywhere in Canada

Condition of yard before restoration, red lines show where existing sprinkler lines are
This is an example of a large full sun backyard landscaping in Vancouver for summer.

Fully-conditioned basement wine room. This project included a temperature and humidity control unit, granite countertop, insulate wine room door with electric keypad lock, and custom wine racks with LED lighting strips.

As wonderful as interior air conditioning is, there is nothing quite like the tranquil refreshing nature of outdoor breezes. The trick is to be able to enjoy them without exposing yourself to the intense rays of the sun or precipitation from falling rain while remaining outside.

Séura Storm Ultra Bright™ combines incredible brightness with sophisticated anti-reflective and anti-glare technology to provide remarkable picture clarity in any lighting conditions, including bright sunlight. Photo Credit: BlueSpeed AV

With being the largest LVT plank on the market, rigid plank technology allows easy handing and installation. COREtec Plus XL is inert and dimension-ally Stable; it will not expand or contract under normal conditions. COREtec Plus XL is Green Guard Gold certified for indoor air quality to help keep your home healthy and happy.

Example of a classic exterior home design in Houston

The Roger Lee designed house from 1962 was purchased by the current homeowners in almost original condition, as the previous owners elected to defer most maintenance projects over the years. The clients were able to see beyond the dated materials and finishes, single-paned glass and uninsulated walls and they approached Klopf Architecture to help them expand and update the entire home, one the family could settle into and enjoy for years to come. It was important that the new designs were aligned with Lee's original intent not only because of the client's appreciation for mid-century modern architecture, but also because the house was deemed historical. The Stanford Real Estate Office requires a stringent design review which safeguards the integrity of the community, which Klopf Architecture was happy to oblige going into their updated designs. As with many original mid-century modern homes, the house was scaled to the 1960s lifestyle where rooms were smaller and openings to views were limited and tightly framed. The original conditions defined the direction the family of four would take in updating the house and making it comfortable for their modern lifestyle. Klopf designed a full gut remodel and major addition to bring the house into the 21st century and provide the living area needed for the client's family. The newly expanded house added just about 1,100 sf to create an airy, comfortable and family friendly house, taking full advantage of the beautiful southwestern views that extend out to the hills beyond. The enclosed garage created an additional 240 sf of covered space for long-term storage. A cracked swimming pool created an eyesore taking up a majority of the backyard landscape, so it was one of the first elements to go during the transformation. Working with Outer Space Landscape Architects, the family asked for a mix of relaxing outdoor patio spaces that eventually blend into the native landscaping, extending their views outward toward the natural greenery of the trees beyond their property. Filling in the old pool was a smart way to expand the living spaces outward. The orientation of the house was designed to enjoy the views, but the original architecture provided the first homeowners with mere glimpses of the landscape outside. Klopf was able to broaden those views, continuing and extending on the original architecture to take full advantage of the unobstructed natural views across the rear facade of the house. Small horizontal openings in the primary bedroom and office were replaced with much taller windows that now follow the angled roof line upward, extending across almost all of the facade. We worked with Western Windows, whose designs included an oblique-shaped, operable casement that allowed our design to rise with the slope. A new corner office added to the primary suite, offers a bright and functional work-from-home solution that looks out at the distant views and added natural light from the expanded window configuration that now wraps around the corner. The existing lower level was designed by Lee as a utilitarian space, serving as a wet pool room with a drain in the center of the floor, bathroom, laundry and storage areas. Without the need for a pool room, Klopf was able to convert the area into a much more comfortable and functional living space with a new family room and guest suite. The new spaces enjoy easy access to a new outdoor patio through floor to ceiling, full-width glass sliders. Continuing along the rear facade, a previously exposed deck extending from the living room and hallway provided access to the backyard through a single set of stairs leading toward the side of the house which made sense when the pool was in place. The new deck was re-envisioned as an extension of the main living room and now serves as a second outdoor living room. A new slatted pergola above provides the homeowners welcome relief from the hot afternoon sun. A second set of stairs now creates a better connection to the redesigned lower level. Klopf was able to reconfigure the spaces, extending the living room outward toward the views, where the family now claims it as the heart of the home, spending a large majority of their time outdoors. Back inside, the original wood-burning Malm fireplace was beautifully restored and a gas burner installed to comply with California's strict air standards. It now rests in front of a wall of Heath accent tiles where a dated red brick wall used to stand. A new taller window brings more light and views into the refreshed interior living room. The original glass doors opposite the fireplace were replaced by larger sliders that when fully opened, create a seamless transition to the new outdoor living area so the two spaces feel like one connected space. The original utilitarian kitchen was needlessly tucked into the far back corner and closed-off, out of sight from the living room, so the clients asked Klopf to open it up and expand the kitchen forward so it felt more connected. Today the much larger kitchen is connected to the living area where a short wall with a cutout offers a visual glimpse into the kitchen and a handy pass-through counter for serving guests. A new breakfast nook was also added to create another spot where the family can gather for casual meals. Just outside, a new built-in outdoor grill and prep area extends the kitchen outside and connects to a new outdoor dining spot nestled amongst the trees, taking advantage of the views out back. Klopf was able to expand the other two bedrooms, add a new laundry room and half-bath and convert the carport to an enclosed garage to add more storage areas which was lost when the pool house was converted to the family and guest room. To maintain a historical connection to the original designs, the exterior siding was repeated on all exterior walls, a full-height stained glass window at the front entryway restored, and an interior slatted screen element repeated outside at the exterior entry courtyard and over the new outdoor living room to create a shade trellis. The new house stands proudly and shines against it's new landscaping features, while respecting and expanding on the original intent of Roger Lee's designs epitomizing the comforts of indoor-outdoor living in Northern California. Completion year: 2020 Klopf Architecture project team: John Klopf, Klara Kevane, Noel Andrade Contractor: ORB Construction, Brendan O'Reilly Structural engineer: Sezen and Moon Landscape architect: Outer space Furnishings and decoration: Urbanism Designs Photographer: Mariko Reed

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Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean underground basement remodel

3-6' tall x 4-7' wide White flowers clusters in spring are followed by black fruit in the summer. This shrub is widely adaptable to most light and soil conditions.

Beautiful and bespoke, Accoya wood was selected for the decking of a terrace with a pool and sauna at this private residence. Accoya was chosen for the project due to its natural beauty, durability and high performance in all weather conditions. Carpenters and Carpenter Ole Larsen and sons via Davidsen Odense.

Client loves to cook and wanted to create the most favourable conditions for this. We optimally and efficiently used a lot of storage space and make the most of the working surface for cooking.

The subtle variations in color and shape gives your indoor wall that great real stone look. Stone Design indoor wall decoration panels are made of high quality and durable gypsum. Stone Design indoor wall decoration panels are durable, easy to clean, and do not discolor. The panels are easy to install with a regular thin set mortar (tile adhesive) based on the subsurface conditions.