Millicent Harvey
Living room - mid-sized contemporary open concept light wood floor living room idea in Boston with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Alcove shower - mid-sized transitional master beige tile and stone tile travertine floor alcove shower idea in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink and granite countertops

I was recently asked to this property in Wimbledon in to see if there was anything we could do to resolve the problem with a recently laid Black Limestone tiled floor. The builders that had laid the Limestone did not cover or clean the tiles prior to sealing with an impregnating seal thereby trapping in all the dirt from the building works. They then grouted the tiles but didn’t clean the grout off the surface before putting on another two coats of sealer all of which resulted in a very poor finish. Naturally the customer was not happy so called them back to rectify the problem and so they came back and tried to strip the sealer off with cloths and a chemical stripper. Then without rinsing the stone to remove the chemicals they added another two coats of sealer; in desperation the lady gave up with them and called me in. To resolve I tried all the sealant strippers available to me but couldn’t budge the mess effectively. The only other option available was to diamond grind the surface so I discussed this with the customer and she agreed to this and left me to carry on. Initially I started with a coarse 400 grit diamond pad but even that wasn’t having much effect so in the end I had to cut back the surface using a 100 grit pad moving up to 200 grit, then 400 before finally stopping at 800. To lubricate the process you need to use a little water and then rinse away the resultant soil after each pad. If this was a polished stone surface I would have continued with finer and finer grits to restore the surface polish however these tiles were rough limestone and I needed to leave it as near to how it should be. Once all the Limestone had been stripped back the stone turned an uninviting grey colour, so to bring it back to black I applied two coats of Tile Doctor Stone Oil which enhanced the colour. I left the floor overnight to allow the Stone Oil to dry out and then returned to seal the Limestone using two coats of Tile Doctor Colour Grow which is an impregnating sealer that enhances the colour in the stone and will protect it from staining going forward. When the customer saw the final result she was overwhelmed and said she felt like crying with relief, because the floor now looked how she had imagined it to be. It was a great feeling for me to know that I had solved the problems for her.

Permeable Pavers for the Driveway, two Patios and connecting walkways Marilyn Musgjerd
Example of a large ornate side yard concrete paver patio design in Chicago

Large Experimental Abstract Art Piece Titled: "Coming Crusade" Available for purchase (one edition) Size: 72 x 48" This urban abstract art piece enhances a modern industrial loft aesthetic. Contrasting the textured grey walls is the popping experimental art framed in an elegant matte acrylic glass. "Coming Crusade" promotes an essence of creativity with an alternative style. Art is mounted to an elegant, acrylic glass. Art arrives ready to hang. Similar styles are available for commission

This luxurious retreat located on a hillside with extreme elevation change. This project features Pavestone retaining walls and decks, cast stone coping, tile interior finish, sun ledges, and vanishing edge fountain feature

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized rustic galley porcelain tile and gray floor eat-in kitchen idea in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

A powder rm featuring Arte Wallcoverings 48103 Masquerade Uni installed by Drop Wallcoverings, Calgary Wallpaper Installer. Interior Design by Cridland Associates. Photography by Lindsay Nichols Photography. Contractor/Build by Triangle Enterprises.

Premonition by Jon Allen - JAC 195 The Jon Allen Collection is an exclusive, hand-selected group of my most personal work to date. Each piece is hand-painted on aluminum. My art itself and my chosen medium, aluminum, are blissfully married. You may not think of the word organic when you hear the word metal, but this is some of my most organic art and that’s simply because metal allows my work to achieve true sentience. Aluminum’s naturally reflective nature enables each color, shape, and stroke to reach its full potential. A new aspect of the painting will reveal itself to you as it basks in the light that surrounds, evades, or envelops it in that moment. When you see the piece from different angles, you will appreciate how vibrant, dynamic, and environmentally influenced these pieces are. What you may see and feel by morning is not what you’ll see or feel by dusk and in many ways, and as such I feel these pieces capture the ever-ebbing and complex nature of human emotion and perception. Some of these pieces are truly abstract while others are modern takes on traditional landscapes, marine life, and portraits. I hope you enjoy them a fraction of how much I enjoyed creating them. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Number of Pieces: 1 Dimensions: 48" x 24" x 2" off the wall Care & Cleaning: Clean with a soft cloth and plain soap & water Other Features: Hardware is pre-installed for simple hanging and art will “float” 2” off the wall

Jonathan Monty
Large transitional backyard concrete patio photo with a roof extension

Mustafa Bhagat of Flicker Filmworks
Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in New York.

Mystic Gray Quartz features a mid-tone gray background and subtle speckles for added dimension. This is an ideal choice for contemporary and modern designs where a durable, elegant, and maintenance free surface is desired.

Country home design photo in San Diego

Emily Kolaczek
Large elegant walk-out medium tone wood floor home design photo in Calgary with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

GROIN VAULT CROSS WITH CROWN MOLDING, LED LIGHTS IN THE CROWN MOLDING AND VENIETIAN PLASTER
Example of a minimalist bedroom design in New York

Random stone stamped patio ideas
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless stamped concrete patio remodel in Raleigh with no cover