This stone sink was hand carved by the owner Brandon Chimenti. This very unique, alternative will be a conversation starter and definitely a focal piece in any home. We custom make these sinks, so they are made to order.

I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton

Reminiscent of the bold, industrial character of an early 19th-century work tables, our Irondale Rustic Barn wood Dining Room Table is made of reclaimed doors and salvaged architecture are paired with old factory machine parts for striking, one-of-a-kind conversation starters. Dimensions: 106W x 43D x 30H Grey Washe Reclaimed Pine Table Top Heavy Table Top is supported by a sturdy metal base with an brushed industrial metal finish. Given its handmade and hand-finished nature, variations in the wood to be expected.

Classy, and Attractive. The Barrett Sectional, with it;'s unique side tufting, allows for 360 degrees of appeal and allure. The Bold color of the fireside leather is in for a conversation starter.

The juxtaposition of midcentury and contemporary furnishings make this sitting area a conversation starter.
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These rugs are multi-dimensional and reflective of mixed media creations. Cut and loop piles in varying heights are combined to create engaging modern designs. Hand tufted with wool and synthetic fiber. Perfect for a variety of interiors and certain to be a conversation starter.

This “Arizona Inspired” home draws on some of the couples’ favorite desert inspirations. The architecture honors the Wrightian design of The Arizona Biltmore, the courtyard raised planter beds feature labeled specimen cactus in the style of the Desert Botanical Gardens, and the expansive backyard offers a resort-style pool and cabana with plenty of entertainment space. Additional focal areas of landscape design include an outdoor living room in the front courtyard with custom steel fire trough, a shallow negative-edge fountain, and a rare “nurse tree” that was salvaged from a nearby site, sits in the corner of the courtyard – a unique conversation starter. The wash that runs on either side of the museum-glass hallway is filled with aloes, agaves and cactus. On the far end of the lot, a fire pit surrounded by desert planting offers stunning views both day and night of the Praying Monk rock formation on Camelback Mountain. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Builder: GM Hunt Builders Landscape Contractor: Benhart Landscaping Interior Designer: Kitchell Brusnighan Interior Design Photography: Ian Denker

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Country galley black floor kitchen photo in Burlington with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, window backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

The Miami represents everything luxurious about the city that it’s named after. Mechanic elegance gives you complete flexibility with adjustable back cushions. Unique arms, legs, and back rests, as well as cushions make this a delightful art piece fit for any room. It will be the new center piece. The Miami is an entire conversation starter in itself.

This was a small part of a whole house renovation. The clients went with an upscale fireplace detail. Added in a granite waterfall countertop for the bar to fireplace surround for a modern edgy look. This is a feature piece with dark stone surround that will blend with any decor. Of course the waterfall countertop is gorgeous and is a conversation starter to say the least.

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This living room got an upgraded look with the help of new paint, furnishings, fireplace tiling and the installation of a bar area. Our clients like to party and they host very often... so they needed a space off the kitchen where adults can make a cocktail and have a conversation while listening to music. We accomplished this with conversation style seating around a coffee table. We designed a custom built-in bar area with wine storage and beverage fridge, and floating shelves for storing stemware and glasses. The fireplace also got an update with beachy glazed tile installed in a herringbone pattern and a rustic pine mantel. The homeowners are also love music and have a large collection of vinyl records. We commissioned a custom record storage cabinet from Hansen Concepts which is a piece of art and a conversation starter of its own. The record storage unit is made of raw edge wood and the drawers are engraved with the lyrics of the client's favorite songs. It's a masterpiece and will be an heirloom for sure.

The Oslo Storage Console by Convenience Concepts is an elegant piece for any modern home. Featuring two large cabinets and a middle shelf that gives plenty of concealed storage space. Also featuring reversible doors to allow you to display them three different ways! However you display it, this piece will be sure to be a conversation starter.

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For conversation starters, Komal set the neutral palette against bright, blue accents. The final result was a remodeled kitchen that was not only user-friendly, filled with nifty space-saving storage arrangements and attention-grabbing fixtures, but also eco-friendly, completed with energy-saving appliances.

This living room got an upgraded look with the help of new paint, furnishings, fireplace tiling and the installation of a bar area. Our clients like to party and they host very often... so they needed a space off the kitchen where adults can make a cocktail and have a conversation while listening to music. We accomplished this with conversation style seating around a coffee table. We designed a custom built-in bar area with wine storage and beverage fridge, and floating shelves for storing stemware and glasses. The fireplace also got an update with beachy glazed tile installed in a herringbone pattern and a rustic pine mantel. The homeowners are also love music and have a large collection of vinyl records. We commissioned a custom record storage cabinet from Hansen Concepts which is a piece of art and a conversation starter of its own. The record storage unit is made of raw edge wood and the drawers are engraved with the lyrics of the client's favorite songs. It's a masterpiece and will be an heirloom for sure.