This beautiful new construction craftsman-style home had the typical builder's grade front porch with wood deck board flooring and painted wood steps. Also, there was a large unpainted wood board across the bottom front, and an opening remained that was large enough to be used as a crawl space underneath the porch which quickly became home to unwanted critters. In order to beautify this space, we removed the wood deck boards and installed the proper floor joists. Atop the joists, we also added a permeable paver system. This is very important as this system not only serves as necessary support for the natural stone pavers but would also firmly hold the sand being used as grout between the pavers. In addition, we installed matching brick across the bottom front of the porch to fill in the crawl space and painted the wood board to match hand rails and columns. Next, we replaced the original wood steps by building new concrete steps faced with matching brick and topped with natural stone pavers. Finally, we added new hand rails and cemented the posts on top of the steps for added stability. WOW...not only was the outcome a gorgeous transformation but the front porch overall is now much more sturdy and safe!

Stacked Stone siding, Above ground spa
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Traditional kitchen gets an upgrade by Cutting Edge Kitchen and Bath. The new kitchen features Cambria countertops using the Cantebury design, a cream colored subway tile backsplash and a unique mosaic design behind a new oven and range. Photo by Shane Michaels

Traditional kitchen gets an upgrade by Cutting Edge Kitchen and Bath. The new kitchen features Cambria countertops using the Cantebury design, a cream colored subway tile backsplash and a unique mosaic design behind a new oven and range.

Traditional kitchen gets an upgrade by Cutting Edge Kitchen and Bath. The new kitchen features Cambria countertops using the Cantebury design, a cream colored subway tile backsplash and a unique mosaic design behind a new oven and range. Photo by Shane Michaels

The rich, bluer undertones seen in the cabinetry produce a commanding yet dramatic look. One that stands out and surely leaves a mark. • Interior Restoration + Renovation, 1840 Built Home Newton, MA

Photo Credit: Neil Landino, Counter Top: Connecticut Stone Calacatta Gold Honed Marble, Kitchen Sink: 39" Wide Risinger Double Bowl Fireclay, Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray 1577, Trim Color: Benjamin Moore White Dove, Kitchen Faucet: Perrin and Rowe Bridge Kitchen Faucet VIDEO BLOG, EPISODE 2 – FINDING THE PERFECT STONE Watch this happy client’s testimonial on how Connecticut Stone transformed her existing kitchen into a bright, beautiful and functional space.Featuring Calacatta Gold Marble and Carrara Marble. Video Link: https://youtu.be/hwbWNMFrAV0

Project by I Think I Love It Too A DIY stenciled entry wall near a living room that uses the Trellis Allover wall stencil in metallic gold by Ralph Lauren.

Transitional kitchen photo in Charlotte

Example of a transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, quartz backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photo: Patrick O'Malley
Large eclectic formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in Boston with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Bathroom - contemporary master white tile gray floor bathroom idea in Denver with white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Project by White Lace Cottage A DIY stenciled kitchen backsplash using the Herringbone Brick Allover Stencil pattern from Cutting Edge Stencils with a plaster texture. http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/herringbone-brick-pattern-stencil-wall-decor.html

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HGTV Canada Leave It To Bryan Designer, stylist, and art director for HGTV's Leave It To Bryan, Laura Lynn Fowler, transformed David and Daniela's basement into an awesome play space for three young boys under the age of five. They painted the Birch Forest Stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils in bold blue.

Mid-sized minimalist galley wet bar photo in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite countertops, wood backsplash and white countertops

Photos By; Nate Grant
Design ideas for a contemporary side yard wood fence landscaping in Portland.

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Project by Bianca Roberts A DIY dark pink and light pink stenciled closet idea in a girl's bedroom using the Polka Dot Allover Stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils.