Example of a huge transitional u-shaped porcelain tile enclosed kitchen design in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Doorless shower - large transitional master double-sink doorless shower idea in Sacramento with gray cabinets and white countertops

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Example of a transitional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Kitchen - coastal l-shaped gray floor kitchen idea in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Stone: Oyster - Cut Coarse Stone Cut Coarse Stone is reminiscent of a saw-cut Turkish Limestone. The highly textural and yet contemporary linear-style installs with a clean, dry-stack application. This stone is the perfect scale for an efficient installation, appealing to both commercial and residential exteriors and interiors. The stones include three different heights of 3″, 6″ and 9″ and various lengths from 12″ to 24″. The muted color palette is indicative of natural limestone. Get a Sample of Oyster: http://www.eldoradostone.com/products/cut-coarse-stone/oyster/

'Sweet 100' cherry tomatoes growing in a 15-gallon terra-cotta pot. Container-grown tomatoes are more susceptible to blossom end rot, but cherry tomatoes like 'Sweet 100', 'Sungold', and 'Black Cherry' rarely have this problem. Photo by Steve Masley

Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic u-shaped medium tone wood floor and beige floor enclosed kitchen remodel in DC Metro with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, brown backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen - small transitional single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Chicago with a triple-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Example of a mid-sized minimalist single-wall brown floor and medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, white cabinets, quartz countertops, ceramic backsplash and white countertops

A hip young family moving from Boston tackled an enormous makeover of an antique colonial revival home in downtown Larchmont. The kitchen area was quite spacious but benefitted from a small bump out for a banquette and additional windows. Navy blue island and tall cabinetry matched to Benjamin Moore’s Van Deusen blue is balanced by crisp white (Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace) cabinetry on the perimeter. The mid-century inspired suspended fireplace adds warmth and style to the kitchen. A tile covered range hood blends the ventilation into the walls. Brushed brass hardware by Lewis Dolan in a contemporary T-bar shape offer clean lines in a warm metallic tone. White Marble countertops on the perimeter are balanced by white quartz composite on the island. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. Countertops by Rye Marble. Refrigerator--Subzero; Range—Viking French door oven--Viking. Dacor Wine Station. Dishwashers—Bosch. Ventilation—Best. Hardware—Lewis Dolan. Lighting—Rejuvenation. Sink--Franke. Stools—Soho Concept. Photography Adam Kane Macchia.

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Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, metal backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

The subtle changes begin as soon as you walk out the back door of the house. The existing decking had a lot of what we call "tweeners"; areas that are overly generous walkways, yet not large enough to house furniture. The awkwardly small bluestone patio was expanded to accommodate a generous seating area. This was done by pushing the step-down closer to the pool. Our talented stone mason carefully married the new bluestone into the existing portion of the patio, resulting in an imperceptible difference between the two. As you descend the new bluestone steps to the pool level, your bare feet will be thankful for the new smooth-finished, limestone-colored concrete, with a hand cut pattern carefully etched into it's surface. The old red brick decking was so hot that the owners could not walk around the pool with their bare feet. The brick coping was also replaced with an eased edge, Pennsylvania Premier Stone which matches the new step treads throughout the project. Between the house and the pool, a large raised planter was reconfigured, giving additional space to the pool deck for a shaded lounge chair area. Across the pool, a bank of rather tall painted brick retaining walls were cut down, shortened and moved. This lessened the visual impact of the walls (which were overwhelming in the space) and also opened up a new seating area, nestled under the arms of the massive Pecan tree at the back of the property. Rather than continuing solid decking around the entire pool, the area near these walls has been transformed to large stone stepper pads set in a sea of beautiful St. Augustine lawn. This creates a visually softened area that is still suited to setting tables and chairs when the guest list calls for additional seating. The spa area is possibly the most dramatic change on this project. Yet more raised planter walls divided this area into awkward spaces, unsuited for proper furniture placement. The planters were removed, new stone decks added, and once again expertly married into the existing decks, opening the area to house a large dining table and a newly built-in BBQ area. The spa itself was re-imagined with the bluestone coping and painted brick veneer. The most impressive addition though is the new handmade glazed tiles that surround the existing cast stone water feature. This water feature was almost unnoticeable against the painted brick wall, but now the dramatic arch and pop of color draw the eye to this quaint little corner of the property. Originally designed by one of the most notable landscape architects in town, this once impressive project had faltered in recent years. The pool and spa still functioned well, and the client wanted to keep it intact. In addition, they wanted to keep as much of the existing landscape as possible. But, the surrounding decks, walls and steps were fair game. At first glance, one might think that our changes were simple material changes. However, upon closer inspection, one can see the subtle-yet-transformative changes that came together to update this classic pool in a tasteful, timeless manner, as well as to improve the flow and usability of the deck areas, while softening the feel of this massive hardscape.

New construction for a large custom home in Woodbridge CA wine country
Example of a mid-sized classic backyard concrete paver patio design in Sacramento with a pergola

Complete your workstation sink with this accessory set. Featuring a bamboo cutting board and a silicone collapsible container. This accessory set fits perfectly over 17” ledge workstation sinks. The set includes one 540ml silicone collapsible container and a 16 ¾ “ x 8 ½ “ cutting board. The bamboo cutting board is made from high quality, antibacterial bamboo and is BPA free. The silicone collapsible container is also BPA free, dishwasher and microwave safe. Work directly over your kitchen sink without losing countertop space. Cut your ingredients directly on the bamboo cutting board and place them in the container, either to serve to your guest or to keep handy while you prep your meals. This set is very easy to store, just collapse the silicone container and put away in the cabinets. Transform your kitchen experience with this bamboo cutting board with collapsible silicone container set.

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized transitional l-shaped brown floor and vinyl floor eat-in kitchen idea in Vancouver with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and shaker cabinets