Leigh Benner Leigh Benner Designed By Leigh Benner of Dancing Leaf Designs - We miss working with her... This garden was created over an old pool sight, The client hoped to use all natural, or natural looking products, The plant material is eight native, Mediterranean or edible plants, The sooting sounds of the Aquascape Designs waterfall greatly adds to the tranquil feeling of this Garden. The incredible Neolith Firepit puts out tons of heat that allows for late night enjoyment.

total gut and rebuild to expand a kitchen footprint into the dining room and create a huge cooking and entertaining space. We removed the load bearing wall that separated the dining and kitchen area and installed an engineered beam in the ceiling to carry the load and open up the space. Relocating the sink, oven range and electrical enabled us to restructure and give our clients the kitchen of their dreams. This eclectic design features: ✨ Cambria Harlech quartz countertops which have sophisticated, rich coppers and golds dancing behind a dramatic dark brown copper vein paired with a stainless steel subway tile backsplash for a modern industrial style edge ✨ Floor to ceiling elevated Shaker style cabinetry with beadboard accent, a decorative venthood and butcher block island with ornate legs giving this space lots of personality ✨ All the bells & whistles for the home chef - microwave drawer in the butcher block prep island with trash can drawer, 6 burner professional range with pot filler and high powered range hood above and a huge single basin apron front sink. This collaboration of modern features, traditional elements and industrial-inspired accents was blended just right to create a sophisticated kitchen that's also warm and inviting.

This basement finish beautifully exemplifies the transitional design style, offering a range of functional and elegant spaces. Highlights include a golf simulator, a dance studio, a cozy living room, a stylish bathroom, and a sophisticated wet bar. The wet bar features a unique blend of textures, with a shiplap backsplash on one wall and Splendours White tile on another, complemented by floating shelves. It's fully equipped with an under-counter microwave and a beverage fridge. Two Seafarer 6" seedy glass pendants illuminate the space, while Peppercorn White quartz countertops, with their pebbled appearance and soft whites and warm grays, create a chic look. The basement's flooring combines Fauna LVP with brown tones, darker grains, and knots, resulting in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The bathroom also features the Peppercorn White quartz countertops from the bar area, and Quarzo Taj LVT provides an ivory backdrop with soft gray veins for a natural marble appearance. The walk-in shower boasts Bay Blue beveled accent tiles for the niche, Carrara Ultra White hex tiles for the shower pan, and Imperial Bianco Gloss tiles for a clean look on the walls. A beautiful boutique wall sconce with an oil-rubbed finish and a contemporary framed vanity mirror with rounded corners add a modern touch to the bathroom, which is fitted with new Delta fixtures. This basement transformation seamlessly blends practicality and elegance, creating an inviting and versatile living space.

A beautiful new build home got the glam treatment with a stunning gold/black console table, giant white roses and custom artwork. The clients's initials were added as a personal touch. A floor length mirror on the opposite side bounces light around in this small space.

Our clients Joe and Lila and their two boys live in a lovely relaxed Transitional Colonial. They bought their home in the perfect neighborhood, but it had a unique problem. It featured a small kitchen in an ample space. You could literally line dance in the wasted floor space. Even with all the room, there was not enough cabinetry or countertop space for everyday living. They needed a full kitchen remodel!

This butterfly garden is in the clients front yard so that they may see and walk through the garden each time they go out of their house. The internal walkway within the garden is in the shape of a bee dance on which the children may run through the garden. The photos show the fall flowers in bloom.

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The homeowner wanted to “refresh” his current backyard waterfront oasis. For the retaining walls, the homeowner wanted a “new” look, something different in a multi-piece system with colors to accentuate the house and landscaping. The retaining wall product had to be flexible enough to go above-grade, turn curves, do 90 degree corners, build columns and create steps. The homeowner chose the Allan Block 4-Piece Ashlar wall in the Quarry Ridge Blend color manufactured by Titan Block and sold through Florida Silica Sand. The total backyard renovation included the complete demo of an existing swimming pool, retaining walls, walkways, planters and reconstruction of a brand new swimming pool, retaining walls, planters and pavers – not just your basic renovation. The main objective from the homeowner was to create large areas for backyard entertainment. Not just your standard backyard Bar-B-Q, but events that could accommodate a band, dance floor, fire pit, outdoor grill, outdoor fireplace and have a large enough paved area for equipment to maintain the rare and expensive palm trees. Allan Block

These Jefferson County, AL, homeowners can attest that expanding your porch by just over 50% can make that porch 100% more usable and enjoyable! Archadeck of Birmingham helped them create a relaxing covered porch where they can sit with their feet up. By day, they enjoy the view of their beautiful backyard gardens. By night, they are mesmerized by the dancing flames of the fire pit they use as the centerpiece of this cozy porch setting.

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Designed By Leigh Benner of Dancing Leaf Designs - We miss working with her... This garden was created over an old pool sight, The client hoped to use all natural, or natural looking products, The plant material is eight native, Mediterranean or edible plants, The sooting sounds of the Aquascape Designs waterfall greatly adds to the tranquil feeling of this Garden. The incredible Neolith Firepit puts out tons of heat that allows for late night enjoyment.

The homeowner wanted to “refresh” his current backyard waterfront oasis. For the retaining walls, the homeowner wanted a “new” look, something different in a multi-piece system with colors to accentuate the house and landscaping. The retaining wall product had to be flexible enough to go above-grade, turn curves, do 90 degree corners, build columns and create steps. The homeowner chose the Allan Block 4-Piece Ashlar wall in the Quarry Ridge Blend color manufactured by Titan Block and sold through Florida Silica Sand. The total backyard renovation included the complete demo of an existing swimming pool, retaining walls, walkways, planters and reconstruction of a brand new swimming pool, retaining walls, planters and pavers – not just your basic renovation. The main objective from the homeowner was to create large areas for backyard entertainment. Not just your standard backyard Bar-B-Q, but events that could accommodate a band, dance floor, fire pit, outdoor grill, outdoor fireplace and have a large enough paved area for equipment to maintain the rare and expensive palm trees. Allan Block

This basement finish beautifully exemplifies the transitional design style, offering a range of functional and elegant spaces. Highlights include a golf simulator, a dance studio, a cozy living room, a stylish bathroom, and a sophisticated wet bar. The wet bar features a unique blend of textures, with a shiplap backsplash on one wall and Splendours White tile on another, complemented by floating shelves. It's fully equipped with an under-counter microwave and a beverage fridge. Two Seafarer 6" seedy glass pendants illuminate the space, while Peppercorn White quartz countertops, with their pebbled appearance and soft whites and warm grays, create a chic look. The basement's flooring combines Fauna LVP with brown tones, darker grains, and knots, resulting in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The bathroom also features the Peppercorn White quartz countertops from the bar area, and Quarzo Taj LVT provides an ivory backdrop with soft gray veins for a natural marble appearance. The walk-in shower boasts Bay Blue beveled accent tiles for the niche, Carrara Ultra White hex tiles for the shower pan, and Imperial Bianco Gloss tiles for a clean look on the walls. A beautiful boutique wall sconce with an oil-rubbed finish and a contemporary framed vanity mirror with rounded corners add a modern touch to the bathroom, which is fitted with new Delta fixtures. This basement transformation seamlessly blends practicality and elegance, creating an inviting and versatile living space.

New Ipe wood screens and gate which blocks out the common laneway. Main patio and walls are all made from a local Sandblasted limestone called Eramosa. Beautiful existing Japanese Maple casts some incredible shadowing on the Ipe screens and limestone wall/patio.

This striking backyard is at its glamorous best after dark. The underside of the roof structure is clad to match the cabana with bold factory-painted red and charcoal panels of outdoor MDF. The dual-sided fireplace is beautifully framed by a feature wall of charcoal gloss and matte tiles, while at the pool’s deep end, a 60” linear flame dances across a matching elevated tile wall. The two sheer descent waterfalls and strategically placed array of garden lights add the final dramatic touch.

A small contemporary garden space adjacent to the art glass studio. Many elements in the garden are designed by us to showcase the owners glass art pieces.

total gut and rebuild to expand a kitchen footprint into the dining room and create a huge cooking and entertaining space. We removed the load bearing wall that separated the dining and kitchen area and installed an engineered beam in the ceiling to carry the load and open up the space. Relocating the sink, oven range and electrical enabled us to restructure and give our clients the kitchen of their dreams. This eclectic design features: ✨ Cambria Harlech quartz countertops which have sophisticated, rich coppers and golds dancing behind a dramatic dark brown copper vein paired with a stainless steel subway tile backsplash for a modern industrial style edge ✨ Floor to ceiling elevated Shaker style cabinetry with beadboard accent, a decorative venthood and butcher block island with ornate legs giving this space lots of personality ✨ All the bells & whistles for the home chef - microwave drawer in the butcher block prep island with trash can drawer, 6 burner professional range with pot filler and high powered range hood above and a huge single basin apron front sink. This collaboration of modern features, traditional elements and industrial-inspired accents was blended just right to create a sophisticated kitchen that's also warm and inviting.