810 navy white wallpaper
Inspiration for a transitional bedroom remodel in Richmond

Leanne Michael
Inspiration for a mediterranean landscaping in Santa Barbara.

Oversized and underused was how our Client described their old furniture for this space. We were brought in to come up with a furniture plan and accessorizing details that would make the space livable and loveable again!

Dining Room Detail
Transitional home design photo in Dallas

LavArte - MGO Stone Classics Enameled lava stone counter tops are perfect for outdoor kitchens. 36 standard colors to chose from. Please call for info and details.

Close up of bonderized, corrugated metal siding Photography by Lynn Donaldson
Inspiration for a large industrial gray one-story mixed siding exterior home remodel

What had been a very cramped, awkward master bathroom layout that barely accommodated one person became a spacious double vanity, double shower and master closet.

Copper finish for a kitchen range hood
Kitchen - southwestern kitchen idea in Boston

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.

Example of a large trendy open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor home bar design in Austin with a bar, gray walls and a wall-mounted tv

This patterned roller shade enhances the decor of this dining room patio door
Dining room - mid-sized contemporary dining room idea in Toronto

Aqua Blue Large Abstract Artwork is experimental with an urban twist. Large in size, it's the focal point of a contemporary space. Trendy fluid graffiti lines give a raw city feel. A luxe touch is added with a modern acrylic glass frame which makes the art float off the wall.

Home design - country home design idea in Boise

Example of a 1950s staircase design in DC Metro

Small elegant underground cork floor and brown floor home design photo with beige walls and no fireplace

As bold as the universe, the rich black background is alight with streams and particles of gray and white that hint at the cosmos. Wall cladding and shower basin in Corian® Cosmos Prima.

Herringbone 2"x4" tiles with borders. 1"x1" diagonally set tiles with 1"x2" tiles and quarter round edge trim.
Inspiration for a mediterranean backyard natural pool house remodel in Los Angeles

Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Toronto with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops