The design inspiration for this daylight basement turned guest quarters was a fusion of urban edge and a deep sea palette. Furniture was reclaimed and re-purposed in a fresh way and unexpected art was added to create visual interest. A custom mixed teal wall color creates an underwater feeling while the wood slice art adds warmth to the living area. The Barracuda art in the hallway to the bedroom was inspired by the families passion for sea diving. We worked with an etsy artist who created barracuda line drawings which we framed and wall mounted in a 'fish school' formation. The citron painted frames make the black and white drawings pop! Over the bed, we framed black fan coral in crisp white frames. The effect is delicate and artful. A basement turned guest quarters filled with sea inspired personality! Bring on the guests! Designed by: Jennifer Gardner Design Photographed by: Marcela Winspear

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Mid-sized elegant stone and rectangular pool photo in New York

Retaining walls in front of the reimagined “shed” turned pool house. The client loves the warm hues of the existing stone on the shed and did not want it removed and wanted to match the stone chosen for the water table on the house and the new retaining walls.

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Huge mountain style backyard brick and custom-shaped infinity pool photo in Atlanta

Bridgeport Freeform Infinity Pool & Cabana designed by Mike Farley. This is a clean, neat, tailored diving pool with a large shallow end for activities and swimming laps. There are multiple level flagstone decks, dry stacked retaining walls, and steps to deal with the hillside. Entertainment areas were placed on the sides and the back so not to block any views of the pool or grandchildren swimming. Fire bowls anchored the Vanishing Edge spillway and framed the view of the lake. The cabana provides shelter for the large kitchen and bar area. The back wall of the pool provides additional seating due to the grade and a place to gather around the fire pit. The spa provided good access to the master bedroom and floating pads provided transition between the two terraces.

This amazing landscape project for old friends was an opportunity to design everything outside of the house. The tiered pool includes shear descent waterfalls, diving platform, deck jets and stepping stones across the water. A formal garden in the front yard features bluestone paver walkways. A fire pit by the bay sets the stage for relaxing evenings. A synthetic turf panel by the house provides a convenient relief spot for the family dog. Custom designed brick walls and gate screen the trash cans and provide access to the Owner's brother's house next door.

Kitchen Deep Dive: Designed for Flow In this Nokesville kitchen, every cabinetry decision began with space planning. We carefully evaluated workflow, sightlines, and proportion to create a layout that feels open — yet grounded. The perimeter cabinetry features Medallion Cabinetry in Maple with Potter’s Mill Reverse Raised Panel doors, finished in Sea Salt with a Graphite Dry Brush. The softer perimeter tone keeps the room feeling light and expansive while allowing architectural details to stand out subtly. To anchor the space, we designed the island and hood in Knotty Alder, using the same door style but finished in Dockside stain. The warmth and texture of the wood create contrast and depth — drawing the eye inward and establishing the island as a natural gathering point. Maintaining consistent door styling throughout ensures visual cohesion, while the material and finish contrast introduces dimension without disrupting flow. Thoughtful proportion. Intentional finish selection. Design that supports how the space is truly used.

Unique, custom freeform pool in Kennesaw, GA with oversized perimeter overflow spa, flagstone beach entry, in-water barstools and "floating" granite table top. Large swimming are and deep diving well. Spectacular hidden entry beneath boulder and carved-stone waterfall into a cave/grotto filled with custom carved stone and benches for relaxing. Back entry into the caves leads to a path, back over the waterfall and to a jumping terrace with boulder wall. King and Queen boulder seats are worked into the wall. Another terrace adds more area for table and chairs and a custom rubble fire pit.

This amazing home features a backyard patio and pool area with a spectacular custom pool with many features including island which feature sitting areas and fire pit a spa as well as incredible slide which goes into the swimming pool. The pool measures roughly 2300 square feet, and has a deep end of 10'0". The spa is raised and has 12 therapy heads. There is LED colored lighting throughout the project. There is a 300 square foot zero depth beach entry into the pool with agitator jets to keep the water moving. There is also a sunshelf within the pool. The lazy river wraps around the sunken island, and the current in the lazy river is propelled by a commercial waterpark quality pumping system. The sunken island has lighting, a fire pit, and a bridge connecting it to the decking area. There is an infinity edge on one edge of the pool. The pool also has an in-floor cleaning system to keep it clean and sanitary. The swimming pool also has the ability to change colors at night utilizing the amazing LED lighting system. The pool and spa exposed aggregate finish is French Gray color. The slide that cascades down the grotto is custom built. The waterfall grotto also provide a thrilling jump off point into the deepest part of the pool. This amazing backyard was designed and built for a home in Bull Valley Illinois.

NBC ON BOARD more photos at http://www.kylacoburndesigns.com/yacht-nbc-jimmy-fallon-dressing-room … the SS Fallon Backstage. Guests chill out in a yacht cabin, get their hair and make-up finished in an captain’s chair and put their feet up on the pontoon boat lounger. Teak and holly paneling emotes a sunny boat deck glow, and the mirror portals open to secret “naughty”-cal views. A wall photo album gives each new visitor nostalgic memories with photos of hanging out with Gilda Radner, Chevy Chase, and all the historic hosts of the tonight show while surfing at the beach. The coffee table is a 3D map of Long Island Sound. “I love the pillow with Bill Murray’s Zissou as the room's captain, and the custom mini-surfboard shelves that hold the created pictures of NBC royalty playing at the beach in vintage swimwear…” - Kyla Design Deep Dives Adams “Ocean” area rug, pillows that glitter like sunshine on water, side table with a map of Long Island Sound

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard rectangular lap hot tub remodel in Austin with decking

Master Bath in this San Rafael home brings the ocean inside for a couple that enjoys scuba-diving all over the world. The zinc vanity and tower they selected anchor the room over the marble look porcelain tiles they sit upon like ships. The shower and bathtub areas surrounded by the same tiles, accented in real etched marble features and collections remind these owners of the seas they have immersed themselves in and places they have visited. This bath wall color was carefully selected to remind them of the oceans gentle motion surrounding them for a relaxing getaway whenever they are at home.

This large free form pool has two impressive focal points. The oversized raised spa has a faux infinity glass tile spillway. There is a large, pass through stone masonry fireplace on one side and a large, flagstone beach entry on the rest of the perimeter leading to a large lounging sun ledge. On the sun ledge are three Jandi color LED water bubblers that work in concert with the Jandi color LED pool lights in the spa and pool. Opposite the spa area is a large rockfall with grotto, Big Ride slide, and smaller wrap around waterfall. This is a 9′ diving pool that is approximately 1,080 sq ft area. It has the premium Caribbean Blue Luminous Beadcrete plaster from Pebble Tech as its interior finish. Custom home design by Brent Gibson Classic Design, built by Oxford Homes.

Unique, custom freeform pool in Kennesaw, GA with oversized perimeter overflow spa, flagstone beach entry, in-water barstools and "floating" granite table top. Large swimming are and deep diving well. Spectacular hidden entry beneath boulder and carved-stone waterfall into a cave/grotto filled with custom carved stone and benches for relaxing. Back entry into the caves leads to a path, back over the waterfall and to a jumping terrace with boulder wall. King and Queen boulder seats are worked into the wall. Another terrace adds more area for table and chairs and a custom rubble fire pit.

Transitional pool photo in Cleveland

This private residence located on Long Island, NY features the design & installation by Gappsi Group. The vinyl-lined pool has a decorative border, and features a spillover spa, in-wall deep end ladder, and a diving rock. The pool is accented with a beautifully landscaped yard with planting beds filled with well-maintained plants, flowers, and shrubbery. The patio has stepping stones leading from the pool to the main walkway. We finished the design with key details such as wrought iron lounge chairs, bar chairs and dining table set for entertaining and relaxation. All construction and installation was completed by our highly skilled Gappsi Group team members. To partner with Gappsi on your next project please contact us at 631-543-1177, or to learn more about Gappsi products and services please visit www.gappsi.com.

Little did our homeowner know how much his inspiration for his master bathroom renovation might mean to him after the year of Covid 2020. Living in a land-locked state meant a lot of travel to partake in his love of scuba diving throughout the world. When thinking about remodeling his bath, it was only natural for him to want to bring one of his favorite island diving spots home. We were asked to create an elegant bathroom that captured the elements of the Caribbean with some of the colors and textures of the sand and the sea. The pallet fell into place with the sourcing of a natural quartzite slab for the countertop that included aqua and deep navy blues accented by coral and sand colors. Floating vanities in a sandy, bleached wood with an accent of louvered shutter doors give the space an open airy feeling. A sculpted tub with a wave pattern was set atop a bed of pebble stone and beneath a wall of bamboo stone tile. A tub ledge provides access for products. The large format floor and shower tile (24 x 48) we specified brings to mind the trademark creamy white sand-swept swirls of Caribbean beaches. The walk-in curbless shower boasts three shower heads with a rain head, standard shower head, and a handheld wand near the bench toped in natural quartzite. Pebble stone finishes the floor off with an authentic nod to the beaches for the feet.

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Bedroom - mid-sized transitional master light wood floor bedroom idea in New York