The before picture below was actually taken after another cleaning company had come in to clean these Terracotta floor tiles for a client in the city of Oxford; well what can I say except they then called Tile Doctor. I started by doing a test on a small area and realised that I could strip the remaining sealer from the floor with a strong dilution of Tile Doctor Pro Clean which is also an effective cleaner and safe to use on stone and tiled floors. So I diluted Pro Clean with warm water and spread this on the floor leaving it to dwell for twenty minutes before scrubbing it in with a black pad fitted to my Rocky floor machine. This worked very well on the floor and the cleaning solution was soon dirty with the released soil which was removed using a wet vacuum and more water to rinse it away and dry the floor as much as possible. Satisfied that the floor was now as clean as it could be I left for the day and returned the next day to seal the floor, first checking that the tiles were dry and ready to be sealed. Sealing was done in two stages starting with an initial coat of Tile Doctor Colour Grow which is an impregnating sealer that adds life to the natural colours in the tiles and gives the floor a good base for the next sealer. The second stage was to apply a few coats of Tile Doctor Seal & Go which builds up a surface seal that leaves a nice sheen to the floor as requested by the customer.

Some pavers are lighter than others due to my experimenting with the Driftwood Weathering Wood Finish. I tried it full strength and also diluted. The end result will be a mustard toned color that will not wash off or fade unless you use a pressure washer.

Backsplash is considered an important part of the kitchen because of one simple reason - no matter if your kitchen has shortages or enough of everything but backsplash is still proffered, you can always play it around. And the result mostly depends on how you will do that. Despite of dark cabinets, this large tile gray backsplash fits perfectly in the context because of stone mosaic that dilutes it. Light counter and accessories of the room also contribute to making contrast and brightening the atmosphere.

Photography by Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a transitional landscaping in San Francisco.

Photo taken in the garden of David Benner. Photo by Jay Sifford
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Charlotte.

The before picture below was actually taken after another cleaning company had come in to clean these Terracotta floor tiles for a client in the city of Oxford; well what can I say except they then called Tile Doctor. I started by doing a test on a small area and realised that I could strip the remaining sealer from the floor with a strong dilution of Tile Doctor Pro Clean which is also an effective cleaner and safe to use on stone and tiled floors. So I diluted Pro Clean with warm water and spread this on the floor leaving it to dwell for twenty minutes before scrubbing it in with a black pad fitted to my Rocky floor machine. This worked very well on the floor and the cleaning solution was soon dirty with the released soil which was removed using a wet vacuum and more water to rinse it away and dry the floor as much as possible. Satisfied that the floor was now as clean as it could be I left for the day and returned the next day to seal the floor, first checking that the tiles were dry and ready to be sealed. Sealing was done in two stages starting with an initial coat of Tile Doctor Colour Grow which is an impregnating sealer that adds life to the natural colours in the tiles and gives the floor a good base for the next sealer. The second stage was to apply a few coats of Tile Doctor Seal & Go which builds up a surface seal that leaves a nice sheen to the floor as requested by the customer.

Example of a mid-sized urban dark wood floor and brown floor great room design in Orange County with beige walls and no fireplace

'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

Hunter Douglas Designer Screen Roller Shades are the perfect compliment to today's contemporary interiors. In this particular space, the client was in desperate need of a window covering that would dilute the strong afternoon sun without compromising the view. Hunter Douglas Designer Screen Roller shades in a 3% opacity was the perfect solution. This particular shade features a square cassette head rail.

Scotsman says this ice maker is for the purist. "This is the ultimate ice machine. Delivers ice that's always crystal-clear, taste-free and odorless. The unique cube shape won't clump or dilute your drinks. Fits neatly under your counter."

This little girls bedroom started out as a playroom before she was born. You can still see remnants of the former room in the carpet tiles and built-in toy storage. We began the transformation with a pink ceiling that runs down the wall about 18", grey walls below to help dilute the brightness a little and provide a backdrop for other pops of color. This antique bed was drug out of her great-grandmothers attic, as well as the dresser and dressing table. They were all given some much needed love with bright paint colors to match the little girls personality. A window seat with toy storage below was fixed with a purple seat cushion, throw pillows, and a glass bird in a pink birdcage. Wrapping paper was glued below the window seat and on the cabinet doors as wall paper to provide a little pattern in the room. Original kids artwork as well as calendar photos are framed throughout the room. A body pillow creates a comfortable headboard and a colorful, butterfly pattern (which is where most of the colors for the room were pulled) adorn the bed with all white bedding.

Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room remodel with yellow walls

Hunter Douglas Designer Screen Roller Shades are the perfect compliment to today's contemporary interiors. In this particular space, the client was in desperate need of a window covering that would dilute the strong afternoon sun without compromising the view. Hunter Douglas Designer Screen Roller shades in a 3% opacity was the perfect solution. This particular shade features a square cassette head rail.

Boho kitchen views to interior + exterior living space. Featuring Textures + earthy blues, this color palette draws in endless sunsets on summer nights and creates a space to entertain while diluting the separation of inside and out.

Mid-sized trendy wooden u-shaped metal railing staircase photo in Los Angeles with wooden risers

Your worm composter fits anywhere. No mess.
Mid-sized porch vegetable garden idea in DC Metro

Apartments N2 This design project was created for the placement of newlyweds and consists of 2 rooms, but at the same time, possible wishes of ordinary people were also considered. Comfort of a king-sized bed combined with an intimate furnishing in muted colors and lighting is diluted by comfort "for all" - comfortable pull-out chair and a TV, not to mention funny little things in the form of retro posters from movies about love and cute bowl for candies in the kitchen.

Photo taken in the garden of Bob Butera and Marilyn Sifford. This moss garden is "in progress", shown after three years. Photo by Jay Sifford
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Charlotte.