Brick and stone veneer are nothing new to the world of architecture and construction. They are attractive, durable, and don’t come with the same hefty price tag as a traditional, full sized stone or brick. And, in the instance of this beautiful new home in Evanston, Illinois, their use marks achieving a standard of sustainability measured by the popular certification program, LEED. These are no ordinary stone veneers. They are entirely man-made, which gives them several important qualities that do well to promote environmentally friendly design. This article aims to examine this stunning work of residential construction, and answer a few fundamental questions about LEED. What is it? Why is it Important? And how do things like sourcing local, sustainable materials make an impact on the environment? Learn more: http://bit.ly/leed-stone-veneer

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The living & dining room area of the house was totally re-built with higher ceilings and La Cantina bi-fold doors. These open to a new ipe wood deck surrounding a heritage Oak tree facing a large spacious back yard. The open kitchen with central island makes for easy entertaining.

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The bathroom was completely rearranged to take advantage of the bathroom's natural light. The shower was moved to the previous garden tub location while the freestanding tub replaced the previous toilet room.

Kitchen - mid-sized traditional kitchen idea in Miami with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and marble countertops

Master Bedroom before and after design, renovations & upgrades by Hope Designs. We had the pleasure of working with some amazing customers in 2014! Here's an example of a stunning master bedroom featuring built-in cabinetry (that stores all of their clothing), a customized make-up vanity, and customized luxury bedding that we designed for our Design Clients in Caledon Ontario. They wanted an updated feel that was also practical and comfortable. The custom built-in fireplace with the stacked stone wall helps to achieve this. We hope you enjoy the before and pictures of this project! If you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to contact us.

Cesar Rubio
Mid-sized minimalist single-wall medium tone wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Inspiration for an eclectic light wood floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with gray walls

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Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Kansas City with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The goal of the project was to update the kitchen and butler's pantry of this over 100 year old house. The kitchen and butler's pantry cabinetry were from different eras and the counter top was disjointed around the existing sink, with an old radiator in the way. The clients were inspired by the cabinetry color in one of our projects posted earlier on Houzz and we successfully blended that with personalized elements to create a kitchen in a style of their own. The butler's pantry behind the range wall with it's lit glass door cabinets matches the kitchen's style and acts as a backdrop for the custom range hood and uniquely tiled wall. We maximized the counter space around the custom Galley sink by replacing the old radiator that was in the way with a toe space heater, and by extending the integral drain board above the dishwasher.

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Transforming a Master Bathroom When our clients purchased their beautiful home in South Fort Myers, FL they fell in love with the expansive, sweeping space. It wasn’t long, however, before they realized the master bathroom just didn’t suit their taste. The large walk-in shower was practically cave-like. Consequentially, it completely dwarfed the bathroom. Along with bland colors, outdated finishes, and a dividing wall in the middle of the room, the whole space felt smaller than its ample dimensions implied. There was no question about it – the bathroom needed an update. Making Room for More First, we demolished the existing finishes and cut the concrete slab for new underground plumbing. We minimized the imposing shower and moved it to the other side of the room. Moving the shower also allowed for the installation of our Dura Supreme Alectra style cabinetry in cocoa brown. For increased functionality, we created split his-and-hers vanities. Then we added towers to match the cabinets. With interior outlets, the towers added smart storage for bathroom appliances, helping to keep the counters clutter-free. For a finishing touch, we outlined the large mirrors with crown molding trim in a complimentary finish – an essential detail to tie all the cabinetry together. The Spa To bring the feel of the spa to this gorgeous home, we installed our luxurious drop-in 72”x42” Kohler Air Massage bathtub. We completely surrounded it with 3cm granite countertops in Delicatus green and added a tub deck with tile backsplashes for a sumptuous ambiance. Lighting On either side of the his-and-hers vanity, we installed George Kovach tube sconces. Vertical placement of the sconces provided ample lighting while enhancing the contemporary style of the space. To frame the room, we added a drop ceiling with recessed lighting and outlined the tray ceiling with crown molding to match the rest of the design. To complete the bath remodel, we installed the final element – a stunningly unique 10-light polished chrome chandelier from Maxim lighting. A Complete Transformation When we met with our clients, it was instantly clear to us why they were unhappy with their master bathroom. The cave-like shower and cumbersome dividing wall overpowered a room in dire need of a modernizing. Furthermore, with two small children and a busy lifestyle, we could sense our clients not only desired a bathroom renovation, they needed a relaxing retreat. Ultimately, this project was nothing less than a complete transformation of space. In fact, by the time we had finished, the only original fixtures left were the windows! With beautifully updated finishes and an improved layout, we were able to achieve the functionality our clients craved along with a new, spa-like feel. The end result was nothing short of a haven at home – the perfect spot to recharge at the end of a long day.

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a transitional master dark wood floor bedroom remodel in New York with gray walls