This organic modern design is built in an area known for having notable issues with ground movement. After speaking with the developer and reviewing the soil report with our Structural Engineer, we made our recommendations to the client. Since the budget for a full-blown pier and beam structure with void boxes under the pool was well beyond the comfort level of our client, they elected to have us utilize a float shell construction method. For this, we over-excavated the hole and placed a 12" layer of gravel beneath the shell of the pool. Drain lines lead from the deepest point under the pool down into a culvert, placed off to the side of the pool. A sump pump removes any excess water from the culvert as it accumulates. For the shell of the pool, we utilized a double matt of steel and increased the wall thickness to a minimum of 12". This gave added strength to withstand the volatile soil. The elements of fire, water, wood and stone were very important in creating the organic modern feel of this design. The layered effect along the back wall creates a visual stimulation across the length of the yard, without overwhelming the senses. Rather than creating walls only of hard materials, we used Ipe wood to create horizontal screen walls of a more organic nature. At either end, the raised wall and the fire feature are finished in a large-scale porcelain tile, with the look of stained concrete. Custom stainless steel scuppers, made by a local fabricator, create a soothing sound of falling water. The low wall at the center of the project is faced in natural ledgestone, and carries a color palette that set the tone for the entire project. Behind this wall and in front of one of the Ipe screens are three Desert Steel Giant Agave sculptures. The unique fire feature isn't quite a fire place, nor is it a fire pit. It is a linear fire burner, surrounded by a 4" thick cantilevered Leuder limestone hearth, with a backdrop wall of blue glazed clay tile. Although the pool was initially planned as a plaster pool, as the project began to take shape, the client elected to go all the way and finish it in a beautiful blue glass mosaic. Custom fabricated stainless steel cannon jets send a delicate arch of water over this deep blue, and draw attention to the three square wok planters on the far side of the yard. For the decking on this project, we elected to work with Mother Nature rather than against her. Two and a half inch thick concrete pavers, set on a bed of compacted, decomposed granite allow for movement around the pool that is easily fixed. If an area of deck moves around, we can simply lift the affected areas, re-level with DG bed, and re-set the pavers.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Our clients came to us looking to do some updates to their new condo unit primarily in the kitchen and living room. The couple has a lifelong love of Arts and Crafts and Modernism, and are the co-founders of PrairieMod, an online retailer that offers timeless modern lifestyle through American made, handcrafted, and exclusively designed products. So, having such a design savvy client was super exciting for us, especially since the couple had many unique pieces of pottery and furniture to provide inspiration for the design. The condo is a large, sunny top floor unit, with a large open feel. The existing kitchen was a peninsula which housed the sink, and they wanted to change that out to an island, relocating the new sink there as well. This can sometimes be tricky with all the plumbing for the building potentially running up through one stack. After consulting with our contractor team, it was determined that our plan would likely work and after confirmation at demo, we pushed on. The new kitchen is a simple L-shaped space, featuring several storage devices for trash, trays dividers and roll out shelving. To keep the budget in check, we used semi-custom cabinetry, but added custom details including a shiplap hood with white oak detail that plays off the oak “X” endcaps at the island, as well as some of the couple’s existing white oak furniture. We also mixed metals with gold hardware and plumbing and matte black lighting that plays well with the unique black herringbone backsplash and metal barstools. New weathered oak flooring throughout the unit provides a nice soft backdrop for all the updates. We wanted to take the cabinets to the ceiling to obtain as much storage as possible, but an angled soffit on two of the walls provided a bit of a challenge. We asked our carpenter to field modify a few of the wall cabinets where necessary and now the space is truly custom. Part of the project also included a new fireplace design including a custom mantle that houses a built-in sound bar and a Panasonic Frame TV, that doubles as hanging artwork when not in use. The TV is mounted flush to the wall, and there are different finishes for the frame available. The TV can display works of art or family photos while not in use. We repeated the black herringbone tile for the fireplace surround here and installed bookshelves on either side for storage and media components. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Bathroom - small eclectic concrete floor bathroom idea in DC Metro with a two-piece toilet and gray walls

'Mexican Cinnamon' basil growing in a window box off the front deck. It's easy to slip out of the kitchen and pick a few leaves as needed. Here, the central leader is pinched out to encourage bushy growth. Photo by Steve Masley

This photo shows the right pull-out storage unit, which includes a rear compartment that is sized and shaped to fit around the drain pipe and stop short of the hot and cold water supply valves. The front compartment is designed to hold a small trash receptacle provided by the homeowner, with finger holes at the front and rear to make insertion and removal easy, and space below the trash receptacle for additional storage. It pulls out very easily on fully concealed Grass Dynapro 19 full extension under-mounted drawer glides featuring slam-proof soft closing.

VINTAGE PORTSMOUTH WHITE CORNER BATHROOM PEDESTAL SINK The 22 In. wide Portsmouth Corner pedestal sink from Renovators Supply Manufacturing features a compact design and sleek lines to keep your bathroom spacious and beautiful. The pedestal is decorative and does not sit flush to the basin. It is designed this way so that if a ring or other object falls down the drain the pedestal can easily be removed. FEATURES Constructed from Grade A Vitreous China for durability Porcelain Scratch and Stain Resistant Finish Authentic Renovators Supply logo guarantees better quality than the knockoffs Accepts all 4 Inch Centerset faucets (not included). Consists of 1-3/4 Inches drain hole. Durable, easy clean contemporary Corner sink and pedestal. Compact and space-saving, without sacrificing the luxury of a spacious sink

The master bath wows with a feature wall made of sandblasted marble pieces and lit from halogen lighting sunk in the floor. All new custom cabinetry with a quartz counter offer beautiful functionality and the vanity area which looks very up to-date with a nickle and Lucite stool. The very narrow LED light fixture on top of the mirror is only 1.5" wide and only 2 are needed side by side to run the entire length of the counter. Free standing Scandinavian bathtub under modern crystal chandelier. Teak stumps function both as additional seating and as small tables. A natural edge cowhide rug is a truly durable and water friendly option for the bathroom- not to mention the added sophistication it provides in the right environment. More images on our website: http://www.romero-obeji-interiordesign.com

Dekton® Orix takes inspiration from eroded cement; an industrial appearance characterized as being steely, cold and broken. Representing a dichotomy between the old and the new, the colour combination is based on different tones of grey, blue and green.

A Kirkwood, MO couple needed to remodel their condo bathroom to be easily accessible for the husband in his power chair. The original bathroom had become an obstacle course and they needed a streamlined, efficient space. The new design moves all plumbing fixtures to one wall, which creates a large, open space to maneuver in. A wall-mounted sink works nicely whether standing or sitting. A standard toilet is outfitted with a bidet seat with remote control operation. The barrier-free, walk-in shower has two impressive accessibility features. The shower faucet panel incorporates a hand held shower, a rainfall head and 8 adjustable nozzles in one convenient, temperature-controlled package. In the opposite corner is a full body dryer with manual or timer control. Add two kinds of durable and easy to clean floor tile (the blue shower tile also appears on the sink backsplash!), serene grey onyx shower surround and wall paint, and they have a bathroom that makes a beautiful and productive difference in their lives. Photo by Toby Weiss for Mosby Building Arts

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In order to create a spa feel, a designer linear shower drain, and customized shower with beautiful surface materials such as glass tile, glass block and pebble floor tile were incorporated for a luxurious atmosphere. Three body sprays, fixed shower head, and separate hand-held shower head add to a pleasant shower experience. We installed 3 double combination shower niches to keep the shower products organized and easily accessible. In addition, four attractive robe hooks are mounted inside the shower for additional storage for loofa and body brushes. A digital shower interface system controls the water temperature and different shower components with just a touch of the fingertips. The LCD display can be programmed to the users’ liking. We installed the display near the shower entry so it can be controlled from the outside of the shower to avoid getting wet, as well as from inside the shower. Photos by Jayce Giddens

Replaced 2 car attached garage with a 48x80 attached garage, workshop, office, with access to the basement. We tore off the existing garage and constructed the new buildlng; poured the concrete floor which had a drain in the middle to easily hose it off. Metal siding and roofing material was used and then the main house was reroofed to match. A parking space on the outside of the shop was poured, along with a concrete slab with a firepit. New staircase into the home.

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects and Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Designed and built a new warm, modern, Eichler-inspired, open, indoor-outdoor home on a deeper-than-usual San Mateo Highlands property where an original Eichler house had burned to the ground. The owners wanted multi-generational living and larger spaces than the original home offered, but all parties agreed that the house should respect the neighborhood and blend in stylistically with the other Eichlers. At first the Klopf team considered re-using what little was left of the original home and expanding on it. But after discussions with the owner and builder, all parties agreed that the last few remaining elements of the house were not practical to re-use, so Klopf Architecture designed a new home that pushes the Eichler approach in new directions. One disadvantage of Eichler production homes is that the house designs were not optimized for each specific lot. A new custom home offered the team a chance to start over. In this case, a longer house that opens up sideways to the south fit the lot better than the original square-ish house that used to open to the rear (west). Accordingly, the Klopf team designed an L-shaped “bar” house with a large glass wall with large sliding glass doors that faces sideways instead of to the rear like a typical Eichler. This glass wall opens to a pool and landscaped yard designed by Arterra Landscape Architects. Driving by the house, one might assume at first glance it is an Eichler because of the horizontality, the overhanging flat roof eaves, the dark gray vertical siding, and orange solid panel front door, but the house is designed for the 21st Century and is not meant to be a “Likeler.” You won't see any posts and beams in this home. Instead, the ceiling decking is a western red cedar that covers over all the beams. Like Eichlers, this cedar runs continuously from inside to out, enhancing the indoor / outdoor feeling of the house, but unlike Eichlers it conceals a cavity for lighting, wiring, and insulation. Ceilings are higher, rooms are larger and more open, the master bathroom is light-filled and more generous, with a separate tub and shower and a separate toilet compartment, and there is plenty of storage. The garage even easily fits two of today's vehicles with room to spare. A massive 49-foot by 12-foot wall of glass and the continuity of materials from inside to outside enhance the inside-outside living concept, so the owners and their guests can flow freely from house to pool deck to BBQ to pool and back. During construction in the rough framing stage, Klopf thought the front of the house appeared too tall even though the house had looked right in the design renderings (probably because the house is uphill from the street). So Klopf Architecture paid the framer to change the roofline from how we had designed it to be lower along the front, allowing the home to blend in better with the neighborhood. One project goal was for people driving up the street to pass the home without immediately noticing there is an "imposter" on this lot, and making that change was essential to achieve that goal. This 2,606 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Eichler-inspired new house is located in San Mateo in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Klara Kevane Landscape Architect: Arterra Landscape Architects Contractor: Henry Calvert of Calvert Ventures Photography ©2016 Mariko Reed Location: San Mateo, CA Year completed: 2016

Made from durable T-304 stainless steel, this undermount sink can easily stand up to constant use. Commercial grade satin finish protects against corrosion and rust. | Basin Depth: 9". Basin Length: 20.75". Basin Rack Included: Yes. Basin Width: 17.75". Cutting Board Included: No. Drain Opening: 3-1/2". Drain Placement: Center. Drain/Basket Strainer Included: Yes. Faucet Included: No. Includes: Sink, Basket Strainer and Basin Rack. Installation Type: Undermount. Made In: China. Manufacturer Collection: Premier Kitchen Sink. Manufacturer Finish: Stainless Steel. Material: Stainless Steel. Minimum Cabinet Size: 24". Mounting Hardware Included: Yes. Noise Insulated: Yes. Number of Basins: 1. Product Finish: Stainless Steel. Product Weight: 11. Sink Cutout Template Included: Yes. Sink Gauge: 16. Sink Shape: Square. Special Features: Premium T-304 Stainless Steel Construction. Sound Insulated with Thick Rubber Dampening Pads & Stone Guard Undercoating. Non-Porous Corrosion-Resistant Surface. Commercial-Grade Satin Finish. Scratch and Stain-Resistant. Extra-Deep Basin Design. Standard 3.5" Drain Opening. Gently Rounded Corners for Easy Maintenance. All Mounting Hardware Included. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Certified and Listed by UPC, cUPC, IPC, ANSI, IAPMO, and SCC.. UPC Approved: Yes. Warranty: Limited Liftetime.

Spruce up your deck or outdoor patio flooring using interlocking perforated floor tiles. These patio floor tiles are available in various colors so you can mix and match tile colors to make popular floor patterns such as “checkerboard” and much more. The tiles are made in the USA and are easy to install. https://modutile.com/deck-patio-floor-tiles/

Mahonia aquifolium / Oregon grape Photo: Manuel, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-2.0 Generic. Modified from the original by Debbie Ballentine.

Slow grower to 10 to 12 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. Partial to full sun. Excellent evergreen shrub for tall hedges, displaying glossy dark green foliage. Long, upright growing branches form a narrow, columnar habit. Provide well drained soil for best performance.

Made with nature as both guide and inspiration, Novatto's Honey Onyx vessel will add character and charm to your bath. Our Honey Onyx comes from around the world, giving you a one-of-a-kind bath masterpiece. Natural stone cannot be compared to everyday synthetic porcelain and ceramics. Honed and hand polished to perfection, this round 17-inch vessel is unique in tones of golden yellow. Onyx is translucent, letting light easily pass through it. If you want to make a statement, place lights in the counter underneath the sink to give it an ambient glow! Pictured with this vessel is Novatto's STARKS faucet. Pair these two together and have your guests begging to know where you bought these!