Patio - patio idea in DC Metro

Embrace the tranquility of the country life right in your urban dwelling with the rustic elegance of barn doors. Why settle for the ordinary when you can infuse your home with the rich texture and charming aesthetics of barn doors. It is time to step away from the conventional and embrace a touch of rustic charm with our delightful collection of barn doors. Flaunting the gorgeous light grey oak color, our barn doors are the epitome of earthy charm. These doors resonate an eclectic blend of rustic style with modern design. As you Order and buy barn doors from us, you aren't just purchasing a door but a unique piece of art that imparts an individualistic appeal to your place. Why You'll Love Our Barn Doors? Our barn doors defy the traditional door aesthetics with the distinct character they provide. They bring a unique interplay of style and utility, offering an exquisite grace that can easily become a focal point of your room. Draped in the refined palette of grey, our barn doors are your ticket to a tastefully decorated home. The Black Rail is the perfect accompaniment to the subtle grey color coming together to blend seamlessly with any interior style, be it modern or traditional. Thoughtfully crafted to provide functionality and style, these doors are not just doors, but a timeless addition to your decor ensemble. Distinctive Features of Barn Doors In this era where personal touch in decor is highly appreciated, barn doors stand out for their exclusive features. Let's delve into the unique characteristics, these elegant pieces possess: A Dash of Frosted Glass The fusion of the light grey oak color with the frosty elegance of glass brings an element of mystery to your space. The frosted glass feature adds the perfect balance to the matt finish of the oak color, creating a piece that's not only beautiful but also functional. Functionality Moving beyond aesthetics, barn doors serve the purpose of space optimization. Be it small apartments or larger homes, barn doors slide effortlessly on the black rail, saving you from the dilemma of space consumption by standard swing doors. No matter your interior styling, rest assured, our barn doors can bring in a dash of rustic charm with modern sophistication. Door Your Way into Elegance and Style As you order and buy interior doors from us, you are investing in the top-notch quality and immaculate functionality clubbed with the timeless appeal. Our barn doors are the perfect choice for those who seek a flawless combination of style and practicality. With their unique design and high utility, they make it easy to bring the outdoors in, while maintaining your privacy and providing a cozy charm. Your Perfect Door Awaits You Indulge in the elegance, function, and durability our barn doors have to offer. Let your doors speak volumes about your distinct taste in interior decorations. Don't just buy a door; buy a statement piece that resonates with your aesthetics and home's charm. When you order and buy doors at Unitedporte, you get to choose from a collection that's brilliantly crafted, to provide you with a door that's meant just for you. Order today and bring home a door thats not just a barrier, but a piece of art thats sure to gather praises. Time to make your doorway fascinating, let's Barn Door it!

ENVIABLE JEWEL: Perched high on five private acres in the prominent Washington, D.C. suburb of Great Falls, EIGHT OAKS stands as the epitome of excellence, exceptional luxury and timeless elegance. The property is accessed through a gated entry and winding drive. Inspired by Virginia’s first plantation home, this architectural masterwork encompasses six bedrooms and 14 baths across four finished levels. A grand circular marble staircase rises through a skylit rotunda at the home’s heart. Marble floor medallions, gorgeous wall murals, detailed millwork and paneled arched doorways reveal the home’s spectacular craftsmanship and artistry. An elevator facilitates easy access. Twenty-inch thick exterior walls present deep windows and sills. French doors open to seven concrete and flagstone terraces off the living room, kitchen, master suite—even baths--offering charming places for full enjoyment of the glorious Virginia seasons. The traditional floor plan radiates from the center rotunda, presenting excellent flow for family and guests, while cleverly endowing most rooms with corners for optimal windows, light and views. The entrance hall’s hand-crafted coffered ceiling heralds the beauty throughout. To the left, the formal dining room features a corner fireplace, crystal chandelier, paneled wainscoting and hardwood floors—ensuring a classy yet comfortable setting for hosting dinner parties. The bright, gourmet country kitchen anchors the main level with a long granite-topped island, top appliances, desk alcove and plenty of space for informal dining or lounging before the brick fireplace. A storage closet and butler’s pantry lie between the kitchen and dining room. The living room wraps around the rear of the home, offering impeccable sitting areas with a marble fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows. Multiple sets of French doors to rear and side covered terraces effortlessly extend living and entertaining possibilities to the outdoors. A walnut and pine-clad library occupies the opposite front corner of the home -- large enough to accommodate a grand piano, yet possessing an element of coziness with its warm fireplace with sapphire marble surround. Both dining room and library can be closed off for privacy with pocket doors. The private spaces of the upper two levels encompass six bedrooms beginning with the luxurious master suite. Fireplace, a wet bar, roman columns and French doors adorn the bedroom and sitting room. An inside hallway with built-in storage leads to his and her baths, each with separate steam shower, and hers with raised marble spa tub and French doors to a private terrace. A spacious corner dressing room/closet completes the suite. A marble-floored family room with French doors to its own terrace, and a second bedroom and bath on this level, as well as four additional bedrooms with 3.5 baths on the second upper level -- offer beautiful private spaces featuring meticulous attention to detail. The recreation and leisure level of the home captivates with its combination media and game room—brightened by a wall of windows and French doors to the patio and pool deck beyond. A climate-controlled wine cellar and hand-hewn walnut and pine wet bar offer a place for refreshments. The opposite side of this level holds an oversized marble spa, fitness rooms and sauna, as well as laundry and storage rooms. Expansive private vistas of outdoor amenities, lush grounds and surrounding woodlands can be seen from every window. A sparkling pool and spa, foundation for a tennis court or helipad, and an apartment above the four-car garage share the magnificent setting. EIGHT OAKS offers 15,000 square feet of magnificently appointed interiors rich in comforts and character, for a lifestyle of tranquility and sophistication. See www.11206RichlandGrove.come for additional information and photos.

4 Steps to Achieving a Rewarding Cost Effective Home Renovation 1 Home Renovation an Introduction A home renovation due to changes in family needs and space requirements can be a challenging, but also a rewarding experience. As a homeowner, gathering and coordinating resources and possibly help from professional consultants are required. Once the construction phase has started, patience, endurance and commitment to follow through are necessary. Despite the challenges, the rewards of a well-planned and successfully completed project are meaningful, adding aesthetic and economic value, also providing the opportunity to personalize a home, encompassing the function, comfort and aesthetics to accommodate individual taste and lifestyle. A renovation of an existing home is a viable alternative to moving or building a new home, assuming that a home is structurally sound, the expenditure to enlarge or improve can be a cost effective alternative. A home possessing charm, style, historical significance, established landscaping or an exceptional location could be a significant motivation to consider purchasing another home with the intent to renovate. The complexity of a project could be relatively simple, changing the use of a room, consolidating two rooms into one, or opening up a room to the outdoors. It could also be a more involved task requiring planning, design and construction documents to build a second floor addition, the addition of a new wing or completely gutting the interior. Some projects could be completed in a weekend’s work or more complex projects, using a “Master Plan”, a plan which provides overall guidance; a renovation can be accomplished all at once or divided into manageable projects over a period of time. With the home evolving gradually allowing the renovation to be planned, timed and tailored to meet individual needs and circumstances. The due diligence phase should precede the decision to renovate whether it’s an existing home or a home that is purchased with the intent to renovate. The due diligence phase will reveal the factors affecting the nature and scope of the project or if a renovation makes sense. Every renovation project is unique relative to personal requirements, architectural style & construction type. This guide will be helpful in developing an understanding of the preliminary groundwork required to realize a successful project. If properly planned, a home renovation project can be a positive and rewarding experience resulting in a comfortable, practical and an attractive living environment. The first step of the planning process is documenting the goals and long-range plans referred to as the “Project Program”. This will dictate the nature, scope and feasibility of the project. Providing a guide to achieving defined goals, the timing or phasing of the project and budget required to achieve the desired end result. 2 Documenting Existing Conditions Once the “Project Program”, has been established, the next step is to determine what there is to work with. This requires documenting the home’s floor plan and site elements which includes drawing an “as built” floor & site plan consisting of the existing exterior walls, interior rooms, doors, windows, etc. and surrounding site elements, landscape and other significant exterior features. Additionally understanding and noting on the “as built” plan, the structural, mechanical and electrical systems as necessary. Gathering the “existing condition” information defines what there is to work with, creating the framework from which to facilitate and organize the decision making process and develop effective “project program” solutions. 3 Evaluating Existing Conditions The goals and long-range plans have been established, and the existing floor plan and site elements have been documented. Before developing design solutions, the next step is to evaluate existing conditions. The evaluation includes: a detailed analysis of the structural, mechanical and electrical systems, determining the condition of the house, noting functional and aesthetic deficiencies. At the same time recognizing the home’s strengths, assets and evaluating its relationship to its site. The remaining parameters will be defined by the local jurisdiction’s zoning regulations, these regulations will define the “envelope”, within which the proposed project will be required to fit: •required front, side & rear yard setbacks •maximum allowable lot coverage & height The previous three steps have provided the necessary foundation to start the design phase. The goals and long range plans have been established, existing conditions have been documented and the evaluation of what there is to work with are now in place. This will provide the framework from which to facilitate and organize design solutions. The consolidation of this information is manifested in the development of the “Master Plan” which will become the road map by which sound decision-making can be made as a home renovation evolves. Keeping the project, on a linear path, avoiding redundancies and back tracking, on time, within budget, concluding with a well crafted finished product. After all the “up front” research and documentation has been completed, the design phase of the project can now precede, with the creation of diagrammatic design drawings. Organizing interior spaces, taking into account the external elements, prevailing breezes, solar orientation, view, existing outdoor features, etc. Through the development of schematic sketches themes will emerge followed by design development drawings. Wise planning and renovation decisions can save money and time at the same time provide a well crafted finished project. The “Master Plan” provides a strategic path in the planning and decision making process leading to a successful and rewarding home renovation, which will add value and considerable enjoyment, for many years, living in a newly renovated home. By virtue of having gone through these steps, frustrations sometimes encountered during a home renovation will be minimized, allowing the renovation to be a gratifying and rewarding experience. Being aware of the process allows one to become an “Educated Client,” which is worth quite a bit more than one might realize. The uneducated client may not realize the benefit of going through the planning, evaluation and documentation groundwork. He will only realize its benefits after having completed a prior renovation project. This rational approach keeps the design process on a direct path to achieving prescribed goals. 4 Exploring Design Solutions & Developing a Master Plan The previous three steps have provided the necessary foundation to start the design phase. The goals and long range plans have been established, existing conditions have been documented and the evaluation of what there is to work with are now in place. This will provide the framework from which to facilitate and organize design solutions. The consolidation of this information is manifested in the development of the “Master Plan” which will become the road map by which sound decision-making can be made as a home renovation evolves. Keeping the project, on a linear path, avoiding redundancies and back tracking, on time, within budget, concluding with a well crafted finished product. By virtue of having gone through these steps, frustrations sometimes encountered during a home renovation will be minimized, allowing the renovation to be a gratifying and rewarding experience. Being aware of the process allows one to become an “Educated Client,” which is worth quite a bit more than one might realize. The uneducated client may not realize the benefit of going through the planning, evaluation and documentation groundwork. He will only realize its benefits after having completed a prior renovation project. This rational approach keeps the design process on a direct path to achieving prescribed goals. After all the “up front” research and documentation has been completed, the design phase of the project can now precede, with the creation of diagrammatic design drawings. Organizing interior spaces, taking into account the external elements, prevailing breezes, solar orientation, view, existing outdoor features, etc. Through the development of schematic sketches themes will emerge followed by design development drawings. Wise planning and renovation decisions can save money and time at the same time provide a well crafted finished project. The “Master Plan” provides a strategic path in the planning and decision making process leading to a successful and rewarding home renovation, which will add value and considerable enjoyment, for many years, living in a newly renovated home.

Driscoll Interior Design, LLC
Bedroom - large transitional carpeted and gray floor bedroom idea in DC Metro with purple walls

Runnels in the concrete function to drain water out of the patio area but also add a subtle inlay detail. Here the runnel is filled with both beach pebbles and dry-laid bluestone. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Timmerman Photography Sculpture by Mayme Kratz This is a home we initially built in 1995 and after it sold in 2014 we were commissioned to come back and remodel the interior of the home. We worked with internationally renowned architect Will Bruder on the initial design on the home. The goal of home was to build a modern hillside home which made the most of the vista upon which it sat. A few ways we were able to achieve this were the unique, floor-to-ceiling glass windows on the side of the property overlooking Scottsdale, a private courtyard off the master bedroom and bathroom, and a custom commissioned sculpture Mayme Kratz. Stonecreek's particular role in the project were to work alongside both the clients and the architect to make sure we were able to perfectly execute on the vision and design of the project. A very unique component of this house is how truly custom every feature is, all the way from the window systems and the bathtubs all the way down to the door handles and other features.

Princeton Sentry Maidenhair Tree - no filter!
Photo of a traditional landscaping in New York.

Exterior, brick, lime, limewash, painted brick, architectural finish

Custom leaded glass panel used for privacy and charm in small window of front entry door. Glass: clear textured glass (granite, 1/16" reed, beveled glue chip) and beveled glass Lead: 3/16" rounded Size: 1 @ ~8" x 18" x 1/4" thick *This product was commissioned and made-to-order. If you're interested in this design, let's chat! We can recreate it for you to your specified dimensions, or we can discuss any design changes you'd like, as well as additional options for materials (glass texture, color, lead size, etc.). Reach out to hello@legacyglass.com to get started!

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This living room was sad. There was no rug. The massive leather sofa dominated the room. Furniture was strewn all over. There was no focal point or any interest. First, we changed the wall color from a cold blue color to a warmer beige color to make the room feel more inviting. We have a custom rug created from wall-to-wall carpet with a leather edge banding detail that was mitered at the corners. The existing sectional and separated it. The pillows that came with the sofa were donated to charity and new pillows were handcrafted created of luxurious silk velvet and a metallic woven geometric. A new midcentury style chair was added and styled with a cashmere through in a strawberry and magenta stria; a woven geometric pillow in neutral tones was added as an accent. The existing cocktail was placed between the two sofas and we styled it with white orchids in an organic wood bowl with moss and other succulents draping the edge. The client had this beautiful piece of amethyst that provided an organic and colorful accent. A local artist created the art above the sofa made with later cut aluminum that reads, "this would look great over your sofa", which I thought was clever. Our client's dogs are very important to her. We had the photos from their photoshoot framed in black frames with white mats to showcase the family. The luxury leather wrapped nesting tables with polished chrome bases were placed to the arm side of the sofa and accessories with finds from local specialty showrooms and mixed with the client's own collection of priceless treasures and memories. With the corner of the room, we chose a fiddle leaf fig tree to provide some color and bring in a organic element. The large window provide plenty of natural light in this space, so we diffused it with a soft white sheet and custom drapery on rings with a satin nickel rod specially crafted for this home in keeping with the style. Finally, we purchased the seven foot tall male and female statues to take advantage of the vaulted ceiling and to give a sense of drama. So, tell us, what do you think of our transformation?

Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Phoenix.

Cast Glass front doors add character and absolutely make an impression. The texture and design of double entry doors utilizing cast glass can be dramatic or simple - both options can still provide the desired privacy. Featured texture is "Oceanwave" on clear glass.

Gold and red woven faux finish.

Frank Lloyd Wright inspired design! Design adaptations and photos by Attraction Lights, Lyle Braund
Inspiration for a craftsman landscaping in Minneapolis.

A beautiful 12" weathered barn pulley with a huge hook and chain. It comes with 3 mason jar lights suspended. Photo by: Joanie Desmarais of Sueno Design

Modern luxury meets warm farmhouse in this Southampton home! Scandinavian inspired furnishings and light fixtures create a clean and tailored look, while the natural materials found in accent walls, casegoods, the staircase, and home decor hone in on a homey feel. An open-concept interior that proves less can be more is how we’d explain this interior. By accentuating the “negative space,” we’ve allowed the carefully chosen furnishings and artwork to steal the show, while the crisp whites and abundance of natural light create a rejuvenated and refreshed interior. This sprawling 5,000 square foot home includes a salon, ballet room, two media rooms, a conference room, multifunctional study, and, lastly, a guest house (which is a mini version of the main house).

Earth and Sea Hardscape
Inspiration for a craftsman patio remodel in Boston