Spectrum Construction & Development, based out of Roxbury Twp., New Jersey is the recipient of the 2016 Awards of Excellence presented by the Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of New Jersey in the Custom Single-Family Home Category ($1,000,000 - $2,000,000) The homeowners moved to Morris County, New Jersey to be closer to their grown children and their families. They found a mid-century style home on a beautiful tree-lined street less than a mile away from their children's homes. Although the location was ideal and the corner lot perfectly situated for the homeowners, it was in disrepair and did not offer them the space, design features and finishes they wanted. Spectrum Construction arranged for the original home to be deconstructed with any salvageable material sold to the public for reuse or re-purposing. The custom 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home that Spectrum Construction designed and built in its place combines country charm with modern elegance. This new home incorporates many unique features including the “drive through” two-car garage that allows the homeowners access to the converging streets. The massive first-floor master bedroom suite consists of a marble surround fireplace, 2 sizeable walk-in-closets as well as his and her luxurious master bathrooms. Two home offices provide the homeowners with ample room to take care of business. An elevator was installed to enable the homeowners and aging guests to easily and safely access the second floor. Abundant storage areas throughout the home, including the cavernous full basement, offer plenty of space to stow extra belongings. The second story was designed with the homeowners’ grandchildren in mind. The additional bedrooms, playroom and upstairs den make room for both daytime visits and overnight stays. Space for entertaining adult guests was also considered. The first floor includes a spacious great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace which opens to a covered, screened-in back porch with a second stone fireplace. The stylish kitchen, containing two counter seating areas and an eat-in nook, along with the formal dining room give the homeowners plenty of room to accommodate large gatherings.

This beautiful victorian home in the heart of La Grange, IL now has a gorgeous kitchen to go along with it. Decked out with white planking and finished beams on the ceiling. Kitchen cabinetry is a mix of a dark brown finish on the transitional U-shape island with seating for four and white shaker style inset doors and drawers (with accent drawers as raised panels) on the perimeter. Perimeter cabinetry starts from countertop to ceiling for ample storage and to enable extra window from countertop height windows. The symmetry is eye-catching in this space! Also by Wheatland Custom Cabinetry is the corner banquette and mudroom locker cabinet. Construction by Hyland Homes.

This is an example of a recessed shower niche-- perfect for extra storage with a stylish twist. This shower was completed by Steve White (owner of SRW Contracting, Inc.) in the greater Pittsburgh area. Steve has been a bathroom remodeling contractor in the Pittsburgh area since 2008. He has created easy-to-follow courses that enable YOU to build your own bathroom, including these coveted niches. He has compiled all of his industry knowledge and tips & tricks into several courses he offers online to pass his knowledge on to you. Check out his courses by visiting the Bathroom Remodeling Teacher website at: https://www.bathroomremodelingteacher.com/learn.

At Curtains4Australia, we present the EQYH2407CD Murrumbidgee collection, featuring extra wide living room curtains that are perfect for enhancing the ambiance of your living space. These curtains are designed to provide generous coverage, making them ideal for larger windows or for those who desire a more dramatic look. Made with thick chenille fabric, they offer both style and functionality. The eyelet ready-made curtains add a touch of convenience as they are easily installed and ready to use. The eyelet design allows for smooth operation, enabling you to effortlessly open and close the curtains. The blockout feature ensures maximum privacy and light control, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere in your living room. With an embroidered star pattern, these extra wide living room curtains add a decorative element that can complement various interior styles. Whether you have a contemporary or traditional décor, the stars add a touch of charm and personality to the curtains. The extra large size of these curtains makes them a statement piece, enhancing the overall aesthetic of your living room. If you need to buy eyelet curtains made to measure, please click Custom Size. Curtains4Australia offers a great selection of extra wide curtains to transform your living space.

At CheeryCurtains, we present the EQYH2407CD Murrumbidgee collection, featuring extra wide living room curtains that are perfect for enhancing the ambiance of your living space. These curtains are designed to provide generous coverage, making them ideal for larger windows or for those who desire a more dramatic look. Made with thick chenille fabric, they offer both style and functionality. The eyelet ready-made curtains add a touch of convenience as they are easily installed and ready to use. The eyelet design allows for smooth operation, enabling you to effortlessly open and close the curtains. The blockout feature ensures maximum privacy and light control, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere in your living room. With an embroidered star pattern, these extra wide living room curtains add a decorative element that can complement various interior styles

At CheeryCurtains, we present the EQYH2407CD Murrumbidgee collection, featuring extra wide living room curtains that are perfect for enhancing the ambiance of your living space. These curtains are designed to provide generous coverage, making them ideal for larger windows or for those who desire a more dramatic look. Made with thick chenille fabric, they offer both style and functionality. The eyelet ready-made curtains add a touch of convenience as they are easily installed and ready to use. The eyelet design allows for smooth operation, enabling you to effortlessly open and close the curtains. The blockout feature ensures maximum privacy and light control, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere in your living room. With an embroidered star pattern, these extra wide living room curtains add a decorative element that can complement various interior styles

This is an example of a recessed shower niche-- perfect for extra storage with a stylish twist. This shower was completed by Steve White (owner of SRW Contracting, Inc.) in the greater Pittsburgh area. Steve has been a bathroom remodeling contractor in the Pittsburgh area since 2008. He has created easy-to-follow courses that enable YOU to build your own bathroom, including these coveted niches. He has compiled all of his industry knowledge and tips & tricks into several courses he offers online to pass his knowledge on to you. Check out his courses by visiting the Bathroom Remodeling Teacher website at: https://www.bathroomremodelingteacher.com/learn.

This beautiful victorian home in the heart of La Grange, IL now has a gorgeous kitchen to go along with it. Decked out with white planking and finished beams on the ceiling. Kitchen cabinetry is a mix of a dark brown finish on the transitional U-shape island with seating for four and white shaker style inset doors and drawers (with accent drawers as raised panels) on the perimeter. Perimeter cabinetry starts from countertop to ceiling for ample storage and to enable extra window from countertop height windows. The symmetry is eye-catching in this space! Also by Wheatland Custom Cabinetry is the corner banquette and mudroom locker cabinet. Construction by Hyland Homes.

Simple and efficient, this design maximizes an existing hall closet to provide extra storage for most-used items • Classic White finish creates a clean, contemporary look • Adjustable shelves enable adaptability • Oil Rubbed Bronze poles add contrast and visual interest to the design

The Sharp® SDW6767HS Smart Dishwasher brings practical smart home features to a versatile and powerful dish washing experience. With six washing cycles, seven options, outstanding washing power, and an adjustable third rack, the SDW6767HS is ready to help. Just ask Alexa, "Alexa, set the dishwasher cycle to heavy duty." The responsive washing cycles work with smart sensors to optimize performance automatically. Place your most challenging cookware above the Power Wash sprayer for extra scrubbing power. Set the Wash Zone to clean smaller loads on either the upper or lower rack. The extended heated dry option uses a fan to efficiently circulate the air as the dishes dry.

This true one-of-a-kind masterpiece takes luxury and historic style to a whole new level. The remarkable 843 S Lincoln is a meticulously revitalized historic Tudor estate on one of the most coveted streets in Hinsdale. Reimagined by renowned architect Michael Abraham, this distinguished 5-bedroom, 5 and half bath home offers unparalleled beauty and modern amenities throughout, along with vintage integrity and charm, all situated on a large 1/2 acre parcel in a walk to everything location. The recent transformation and rebuild, completed in 2020, masterfully maintained original details such as beamed and vaulted ceilings, slate roof and lead windows while incorporating modern style and today's desired floorplan all with top notch O'Brien Harris designed chef's kitchen, spa-like baths, transitional fixtures and opulent finishes. Main floor includes welcoming large foyer, formal living room, dining room, kitchen with extra-long island, a huge, custom sink overlooking backyard and all super top-of-the-line "smart" Wifi-enabled Thermador appliances. Large breakfast room with floor to ceiling windows/door is open on both sides to kitchen and family room. Bright family room with vaulted ceiling with one of several entries to the gorgeous wrap-around terrace. Main floor offers a 5th bedroom with ensuite bath in a more private "wing" of the floorplan adjacent to office/den complete with wet bar. Master suite with 2 walk-in closets along with 3 other very well-proportioned bedrooms on the 2nd level, all with ensuite baths. 1/2 bath off the mudroom. Basement rec room perfect for entertaining leads to another deep-set space for a home theater or golf simulator. Large home gym (or 6th bedroom) with another 5th full bath and still plenty of storage round out the lower level. Exterior yard and hardscape will be an entertainer's dream with mature trees offering full privacy and large, lush side yard.

These bespoke fitted alcove TV, display and storage cabinets were handcrafted by Claude Clémaron for a period property in southwest London. The green-painted oak cabinetry provides a variety of open and concealed storage. Tall bifold doors are designed to hide the large black TV screen when it’s not in use and maintain the aesthetic of the living space. The made to measure, floor to ceiling cabinets have been made in natural oak and painted green, in a deep, heritage shade. The spray painted matt finish retains the beautiful appearance of the oak wood’s grain and texture. The painted finish is Green Smoke no 47 by Farrow and Ball, a smoky green, popular in late 19th century interiors. LED lights enhance the units with a subtle glow, while also illuminating the items on display. Timeless craftsmanship for classic interiors The classic bespoke built-in cabinetry features fluted pilasters, decorative elements resembling a column and the mark of fine craftsmanship. Flutes are vertical concave grooves carved into the surface of the pilaster, adding texture and visual interest to the pilaster and bringing a luxuriously elegant look to the cabinetry. The lower cupboards feature soft closing, push to open doors, handle-free doors. This has the effect of a panelled look without the distraction of extra hardware. Bespoke solid oak library ladder The beautifully crafted library ladder enables the user to reach the upper shelves of the cabinets. The ladder hooks on to the handmade aged black steel rails incorporated onto the cabinets. Made in solid oak for strength, stability and style, the ladder will last for decades. Built in fire surround with mantle We created a simple built in integrated fire surround with a shallow decorative mantle for the existing wood burner stove. The fake chimneybreast for the fireplace has a distinctive panel design and visually connects the two alcove cabinets to appear as one continuous wall fitment.

The living room was long and narrow but with an amazing bay window. Instead of a galley style living room used by the previous owner, we decided to change the furniture arrangement by putting one big comfy L-shaped sectional all the way to one side to create a pass-through area enabling a better foot traffic. We then added two side chairs for extra seats. We also mounted our TV on top of the fireplace to gain more space. Although it's not my favorite design choice to have TV on top of the fireplace because I think it takes away from the fireplace but we had to work within the limitation of the space. For the fireplace, we bought wood stove insert and inserted it into the existing masonry fireplace. The look was updated by granite tiles around the insert and custom built wood mantel. Buying wood fireplace insert was the best decision we made. First of all, it created a memorable space in our home. I LOVE the sound of wood cracking and the smell of wood burning. In winter nights we would sit around the fireplace and make s'mores like it's a campfire. Second, it's a clean burning and efficient heater. You don't lose the majority the fire’s heat up the chimney thereby saving money on your heating bill. The coffee table is purchased from Wicker Emporium and it's made from reclaimed pine timbers giving the house a rustic feel. The side chair by the fireplace is the perfect spot for me to relax, put my feet up on the large ball shaped knitted foot rest and enjoy a cup of cappuccino or cozy up with a good book.

The living room was long and narrow but with an amazing bay window. Instead of a galley style living room used by the previous owner, we decided to change the furniture arrangement by putting one big comfy L-shaped sectional all the way to one side to create a pass-through area enabling a better foot traffic. We then added two side chairs for extra seats. We also mounted our TV on top of the fireplace to gain more space. Although it's not my favorite design choice to have TV on top of the fireplace because I think it takes away from the fireplace but we had to work within the limitation of the space. For the fireplace, we bought wood stove insert and inserted it into the existing masonry fireplace. The look was updated by granite tiles around the insert and custom built wood mantel. Buying wood fireplace insert was the best decision we made. First of all, it created a memorable space in our home. I LOVE the sound of wood cracking and the smell of wood burning. In winter nights we would sit around the fireplace and make s'mores like it's a campfire. Second, it's a clean burning and efficient heater. You don't lose the majority the fire’s heat up the chimney thereby saving money on your heating bill. The coffee table is purchased from Wicker Emporium and it's made from reclaimed pine timbers giving the house a rustic feel. The side chair by the fireplace is the perfect spot for me to relax, put my feet up on the large ball shaped knitted foot rest and enjoy a cup of cappuccino or cozy up with a good book.

Pantry off kitchen allows for extra prep space and handy toast and coffee area. Enables the main kitchen island to stay tidy through the day and when entertaining. White ceasarstone counters and warm brass plumbing with shaker cabinets

I recently worked on the restoration of a Victorian tiled hallway in Cwmbran Wales which is six miles North of Newport. As you can see from the photographs the floor was in quite a neglected dirty state and many of the the black and white border tiles needed removing and replacing. The worst part was the area by the front door where most of the tiles had been removed and then backfilled with concrete. I can only assume at some point in the past it was deemed to difficult or expensive to restore the floor, so they simply covered it up. After visiting to survey the floor I did offer to source replacements for the concreted section and restore that as part of the work however my client’s budget would not stretch to that at the time. My quote was therefore focused on the main section of flooring and included replacing border tiles, deep cleaning the whole floor and then sealing the tiles to add protection. Although I did need to check that I could indeed source the replacement tiles before being able to provide the quote which as it turned out would not be an issue. They were happy to go ahead and we arranged a suitable time to carry out the work which would enable me to work in the property whilst minimising contact with the owners due to the Covid-19 situation. I spend the first day sorting out the black and white border tiles which needed to be gently prised out of position without upsetting the main part of the floor. The exposed subfloor was then cleaned up to remove old adhesive and replacements were fitted where required and secured into place. The floor would need to be solid before cleaning so that was left for day two so the new adhesive could go off overnight. On day two I gave the floor an initial clean using a combination of Tile Doctor Pro-Clean and Remove and Go diluted with water. This produces a strong cleaner/stripper that will tackle dirt and remove coatings such as previous sealers. The old tiles had accumulated years of ingrained dirt, so I needed this extra power to remove the years of dirt and contaminates from the tile. It was sprayed onto the tiles and then left to soak in for ten minutes before being actively scrubbed into the tile using a rotary machine fitted with a black scrubbing pad. The soil was then rinsed off with water and extracted with a wet vacuum. The floor was inspected, and the process repeated on the tough stains until I was satisfied all the dirt had been removed. Next the floor was treated to an acid wash using Tile Doctor Acid Gel using a similar method as before. This is an important treatment for these old Victorian floors that have no damp proof course as it neutralises efflorescent salts trapped in the tile which can appear as white salt deposits later. Once I was happy with the condition of the floor it was given a final rinse and left to dry off. I use a wet vacuum to remove liquids from the floor and on this last extraction I spent extra time to remove as much moisture from the tiles as possible. I came back a few days later and after checking the tiles were dry using a damp meter, I started the application of the sealer. For this floor I applied seven coats of Tile Doctor Seal and Go for a satin finish. Tile Doctor Seal and Go is a specially formulated water-based sealer that provides both stain resistance and a durable low-sheen finish. It is perfect on a floor of this age where it leaves a lovely finish and will remain durable in what is a essentially a high traffic area. Although we didn’t manage to sort out the area by the front door the client managed to fit a made to measure coir door mat along with carpet bar which was quite practical and looked fine so they were able to resolve that problem without blowing their budget. The client was over the moon with results, the floor had a lovely pattern and the colours now shone through. I suggested the use of Tile Doctor Neutral Tile Cleaner to keep the floor clean and in good condition. It is neutral in pH so will ensure that the newly applied sealer stays in place and will ensure maintenance is nice and easy for them. Paul Wales Monmouthshire Tile Doctor

The living room was long and narrow but with an amazing bay window. Instead of a galley style living room used by the previous owner, we decided to change the furniture arrangement by putting one big comfy L-shaped sectional all the way to one side to create a pass-through area enabling a better foot traffic. We then added two side chairs for extra seats. We also mounted our TV on top of the fireplace to gain more space. Although it's not my favorite design choice to have TV on top of the fireplace because I think it takes away from the fireplace but we had to work within the limitation of the space. For the fireplace, we bought wood stove insert and inserted it into the existing masonry fireplace. The look was updated by granite tiles around the insert and custom built wood mantel. Buying wood fireplace insert was the best decision we made. First of all, it created a memorable space in our home. I LOVE the sound of wood cracking and the smell of wood burning. In winter nights we would sit around the fireplace and make s'mores like it's a campfire. Second, it's a clean burning and efficient heater. You don't lose the majority the fire’s heat up the chimney thereby saving money on your heating bill. The coffee table is purchased from Wicker Emporium and it's made from reclaimed pine timbers giving the house a rustic feel. The side chair by the fireplace is the perfect spot for me to relax, put my feet up on the large ball shaped knitted foot rest and enjoy a cup of cappuccino or cozy up with a good book.

The living room was long and narrow but with an amazing bay window. Instead of a galley style living room used by the previous owner, we decided to change the furniture arrangement by putting one big comfy L-shaped sectional all the way to one side to create a pass-through area enabling a better foot traffic. We then added two side chairs for extra seats. We also mounted our TV on top of the fireplace to gain more space. Although it's not my favorite design choice to have TV on top of the fireplace because I think it takes away from the fireplace but we had to work within the limitation of the space. For the fireplace, we bought wood stove insert and inserted it into the existing masonry fireplace. The look was updated by granite tiles around the insert and custom built wood mantel. Buying wood fireplace insert was the best decision we made. First of all, it created a memorable space in our home. I LOVE the sound of wood cracking and the smell of wood burning. In winter nights we would sit around the fireplace and make s'mores like it's a campfire. Second, it's a clean burning and efficient heater. You don't lose the majority the fire’s heat up the chimney thereby saving money on your heating bill. The coffee table is purchased from Wicker Emporium and it's made from reclaimed pine timbers giving the house a rustic feel. The side chair by the fireplace is the perfect spot for me to relax, put my feet up on the large ball shaped knitted foot rest and enjoy a cup of cappuccino or cozy up with a good book.

The living room was long and narrow but with an amazing bay window. Instead of a galley style living room used by the previous owner, we decided to change the furniture arrangement by putting one big comfy L-shaped sectional all the way to one side to create a pass-through area enabling a better foot traffic. We then added two side chairs for extra seats. We also mounted our TV on top of the fireplace to gain more space. Although it's not my favorite design choice to have TV on top of the fireplace because I think it takes away from the fireplace but we had to work within the limitation of the space. For the fireplace, we bought wood stove insert and inserted it into the existing masonry fireplace. The look was updated by granite tiles around the insert and custom built wood mantel. Buying wood fireplace insert was the best decision we made. First of all, it created a memorable space in our home. I LOVE the sound of wood cracking and the smell of wood burning. In winter nights we would sit around the fireplace and make s'mores like it's a campfire. Second, it's a clean burning and efficient heater. You don't lose the majority the fire’s heat up the chimney thereby saving money on your heating bill. The coffee table is purchased from Wicker Emporium and it's made from reclaimed pine timbers giving the house a rustic feel. The side chair by the fireplace is the perfect spot for me to relax, put my feet up on the large ball shaped knitted foot rest and enjoy a cup of cappuccino or cozy up with a good book.