A formal living room with a view. Luxurious style interior, bricked fireplace in the middle with dark wood cabinets alongside it from floor to ceiling. Dark wood furnishings and to enjoy that view, dark wooden framed glass sliding doors to open up completely to enjoy the balcony and views outside.

Example of a classic master gray floor claw-foot bathtub design in Phoenix with white walls

This open kitchen design invites your family and friends to sit and enjoy. The blue on the island reflects the color of the sky and sea. Photography by John Martinelli

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Large 1950s l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

SeaThru is a new, waterfront, modern home. SeaThru was inspired by the mid-century modern homes from our area, known as the Sarasota School of Architecture. This homes designed to offer more than the standard, ubiquitous rear-yard waterfront outdoor space. A central courtyard offer the residents a respite from the heat that accompanies west sun, and creates a gorgeous intermediate view fro guest staying in the semi-attached guest suite, who can actually SEE THROUGH the main living space and enjoy the bay views. Noble materials such as stone cladding, oak floors, composite wood louver screens and generous amounts of glass lend to a relaxed, warm-contemporary feeling not typically common to these types of homes. Photos by Ryan Gamma Photography

We designed and installed this 15 years ago, before digital camera's....so I'm looking for a picture of it running! :)
This is an example of a contemporary landscaping in Seattle.

Client Quote: " We love our outdoor living space in the front of our house as it allows us to interact with our neighbors and enjoy the sunrise while we read or review email. The gas fireplace keeps the space comfortable in the Spring and Fall and extends the season we can enjoy our outdoor space. Neighbors frequently will stop and chat."

Comfortable window seats provide quiet spots for family and friends to enjoy the view. Beautiful cabinetry with open shelving provides ample storage, while giving collectibles the attention they deserve.

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Example of a classic backyard patio design in Orange County

This 5,200-square foot modern farmhouse is located on Manhattan Beach’s Fourth Street, which leads directly to the ocean. A raw stone facade and custom-built Dutch front-door greets guests, and customized millwork can be found throughout the home. The exposed beams, wooden furnishings, rustic-chic lighting, and soothing palette are inspired by Scandinavian farmhouses and breezy coastal living. The home’s understated elegance privileges comfort and vertical space. To this end, the 5-bed, 7-bath (counting halves) home has a 4-stop elevator and a basement theater with tiered seating and 13-foot ceilings. A third story porch is separated from the upstairs living area by a glass wall that disappears as desired, and its stone fireplace ensures that this panoramic ocean view can be enjoyed year-round. This house is full of gorgeous materials, including a kitchen backsplash of Calacatta marble, mined from the Apuan mountains of Italy, and countertops of polished porcelain. The curved antique French limestone fireplace in the living room is a true statement piece, and the basement includes a temperature-controlled glass room-within-a-room for an aesthetic but functional take on wine storage. The takeaway? Efficiency and beauty are two sides of the same coin.

TVLIFTCABINET, Inc was established in 2003. Before that, they already had 25 years of experience in designing and manufacturing furniture. Our focus now is on building innovative pop-up TV lift systems, with traditional wood craftsmanship and design. We design and manufacture every element that goes into the consoles, including the TV lift systems and the infrared relays. It is by controlling the design and manufacture of every element that we can be certain of the quality of each console they ship. Because we control all aspects of the creation of our TV Lift consoles, and sell direct to you, our customer, we are also able to offer substantially lower prices than you would find in any traditional furniture store or even nation-wide chain. In fact, our prices are typically half what you would expect to pay for comparable quality elsewhere. All of our products are made with the best of materials and the finest finishes: quality wood stock from pine to oak, cherry and mahogany. Over 20 in-house inspectors then assure that our exacting standards are met throughout the entire TV lift system design, production and packaging process. In addition, we then offer free shipping and a White Glove placement service that ensures your console is installed exactly where you want it, hassle-free. Our commitment is to provide you with TV lift consoles of the very highest quality and reliability, with unmatched service, and for the very best price. If they ever fall short of that goal, please let us know.

Tucked away in the backwoods of Torch Lake, this home marries “rustic” with the sleek elegance of modern. The combination of wood, stone and metal textures embrace the charm of a classic farmhouse. Although this is not your average farmhouse. The home is outfitted with a high performing system that seamlessly works with the design and architecture. The tall ceilings and windows allow ample natural light into the main room. Spire Integrated Systems installed Lutron QS Wireless motorized shades paired with Hartmann & Forbes windowcovers to offer privacy and block harsh light. The custom 18′ windowcover’s woven natural fabric complements the organic esthetics of the room. The shades are artfully concealed in the millwork when not in use. Spire installed B&W in-ceiling speakers and Sonance invisible in-wall speakers to deliver ambient music that emanates throughout the space with no visual footprint. Spire also installed a Sonance Landscape Audio System so the homeowner can enjoy music outside. Each system is easily controlled using Savant. Spire personalized the settings to the homeowner’s preference making controlling the home efficient and convenient.

Beautiful outdoor spaces are created by many pieces that come together seamlessly. This backyard space is one of simplicity, functionality, and beauty. With the addition of our Renson Camargue Skye retractable pergola, our clients can enjoy their space in any season and all elements of natural healthy living are present. We are thankful to be part of their vision of an outdoor space that is as beautiful as their home, to enjoy for many years with family and friends.

Situated on the edge of New Hampshire’s beautiful Lake Sunapee, this Craftsman-style shingle lake house peeks out from the towering pine trees that surround it. When the clients approached Cummings Architects, the lot consisted of 3 run-down buildings. The challenge was to create something that enhanced the property without overshadowing the landscape, while adhering to the strict zoning regulations that come with waterfront construction. The result is a design that encompassed all of the clients’ dreams and blends seamlessly into the gorgeous, forested lake-shore, as if the property was meant to have this house all along. The ground floor of the main house is a spacious open concept that flows out to the stone patio area with fire pit. Wood flooring and natural fir bead-board ceilings pay homage to the trees and rugged landscape that surround the home. The gorgeous views are also captured in the upstairs living areas and third floor tower deck. The carriage house structure holds a cozy guest space with additional lake views, so that extended family and friends can all enjoy this vacation retreat together. Photo by Eric Roth

Another great placement for a wall mounted electric fireplace is a sitting or lounge area of your living room. Picture having a deep conversation with your friend sitting on a couple of chairs in front of the fireplace while enjoying the peaceful flickering of the flames. Or reading a book on a chaise next to the fireplace and absorbing the warmth radiating from the it.

Follow the natural stone walkway framed by lush green landscaping and enter this tranquil outdoor living space through the wooden double-door gate. Stop to enjoy the relaxing sound of the water fountain urn and the varieties of plants encircling the tree trunks. The natural stone pavers guide you to a raised deck that features space for entertaining or getting cozy by the fire pit. Enjoy views of the artificial turf for a beautifully-manicured lawn with easy maintenance during harsh Houston weather. Seating is no limitation in this gathering space with the custom-stained wood pergola and the natural stone seating wall. The beautiful views are endless in this heavenly and luxurious outdoor living environment that began from dirt.

Creative Environments pays attention to all the details that make your backyard living experience enjoyable and functional year-round.
Inspiration for a large modern full sun backyard concrete paver outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in Phoenix for summer.

Pictured here is a view from the back of the pool looking at the back of this Nantucket Styled home. Tucked seamlessly within the design, the pool offers an oasis of refreshment, reflecting the clear blue hues of the Atlantic.