Casey Dunn
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You can find a whole lot of fun ready for the kids in this fun contemporary play-yard. Theme: The overall theme of the play-yard is a blend of creative and active outdoor play that blends with the contemporary styling of this beautiful home. Focus: The overall focus for the design of this amazing play-yard was to provide this family with an outdoor space that would foster an active and creative playtime for their children of various ages. The visual focus of this space is the 15-foot tree placed in the middle of the turf yard. This fantastic structure beacons the children to climb the mini stumps and enjoy the slide or swing happily from the branches all the while creating a touch of whimsical nature. Surrounding the tree the play-yard offers an array of activities for these lucky children from the chalkboard walls to create amazing pictures to the custom ball wall to practice their skills, the custom myWall system provides endless options for the kids and parents to keep the space exciting and new. Rock holds easily clip into the wall offering ever changing climbing routes, custom water toys and games can also be adapted to the wall to fit the fun of the day. Storage: The myWall system offers various storage options including shelving, closed cases or hanging baskets all of which can be moved to alternate locations on the wall as the homeowners want to customize the play-yard. Growth: The myWall system is built to grow with the users whether it is with changing taste, updating design or growing children, all the accessories can be moved or replaced while leaving the main frame in place. The materials used throughout the space were chosen for their durability and ability to withstand the harsh conditions for many years. The tree also includes 3 levels of swings offering children of varied ages the chance to swing from the branches. Safety: Safety is of critical concern with any play-yard and a space in the harsh hot summers presented specific concerns which were addressed with light colored materials to reflect the sun and reduce heat buildup and stainless steel hardware was used to avoid rusting. The myWall accessories all use a locking mechanism which allows for easy adjustments but also securely locks the pieces into place once set. The flooring in the treehouse was also textured to eliminate skidding.

Shelly Harrison
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Photo: Caela McKeever © 2015 Houzz

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Oasis in the Desert You can find a whole lot of fun ready for the kids in this fun contemporary play-yard in the dessert. Theme: The overall theme of the play-yard is a blend of creative and active outdoor play that blends with the contemporary styling of this beautiful home. Focus: The overall focus for the design of this amazing play-yard was to provide this family with an outdoor space that would foster an active and creative playtime for their children of various ages. The visual focus of this space is the 15-foot tree placed in the middle of the turf yard. This fantastic structure beacons the children to climb the mini stumps and enjoy the slide or swing happily from the branches all the while creating a touch of whimsical nature not typically found in the desert. Surrounding the tree the play-yard offers an array of activities for these lucky children from the chalkboard walls to create amazing pictures to the custom ball wall to practice their skills, the custom myWall system provides endless options for the kids and parents to keep the space exciting and new. Rock holds easily clip into the wall offering ever changing climbing routes, custom water toys and games can also be adapted to the wall to fit the fun of the day. Storage: The myWall system offers various storage options including shelving, closed cases or hanging baskets all of which can be moved to alternate locations on the wall as the homeowners want to customize the play-yard. Growth: The myWall system is built to grow with the users whether it is with changing taste, updating design or growing children, all the accessories can be moved or replaced while leaving the main frame in place. The materials used throughout the space were chosen for their durability and ability to withstand the harsh conditions for many years. The tree also includes 3 levels of swings offering children of varied ages the chance to swing from the branches. Safety: Safety is of critical concern with any play-yard and a space in the harsh conditions of the desert presented specific concerns which were addressed with light colored materials to reflect the sun and reduce heat buildup and stainless steel hardware was used to avoid rusting. The myWall accessories all use a locking mechanism which allows for easy adjustments but also securely locks the pieces into place once set. The flooring in the treehouse was also textured to eliminate skidding.

Inspiration for a large shabby-chic style formal and open concept living room remodel in Charlotte with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

We really enjoyed consulting and designing this basement project design and I’m very pleased with how it turned out! We did a complimenting color scheme between the wall and base cabinets by using a grey for the base and white for the wall. We did black handle pulls for all the cabinets to bring the two colors together. We went with a white oak style for the floor to really bring the light through the entire basement. This helps carry the light through the space which is always a good idea when you don’t have many windows to play with. For the backsplash we chose a glossy textured/wavy subway tile to add some depth and texture to the kitchens character.I really enjoyed consulting this basement project design and I’m very pleased with how it turned out! We did a complimenting color scheme between the wall and base cabinets by using a grey for the base and white for the wall. We did black handle pulls for all the cabinets to bring the two colors together. We went with a white oak style for the floor to really bring the light through the entire basement. This helps carry the light through the space which is always a good idea when you don’t have many windows to play with. For the backsplash we chose a glossy textured/wavy subway tile to add some depth and texture to the kitchens character.I really enjoyed consulting this basement project design and I’m very pleased with how it turned out! We did a complimenting color scheme between the wall and base cabinets by using a grey for the base and white for the wall. We did black handle pulls for all the cabinets to bring the two colors together. We went with a white oak style for the floor to really bring the light through the entire basement. This helps carry the light through the space which is always a good idea when you don’t have many windows to play with. For the backsplash we chose a glossy textured/wavy subway tile to add some depth and texture to the kitchens character.I really enjoyed consulting this basement project design and I’m very pleased with how it turned out! We did a complimenting color scheme between the wall and base cabinets by using a grey for the base and white for the wall. We did black handle pulls for all the cabinets to bring the two colors together. We went with a white oak style for the floor to really bring the light through the entire basement. This helps carry the light through the space which is always a good idea when you don’t have many windows to play with. For the backsplash we chose a glossy textured/wavy subway tile to add some depth and texture to the kitchens character.

This backyard is appealing to children and adults alike. Kids love the naturalized sand pit area, a rustic boulder fountain for water play, a dry creek bed with boulders for climbing, a tunnel for adventure play and a paved trike raceway leading to the playset on the other side of the yard. Grown-ups enjoy a lounging area of Bluestone at ground level, and a spacious new deck with stained cedar posts and maintenance-free Trex decking. Integrated lighting provides an elegant area for dining and entertaining day or night. Three raised planters at ground level are for raising vegetables but also double as seatwalls.

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Expansive white walls are the ideal back drop for art of all kinds. A Francisco Larrios painting adds a playful quality to the collection, which also includes Robert's favorite piece, a gilded gold frame with revolving digital images of Britney Spears. "We absolutely love the art culture here, and really enjoy supporting new artists we find that could make a statement", Novogratz explains. "We are definitely exposed to new things quickly, so we have learned to incorporate our love of old historical pieces, which you see in our vintage collection, which we mix with the amazing new pieces we find." Photo: Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2014 Houzz Design: Cortney and Robert Novogratz

Our clients will enjoy their outdoor living space year-around. The Concrete Fire Bowl with the jade blue glass is clearly the focal point in this back yard. Notice however, the beautiful gray cement circular patio partially enclosed by buff and red strip stone seating benches. Simply elegant! Kids will enjoy playing games on the Kentucky Bluegrass mix sod. Adults will enjoy the view of the Rockies framed by a Bosnian Pine on one side of the yard and a Colorado Blue Spruce on the other. In the Spring and Summer our clients will enjoy the flowering shrubs and flowers planted near the fence line which include: Climbing Yellow Rose, Climbing Red Rose, Dwarf Tinkerbelle Pink Lilac, Karl Forester Feather Reed Grass and Yellow Ice Plant. Stonemason: Arturo Munoz Photographer: Tom Z Productions

Lauren Anderson
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional enclosed light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in San Francisco with a music area, white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a media wall

The starting point for this landscape project located in Chanhassen, Minnesota was correcting the steepness of the driveway. When visiting arrived at this home they parked in front of the garage on slope that was steep, greater than 10%. Getting out of your vehicle was a choir and walk to the entrance of the home was uncomfortable. In addition, our clients children enjoyed playing basketball. So we designed a new switched back style driveway with a large auto court where guest could park comfortably and the children could enjoy a new play area. In addition to the auto court we also designed and built the front entry court with the arbor covered entry door. The entry court become a nice private sitting area where a deciduous hedge separated it from the new driveway and the street below. The new light posts matched the new lights and wall plates that we painted white to match the arbor and house trim.

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Part school, part playground and completely fabulous, this space in Miami creatively blends all that is fun for kids into an environment that will help them to learn and grow. Custom made game tables, storage areas and desks are all built to move with the class or where needed to maximize the space. Whether the kids are up for a magic show in the stage or enjoying some down time on the playground, this space will always be ready for them. Kydoo is a safe, clean, nurturing, fun and friendly activity center and indoor playground where our thoroughly screened and trained professionals open a world of sensory experiences for your child. Your child will Doo more at Kydoo, immersed in art classes, music, ballet, cooking, mommy and me, soccer, gymnastics, baseball, dance and more. You can Doo it too, learn, play, laugh and celebrate Doo-ing side by side with your child, or Doo what you want, relax and get together with friends in our Kydoo Café and enjoy a fresh brewed cup of coffee, or savor a delicious Panini from our Gourmet Menu. Our world class center includes a protected play area, a kicking sports field, an imagination station with it’s own “show stopping” stage, a creative artist area, and an invention station.

Photo: A Darling Felicity Photography © 2015 Houzz
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