Transitional patio photo in New York

Large cottage u-shaped porcelain tile and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Orlando with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite countertops, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white backsplash

Inspiration for a small coastal gray tile, white tile and mosaic tile marble floor and gray floor powder room remodel in Los Angeles with a two-piece toilet and blue walls

The clients for this project wanted a home with a traditional feel that fit the local aesthetic, but with a contemporary flare. The gabled forms and materials call back, while the exaggerated knee-braces and large banks of windows lend a little modernity. With a northerly exposure towards the lake the design opens up to the view without having concerns about excessive solar gain. A personal touch was added by the client fabricating the brackets for the post and beam connections.

The new field stone overflow channel for the newly installed rain garden that will let the excess water from a deluge that fills the rain garden be directed towards the lawn to be absorbed into the ground. The newly planted plants will grow and mature over the next growing season.

No the 2nd floor with the kids' suites the playroom makes perfect retreat for the owner's children to play games, relax and hang out with friends. Built-in 7.1 surround sound with a 70" wall-mounted LED TV ensure they'll have fun watching movies or playing video games, while keeping the excess noise away from the rest of the home.

Example of a transitional gray floor kitchen design in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

The clients summer vacation home had an extra large walk-in closet in the primary bedroom. Since the room did not have an attached bathroom, and an oversized closet wasn't necessary with it being a seasonal home and having an excess of storage elsewhere- we decided to use the space to create a Primary Suite. The client picked a wonderful blue palette that compliments the views of the lake outside so perfectly. We added a custom double vanity with plenty of storage, a large, glass walk-in shower and lots of pretty details she picked out in all the tile work.

The clients summer vacation home had an extra large walk-in closet in the primary bedroom. Since the room did not have an attached bathroom, and an oversized closet wasn't necessary with it being a seasonal home and having an excess of storage elsewhere- we decided to use the space to create a Primary Suite. The client picked a wonderful blue palette that compliments the views of the lake outside so perfectly. We added a custom double vanity with plenty of storage, a large, glass walk-in shower and lots of pretty details she picked out in all the tile work.

Rainwater from 2000 sq ft of roof will enter the pond through the rerouted downspout drain line. Excess water will exit the skimmer and flow into downstream portion of the drain line that had to be removed from the center of the pond. www.waterfeaturesbybluecreek.com

This request came from a client who lives in the Newcastle district of Jesmond who was unhappy with the appearance of their Textured Porcelain floor tiles. The problem was that the Porcelain Tiles were grouted in whilst the underfloor heating was switched on. This resulted in the grout drying out quicker than expected and the tiler struggled to get the excess grout off the tiles. To rectify the problem, the tiler tried to get the dried grout off with acid, but it didn’t work, and the floor was left looking dark and dull. Unable to rectify the problem the client was left with a disappointing pale floor and had searched around the internet for a solution. Normally grout smears like these (aka Grout Haze) can be removed with an acidic product and Tile Doctor sell Grout Clean-up specially for this purpose. However, some grouts contain acid resistant polymers which need to broken down first. Fortunately, we have a solution for everything tile related and the system we use does not affect the main grout lines only the excess grout. I called in to do a site visit and having surveyed the problem I was confident it could resolved, I gave them a price for the work and agreed a date to return to do the job. My first task was to spray the tiles with Tile Doctor Remove and Go, this was left to soak into the tile for around ten minutes before being scrubbed in. Remove and Go is a coatings remover that is safe to use on tile and grout; normally we use it to remove old sealers but in this case I applied it to break down the polymers. To work the product into the tile I use a buffing machine fitted with a black scrubbing pad, the mechanical advantage this gives makes the job a lot quicker. Then the slurry generated is rinsed off with water and removed with a wet vacuum. The floor was then left to dry for 30 minutes. We were then able to remove the excess grout which was done by applying Tile Doctor Grout Clean-Up which I mentioned earlier. The process was the same, i.e. using the buffing machine and a wet vacuum to scrub the floor and extract the soil. The floor was rinsed with water to remove any trace of the products used and dried as much as possible using the wet vacuum. The underfloor heating really helped at this point to dry out the floor. Once the floor was fully dry including the grout lines a single thin coat of Tile Doctor Colour Grow sealer was applied. The tiles were textured porcelain, so the dirt gets trapped into the textured surface if it is not sealed. We usually find one coat of Tile Doctor Colour Grow is more than enough for this, anything that hadn’t soaked in after three to five minutes was then polished off with clean dry cloths. The client was very happy with the floor and pleased that the excess grout had been cleaned up and the floor looked as it should. Before leaving I recommended the use a pH Neutral tile cleaner for general cleaning such as Tile Doctor Neutral Tile Cleaner. There is no point sealing the tiles only to have it stripped off later with the use of a bleach based cleaner. Raf Barrett Tyneside Tile Doctor

The stand mixer is ready for use at any time with this slide out corner cabinet. The space has a plug for the mixer and automatic lighting when the door is opened.

This project stands out for its modern approach, with neutral tones boldly interrupted by pieces in green, a colour that brings life and originality to the room. This choice is a way of celebrating nature without excess and exaggeration.

GAC Concrete realizes that our customers love to be unique. We know how important details in your driveway design can be, which is why we take the time to create one of a kind patterns. This concrete driveway was stamped with no noticeable repeating pattern. Also, we textured the main sections to provide high traction in slippery conditions. By making channels that run between your driveway sections, we allow for streamlined water run off to clear your driveway of any excess water or dirt.

Terry Thompson
Inspiration for a rustic entryway remodel in Burlington

The rich teak vanity, combined with the dramatic natural stones give the bathroom the clean timeless look the client was after. Photographer: Jeff Beck Photography Designer: Six Walls

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Inspiration for a mid-sized modern u-shaped slate floor kitchen remodel in New York with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Laundry room - laundry room idea in Chicago

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Trendy 3/4 white tile and subway tile alcove bathtub photo in Seattle with a one-piece toilet, white walls and a wall-mount sink